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EWC gets to work on its image.  The school has had its share of hard times, but is now focusing on its future.
By ADAM AASEN, The Times-Union

Claudette Williams, president of Edward Waters College, received a call recently from a prospective student who had heard the Jacksonville private school wasn’t accredited.   The misconception stung her hard.  “I
said, 'That is as far from the truth as it could be,' " she said. <Full Story>


EWC Still Accepting Student Applications

Edward Waters College, a private, historically black, urban college is currently accepting applications for the 2008 fall semester.  EWC offers 15 baccalaureate degree programs, and its top majors include biology, business administration, computer information systems, criminal justice, and elementary education. If you are interested in applying online, please click here, or call 904.470.8201/888.898.3191 (toll-free) today.


EWC Presented Empty Ashtray Award by Smoke-Free Jacksonville
On Thursday, May 22, Edward Waters College (EWC) received the Empty Ashtray Award from the Smoke-Free Jacksonville Coalition.  The award is given to local organizations, such as colleges and hospitals, which have taken steps to make the city smoke-free by implementing and sustaining smoke-free campuses. <Full Story>

EWC’s Upward Bound Program Extends Eligibility of Free Summer Residential Program  

Students from two additional high schools, A. Philip Randolph and Andrew Jackson, are now eligible for the program.

Edward Waters College’s Upward Bound (UB)
program is offering a free, six-week, summer residential program to local 9th and 10th grade students from A. Philip Randolph, Andrew Jackson, Raines and Ribault high schools.  The program began on June 15, but it’s not too late to sign up for the remainder of the program, which runs through July 25. 

Participants will experience a curriculum of academic enrichment, tutoring assistance, field trips and a complete college life experience with on-campus living.  The program is available to 50 students.  For more information on eligibility requirements, call 904.470.8290 or 904.470.8054 today.

CSX CEO donates $1 million to Edward Waters College after presidential  inauguration
By
 ADAM AASEN,  The Florida Times Union 
The history of Edward Waters College is full of struggles and successes.  Even early in its history, the school faced problem such as financial issues and the Great Fire of 1901. Recently, the college has stuggled with declining enrollment, low graduation rates and a battle to win back its accreditation.  <Full Story>





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