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South Carolina State University’s Police Chief Receives Criminal Justice Award

Bartley, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, received the award recently at the SC

Posted on Apr 26, 2011

SC State University’s police chief, Michael Bartley, was recently the recipient of the SC Criminal Justice Award. Bartley, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, received the award recently at the South Carolina Victims Assistant Network’s conference in Columbia. The award is bestowed upon a member of the criminal justice system who has exemplified true advocacy on behalf of crime victims. Bartley was the only law enforcement officer in the state to receive this year’s honor.

“This is truly a blessing,” says Bartley. “This is the culmination of not solely my hard work but of the efforts of the SC State University Police Department staff as well.”

Bartley’s qualifications for this prominent award are evident. A graduate of Grambling State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, he was promoted to chief of the SC State University Police Department in October 2010. His previous experiences in law enforcement run the gamut from line deputy and special services deputy, to narcotics investigator and a member of the bloodhound tracking team with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in Columbia, S.C. Bartley also worked with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office as captain of Uniform Patrol/Community Services and commander of the SWAT Team. He also served as a member of the Orangeburg County Homeland Security Task Force. This is also not Bartley’s first stint at SC State. In 1996, he worked as lieutenant of Operations/Administration for the University. He later served as major and then as interim chief of police.

Sports

Alabama State University Women’s Golf Team Wins SWAC Championship

The Alabama State women’s golf team will play in its first ever NCAA Tournament

Posted on Apr 26, 2011

The Alabama State women’s golf team will play in its first ever NCAA Tournament May 5-7 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The 2011 SWAC Women’s Golf Champions learned their destination Monday night and will be one of the 24 teams in the East Regional hosted by the University of Washington. The LPGA International’s Legends Course (par 72, 6,271 yards) will challenge the teams in the three-day, 54-hole tournament.

Among the teams in the East Regional with the Lady Hornets are in-state schools Alabama, along with conference champions Auburn (SEC), Michigan State (Big Ten) and North Carolina (ACC).

“We’re excited about going to the NCAA Tournament,” Hornets’ golf coach Gary Grandison said. “We’re playing in one of the stronger regions. We’ll get the chance to play and compete against Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Michigan State, North Carolina, and even Yale from the Ivy League. To play on this stage is what we’ve been striving for. We are definitely excited to have the opportunity to represent Alabama State University in a positive light.”

Last Tuesday, the Lady Hornets won their first ever SWAC Title. Sunday, ASU won its first the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Classic, one of the most prestigious among HBCU schools.

Next Thursday, May 5, another milestone will occur – this time on the biggest stage, the East Region of the NCAA Tournament.

“God gets the glory for this, as I did not fathom being in this position,” Grandison said. “For it to happen, for us to achieve goals that many people did not think we were capable of years ago – to go from a team of beginning golfers to a championship team – definitely we know that it’s impossible for humans to make all this happen.”

While the team also prepares for final exams, the Lady Hornets will be in what Grandison calls “tournament mode.”

“For our team, that means preparing to have all your kinks figured out, to practice on specific shots in preparation for the course,” Grandison said. “We want to have all our I’s dotted and T’s crossed to be in the right frame of mind to compete at the optimum level.”

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Florida A&M University Launches Online Store, e-Rattler.com

Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced the launch of its new online store, e-Rattler.com. The new online store, powered and supplied through Cintas

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced the launch of its new online store, e-Rattler.com. The new online store, powered and supplied through Cintas, will afford Rattler students, faculty, alumni and supporters the opportunity to purchase specially designed apparel online.
“Today, Florida A&M University is proud to partner with Cintas in launching the e-Rattler.com,” said FAMU President James H. Ammons. “e-Rattler.com will allow our campus community and alumni from all over the world as well as our friends and supporters to purchase FAMU attire with the click of a mouse on their computers. This is a great opportunity for FAMU and our supporters.”

FAMU receives 17.5 percent from Cintas for all online sales. Proceeds from the online sales will be used to support the university.
“Cintas is very excited that we have collaborated with FAMU to further expand our relationship through the exclusive launch of e-Rattler.com,” said J. Phillip Holloman, president and COO, Cintas Corporation. “We want e-Rattler.com to be a buyer-friendly experience that showcases Rattler pride – today, tomorrow and forever.”

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid and safety products, fire protection services and document management services to approximately 800,000 businesses.

Following the press conference, a fashion show, “Collegiate Couture: FAMU Swag with an Ivy League Tag,” was held to showcase the various apparel. Some of FAMU’s student modeling troupes modeled the apparel.

As part of the promotional celebration, individuals were provided with scratch off tickets that provided special discounts on their first purchase. Several restaurants in the Tallahassee community participated in the kick off of e-Rattler.com by distributing tickets to their patrons. The participating restaurants included Zaxby’s on Apalachee Parkway and West Tennessee Street; Lindy’s Fried Chicken on South Monroe Street; Wendy’s on S. Monroe Street; Burger King on South Monroe Street and Kentucky Fried Chicken on Paul Russell Road.

For more information, call (850) 599-3413 or visit e-Rattler.com.
Photo caption: President Ammons (at the podium) announced the launch of FAMU’s new online store during a press conference. FAMU students participated by modeling some of the specially designed apparel.

News

Michelle Obama Accepts Spelman College 124th Commencement Invitation to serve as Speaker

The First Lady of USA will be a speaker at the 124th commencement on May 15, 2011

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

After four years of campaigning by members in all facets of the Spelman community, the first African-American First Lady of the United States of America will serve as the speaker for the College’s 124th commencement on May 15, 2011

“Michelle Obama is a positive influence and role model for young women,” said President Beverly Daniel Tatum. “She also personifies the same values as the Spelman College community of students, alumnae, staff and faculty – love of family, the significance of an education in forging one’s path in life and the value of community service in not only impacting those in your immediate community but globally as well.”
While Spelman has hosted other presidential visits – George Bush Sr., Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, Ellen Sirleaf, and Hillary Clinton also visited campus when she was the first lady — the path to Mrs. Obama’s acceptance of the invitation to address the class of 2011 has been nothing less than remarkable. Students took the lead early on in the process. Understanding that anyone invited to be a commencement speaker will also be conferred an honorary degree, the class of 2009 wanted to nominate her for the honor.
“It really started in 2008 with the class of 2009,” said Cathy Daniels, secretary of the College and chief of staff. “The day the nominations were open for honorary degrees, they came with a completed packet that included the first lady’s dissertation from Princeton as part of the supporting background information as to why she should receive an honorary degree. They were on it.”
The College did present a letter of invitation to Mrs. Obama to be the speaker for the 2009 commencement, but she declined. “We didn’t get her that year, but we were determined,” said Daniels.
Soon after the 2009 commencement, a letter from Dr. Tatum and the class of 2010 President Topaz Sampson was sent to the first lady. Alumnae and friends of the College that had relationships with the White House were also on the case, sending inquiries and talking it up with individuals they knew were part of the Obama circle. And while a follow-up letter was sent that fall, Mrs. Obama decided to address the senior classes at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, and George Washington University in May of 2010.
The Spelman Blue Campaign for Michelle Obama

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-By HBCUBuzz Staff

Sports

Saint Augustine’s Falcons Take Home 14th Straight CIAA Men’s Outdoor Track Championship

14th consecutive season, & 28th time in the last 29 years, CIAA Men’s Track & Field Championship

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

PETERSBURG, VA – For the 14th consecutive season, and 28th time in the last 29 years, the CIAA Men’s Track and Field Championship belongs to the Falcons of Saint Augustine’s College. They accumulated 176.5 points over the two-day event. Johnson C. Smith University finished in second place with 119 points. Winston-Salem State University came in third, scoring 106 total points.

On the women’s side, the Lady Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University won their first CIAA Championship. They totaled 153 points. Winston-Salem State University accumulated 129 points. Saint Augustine’s (105.5 points) finished in third place on the women’s side.

The Falcons dominated the jumping and sprinting events, leading to the victory. Men’s Field MVP Orolando Duffus won the men’s long with a jump of 7.44m and the men’s triple jump with a leap of 14.98m. Christopher Copeland took the men’s high jump (2.16m).
The Falcons recorded an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 40.36s in the 400m relay to win that event. They also won the 1600m relay in a time of 3:07.70s. Ramon Gittens (SAC) won the 100m dash in an NCAA provisional time of 10.59s. Gittens also took the men’s 200m dash, with a time of 21.23s. Jason Boyd of Saint Augustine’s College won the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.14s.

Fashion

Update your wardrobe By Khadijah Williams

It’s about that time ladies and gents! To clean those closets and make-up bags OUT. I know it’s hard to let go of things that you’ve been holding on to for ages.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

Update your wardrobe

By: Khadijah Williams

It’s about that time ladies and gents! To clean those closets and make-up bags OUT. I know it’s hard to let go of things that you’ve been holding on to for ages, maybe it has sentimental value, or is just an old favorite of yours. But, trust me it’s time to take things in a new direction. The weather is changing, and who doesn’t love to clean their closets out anyway?! It’s a fun yet tedious tasks. But with my step by step guide you’re sure to be just fine!

LADIES:

I beg of you please dump your make-up bag out and start eliminating TODAY! You can’t hold on to those cosmetics FOREVER! They may not come with an expiration date, but that stuff is NOT only dated but it harbors LOADS of germs and bacteria. For example, MASCARRS this is the one thing that you most certainly should replace; mascara after three months or sooner! That’s why it gets so clumpy. It’s also a NO-NO to pump the wand that just pushes the bacteria down in the tube. This may cause bacteria to be transported to the eye. Makeup artist know better they should use disposables in most cases anyway! Lipstick you can hold on a little longer, but if it has a peculiar smell TOSS IT! Any foundations that start to separate TOSS also, it’s no good. I don’t want to babble on too much about the makeup! So let’s move on to the clothes, trench coats are refined this season and timeless! Give them a try in a great neutral. Who doesn’t love das dukes shorts?! Keep the shorts at a presentable length and just have fun with it! Pair it with your favorite fancy tee, and some shoes that’ll add height in a bright or nude color for example.

GENTS:

There’s no single way to wear the double-breasted jacket fellas! Try it, it’s a great way to dress up an outfit, and try it in the form of a tailored fit. Square Framed Wayfarer Shades are worth a try as well guys! Try a woven leather belt in chocolate brown, and pair it with navy blue. NEVER mix brown and black. These are very mature colors, for mature men! I hope this way helpful to you all, let me know what you think HERE!

By Queenoftheglam
-HBCUBuzz Staff

Greeks

12 New Sons Omega Psi Phi Probate At Howard

On a raining afternoon in the Mecca, the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Chapter, gave everyone a great show by introducing 12 new members.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

April 22, 2011 –

On a raining afternoon in the Mecca, the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Chapter, gave everyone a great show by introducing 12 new members. The probate started from the Valley which then lead to a march up to the Yard for the main show. Students, family and friends posted up on the graduation ceremony bleachers to get a good view.

Check out pictures and a recap video of the Omega Psi Phi Probate!

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Greeks

Alpha Phi Alpha Probate Returns on the Yard

Beta Chapter, brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. had finally returned with 14 new members to showcase at Howard University.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

April 22, 2011 –

After a few years of not bringing out a new line from the Beta Chapter, brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. had finally returned with 14 new members to showcase at Howard University. It may had been a cold rainy day, but it didn’t stop anyone from watching the probate. The Alphas brought out the largest crowd of the day.

Check out pictures and a recap video of the probate!

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Greeks

Iota Probate Brings Out 6 New Members

Around 5pm, after the Ques and Alphas had their probates, another Greek fraternity brings out a new line to showcase at Howard University. The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

April 22, 2011 –

Around 5pm, after the Ques and Alphas had their probates, another Greek fraternity brings out a new line to showcase at Howard University. The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. brought out six new members in the Spring of 2011. It was a historic day for them since this was the largest line that Alpha Tau chapter had ever showcase at Howard.

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Sports

Johnson C. Smith Woman’s Track & Field Team Brings Home 2011 Outdoor Championship

The women’s team jumped out the gate with 24 points in the 100m dash alone.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

Ettrick, VA – The Johnson C. Smith University women’s track and field team catapulted into the history books by winning the 2011 CIAA Outdoor Championship with a 153 team points on Saturday afternoon inside Rogers Stadium on the campus of Virginia State. Capping off the team title, senior Shermaine Williams claimed Championship MVP honors with 30 individual points.

The final scores are as follows: JCSU – 153, Winston-Salem State – 129, St. Augustine’s – 105.50, Virginia State – 103.50, Bowie State – 81, Virginia Union – 20, Lincoln (PA) – 10, Shaw – 9, Livingstone – 9, and St. Paul’s – 2. The women’s team jumped out the gate with 24 points in the 100m dash alone. Freshman Danielle Williams (12.02), senior Shermaine Williams (12.17), and junior Monique Kelly (12.23) finished the race in first, second, and third respectively to add to the team total. Shermaine Williams and Kelly returned for the finals of the 200m to claim second and sixth place. Williams had a time of 24.60 and Kelly timed in at 25.07. Freshman Naffene Briscoe (St. Catherine, Jamaica) tied with Kelly Shaw of St. Augustine’s for third in the 200m (24.93). The Lady Golden Bulls produced 16.5 team points in this event. Briscoe crossed fourth in the 400m in a time of 55.60 and junior Sasha-Gay Cunningham (Clarendon, Jamaica) took seventh (58.44).

J.C. Smith dominated the 100m hurdles showcasing the top four finishers in the event. S. Williams broke the tape for first (13.42), followed by senior Lakaevia Tyler (Miami, FL) 13.72, junior Rosemarie Carty (St. Andrew, Jamaica) 14.01, and D. Williams in fourth (14.07). This event added 29 additional points to the JCSU total. Cunningham placed second behind April London of St. Augustine’s in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:03.25. Teammates Briscoe (1:03.54) and Carty (1:05.81) were third and fifth, respectively in the event. Multiple competitors in each event with top finishes continued to compound team points for Johnson C. Smith. JCSU earned 18 points in the 400m hurdles. The 4x100m relay team picked up 10 points by winning the race in a time of 45.61. In the 4x400m relay, JCSU took fourth (3:50.90) for five additional points.

Fashion

Stylish Buzz of the Week: Craig Johnson of Delaware State University by The Profashional

His style is very sharp, and clean cut. It has a class and sophistication, to tag team with his swag.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

Stylish Buzz of the Week: Craig Johnson of

Delaware State University by The Profashional

By Thee ProFashional

Name: Craig Johnson

Classification: Sophomore

Repin’: Delaware State University

Major: Accounting Major

Describe your style: A mixture of New York’s urban look while demonstrating the prep.

His style is very sharp, and clean cut. It has a class and sophistication, to tag team with his swag.You can never go wrong with a blazer and khaki’s, especially when you add your own personal style. His confidence seeps through his attire, making him own this look! You can check out more of his looks on his blog along with 6 others, www.avidcourtesyleague.com , which promotes general yet classic style for men!

-By Shanece Austin “The Profashional”
HBCUBuzz Staff

News

New Orleans Bounce Through Visual Art by Jer’lisa Devezin Dillard University

New Orleans can be considered “the home” to Bounce music, an energetic style of hip hop music.

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

New Orleans Bounce, From Artist’s Perspective

New Orleans can be considered “the home” to Bounce music, an energetic style of hip hop music characterized by call and response style party and Mardi Gras Indian chants.

Bounce has emerged mainstream and has influenced a variety of hip hop sub genre’s. Jer’lisa Devezin senior art major at Dillard University has created an artistic approach to the culture of bounce music.

By Jerome D. Bailey Jr.
HBCUBuzz Staff

Baseball

Lady Rams Claim 2011 CIAA Softball Championship with 7-6 Extra Inning Win Over Chowan

WSSU rallies to claim first championship since 2000

Posted on Apr 24, 2011

ETTRICK, VA – Her team still down by two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Winston-Salem State head coach LaTanya Hilliard-Gray pulled her team over and had one simple point to make. “This is what we do,” she said. And with that, in the midst what looked like an improbable comeback, the Rams made that improbable a reality, scoring five runs in their last at-bat to stun Chowan 7-6 and win the 2011 CIAA Softball Championship on Saturday.

“All we had to do was believe the way I believe in them,” said Hilliard-Gray.

In a fitting manner, it was a Lady Ram senior who came up big for the team to score the big win. With three runs in and the bases still loaded with two outs, WSSU senior outfielder Candace Spinks hit a rocket toward Chowan shortstop Fahren Munro. The sharp grounder got by Munro for an error and bounded into left-center field, allowing two runs to score, including the game-winner. “My seniors have been here for the last three years and have not been able to compete for a championship and this is our going away gift to them,” Hilliard-Gray added.

The championship was a huge accomplishment for the Winston-Salem State Lady Rams as the 2011 season was the first time that the team was eligible to compete for a conference championship. “It means everything. Before [WSSU sophomore infielder Britney] Cato scored [the game-winning] run, I was out there on the field crying,” WSSU senior catcher Kayla Woodbury said. “It’s a really big deal and I’m just happy that I had a chance to be a part of it and set the tone for years to come.”

Only moments earlier, Chowan outfielder Alex Allen appeared to have come up with her second eighth inning, game-winning hit of the day. She had slapped a single to right field to score the go-ahead run, sparking a four-run rally as Chowan (34-19) took what seemed like an insurmountable 6-2 lead to the bottom half of the inning after using six hits and two Winston-Salem State errors to take control.

News

FAMU Partners with the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation to Host Annual Diabetes Classic

I am confident that this will be a successful partnership as we support a great cause.

Posted on Apr 20, 2011

FAMU Partners with the Prince Hall Shriners

Foundation to Host Annual Diabetes Classic

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) signed an agreement with the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation (PHSF) to host the 3^rd Annual Diabetes Classic. The Classic is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, which will feature a weekend of activities including a golf tournament, parade, health screenings and seminars and the football game between FAMU and Delaware State University.

“Florida A&M University is pleased to partner with the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation for the third Annual Diabetes Classic,” said James H. Ammons, president of FAMU. “I am confident that this will be a successful partnership as we support a great cause.”

The Classic is designed to bring awareness to the community about diabetes and raise funds for not only diabetes but for FAMU’s athletics department.

“This is more than a game,” said Derek Horne, director of FAMU Athletics. “There are going to be educational opportunities as well.”

The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. (AEAONMS) [also known as Prince Hall Shriners] organization was founded more than 117 years ago and is a social, fraternal and charitable organization. The organization consists of more than 200 temples (chapters) around the world with a membership of approximately 18,000 and growing.

In 2009, in response to this growing crisis, the AEAONMS formed a philanthropic partnership with the American Diabetes Association and launched the National Diabetes Initiative (NDI). The primary goals of the NDI are to promote public awareness and education of diabetes and its associated complications; to raise funds for research and education related to the disease; and to increase visibility of the Prince Hall Shriners by rallying around a single public health issue. The inaugural Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Classic weekend was held in October 2009 at Albany State University.

“Diabetes is very personal to me,” said Oliver Washington Jr., president of the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation and chairman of the Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Football Classic. “I have dedicated my life completely to diabetes. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 a.m. I wake up and take my wife to the clinic. My wife is not obese nor does the history of diabetes run in her family. We hear that individuals get diabetes because of family history, but that is not true. We have to have a new conversation about people of color and diabetes. If we don’t do anything about it, by 2025 the total of people with diabetes will make up the population of 17 states in the U.S.”

Photo caption: FAMU President James H. Ammons (left) passes the agreement that was signed for FAMU to host the 3rd Annual Diabetes Classic to Oliver Washington Jr., president of the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation and chairman of the Prince Hall Shriners Diabetes Football Classic.

Jonathan Bailey South Carolina State Student Shot & Killed, Family Asks Why? #BuzzKiller

Jonathan Bailey, 22, was shot then tried to drive away, crashing into the school’s Campus Building.

Posted on Apr 20, 2011

South Carolina State Student Shot, Family Asks Why? #BuzzKiller

A 22-year old South Carolina State University student wounded by a gunshot late Friday night has died of his injuries. Jonathan Bailey, who was from Holly Hill, died early Saturday from a gunshot wound to the chest, Orangeburg County Coroner Samuetta Marshall has confirmed. His death is being investigated by campus police and the State Law Enforcement Division, officials say. According to a statement released from S.C. State, at approximately 11:14 p.m. Friday, the S.C. State University Police Department was notified by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office that a vehicle had crashed into the Campus Services Building at 2195 Russell St. EMS was notified and initially treated the incident as a normal vehicle accident. However, it was later determined that the victim had received one entry and exit wound to the upper torso.

The SC State University Police Department received a report of a car that had crashed into the campus’ service building on Russell Street around 11:15pm. But when police first responded to the crash, they didn’t even realize the victim had been shot.

A university spokesman said 22-year-old Jonathan Bailey from Holly Hill was the driver of the vehicle. He also confirmed that the young man was a senior at South Carolina State University. Shock spread across campus as students learned one of their own was killed. “It had to be at least eight or 10 police cars lined up in the road,” said student Lorenzo Ham. “I just thought they were busting a house party like they usually do, but I didn’t even know.”

EMS was notified and initially treated the incident as a normal vehicle accident, according to a spokesperson, but it was later determined that Bailey received a gunshot wound to the chest. Bailey was then taken to Palmetto Richland Hospital where he later died from his injuries early Saturday morning.

“It’s sad because he’s young, and he’s in college,” said Ham, “So he’s obviously trying to do something with his life. It’s just sad.”

Witnesses said the shooting happened two blocks away at an apartment complex next to campus. Despite that, students said SC State is a safe university. “It’s pretty safe,” said Ham, “But just like anywhere, you have to watch your back. No matter how much security you have, stuff can still happen.” As investigators try to figure out who shot and killed Bailey, his family tries to cope with the stunning news. Bailey graduated from Lake Marion High School five years ago, and set off for SC State. He was a semester and a half away from an electrical engineering degree, a field his father said came easy. “They always say, ‘I don’t understand how your son does not study but always pass the test,'” said Johnny Jefferson.

Shaw University Football Coaches Suspended after Arrests #BuzzKiller

Torey Ross and Jermonty Kimbrough were arrested recently and have been suspended without pay.

Posted on Apr 20, 2011

Shaw University Football Coaches

Suspended after Arrests #BuzzKiller

Two assistant football coaches at Shaw University have been suspended without pay, following their recent arrests, University officials confirm. In a press release sent out Wednesday, University officials say Torey Ross and Jermonty Kimbrough were arrested recently and have been suspended without pay. Sherri Fillingham, spokeswoman for Shaw University, says Ross was arrested for failure to appear and Kimbrough was arrested on April 7 for possession with intent to distribute.