Holmes 50th Anniversary

Holmes 50th Anniversary

Holmes 50th Anniversary
Photo by Beth Wynn

July 20, 2015

On Sunday, July 19, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵmarked 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. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵPresident Mark E. Keenum, left, and ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵVice President for Student Affairs Regina Y. Hyatt, right, present gifts to Holmes during the event in the Colvard Student Union.