Venita Mccollum , Saint Augustine's University- c/o 1990, Communications with a Concentration in Broadcast Media
Name : Venita Mccollum
HBCU : Saint Augustine's University
Graduation Year : 1990
Major : Communications with a Concentration in Broadcast Media
Minor : Communications with a Concentration in Broadcast Media
Email : venitamccollum1116@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Gary, Indiana.
My two Aunts. They went to Winston Salem State University and Elizabeth City State University.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
Coming from an all predominantly black city, I knew I would soar!!
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
It was amazing!!! The best days of my life! I made life-long relationships. I gained a family away from home. I also grew a love for a city I still love to visit!!!!
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Meeting my now best friend from New Jersey!! Omg ... the culture that she brought on the yard. Just meeting kids from all over the world. Understanding their culture and how they did things. All things from dialect to fashion to food!! She introduced me to Dapper Dan a long long time ago!!!
Author, Traveler, Marathon Runner, Fashionista & Mother of Superstar @Lilyachty & @_lifeasnina
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
All of my communications instructors!!! They care about the future of the station at St. Aug. They went above and beyond to make sure we were ready for job placement after graduation in either radio or TV. I loved that!!
What was your proudest moment in your life to date?
My kids! It's not easy being a single parent! When you raise kids you raise them just like you were raised. You preach and preach and you never know if they are listening.
It's not until they grow up and become famous. You realize you didn’t do half bad! One down one to go! #proudmom
Are you a member of a sorority?
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Inc.
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Saint Augustine's University
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Students: 1,500
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- Notable Alumni: Maycie Herrington - documentarian of the Tuskegee Airmen and social worker**William McBryar - Medal of Honor recipient**Travis Cherry - Grammy Nominated Music Producer**Bessie and Sadie Delany-191 -1910 respectively-African Americans who published their best-selling memoir, Having Our Say, at the ages of 102 and 104, respectively**Ramon Gittens-Sprinter at the 2012 Summer Olympics**Robert X. Golphin-Actor "The Great Debaters"**
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