About Town: ‘There’s magic happening’ at LeMoyne-Owen

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 25, 2021 10:05 AM CT | Published: June 25, 2021 9:58 AM CT
<strong>LeMoyne-Owen College President Vernell Bennett-Fairs speaks to current and prospective students during the school&rsquo;s Spotlight Day on Friday, June 18.</strong> (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

LeMoyne-Owen College President Vernell Bennett-Fairs speaks to current and prospective students during the school’s Spotlight Day on Friday, June 18. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

Vernell Bennett-Fairs said the city’s only HBCU will open to full capacity next fall. That’s 700 college students who can either now attend in-person or resume online learning.

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Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.


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