Holmes 50th Anniversary
On Sunday, July 19, Ï㽶ֱ²¥marked 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. Ï㽶ֱ²¥President Mark E. Keenum, left, and Ï㽶ֱ²¥Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Y. Hyatt, right, present gifts to Holmes during the event in the Colvard Student Union.