Holmes 50th Anniversary
On Sunday, July 19, Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵmarked the 50th anniversary of one of the most important milestones in university history when Dr. Richard E. Holmes became the first African American to enroll as a student. A reception in Holmes' honor was held to mark the anniversary. Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵPresident Mark E. Keenum, left, and Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵVice President for Student Affairs Regina Y. Hyatt, right, present gifts to Holmes during the event in the Colvard Student Union.