Norfolk State University News October 2014 City Provides Scholarship Funds for NSU Norfolk State University is receiving $100,000 for scholarships from the city of Norfolk. The money is part of a $3 million revenue distribution approved by the Norfolk City Council during its Tuesday, October 28 meeting. "Norfolk State University and the city of Norfolk have enjoyed a close and mutually-beneficial relationship for many years," said NSU Interim President and CEO Eddie N. Moore Jr. "The City's $100,000 investment in Norfolk State University will significantly impact the ability of high school students from the City of Norfolk to attend a quality, affordable institution of higher learning. "We are appreciative of the city council and the mayor for demonstrating their strong commitment to Norfolk students who choose to attend Norfolk State University: the city's partner in higher education." The city was able to make the revenue distribution due to a one-time $3 million payment from the Norfolk International Airport as a result of the airport's contract renewal and the resulting real estate reassessment. "One of the most important things we do in local government is to ensure that our children have access to quality educational opportunities, including higher education," said Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim. "City Council is committed to this goal and that is why we allocated resources in the recent budget amendment. These funds will help support the children in our public schools by creating scholarships for graduating Norfolk students to attend Norfolk State University." SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.