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SALISBURY, N.C. (March 16, 2026) Livingstone College is proud to announce that the George E. Battle School of Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology will host the 2026 International Conference on Recent Advancements in Business, Information Systems, and Finance (ICRABIF) on March 19-20, 2026.    This two-day conference will bring together scholars, researchers, and industry professionals to explore emerging trends and innovations shaping the future of business and finance, reflecting Livingstone College’s continued commitment to global scholarship and innovation in business education.  Participants will engage in discussions and presentations focused on topics such as new business development, marketing strategy, and management strategy, while exchanging ideas and research that address today’s evolving global business landscape. The conference will also highlight international collaborations through partnerships with institutions including Howard University, Invertis University Bareilly, and Brainware University.   Hosted on the campus of Livingstone College, ICRABIF will provide a space for meaningful dialogue and global engagement among scholars and professionals. Faculty, students, and members of the broader academic and business communities are invited to participate.   Date: March 19-20, 2026   Time: Thursday, March 19 – Conference begins at 12:00 p.m. with a lunch reception Friday, March 20 – Conference concludes at 1:00 p.m.  Where:  Livingstone College School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts   530 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC, 28144  Registration: Participants may register online at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctpQmPh37mLZoKtMH-cW_YxEy8HlxwXBIrChuTN-9-pbZqug/viewform  Registration will also be available on-site.  Registration Fees: Faculty: • In-person – $250 • Virtual – $100  Students: • In-person – $100 • Virtual – $50  Fees may be paid in advance by check or …
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By Kamari Scales, Junior English Education Scholar This February marks 100 years since the founding of Negro History Week in 1926, the precursor to what we know as Black History Month— a time of recognition and celebration of the history and culture of Black Americans. At Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), however, that legacy lives on every day. The footsteps of those who fought for opportunity echo across campus, reminding students that their presence is a part of a much larger story of resilience, advocacy, and progress. At Livingstone College, that history is deeply rooted in the institution’s identity. Since the College’s founding in 1879, Livingstone has served as more than a place of education. It has been a place where students challenged injustice and helped shape the future of their communities. During the Civil Rights Movement, Livingstone students played an active role in pushing Salisbury and surrounding areas towards integration and equality. On February 27th, 1962, 16 Livingstone College students were arrested for protesting racial segregation at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Salisbury, North Carolina. During this era, segregation laws prohibited Black people from sitting downstairs, forcing them to sit in the balcony seats. After being turned away from one theatre, four Livingstonians managed to buy tickets at the Capitol Theatre and entered the lobby before being stopped by management. Other Livingstone students joined in support, and those arrested spent three nights in jail for their peaceful protest against segregation. Their actions represented courage in the face of …
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By Esinam Dedoo, Junior Business Administration Scholar Livingstone College has helped shape leaders whose impact extends far beyond campus, including Phillip A. Payton, the alumnus known as “The Father of Harlem” who graduated in 1899. During Black History Month, His story serves as a reminder that Livingstone graduates have played a direct role in shaping Black communities and expanding opportunity across the nation. In the early 1900s, housing discrimination against Black people was intense, even in northern cities like New York. Families were often denied leases, overcharged for rent, or forced into unsafe, overcrowded buildings. While many accepted this reality, Payton saw an opportunity to make a change. Payton founded the Afro-American Realty Company, a business created specifically to help Black families gain access to quality housing. He strategically purchased apartment buildings in Harlem that white landlords no longer wanted and rented them to Black tenants who had been previously shut out of these neighborhoods. This move was bold, risky, and honestly genius. Payton understood that ownership and economic power were key tools in fighting racial inequality. His work was not without resistance. Payton faced racism, threats, and opposition from white real estate groups who did not want Harlem to become a thriving Black neighborhood. Despite these challenges, he remained steadfast in his vision. He believed that these very systems designed to exclude Black people could be reimagined and used to create access and opportunity instead. Because of Payton’s efforts, Harlem began to change. As more Black families moved into …
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By Courtney Wilson, Senior Business Administration Scholar Dr. John Kinard made history long before I understood what that meant. A Livingstone College graduate and the founding director of the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, he became the first African American to serve as director of a Smithsonian Museum at just 31 years old. His leadership helped reshape how Black communities were represented and valued within national institutions. He passed away before I was born. My mother was only twelve when she lost her father. Although I have never met him, I have grown up surrounded by his influence. I came to know him not through my own memories, but through stories, photographs, and the lasting impact of his work. In my family, Livingstone has always represented legacy and pride. I began my college journey at a large HBCU, but I struggled there personally and medically, and as a result, academically. For the first time, I felt unsure of myself. Everything I had planned for myself felt like it was falling apart. What I later realized is that my grandfather once stood at a similar crossroad. Before transferring to Livingstone, he attended Howard University for a semester. But he realized it was too large for him. He wanted something more personal; a place where he could grow, build community, and truly be seen. In many ways, my decision mirrored his. Livingstone became that place for both of us. My older brother Kameron, who had recently graduated from Livingstone, encouraged me to take that …
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By Joel Omanye Thompson, Sophomore Computer Information Sciences Scholar During Black History Month, I have been reflecting on the man whose story first connected me to this institution long before I arrived on campus, Dr. James Kwegyir Aggrey. Dr. Aggrey was a Ghanaian educator, missionary, and Pan-Africanist who lived from 1875 to 1927. He is widely regarded as the “Father of African Education” for his role in transforming educational systems across Africa, including helping to establish Achimota College in Ghana. His work emphasized unity, character, and the power of education to uplift entire communities. One of his most enduring messages, “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a nation,” continues to influence educational philosophy today. What many people may not realize is that Dr. Aggrey attended Livingstone College from 1898 to 1902. He arrived in the United States on October 12, 1898, to train as a missionary. In 1902, he graduated first in his class with honors, earning multiple degrees — including a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees from Livingstone College and a Doctor of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary. His journey at Livingstone did not end at graduation. Following his studies, Dr. Aggrey joined the faculty, serving as a professor and registrar for several years before returning to Africa. Even then, he carried the lessons and values shaped at Livingstone with him. At the time, Livingstone was a small but mission-driven institution dedicated to educating students and preparing leaders grounded …
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By Te’J Rodriguez, Junior Psychology Scholar The future that Livingstone College represents today was once only a vision. During the Reconstruction era, African Americans had just gained their freedom, but opportunities remained limited. Many were forced to sharecrop or manual labor, with few pathways toward education or leadership. At a time when education seemed uncertain, Joseph Charles Price envisioned something greater. He believed in the power of education to transform lives and communities, and he dedicated his life to building that future. Price was born on February 10, 1854, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to an enslaved father and a free Black woman, Emily Paulin. During the violence and instability of the Civil War, his mother moved the family to New Bern, North Carolina, in search of safety. She later married David Price, from whom Joseph received his surname. These early experiences of instability, racial injustice, and resilience shaped Price’s understanding of the urgent need for education and leadership within the Black community. In 1863, Price began his education at St. Andrew’s School, founded by James Walker Hood, a prominent bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion Church). Price quickly distinguished himself through his academic excellence and discipline. At a young age, he became the principal of a Black school in Wilson, North Carolina, a remarkable achievement that reflected both his intellectual ability and his commitment to uplifting others through education. He later continued his studies at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, further deepening his commitment …
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SALISBURY, N.C. (February 10, 2026) On February 5, 2026, Livingstone College gathered in Varick Auditorium to celebrate its 147th Founder’s Day with the theme: “The Morning of An Audacious Idea “. The annual Convocation honored two distinguished recipients with Doctorates of Humane Letters: Salisbury philanthropist, Fred Stanback, Jr., and Heather Patrek, whose extraordinary act of generosity helped save the life of Livingstone College President, Dr. Anthony J. Davis. The 2026 celebration carried special meaning for the Livingstone College community. During the 2025 Spring Commencement ceremony, Dr. Davis publicly shared that he had been diagnosed with end-stage renal failure, a condition that often requires a transplant for long-term survival. In response, Livingstone College launched the “Be My Match” campaign to raise awareness and seek a living kidney donor. Heather Patrek answered that call. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Patrek later moved to Belmont, North Carolina, and she learned of Dr. Davis’ condition after a friend shared a Black Enterprise publication detailing his diagnosis and leadership. After researching his impact on the Salisbury community and Livingstone College, she felt compelled to be tested as a potential donor. She was confirmed as a match. On November 13, 2025, Dr. Davis underwent a successful transplant procedure at Atrium Health alongside Patrek, whom he had not met prior to the surgery. Her selfless decision not only transformed his life but also deeply moved the Livingstone College community. In honoring Patrek with a Doctorate of Humane Letters, the College recognized a powerful example of compassion, courage, …
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SALISBURY, N.C. – On February 5, 2026, Livingstone College came together to celebrate its 147th Founder’s Day under the theme “The Morning of an Audacious Idea.” The day was especially meaningful for the campus community as it marked the return of President Dr. Anthony J. Davis after a successful kidney transplant. From the moment the Convocation began, there was a sense of gratitude, reflection, and hope, carried throughout the program by powerful selections from the Prayer Meeting Alumni Choir, Gospel Choir, and Concert Choir. The Convocation address was delivered by Bishop W. Darin Moore, Vice President of the Board of Trustees and a Livingstone College alumnus, who was also honored with the President’s Award. During the ceremony, the College presented two honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters. Heather Patrek, the 35-year-old living kidney donor to President Davis, was recognized for her compassion and selfless act of humanity, while Fred Standback, named “Man of the Century” by the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, was honored for a lifetime of generosity and service to his community. This was the first honorary degree that Stanback has received.   In addition, the College recognized Bank of America with a President’s Award, marking the first time President Dr. Anthony J. Davis presented Presidential Awards during his tenure. A representative of Bank of America shared that the College had secured $7 million in tax credits, a historic investment that will support the newly renovated Harris and Dancy residence halls, further strengthening the student experience on campus.  Following the Convocation, guests gathered in New Trent Gymnasium for a reception that …
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