Norfolk State University News July 12, 2023 President Adams-Gaston welcomed guests to the campus of Norfolk State University for the Commonwealth of Virginia Superintendent Hampton Roads Roundtable. The roundtable featured business leaders from Hampton Roads Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Development, Faculty Scholars from the NSU School of Education, and the Urban League, along with local School Superintendents and representatives to discuss solutions to absenteeism, talent pipeline development, and collaboration with industry for career readiness preparation in public schools. School representatives from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Newport News, along with the leadership from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Black Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Asian American Chamber of Commerce, were present to identify issues in the pipeline and discuss how to create collaborative opportunities with the Virginia Superintendent Lisa Coons. Norfolk State University Norfolk State University, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed to transforming students' lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. Offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its students to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their full potential as well rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders for the 21st century. LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: ldenard@hbculibraries.org<http://mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org/> Follow us on our social media: [cid:af04343f-8bd0-4a02-bc57-785d7363c8b9] [cid:c0852717-377e-4e9c-8042-53ab5fd9cb27] [cid:a456ca40-0b52-4a85-b460-e37030fdd4f4] [cid:48a80593-c03f-4ed9-b4ce-e63f0cf994e4] Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:0f729c62-a0b9-4a03-b6fb-37706e44cb84]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:59761c48-7c87-4ddf-b11e-b7b51080ff57] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:73f02deb-5628-4e4d-bd25-2741b36cf9ed] <https://www.instagram.com/hbcu_library_alliance/> [cid:5c2bd7e5-99ce-4fab-862e-69755ad77338] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>