Makola M. Abdullah's guest appearances

Makola M. Abdullah

The Process Podcast

Amerikan Therapy

Rebuilding The American Dream

Sarah Williams

Brian Johnson

Burke Davis

Gerald Griggs

Natalie Taylor

Ron Busby

Anthony Scaramucci

Gizelle Bryant

Amber Johnson

John Allen

Peter Smith

Bree Hill

David Wright

Anthony Hamilton

Michael Lindsay

OwlTail

Energetic and thought-provoking, this episode of Rebuilding the American Dream is with Dr. Makola Abdullah, President of Virginia State University.  Dr. Abdullah discusses the range of challenges and opportunities facing young people and communities today, with excitement and hope. But, as he shares, the first thing they need is a chance. Don't miss this inspiring episode!Dr. Makola Abdullah is an internationally-renowned educator. Prior to his appointment as president of VSU, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University and his doctorate and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. Dr. Abdullah is a very active member with various organizations and was recently appointed to the President’s Board of Advisors (PBA) on HBCUs.Find out more on our website: AmericanDream.fmFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn @degreeinsurance. Produced by Degree Insurance

Energetic and thought-provoking, this episode of Rebuilding the American Dream is with Dr. Makola Abdullah, President of Virginia State University.  Dr. Abdullah discusses the range of challenges and opportunities facing young people and communities today, with excitement and hope. But, as he shares, the first thing they need is a chance. Don't miss this inspiring episode! Dr. Makola Abdullah is an internationally-renowned educator. Prior to his appointment as president of VSU, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University and his doctorate and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. Dr. Abdullah is a very active member with various organizations and was recently appointed to the President’s Board of Advisors (PBA) on HBCUs. Find out more on our website: <a href="https://www.americandream.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AmericanDream.fm</a> Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DegreeInsurance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/degreeinsurance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/DegreeInsurance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/33216419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn </a>@degreeinsurance. Produced by <a href="https://www.degreeinsurance.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Degree Insurance</a>

Dr. Makola M. Abdullah - The First Thing You Need Is A Chance

Virginia State University's 14th President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah joins us this week to share his story of growing up in Chicago, IL, his early childhood academic aspirations, why he chose to attend Howard University for undergrad and Northwestern University for his PhD.Dr. Abdullah also shares his experiences overcoming imposter syndrome, what trust the process means to him, and his transitions from student to professor/advisor and from professor/advisor to university administrator/president.

Virginia State University's 14th President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah joins us this week to share his story of growing up in Chicago, IL, his early childhood academic aspirations, why he chose to attend Howard University for undergrad and Northwestern University for his PhD. Dr. Abdullah also shares his experiences overcoming imposter syndrome, what trust the process means to him, and his transitions from student to professor/advisor and from professor/advisor to university administrator/president.

Episode 084: Trust Yourself (feat. President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D.)

The Amerikan Therapy team sits down with Virginia State University President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, to talk about all things HBCUs, mental health, history, COVID-19, and racial justice.  This intimate conversation reinforces the necessity and profound importance of the HBCU experience.  The team goes beyond the standard surface HBCU talk, to get to the core of why every young black student needs to at minimum apply to at least one HBCU as part of their college admissions process. Dr. Makola M. Abdullah:  On February 1, 2016, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. became the 14th President of Virginia State University (VSU). In his remarks during his introduction to the Trojan family, President Abdullah outlined his four core beliefs: I believe in God. I believe in family. I believe in the transformative nature of education. I believe in Virginia State University.President Abdullah also emphasized several focus areas to sustain VSU as an 1890 Land-Grant University. The areas of focus include providing a transformative experience for students, strategically investing in academic programs, partnering with others as a university to tell the VSU story, embracing the University’s Land Grant Mission and embracing VSU’s role as Virginia’s Opportunity University.Under President Abdullah’s leadership, the University has experienced some significant achievements.Recognized as one of the nation’s top 20 “Best Colleges for African Americans” by ESSENCE magazine.Established partnerships with local public school systems wherein VSU students tutor students in mathematics and reading,Opened the Academic Center of Excellence as a one-stop hub for first-year students to receive career and academic advising and tutorial services. In July 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe presented the inaugural Outstanding State Stewardship Award to VSU for the preservation of Summerseat, an historic house built around 1860 near VSU.Established the University’s Advisory Board for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning Intersex Ally+ (LGBTQIA+) Inclusion to investigate ways for the institution to be a more affirming learning environment for all students, faculty and staff within the LGBTQIA+ community.In June of 2018, the University was named the HBCU of the Year and awarded Best Board of Trustees of the Year and Female Student of the Year by HBCU Digest, an online blog. Additionally, in 2017, President Abdullah was named the HBCU Male President of the Year.Ranked as the No. 19 historically black college or university (HBCUs) on the 2019 U.S. News &amp; World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. This is up 12 spots from the 2018 rankings where the University was ranked No. 31. Also, the University was ranked as the No. 8 public HBCU.President Abdullah is an academic administrator committed to excellence. He is also an internationally-renowned educator recognized for outstanding research. Prior to his appointment as president of Virginia State University, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. (2013-2016), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla. (2011-2013), and dean and director of 1890 land grant programs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla (2008-2011).Dr. Abdullah is a Chicago native. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University in civil engineering and his doctorate and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Northwestern University. He is the youngest African American to receive a Ph.D. in engineering. He and his wife, Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah, Ph.D., are the proud parents of a son, Mikaili, and Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

The Amerikan Therapy team sits down with Virginia State University President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, to talk about all things HBCUs, mental health, history, COVID-19, and racial justice.  This intimate conversation reinforces the necessity and profound importance of the HBCU experience.  The team goes beyond the standard surface HBCU talk, to get to the core of why every young black student needs to at minimum apply to at least one HBCU as part of their college admissions process. Dr. Makola M. Abdullah:  On February 1, 2016, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. became the 14th President of Virginia State University (VSU). In his remarks during his introduction to the Trojan family, President Abdullah outlined his four core beliefs: I believe in God. I believe in family. I believe in the transformative nature of education. I believe in Virginia State University.President Abdullah also emphasized several focus areas to sustain VSU as an 1890 Land-Grant University. The areas of focus include providing a transformative experience for students, strategically investing in academic programs, partnering with others as a university to tell the VSU story, embracing the University’s Land Grant Mission and embracing VSU’s role as Virginia’s Opportunity University. Under President Abdullah’s leadership, the University has experienced some significant achievements.<ul><li>Recognized as one of the nation’s top 20 “Best Colleges for African Americans” by ESSENCE magazine.</li><li>Established partnerships with local public school systems wherein VSU students tutor students in mathematics and reading,</li><li>Opened the Academic Center of Excellence as a one-stop hub for first-year students to receive career and academic advising and tutorial services. </li><li>In July 2017, the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe presented the inaugural Outstanding State Stewardship Award to VSU for the preservation of Summerseat, an historic house built around 1860 near VSU.</li><li>Established the University’s Advisory Board for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning Intersex Ally+ (LGBTQIA+) Inclusion to investigate ways for the institution to be a more affirming learning environment for all students, faculty and staff within the LGBTQIA+ community.</li><li>In June of 2018, the University was named the HBCU of the Year and awarded Best Board of Trustees of the Year and Female Student of the Year by HBCU Digest, an online blog. Additionally, in 2017, President Abdullah was named the HBCU Male President of the Year.</li><li>Ranked as the No. 19 historically black college or university (HBCUs) on the 2019 U.S. News &amp; World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. This is up 12 spots from the 2018 rankings where the University was ranked No. 31. Also, the University was ranked as the No. 8 public HBCU.</li></ul>President Abdullah is an academic administrator committed to excellence. He is also an internationally-renowned educator recognized for outstanding research. Prior to his appointment as president of Virginia State University, Dr. Abdullah served as provost and senior vice president at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. (2013-2016), provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fla. (2011-2013), and dean and director of 1890 land grant programs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Fla (2008-2011).Dr. Abdullah is a Chicago native. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University in civil engineering and his doctorate and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Northwestern University. He is the youngest African American to receive a Ph.D. in engineering. He and his wife, Ahkinyala Cobb-Abdullah, Ph.D., are the proud parents of a son, Mikaili, and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY</a>)

S2.E29 The Future of HBCUs With Virginia State University President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah