Olivia Burton, Coppin State University- c/o 2020, Communications
Name : Olivia Burton
HBCU : Coppin State University
Graduation Year : 2020
Major : Communications
Email : oburton00@student.coppin.edu
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from Baltimore, MD . I was introduced to HBCUs by my cousin who also attended an HBCU.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
When you meet graduates from HBCU's compared to PWI it’s a different atmosphere it’s like seeing and experiencing something you never have before.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
At first I was oblivious to attending college then I met my college counselor who fought for me and saw the potential that no one else did so I fought and I am here serving.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Meeting students of different cultures. Prince George’s County is in Maryland but it is way different from Baltimore, I would have never known.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Just believing in me and making sure I’m on the right path and always leading me in the right direction. And that’s with almost every professor I have came across.
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Coppin State University
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Students: 3,000
- Athletics: Coppin State University competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and in the NCAA Division I. The school has men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis and both track, and women's teams in basketball, bowling, cross country, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball.
- Notable Alumni: Ana Sebescen - 2010 - Associate Producer, Vice** Dorian Peña - Philippine Basketball Association Player, San Miguel Beermen** Verda Welcome - Maryland politician and educator** Raheem DeVaughn - R&B and Neo-Soul artist** Tywain McKee - professional basketball player in Australia for the Wollongong Hawks** Sean Corbin - 1990 - NBA referee** Damon Elliott - Music and film producer and independent record label CEO** Jean Hill - Actress in Desperate Living, Polyester, and A Dirty Shame** Bishop L. Robinson - First African American Police Commissioner of Baltimore City, 1984–1987** Stephanie Ready - 1998 - First female coach in professional men's basketball and sideline TV sports reporter**
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