Fayetteville State
University (FSU) was among 77 agencies nationwide recognized by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as “Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador
of Excellence.” The honor recognizes a select number of WRN Ambassador
organizations that have made significant contributions to building a
Weather-Ready Nation. By serving as change agents and leaders in their
communities, Ambassadors of Excellence have:
- Inspired others to take action and become ready,
responsive, and resilient - Created innovative ways to engage their
community, their workforce, and/or their social network - Formed unique collaborations with NOAA and/or
other ambassador organizations to achieve goals they alone could not meet - Embraced building “a Weather-Ready Nation for
All” by addressing vulnerable populations’ needs.
In recognizing FSU, it was noted that the
institution “is a fine example of what it means to be a Weather Ready Nation
Ambassador of Excellence. FSU, which is one of 10 historically black colleges
and universities (HBCUs) that have completed the StormReady Recognition
program, and is the only HBCU in North Carolina that is both StormReady
recognized and a WRN Ambassador, takes hazardous weather and the safety of it
students, staff, and community very seriously.”
Click here to View the 2020 Ambassadors of
Excellence.
About Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University is a
constituent institution of The University of North Carolina System and the
second-oldest institution of higher education in the state, having been founded
in 1867. FSU is a historically black university offering degrees at the
baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. With more than 6,700 students,
Fayetteville State University is among the most diverse institutions in the
nation. To learn more about Fayetteville State University, visit www.uncfsu.edu.
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