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Founded 1865 by Henry Martin Tupper
One Hundred Thirty Five Years of Dedicated Service
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Dr. Talbert O.
President
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Raleigh, 27601
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On December 1, 1865, when Henry Martin Tupper undertook the organization ofa theology class as a mean ofteaching
Freedmen to read and interpret the Bible, no one envisioned the end result ofthis being the establishment ofa university.
Rapid growth in the size ofthis class led to the purchase ofland in 1866 for the purpose oferecting a building to serve as both
church and school. The school was named the "Raleigh Institute", and it functioned as such until 1870, when it was
supplanted by the "Shaw Collegiate Institute". In 1875, it was incorporated as the "Shaw University", which name it still
bears, with the charter specifying that students were to be admitted without regard to race, creed, or sex. The school does not
bear the name ofits founder but ofElijah Shaw, the benefactor who provided funds for the first building, Shaw Hall, erected
in 1871.
The coeducational emphasis ofthe institution was noted with the erection ofthe Estey Seminary (1873), the first Dormitory
in the United States for "Black Women". Named for its primary benefactor, Jacob Estey, the building was used as a residence
hall for women until 1968 and for men from 1968 to 1970. The building is listed in the National Register ofHistoric Places
and now serves as a cultural center for Raleigh community.
The University graduated its first college class in 1878, its first class ofmedical doctors in 1886, awarded its first law
degree in 1890, and its first pharmacy degree in 1893. In 1909, the Normal Department was supplanted by an Education
Department, and in 1910, the Preparatory Department became a four-year academy. The professional schools were closed in
1918, but the college, theological department, and academy were continued, the latter existing until 1926. The theological
department became a theological seminary in 1933, and continued as part ofthe University until 1976, when it became an
independent institution. Since 1921, Shaw has functioned primarily as a liberal arts college, although it has retained its name
as a university.
In 1931, the University elected its first Black president, Dr. William Stuart Nelson, who was president from 1931 to 1936.
In 1963, the University elected its first president who is an alumnus ofthe school. Dr. James E. Cheek. He remained president
from December 1963 through June 1969. Dr. Talbert O. Shaw, the current President ofShaw University, has led the
institution in its "strides to excellence" since 1987. He and Shaw University was the subject ofa March 1994 cover article in
The Chronicle ofHigher Education, this country's most importantjournal on colleges and universities. The article focuses on
the University's recent history, remarking on the great strides it has made and the momentum it has developed.
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religious heritage, which started with the first class that eventually led to the Clubs & Organizations..168
establishmentofthisUniversity. ItwasaclassintheologytaughtbyDr. Henry
Martin Tupper. December 1, 1865. The institution has remained an advocate Greekdom 182
of the Judeo-Christian faith. The Olive Branch emphasizes victory and the
pursuitofexcellence. The Torchcarries withitthe ideaofthe lightthatshows Sports 210
the pathway to truth. The Human Figures represent all whohave come to and
Senior Ads 237
gone from Shaw imbued with the spirit so clearly enunciated in the life ofthe
founder. The Stained Glass Pattern connotes the interrelation and interde- Senior Directory 245
pendence of religion and learning proclaimed in the school motto: PRO
CHRISTO ET HUMANITATE.
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"Strides to Excellence: WhyNot The Best?"
Dear Shawites:
The production and publication ofa yearbook capture the essence ofa University and permit one to view
from apictorial perspectivethevibrancyofits diverse constituency. Certainly the effortsto present the life
and times ofShaw University2001 represent, without question, anotherexample ofthe excellence that can
beachievedwhen administrators, faculty, staff, and studentsdirect theirenergies in achieving specified and
positive goals.
Thispublicationcomes atacriticaljuncture inthe history ofourUniversity. Atthisverymoment,plansare
underway to evaluate the entire University in preparation for reaffirmation by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2002. I am excited about this chance for us to see where we stand in
reference to national accrediting standards. I have no doubt that we will do well. When one looks at our
competitive curricula offerings, energized by a faculty ofwhom 68% hold terminal degrees, it is not by
chancethatontheannual exitevaluationdonebygraduatingseniors in2000,theUniversity wasgiven94%
rating as being highly effective in preparing them for the world ofwork in their related fields of study.
Conversely, itis interestingto notethatover80%ofentering students in 2000ratedtheUniversityas highly
capable ofmeeting the academic challenges facing the higher education community.
As the Shaw University family looks to the future, it sees that the prospect is promising. One instance of
promiseisthesignificantupgradingofphysical facilities. TheS13 millionTalbertO. ShawLiving-Learning
Center, and the recently completed renovation ofLeonard Hall, the old medical school building, represent
abuilding renaissance on campus.
WhenonelooksatthefactthatShawUniversityhasbeendesignatedasaLevelIIIinstitutionbytheSouthern
AssociationofCollegesand Schools atitsannualmeetinginAtlanta, Georgiaon December4-8, 1999, more
impetus is given to our administrative motto of"Strides to Excellence: Why Not The Best?" Graduate
degrees are being offered by the Shaw University Divinity School which has received full accreditation by
theAmerican Theological Society(ATS) and the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools. Plans are
underway for the University to offergraduate degrees in Education and Business.
These are exciting times for us! A committed Board of Trustees, a highly competent faculty, a student
enrollment which has increased seventy-one percent, and over 11,000 alumni scattered throughout this
country and many foreign countries suggest to me, as president, that the University is healthy and is ready
to continue preparing students to be high quality leaders ofAmerica. I applaud the entire Shaw University
family for documented excellence.
Shaw Family—your President is still committed to "'Strides to Excellence: Why Not The Best?"
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Dr. Willie E. Gary
Chairman
Dr. Vernon Malone, Vice Chairman
Dr. Geneva B. Chavis, Secretary
Ms. Janet Spry, Alumni Representative
Ms. Tracy D. Wright, Student Representative
Dr. Joseph N. Bell, Jr. Mr. Isaac Horton, III
Dr. Thomas J. Boyd Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr.
Dr. Priscilla A. Brodie Dr. Don King
Dr. Garrett Briggs Rev. W. B. Lewis
Bishop Melvin E. Clark, Sr. Dr. Archie Logan
Dr. Calvin C. Craig Dr. John H. Lucas
Mr. Thomas F. Darden Dr. Larry Monteith
Dr. George C. Debnam Dr. Robert Morgan
Mr. Edward C. Dolby Dr. Dimple M. Newsome
Dr. Chancy R. Edwards Mr. William Pretty, Jr.
Dr. Lewis M. Fetterman Dr. Leon Riddick (Emeritus)
Rev. David C. Forbes Dr. Ida Silver Wiggins
Dr. John Foster Mrs. Maria Spaulding
Dr. John Fuller Gen. (Ret.)G. L. Turner, Jr.
Mrs. Thelma Goodrich Dr. David Walker
Dr. Arlee Griffin, Jr. Dr. Lorenzo Williams
Dr. Evander Holyfield
