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Voting rights advocates celebrate reopening of early voting site at Edward Waters University
Read full article: Voting rights advocates celebrate reopening of early voting site at Edward Waters UniversityThe Duval Voting Rights Coalition, a group of community organizations, kicked off early voting at the newly re-opened early voting site at Edward Waters University (EWU) with a press event Wednesday morning.
EWU students, security guard hailed as heroes who prevented further tragedy by spotting racist shooter on campus
Read full article: EWU students, security guard hailed as heroes who prevented further tragedy by spotting racist shooter on campusMinutes before the man described as a “white supremacist” shot and killed three Black Jacksonville residents inside a Dollar General store in New Town on Saturday, students at Edward Waters University first spotted the man on their campus putting on what they described as gloves and a tactical armored vest.
Edward Waters University adding women’s tennis as athletics program continues to expand
Read full article: Edward Waters University adding women’s tennis as athletics program continues to expandEdward Waters University is continuing to add to its athletic program, announcing the addition of women’s tennis on Tuesday.
Edward Waters University students will soon be able to earn nursing degrees, partnership with University of Florida
Read full article: Edward Waters University students will soon be able to earn nursing degrees, partnership with University of FloridaStudents from Edward Waters University will soon have a pathway to earn a bachelor of science in nursing, or a B.S.N. degree. EWU and the University of Florida College of Nursing entered into an agreement Wednesday that allows up to five Edward Waters students into the program.
‘It was amazing’: Edward Waters baseball team celebrates Black College World Series championship
Read full article: ‘It was amazing’: Edward Waters baseball team celebrates Black College World Series championshipIt still takes some time saying it and getting used to it. The Edward Waters baseball team is national champions.
Edward Waters University rolls back vaccination requirement for on-campus students
Read full article: Edward Waters University rolls back vaccination requirement for on-campus studentsAfter sending a letter to students on Monday saying that any student studying in-person must provide proof that they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, Edward Waters University reversed its position on Friday.