Alabama State University News February 11, 2011 National Political Leader to Speak at ASU’s Inaugural HBCU Conference Assistant Democratic leader and U. S. Rep. James E. Clyburn will be the keynote speaker at the Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Entrepreneurship Conference hosted by Alabama State University on March 7 in Montgomery, Ala. The conference is titled Entrepreneurship: Globalization of the New South. The address by Congressman Clyburn will begin at 4 p.m. at ASU’s Ralph D. Abernathy College of Education building, which is located on Hall Street on the University’s campus. “America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities are the key to economic recovery, innovation and entrepreneurship in many of our communities,” said Clyburn. “I am proud to be a part of this conference to help businesses and individuals find creative ways to be a part of America’s recovery through science, technology, engineering and mathematics.” The goals of the conference are to give attendees the opportunity to learn about business development, entrepreneurship, grants, contracting and fellowships, with a special focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Alabama State University leaders are excited to welcome Clyburn to the campus for the inaugural entrepreneurship conference. “Congressman Clyburn’s support of higher education with a particular emphasis on science investigation and mathematics programs has resonated with people from across the country, and we look forward to his bringing his message to Alabama State University and to all of our conference participants,” said Dr. William H. Harris. Harris added that as a national leader, Clyburn has worked to respond to the needs of America’s diverse communities, has championed rural communities by supporting the development of regional water projects, community health centers, and broadband connections, and has led the effort to gain nationwide support for higher education. Conference officials state that the event will provide attendees with information that can improve corporate and higher education partnerships, significantly affect the growth of HBCU’s and enhance regional economic development opportunities. They anticipate that the conference will draw more than 300 participants from federal, state and local agencies, corporations, small businesses, colleges and the general public. For additional information about the conference, visit www.asu-hbcu.org<http://www.asu-hbcu.org/>. Media contacts: * Tammi L. Thomas, 301-741-1647 or at tthomas@dstincorporated.com<mailto:tthomas@dstincorporated.com> * Kenneth Mullinax, ASU’s director of Media Relations at 334-229-4104 or at kmullinax@alasu.edu<mailto:kmullinax@alasu.edu> SANDRA M. PHOENIX Program Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 404.592.4820 Skype:sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree Street 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.