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St. Agnes Hospital: A Shell of History
For 125 years, St. Agnes Hospital has remained in the location where it was built in 1896 on the campus of Saint Augustine's University...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Apr 27, 20221 min read
Will the Federal Infrastructure Bill Help Your Community
Infrastructure Bill at a Glance

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Time Will Tell
The article by Arundhati Roy written in 2020 titled, "The Pandemic is A Portal," was powerful and well-written with some perspectives...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Apr 10, 20202 min read


Inaugural Address for New President of Nigerian University
Invited to give the Keynote Address on February 14, 2019 for the Inauguration of the New President of Ladoke Akintola University of...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Mar 13, 20191 min read


Induction Ceremony for New President of Nigerian University and His Leadership Team
Invited to give a Special Lecture in Lagos, Nigeria on February 11, 2019 for the Induction Ceremony of the New President of Ladoke...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Mar 13, 20191 min read


Fulfilling My Destiny, Step By Step in New Audiobook Format
The Audiobook was produced to reach a wider audience based on readers continuing to share how the book inspires and motivates. Regions...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Dec 25, 20181 min read


Research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• Howard University (HU) • Saint Augustine's University (SAU) [Building Collaborations] • Fayetteville State University (FSU) • More...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Dec 15, 20181 min read


Saint Augustine’s University Retains Full Accreditation Status
During the annual meeting of The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New Orleans, Louisiana,...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Dec 11, 20181 min read
On the Side of the Road
Where were you 12 years ago? I will never forget where I was in May 2006. I was at home on my computer when my wife and I received word...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Sep 29, 20181 min read
Touting Hatred, Division, and Fear: China Is Buying
When news broke of the closing of Saint Paul's College, an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Lawrenceville,...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Sep 22, 20181 min read


Then and Now
Sometimes it can be refreshing to "Pause, Reflect, and Assess:" But after being rejuvenated and inspired by past events, it's important...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Aug 27, 20181 min read


A Legacy To Cherish
The property where I grew up is in a town called Garner, North Carolina. Garner sits three miles southeast of Raleigh, which is North...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jul 25, 20182 min read
The Reward of Self Assessment
A Veterans Day message

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jan 23, 20181 min read
The Black Struggle Is Perpetual, But Like Before, This Phase Shall Pass
Viewing the video showing the inhumane actions of the University of Maryland (UMD) Medical Center of using physical force to dump a Black...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jan 17, 20182 min read
Believe It or Not: But how are You Preparing for the Future?
Below is information sent to me by a colleague who saw it posted on the Facebook Page of Udo Gollub. Udo's message is being added here...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Dec 22, 20175 min read


Be Encouraged to Stay the Course
Guest Speaker for the Men's Day Service held on June 25, 2017 at First Baptist Church (FBC) in Raleigh, NC.

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Nov 8, 20171 min read
Heads Bent Downward
In every corner of the globe today people are positioned with their heads bent downward looking at their mobile devices. At dinner...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Oct 10, 20171 min read


Don't be "Sidetracked" by "Sideshows"
A suggestion for times like these that try men soul: "Know what's 'Essential and keep a steady gaze in that direction and do not be...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Aug 4, 20171 min read
My Job - Part 2
Part 1 on this subject was posted Nov. 12, 2016: click here and read the post. Part 2 continues to reveal that this cry will not be...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Mar 12, 20171 min read
Five myths about historically black colleges and universities
Nine historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were established 1867. This was four years after President Abraham Lincoln...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Mar 6, 20171 min read
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