Armesha White , Southern University- c/o 2019, Social Work
Name : Armesha White
HBCU : Southern University
Graduation Year : 2019
Major : Social Work
Minor : Public Relations
Email : armesha17white@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from Shreveport, Louisiana. I was intrigued in HBCUs from my church family. Either a member was from Grambling or Southern & I chose Southern because it stuck to my mind.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I decided to go with an HBCU rather than a PWI because it is IMPORTANT that we as AFRICAN AMERICANS to save our heritage and culture. We will not receive this type of treatment or culture from a PWI.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My experience at Southern has been great! The instructors are caring, the atmosphere feels like a "huge family cookout", and the neighborhood restaurants really have a soul food taste I love so much.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My "first time" experience at Southern was when I was lost on registration day and I did not know where I was on campus. Well a young lady saw me looking lost & she helped me to my destination and also made sure I had all the requirements completed correctly. I loved that so much.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
All my professors have impacted my life inside and out and it's too much to say.
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Southern University
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Students: 6,152
- Athletics: Southern University A & M University participates in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) which is a part of the NCAA Division I. Football participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). Southern University A & M University offers Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball. RIVALS: Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Grambling State University.
- Notable Alumni: Alfred C. Williams - 1972 - Member of the Louisiana House from Baton Rouge since 2012; former school board member and attorney** Patrick C. Williams - State representative for Caddo Parish since 2007** Marcus Hunter - 2002 - Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 17 in Ouachita Parish** Mike Foster - 2004 (Juris Doctor) - 53rd governor of Louisiana** Melvin "Kip" Holden - 1982;1985 - First African-American mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana** Troy E. Brown - Member of the Louisiana State Senate from 2012 until his resignation in 2017** Faith Jenkins - Miss Louisiana 2000, Miss America runner-up 2001, attorney, TV personality, star of Judge Faith** Randy Jackson - 1979 - Musician, record producer, former American Idol judge** Lavell Crump - 1997 - AKA David Banner; music recording artist, producer, actor**
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