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Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation
ByStar of Zion News January 14, 2026

The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…

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Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation
ByStar of Zion News December 8, 2025

The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…

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Zion’s Support Makes Way for Livingstone Scholars at Atrium Health
ByStar of Zion News August 15, 2025

Livingstone College Presidential Scholars are benefiting from valuable hands-on experience through internships at Atrium Health, and The A.M.E. Zion Church has played a significant role. Emeglad Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuella Nyarko, Daniel Frimpong, and Nana Adusei are four rising sophomore Biology majors from Ghana who found a home away from home in Zion. “Marable has been everything…

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Livingstone College Women Impacted by National Conference
ByStar of Zion News July 4, 2025

Two Livingstone College students were selected to attend the 2025 National Collegiate Conference of Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) at the University of Maryland at College Park, May 28-30, 2025. Freshman Biology majors Nancy Oppong of Ghana and TyAnna Robinson of Chicago, earned scholarships from AAUW Salisbury, AAUW North Carolina, and Strada Education Foundation to engage…

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Livingstone College Honors Donors, Highlighting Impact and Future Vision
ByStar of Zion News July 3, 2025

Livingstone College, under the leadership of its 13th President, Dr. Anthony J. Davis, hosted a heartwarming Donor Appreciation Banquet on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Livingstone College Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Center. The semi-formal event, which commenced at 6:00 p.m., served as a sincere expression of gratitude to the college’s dedicated supporters, recognizing…

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Two Livingstone Students Selected as Black Student Leadership Ambassadors for Children Defense Fund
ByStar of Zion News June 17, 2025

Livingstone College has two students who have been selected as Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 Black Student Leadership Network (BSLN) Fellowship, hosted by the Children’s Defense Fund. Mia Mason, a music major from Salisbury, and Joel Thompson, a computer information systems major from Ghana, will join over 100 students from multiple HBCUs throughout the nation in…

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Christmas Wishes for International Students
ByStar of Zion News January 3, 2025

On Wednesday, December 18, international students at Livingstone College received Christmas treats from Zion’s International Ministers’ Spouses & Widow(ers) Fellowship of the Sensational Salisbury District. From delectable dishes to residence hall essentials, students were showered with an abundance of love and support from members who are framed in an organization missioned to create positive cultural,…

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Livingstone Celebrates International Education week
ByStar of Zion News December 3, 2024

The U.S. Departments of Education and State have a joint initiative, International Education Week (IEW), that not only celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide but also permits educational institutions the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate their diversity each year in November. The week of November 18-22, Livingstone College joined many around the…

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Livingstone Honors Program Partners with NC DOJ & AAUW for Sexual Assault Awareness Event
ByStar of Zion News November 29, 2024

On Tuesday, November 12, the Salisbury Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) partnered with the Honors Program of Livingstone College to host “Elimination of Sexual Assault Kit Backlog” facilitated by Outreach Specialist Sarah Welsch of the North Carolina Department of Justice. The event was on the campus of Livingstone College in Andrew Carnegie…

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Livingstone College Honors Program and NC DOJ’s Elimination of Backlogs for Sexual Assault Kits
ByStar of Zion News November 19, 2024

On Tuesday, November 12, the Salisbury Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) partnered with the Honors Program of Livingstone College to host “Elimination of Sexual Assault Kit Backlog” facilitated by Outreach Specialist Sarah Welsch of the North Carolina Department of Justice. The event was on the campus of Livingstone College in Andrew Carnegie…

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Livingstone Freshmen Attend Harris-Walz Rally
ByStar of Zion News November 5, 2024

Three Livingstone College freshmen made their way to the Harris-Walz Rally in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, November 2nd, the last day of early voting in North Carolina at the PNC Music Pavilion. Micah Colding, Christian Gibbs, and Hunter Howard were thrilled to see entertainers Kerry Washington, Jon Bon Jovi, Brittney Spencer, Khalid, and The…

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Livingstone College Feels at Home with Hood
ByStar of Zion News October 3, 2024

Women leaders of the Livingstone College Honors Program attended the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Regional Conference September 27-29 in Richmond, Virginia, and were welcomed with open arms by Hood Temple A.M.E. Zion Church. Under the leadership of Livingstone College alumnus Rev. Dr. Lorenza Meekins, college freshmen Leah Alford, Brihanna Epting, TyAnna Robinson, Genice…

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Livingstone College Honors Program hosts Community Think Tank on Project 2025
ByStar of Zion News October 2, 2024

With many conversations around Project 2025, community members gathered at Livingstone College on Monday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. in Tubman Theatre with a program hosted by the Honors Program of Livingstone College and Interfaith America Ambassadors with sponsorship by Gethsemane Baptist Church and Salisbury’s Divine Nine. Livingstone freshman honors student Sabrena Hogan welcomed guests,…

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Sensational Salisbury District Supports Livingstone International Students
ByStar of Zion News September 28, 2024

Livingstone College has welcomed a record number of international students as members of the 2028 cohort of learners, and the burst has warranted the Sensational Salisbury District of the Western North Carolina Conference to reaffirm its commitment to global mission efforts. Ardis Chapel, Cedar Grove, Marable Memorial, Moore’s Chapel, New Hope, Soldiers Memorial, and Southern…

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A New Academy at Livingstone College
ByStar of Zion News September 20, 2024

Livingstone College celebrated its Presidential Scholars and International students with two welcome receptions hosted by senior leadership. Students, honors advisors, and administration gathered in the college’s Event Center to recognize students with a record of academic achievement and welcome international learners to Blue Bear Country. Honors Program director Dr. Da’Tarvia Parrish greeted students reiterating the…

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Nicole McLauchlin Live!
ByStar of Zion News July 15, 2024

We are excited to announce the Live Recording of First Lady Nicole McLauchlin, wife of the Rev. Dr. Brandon D. McLauchlin in March of 2025. This endeavor aligns impeccably with her profound passion for music and her deep-rooted spiritual values. So many people in the community had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Nicole on…

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Tiny Desk, Big Music
ByStar of Zion News July 8, 2024

Yes. LaKecia Benjamin is a worship leader. She takes her love of God and the gift God gave her and synergizes it into a beautiful worship experience.” Rev. Dierdre’ R. Parker An NPR (National Public Radio) Tiny Desk Concert is a huge deal! So is a Grammy Nomination. LaKecia Benjamin has three nominations and a…

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Livingstone College professor Chief Ashanti of the Carolinas
ByStar of Zion News July 5, 2024

Livingstone College professor Felix Adusei-Danso, who serves as chair for the Department of Biology, will be inaugurated as the new Ashanti Chief of Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 6, 2024. The three-hour ceremony will showcase Ashanti culture, tradition, music, dancing, and leaders pledging an oath of allegiance to the Ashanti people. All are invited to…

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President Davis Lay Scholarship Luncheon Speaker
ByStar of Zion News June 30, 2024

President Davis continues to make an impactful impression in efforts to create a reimagined Livingstone College. On Thursday, June 6, under the leadership of presiding prelate Darryl B. Starnes, the Western North Carolina Conference of the Piedmont Episcopal District hosted its annual Albert Stout Sr. Memorial Scholarship Luncheon at the Sheraton Four Seasons-Koury Convention Center…

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Livingstone Graduate Leads in Democracy
ByStar of Zion News June 7, 2024

We must keep fighting for justice. All praises be to God.” Mayor W. Mondale Robinson W. Mondale Robinson is a Livingstone College alumnus who has truly flung his light of wisdom since graduating in 2012. A political science major, Robinson serves as the youngest mayor of his hometown city, Enfield, North Carolina. Prior to his…

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