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Savannah State University Hosting Student Leadership Institute

Director of Student Life Desmond Stowe is interviewed by WJCL's Dave Williams.


July 9, 2021

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Student leaders from historically black colleges and universities all over the country are gathering in Savannah this week. The National Association of Student Affairs Professionals is hosting its 24th annual Student Leadership Institute for the next few days at Savannah State University.

Watch the video interview below and read the full story on WJCL.com.



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