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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


A Light To Inspire
I am continually amazed and blessed by the steady support for and feedback on "Fulfilling My Destiny, Step by Step." When I set out to...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Feb 12, 20172 min read
My Job - Part 1
The presidential campaign was froth with political talk about job creation with virtually no discussion on specifics. President Obama...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Nov 13, 20163 min read


TEDx Talk: What Made The Difference?
TEDx (technology, entertainment, and design) events bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Oct 21, 20161 min read
Marriage and Money
An email was sent to me from someone seeking mentoring in their marriage: I understand the idea in marriage that two become as one. I...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jul 15, 20165 min read
Rich Legacy of HBCUs
The long, rich, but unsung legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is that they have been and continue to...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Nov 2, 20151 min read


Speaking Engagement
As part of the Celebration of the Inauguration of the 11th President of Saint Augustine's University (SAU), I will speak and conduct a...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Oct 17, 20151 min read
My Attempt To Gain Some Clarity: Historically Speaking
As President Obama moves toward the end of his Presidency, the Republicans continue their push to stop his forward progress. In my view...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Oct 2, 20152 min read


Change: It's Constant
No Blog Posts were entered between April 2015 through August 2015. Reason. Was in the midst of a change involving selling the house that...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Sep 2, 20151 min read
Is Owning Your Own Business in Your Future?
The generations born between the late 1970s and the mid-1990s entered a work world that had changed dramatically from the one their...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Mar 3, 20151 min read
You Lost Your Job, What Now?
Job loss is prevalent today. The time between being hired and being terminated varies. Some employees are let go before they reach the...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Feb 3, 20152 min read


Technology Versus The Worker
2015 opened with The Coca Cola Company laying off thousands of its employees in North America and others at their International...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jan 8, 20151 min read
Are Black Colleges Boosting Minority Representation in the Sciences?
An Emphatic "YES!" And I am honored and proud to have served the historically black college and university (HBCU) community in the...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Dec 31, 20142 min read


Debt Can Trap
Some individuals will never realize their dream because of being lured into taking on too much debt obligation too early in life. If...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Nov 7, 20141 min read


Time Management: No or Yes
Time passes quickly. The 24-hour day that seems to have just begun is gone. But where did the time go? It simply, "Ticked Away."...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Oct 8, 20141 min read


Becoming Equipped
A Poem by Cherie Ward © 2014 (A Future University Professor) Inspired by Guest Speaker Dr. Robert Louis Shepard Fulfilling My Destiny,...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Sep 18, 20141 min read


Be Clear and Let Others Know
Some qualities typical of persons who connect with their purpose include: (1) Being clear on who "they" are; (2) Knowing what "they" want...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Aug 6, 20141 min read


Leaders Keep On Coming
At the opening of Saint Augustine's University's (SAU) [Raleigh, NC] Fall 2014 academic year there were 40 young men from across the...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jul 17, 20141 min read


Negotiate With Confidence
When in negotiations, "Never feel pressured to make a decision on the spot, especially if the decision can result in a life changing...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
Jun 6, 20141 min read


The Power Of History: Undeniable
The purpose of developing my Reading List was twofold: To gain a broader and deeper personal understanding and appreciation of the...

Robert Louis Shepard, PhD
May 6, 20141 min read
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