
Norfolk State University will gather its family of alumni, friends, and supporters for the President’s Gala in honor of our 90th Anniversary. This black-tie evening begins with a 7 p.m. reception and an 8 p.m. dinner and program, hosted by celebrated actor and producer Jawn Murray. Together, we will honor 17 remarkable individuals whose lifetime generosity has earned them a place in the Lyman Beecher Brooks Society—a testament to their unwavering commitment to Norfolk State’s mission. It will be a night of elegance and reflection, where we celebrate nine decades of Spartan pride, honor the shoulders we stand on, and look boldly toward the next chapter of our legacy.