Harris-Stowe State University

It was an exciting and historic day at Harris-Stowe State University in Midtown. The university installed its 19th president, Dr. Dwaun Warmack. At only 38 years old, university officials say Warmack is one of the youngest presidents of any four year institution in the country. This is Harris-Stowe State University's first installment since 1979.

The purpose of the symposium is to explore the historical and ongoing dimensions of the movement for justice and social change after the death of teenager Michael Brown, Jr. that launched activism and institutional responses with global implications.

Four distinguished presidents from leading HBCU institutions came together at Harris Stowe State University, to discuss the relevancy of historically Black colleges in today's education landscape. HEC's Sharon Stevens served as moderator for the evening. The panel consisted of Dr. Roslyn Clark, President of Florida Memorial University; Dr. Kevin Rome, Sr., President of Lincoln University; Dr. Kent Smith, Jr., President of Langston University; and Dr. Dwaun Warmack, President of Harris Stowe State University.

One of the most historical court cases especially in terms of education was Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954). This case took on segregation within school systems, or the separation of white and black students within public schools. Up until this case, many states had laws establishing separate schools for white students and another for black students. This landmark case made those laws unconstitutional. Scholars, as well as individuals who experienced first hand the immediate impact of the Brown Decision on their lives, assembled at Harris Stowe State University to discuss the court's ruling and it's implication for St. Louis.

One of the most historical court cases especially in terms of education was Brown v Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954). This case took on segregation within school systems, or the separation of white and black students within public schools. Up until this case, many states had laws establishing separate schools for white students and another for black students. This landmark case made those laws unconstitutional. Scholars, as well as individuals who experienced first hand the immediate impact of the Brown Decision on their lives, assembled at Harris Stowe State University to discuss the court's ruling and it's implication for St. Louis.

Like music? Then you’ll love this episode of State of the Arts coming to you from the beautiful Emerson Performance Center at Harris Stowe State University. In addition to Pokey LaFarge, Bella & Lily, Darwyn Apple and Matt Lesch, you’ll see stories about dance, theatre and visual art. Go behind-the-scenes with acclaimed bronze sculptor Harry Weber, hear from Jackie Joyner-Kersee about a special dance honoring her life and career, meet Harris-Stowe’s first artist-in-residence Synthia Saint James, and see how Opera Theatre of Saint Louis connects with designer Isaac Mizrahi. See all these stories and more in exclusive coverage of St. Louis’s creative arts scene in the Emmy-Award winning State of the Arts.

Harris Stowe State University was recently honored to host world-renowned multi-cultural visual artist, Synthia Saint James as their artist-in–residence. Synthia Saint James is best known for her vibrant colors, including designing the first Kwanzaa Stamp for the United States Postal Service and her award winning cover art for Terry McMillian’s book “Waiting to Exhale.” HEC-TV captured her inspirational lecture, as part of the Black History Month Celebration.