Recently the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars, an initiative focused on Black male retention led by the University of Louisiana System, visited Southeastern.
The program aims to enhance the collegiate experience of Black male students across all University of Louisiana System institutions. Specifically, it recruits Black males and offers educational programs, mentoring opportunities, and co-curricular experiences to improve outcomes. Each cohort consists of two students selected from each UL System member institution, totaling 18 members annually per cohort.
During their visit, the scholars took a tour of Southeastern and were welcomed with a networking reception. After the tour, they traveled to Baton Rouge, where they spent a day learning from various political leaders, elected officials, and research innovators about the importance of civic engagement, leadership, and research innovation. They were also provided seminars on post- graduation success, international affairs and studying abroad, and the research process and approaches to economic, civic, and community development.
Southeastern scholars include Demille Davis and Dylan James (Cohort 1), Nicholas Gibson and Joshua Randall (Cohort 2), and Kennith Woods and Jarius Smith (Cohort 3).
“These young men have worked extremely hard to represent Southeastern in various capacities within the program,” said World Languages and Cultures Instructor and Undergraduate Coordinator Jerry Parker. “Additionally, Dylan James was honored at this visit, alongside other seniors, for his participation in the program and upcoming graduation.”
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