Shalisa Peterson, Fort Valley State University- c/o 2018, Psychology
Name : Shalisa Peterson
HBCU : Fort Valley State University
Graduation Year : 2018
Major : Psychology
Email : lisaeulanda15@yahoo.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am from Madison, Georgia. My Aunt, Jacqueline received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Fort Valley State. I was pretty much raised on the campus from the age of six.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Because of my early exposure to HBCUs, I was well aware of the unity and respect that was shown on the campus. The lengths that HBCUs go through go make sure their students succeed is amazing.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
I really learned and understood the importance of attending an HBCU while there. I became extremely ill my freshman year and my professors were determined to make sure I was comfortable and was able to pass their classes.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Though my first time experience at my HBCU was when I was younger, I did get to vote and experience the first black president there. The night we found out he won, is a night I’ll never forget.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
As I mentioned before, I became extremely ill with Crohn’s Disease my freshman year. Dr. Berlethia Pitts was my literature professor. She checked on me daily and would even make contact with my family members if I was away from campus.
I had to eventually leave school for almost 5 years. I graduated on my birthday last year. When she saw me she instantly remembered me. Because of that, I will always hold her dear to me.
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Fort Valley State University
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Students: 2,227
Under Graduates: 2,004
Post Graduates: 223 - Athletics: Fort Valley State University athletic opportunities include intramural sports and intercollegiate men's basketball, cross country, football, tennis, and track and field, and women's basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, volleyball, and track and field. The school currently competes as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
- Notable Alumni: John W. Blassingame - 1960 - Professor and Chair of African Studies at Yale University for 29 years** Nick Harper - 2001 - Former NFL cornerback for the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts** Marquette King - 2012 - NFL punter for the Oakland Raiders** Ricardo Lockette - Former NFL wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers** Robert J. Jones - 1973 - Chancellor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign** Charles Robinson, Jr. - 1970 - President and CEO of Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta; first African American to become certified by the American College of Healthcare Administrators** Calvin Smyre 1970 - Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1974 as its youngest member at age 26; current Executive Vice President of the $34 billion financial corporation Synovus Foundation**
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