The Southern University System

SU System Magazine - Spring/Summer 2007

On the cover: Studies and data indicate an alarming decrease in the number of African-American males who complete high school and enroll in college. In this issue of the SU System Magazine, we look at the gender gap in higher education and explore measures to address this plight.
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The Southern University System Magazine is published three times a year by the Southern University System to highlight the institutions of the System. Th e Southern University System Magazine is disseminated to faculty, staff , alumni, friends and supporters. Th e Southern University System, located in Louisiana, is the nation’s only historically black university system with campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and a Law Center and Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
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Sophomore's essay honored in 'Words of Wisdom' contest

Southern University sophomore LaKenya Simpson was among nine students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities awarded scholarships in the Alltel Wireless “Words of Wisdom: Lessons in Courage” essay contest. World-renowned poet Maya Angelo presented Simpson with a $5,000 scholarship for the fall 2007 semester at an early April reception at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock.

A panel of educators, business leaders and Alltel Wireless employees judged the entrants on their response to the question, “Fifty years ago, the Little Rock Nine personifi ed courage and spirit. Today, how will you?”

Read Simpson's winning essay

LaKenya Simpson was one of nine winners in the “Words of Wisdom: Lessons in
Courage” essay contest sponsored by Alltel Wireless. She is pictured with Maya Angelou.