MSNBC President Rashida Jones To Deliver Keynote at University of the District of Columbia Commencement
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on March 18, 2024 The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) will hold its 47th annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The keynote address will be given by Rashida Jones, President of MSNBC. Ms. Jones took the helm of MSNBC in 2021, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major cable news network. Under her leadership, MSNBC has further defined itself as the premier media channel for breaking news, award-winning journalism, in-depth analysis and perspectives. In her role, she is responsible for oversight of all programming, editorial units, business development and technical operations of the network. Prior to that, Ms. Jones served as Senior Vice President of NBC News and MSNBC where she led MSNBC’s dayside and weekend programming and served as the executive producer of the two most-watched Democratic presidential debates in history. She is an award-winning journalist who earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media-Arts Broadcast from Hampton University, where she has since launched a scholarship in her name for future journalists. For more background information on Ms. Jones, click here. "Rashida Jones plays an important role on the world stage, representing America’s commitment to a free press, and serving as a source of inspiration to women and people of color in this critical arena," said UDC President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D. "Her achievements, professionally and personally, shine a light on the rich history and contributions of HBCUs, which continue to educate and nurture a stellar fountain of human potential. We are honored that she would make time in her extremely busy schedule to share her insights, wisdom and encouragement with the Class of 2024 from UDC as they step into the next stages of their careers and lives." The event is limited to graduating seniors and guests, along with faculty, administrators, and other invited community members. It is not open to the public. However, the ceremony also will be livestreamed for viewing by other students, family, friends, and the larger community who cannot attend. # # # The only public university in the nation's capital and the only exclusively urban land-grant university in the United States, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a historically Black university committed to a broad mission of education, research and community service. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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