Plymouth’s LaGroon named top boys’ hoops coach Apr 6, 2008
Mitchell is still fielding offers, but is said to be leaning towards Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida to play football. LaGroon said the transition to Plymouth was made easier by the fact that he was coaching a close knit group. (Washington Daily News, NC)
More of this story Apr 3, 2008
The Royals travel to Jacksonville on Friday to play a three game series against conference opponent Edward Waters College. The Royals are in fourth place in the Florida Sun Conference and EWC is in fifth. (Lake Wales News, FL)
First Coast Happenings Apr 2, 2008
Live entertainment in The Tigers Den, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays through April 25, Edward Waters College, 1658 Kings Road. Includes music, talent shows, studio time and vendors. (Florida Times-Union)
New Hope in New Town: Another chance Mar 28, 2008
Note to readers: The Times-Union editorial page is going to be examining some of the urban issues facing Jacksonville by looking closely at one of the target communities, the area around what is called New Town near the Farmer's Market and Eugene Butler Middle School and Grand Park near Edward Waters College. This is part of an occasional series. (Florida Times-Union)
Religion Calendar Mar 28, 2008
Includes the collegiate choir, comprised primarily of Edward Waters College students. (904) 353-1822. (Florida Times-Union)
College scholarships await low-income Duval seniors Mar 25, 2008
Edward Waters College will award about 12 scholarships a year, and it has an open-enrollment policy ... Interested students should contact any participating college: University of North Florida, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville University or Edward Waters College. (Florida Times-Union)
Four Cheers: A rare donation Mar 24, 2008
That is just how dire the financial situation is at Edward Waters College, and how special the $1 million donation was by CSX chief executive Michael Ward. Ward's donation was revealed last weekend during the inauguation festivities for Claudette Williams. (Florida Times-Union)
Remembering racism: Black, white, human Mar 22, 2008
EMILY BARNES/The Times-Union Greg Gordon Jr. stands near the basketball courts at Edward Waters College ... "I grew up around a lot of different people, so I look at everybody equally, but they don't all look at me equally because I'm a big, black guy," he said during a break from a pickup basketball game at Edward Waters College. (Florida Times-Union)
Letters from readers Mar 21, 2008
EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE ... I had the privilege of attending the inauguration of Claudette Williams as president of Edward Waters College ... As a recent retiree to Florida, I knew little of Edward Waters College. (Florida Times-Union)
New chapter for Edward Waters Mar 16, 2008
Photos by BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-UnionClaudette H. Williams (left) of Edward Waters College and Johnnetta Betsch Cole, formerly of Bennett College for Women and Spelman College, show their joy upon hearing of a $1 million donation to Edward Waters ... BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-UnionMichael Ward of CSX Transportation and Claudette H. Williams of Edward Waters College, celebrate after he gave a $1 million donation to the college Saturday ... Photos by BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-UnionClaudette H. Williams... (Florida Times-Union)
Edward Waters College: Needs are great Mar 16, 2008
Edward Waters College is getting back on track through the leadership of new President Claudette Williams ... It was an impressive experience for the CSX employees, Ward said, because so many in the Edward Waters College family turned out ... Edward Waters College has a historic record of educating African-Americans, especially black males, that make it a shining star of hope in Jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Cora Ross: She was teaching the language of life Mar 16, 2008
Mrs. Ross, a daughter of a former slave, earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1928, and that year began teaching at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. Two years later, she became a Duval County public school teacher. (Florida Times-Union)
Bills would limit Bright Futures Mar 9, 2008
Edward Waters College 9. Amount given out last school year. (Florida Times-Union)
Edward Waters College VP Found Dead Mar 7, 2008
-- Shockwaves were sent though the campus of Edward Waters College when 24 hours after a man was found dead in an Arlington apartment, authorities identified that man as the school's vice president of planning and research effectiveness. Jeffery Hardiman, 45, had recently been promoted to the vice president position at the college where he worked for seven years. (News4Jax.com, FL)
LAW & DISORDER: Administrator at EWC found dead Mar 7, 2008
Jacksonville police said Thursday they suspect foul play in the death of an Edward Waters College administrator at an Arlington apartment complex. Jeffrey Hardiman, 45, was found dead in his home Wednesday at the Riverbend Apartments at 3500 University Blvd. N., police said. (Florida Times-Union)
AT&T to fund 200 local scholarships Mar 5, 2008
The fund will provide scholarships for more than 200 local students attending , the University of North Florida, and Edward Waters College. The program will fund an endowment from voluntary contributions given monthly through JEA utilities payments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Children's Zone: Working for kids Feb 28, 2008
Some facts and figures of the area near Edward Waters College and Eugene Butler Middle School that has been selected to be the focus of community support for children ... Schools in the area include Eugene Butler Middle School and Edward Waters College ... They also paid great attention to the leadership in the community, mentioning City Councilman Warren Jones, principal Sylvia Johnson of Eugene Butler Middle School and Claudette Williams, president of Edward Waters College. (Florida Times-Union)
Moses Criswell He teaches Eastside children 'life skills' Feb 26, 2008
After attending Edward Waters College, he spent three decades serving as pastor to churches across the state. But eventually he was summoned home to Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ on the Eastside, the church in which he had grown up. (Florida Times-Union)
Students score scholarships Feb 25, 2008
- $1,000 to Edward Waters College: Elise Jackson (school not available) ... - $1,000 to Edward Waters College: Lance Walker, Andrew Jackson High School ... - $1,000 to Edward Waters College: Jamel Woods, Wolfson High School. (Florida Times-Union)
Don't miss this event Feb 22, 2008
Former Sheriff Nat Glover, a graduate of Edward Waters College, says it may have saved his life by giving him options. There is a great opportunity coming up Sunday, especially for first-generation students, low-income students and minority students. (Florida Times-Union)
Tourism potential Feb 20, 2008
- The oldest center of African-American learning in Florida, established in 1866 - Edward Waters College. Information on these and other sites on the Black Heritage Trail are on the Jacksonville Visitors and Convention Center site, www. (Florida Times-Union)
International trade center needed Feb 13, 2008
We need a program that would offer a comprehensive, coordinated program that was not redundant with our higher education systems that would tie into Edward Waters College, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville University and, of course, the University of North Florida. CHARLES MUSSALLEM III. (Florida Times-Union)
Edward Waters needs support Feb 11, 2008
Regarding the idea to offer education and job training, we at Edward Waters College, with open enrollment, successfully take in young people, as they are ... Edward Waters College takes them and reshapes their jagged perspective, and gives them circumspection and dignity ... Edward Waters College has been there. (Florida Times-Union)
A NEW CALL TO SUCCEED Feb 9, 2008
Though Glover is paid by UNF, he represents other colleges: his alma mater, Edward Waters College, Florida Community College at Jacksonville and Jacksonville University ... Education: Edward Waters College, bachelor of science in social science, 1966; University of North Florida, master in education, 1987. (Florida Times-Union)
Claflin baseball falls to Edward Waters Feb 8, 2008
Edward Waters College 7, Claflin 4. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Partners pitch college, not jail, for kids Feb 4, 2008
Details of the plan are still being ironed out, but the general framework is straightforward: guaranteed scholarships to the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville University and Florida Community at Jacksonville for any student who has the financial need. The only partner that has not yet made a financial commitment is the Duval County School Board. (Florida Times-Union)
Energize, mobilize Feb 3, 2008
Here is one that has been floated elsewhere: A university center that includes Edward Waters College, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, the Duval County public schools, University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, Jones College and the University of Florida's Shands campus in a grand collaboration that provides education, job training and job placement ... A number of places, but one obvious location would be near the Edward Waters College campus. (Florida Times-Union)
Barnidge could be next to represent Broncos in NFL Dec 30, 2007
Edward Waters College: Trent Stewart, junior running back, Middleburg. Bethune-Cookman College: Brian Sumlar, freshman running back, Orange Park (282 yards on 64 carries and three touchdowns). (Florida Times-Union)
Lee puts her name on the line for an old friend Dec 26, 2007
He started gambling while at Edward Waters College and eventually became addicted. "You can bet the number of first downs a team is going to get in a first quarter, or you can almost bet on anything the whole game. ... " he said. (Florida Times-Union)
Tootsie won't go without if she can help it Dec 15, 2007
Mills graduated from Edward Waters College and was an English teacher at SOS Charter Middle School. After budget cuts, Mills' paycheck was cut in half and eventually she was let go. (Florida Times-Union)
Crucial dialogues Dec 12, 2007
The second forum Monday at the Wayman Ministries Spirit of Life Worship Center on Labelle Street featured 28 speakers, similar to the first forum Nov. 26 at Edward Waters College. They tossed out ideas on everything from needs for better police visibility to more mental health services for ex-cons to better leadership from the mayor and city council. (Florida Times-Union)
Bring your ideas, suggestions Dec 8, 2007
The first forum at Edward Waters College on Nov. 26 attracted more than 100 people and about 30 speakers. They offered a wide range of suggestions, from making it easier for ex-offenders to become productive members of society to providing more jobs and setting up a community trust fund to aid at-risk youth. (Florida Times-Union)
Good, bad, ugly Dec 3, 2007
" Let's see, that amounts to five Good Samaritans and one driver. Hyatt goes green The Hyatt Regency hotel on the Jacksonville riverfront received the third green lodging designation in Duval County from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Hotels and motels are advised to adopt cost-saving measures that reduce waste and conserve natural resources, the department reported in a press release. Examples: Water conservation through low-flow plumbing fixtures, a linen reuse program,... (Florida Times-Union)
Black men's group seeks to save a generation Nov 30, 2007
Claudette Williams, president of Edward Waters College, said her students have a role to play, both as mentors and mentees. "We have already lost a generation, I'm sure," she said. (Florida Times-Union)
Plenty to offer Nov 28, 2007
Seven council members listened for over two hours as more than 100 people turned out at Edward Waters College. About 30 people spoke, identifying a wide range of crime factors that included poverty, a lack of jobs, poor education, fatherless homes, health problems, domestic violence and hurdles for offenders re-entering society. (Florida Times-Union)
Tonyaa Weathersbee: CITY SOJOURN: SCLC chairman: Economic justice is the new civil rights Nov 28, 2007
" Trying to help struggling black people find strength to change their condition isn't a new mission for the SCLC. It was, after all, founded in the wake of the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man, it led to a boycott that lasted 381 days. It also catapulted the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. - who was the SCLC's first president - into the national spotlight. In the past, the local SCLC chapter had drifted into obscurity, but it has regrouped.... (Florida Times-Union)
T&D Sports: Quick Hits Nov 22, 2007
DENMARK -- The Voorhees College Lady Tigers picked up another NAIA win on Tuesday evening against former EIAC rival Edward Waters College, 56-46. Voorhees was led by the trio of Rhadja Page, Jennifer Perry and Maryesha Robinson with 12 points each. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Microphone is yours Nov 21, 2007
- Monday, 6 p.m., Edward Waters College, 1658 Kings Road, Milne Auditorium on Grunthal Street. - Monday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., Wayman Ministries, Spirit of Life Worship Center, 1176 Labelle St.. (Florida Times-Union)
More black men must go to college Nov 19, 2007
Before the end of the year, young men at Edward Waters College and Savannah State University will be recognized. I had to do something to at least level the playing field for these brothers and make sure they have every chance they can to get a college degree. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Braves, battered and bruised, take on Tigers Oct 20, 2007
to take on Edward Waters College, 2-5. "In basketball, you can lose by 40 points and come out the next night and play well, completely shake it off," the coach said. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Rams creating room to run Oct 19, 2007
Doug Smith transferred from Grambling State, Darrell Howard transferred from Middle Tennessee State and the other two transfers are Montrell Neal (Southeast Louisiana) and Marcus Pressley (Edward Waters College). The only offensive starter who has been at Albany State longer is Chris Chapman, a senior who actually transferred from Hinds Community College. (Albany Herald)
SJRCC helps fulfills this mom's own college dreams Aug 5, 2007
edu Edward Waters College 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville Phone: (904) 470-8000 On the Web: www. ewc. (Florida Times-Union)
Bowden, Joe a lot alike Jul 20, 2007
Joe's brother went to Morgan State and later became his offensive coordinator at FAMU before holding the same position at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. Joe said that first meeting with Bowden provided him a chance to exchange ideas. (Florida Today)
Molding Morticians Jul 17, 2007
For years, he taught music at Edward Waters College. He was never truly satisfied until now. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Brave corpsman Jul 2, 2007
And that's what happened during the Duval County Health Department's two-day Boys2Men Health Symposium/Hip Hop Summit recently at the downtown public library and Edward Waters College gymnasium. More than 20 local vendors and about 500 registered boys and men attended, according to the health department. (Florida Times-Union)
New vision for EWC Jun 30, 2007
Claudette Williams, the 28th president of Edward Waters College and the first woman to lead the historically black college, seems a perfect fit for her job ... At Bennett, she worked for President Johnnetta Cole, a Jacksonville native with strong family ties to Edward Waters College ... As Williams left the meeting, she asked if Edward Waters College is covered by Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. (Florida Times-Union)
Efficiency is goal of proposed MVSU shuffle Jun 16, 2007
He comes to MVSU from Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, where he has served as a vice president. Cassie Osborne, the current provost, would become a senior research fellow and charged with establishing University Research Center to focus on specific topics of the Mississippi Delta, such as environmental health, education and politics. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Campus killers' hints ignored Jun 13, 2007
In March, Edward Waters College in Jacksonville paid $2. 75 million to the parents of a freshman who was shot to death at his dorm in 2004. (USA Today)
Police ID Park Shooting Victim As D.C. Teen Jun 5, 2007
Police said that on Friday afternoon someone shot the teen while he was at Grunthal Park near Edward Waters College. Neighbors said the victim was shot in the head and that a lot of teens were in the park at the time of the fatal shooting. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Saving others May 29, 2007
" Undoubtedly, he's right. Hunter isn't in Iraq because he needs the job. He's well educated, having graduated from Nathan B. Forrest High School and Edward Waters College before earning a master's degree at Liberty University. And he has a very good civilian career, as a drug program intelligence analyst. Besides, he aspires to run for the Florida Legislature - the seat that the term-limited Stan Jordan will have to abandon in 2008 - and he's losing valuable time that could be spent organizing... (Florida Times-Union)
Gorham honored for serving Greenville's children May 16, 2007
s Edward Waters College in 1930, she became a member of St. Gabriel's. She began working in the church and was employed as a playground supervisor, where she worked until the late 1980s with the children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. (The Daily Reflector)
EWC Makes $2.75M Settlement With Slain Student's Family May 7, 2007
75 million settlement has been reached between Edward Waters College and the family of a student who was fatally shot a day after he wrote an essay critical about campus safety, attorneys said. The wrongful death settlement, reached last month, also requires the college to award an annual scholarship in honor of Johnathan Wesley Glenn, 18. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Edward Waters makes $2.75 settlement with slain student's family May 5, 2007
75 million settlement has been reached between Edward Waters College and the family of a student who was fatally shot a day after he wrote an essay critical about campus safety, attorneys said. The wrongful death settlement, reached last month, also requires the college to award an annual scholarship in honor of Johnathan Wesley Glenn, 18, The Florida Times-Union of Jacksonville reported. (The Ledger)
Edward Waters names Williams president Apr 30, 2007
"We are extremely excited and elated about our newly elected president," said Bishop Mckinley Young, chairman of the Edward Waters College board of trustees. "Dr. Williams is an ode of excellence in higher education.". (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Low-key approach planned for expected smaller BCR Mar 25, 2007
"LEGACY FORUM," FRIDAY.: Featuring members of Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M, Embry-Riddle, Stetson University, DBCC, Florida Memorial University and Edward Waters College, 5-6:30 p.m., B-CU Center for Civic Engagement, 740 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. FREE. (386) 481-2001. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
THREE CHEERS: Top performers Mar 12, 2007
Of special note are the athletes from Edward Waters College who came and read to multiple classes. The women's basketball team led by head coach Regina Mosley read. (Florida Times-Union)
Moore Heritage Festival stresses education Mar 9, 2007
Banquet highlights include presentation of the Moore Freedom Award to the Rev. Dr. W. O. Wells Sr., pastor of the Greater St. Paul Baptist Church of Cocoa, and a speech by Dr. Oswald P. Bronson, former president of Bethune-Cookman College and president of Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. The winners of the high school and community college speech/essay contest, held during the educational seminars, also will be announced at the banquet. (Florida Today)
Palast: Bush's Criminal Attorney Mar 9, 2007
Another target, Edward Waters College, a school for African-Americans. . (Zmag.org)
Where's Jeff Kottkamp today? (5:57 am) Feb 21, 2007
Kottkamp travels to Jacksonville this morning for a 9:30 a.m. tour of Edward Waters College, an historically black university founded in 1866. He follows that up with a visit to Brentwood Elementary School, also in Jacksonville. (Pensacola News Journal)
Points of Excellence Awards recognizes 5 Feb 14, 2007
Bronson is president of Edward Waters College and was Bethune-Cookman College's president from 1975 to 2004 and president of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta from 1968 to 1975 ... Kinsey's involvement in the Jacksonville community included participation as a life-member of the NAACP, Edward Waters College Alumni Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Jacksonville Urban League and numerous other civic organizations. (Florida Times-Union)
State college association seeks money Feb 1, 2007
Barry University, Beacon College, Bethune-Cookman College, Clearwater Christian College, Eckerd College, Edward Waters College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Memorial University, Florida Southern College, International College, Jacksonville University, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ringling School of Art and Design,... (The St. Augustine Record)
Lakeland Native Helps to Top Mocs Jan 28, 2007
LAKE WALES - The Royals took sole possession of first place in the Florida Sun Conference by beating visiting Edward Waters College. Coupled with a 67-62 loss by Embry Riddle to Florida Memorial, it moved the Royals to the top with a 5-1 record. (The Ledger)
Pitt prepares for Big East schedule after final non-conference tune-up Dec 30, 2006
It defeated non- Division I schools Warner Southern, Edward Waters College and Albany State (Georgia). Lost to Maryland, Miami of Ohio, Illinois, Bradley, Illinois-Chicago and Florida. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
More of this story Dec 28, 2006
The SEAC is comprised of three teams; Concordia College, Edward Waters College and Webber. The All-Conference teams are voted upon by the head coaches of the three institutions. (Lake Wales News, FL)
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Edward Waters College managed to kill two birds with one stone while in Selma Saturday. Southside scrapes past Escambia. (Selma Times Journal, AL)
