William Gregory, Norfolk State University- c/o 2022, Political Science
Name : William Gregory
HBCU : Norfolk State University
Graduation Year : 2022
Major : Political Science
Email : will.greg20@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m from Detroit, Michigan. Chris Gray, who is now the Assistant Band Director of the Ocean of Soul Marching Band introduced me to HBCU’s while he taught at DCP in Detroit.
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I chose Norfolk State University over any PWI because of Marching Band.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
One word. “Humbling”. Norfolk State University has changed and improved my character in abundance. Especially being apart of the Spartan “Legion” Marching Band.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My first time sleeping in and missing my meal plan swipe at the café was an eye opener, go to sleep after you eat.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
I would say Mr. Bethea and Mrs. Sanders. Our current directors of the Spartan “Legion”. They are just some of the realist and most humble people I have met in this lifetime honestly.
What to date has been your proudest moment @ Your HBCU?
Being a part of the Spartan “Legion” Marching Band.
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Norfolk State University
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Students: 7035
Under Graduates: 6,200
Post Graduates: 835 - Athletics: Norfolk State University ofers men and women's basketball, cross country, tennis and track and field; women's sports include bowling, softball, and volleyball; men's-only sports include baseball and football. Norfolk State University competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
- Notable Alumni: Jedidah Isler - 2003 - First African-American woman to receive a PhD in Astrophysics from Yale University in 2014** Karen Briggs - Violinist** Chris Brown - Track & field Star** Don Carey - 2009 - NFL defensive back** Evelyn J. Fields - 1971 - Former director of the Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps Operations and the NOAA Commissioned Corps. She was the first woman and the first African American to hold this position** Kyle O'Quinn - 2012 - NBA player for the New York Knicks** Tim Reid - 1968 - Comedian, actor, director** Randall Robinson - African-American lawyer, author and activist, who is noted as the founder of TransAfrica** J.B. Smoove - Actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, best known for role as Leon on Curb Your Enthusiasm** Chandra Sturrup - Track sprinter; Gold Medal Winner in the Olympics** Susan Wigenton - 1984 - Federal Judge, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey** D'Extra Wiley - Entertainment veteran, producer and former MCA Records R&B Artist for the 90's New Jack group II D Extreme**
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