University of the PACIFIC

From creating an undergraduate research conference to opening for a renowned African-American poet, Danielle Procope ’14 has learned that students “can pretty much make anything happen” at Pacific. more

Nathaniel Mackey, an award-winning poet and Duke University professor, will present a poetry reading this Thursday.  more

Grammy-nominated artist Anita Wilson, along with J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise will headline Gospelfest 2013: Reach Out and Praise more

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the National Basketball Association's (NBA) all-time leading scorer, a best-selling author and historian, will speak at University of the Pacific  more

Grammy Award -winning singer Anthony Hamilton, who also serves as the national spokesman for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), is the keynote speaker for the 2013 Black History Celebration at University of the Pacific more

Throughout the years, Pacific's Black History Month celebrations have featured some of the most prominent names in Hollywood, journalism, academia and the music industry, including scholar Dr. Cornell West, director Spike Lee, rapper Chuck D and cartoonist Aaron McGruder. Yet, the focus of the celebration remains on honoring those of African ancestry who have made indelible contributions to society more

James Fortune and Deon Kipping, two nationally known gospel music artists, will headline this year's Gospelfest, an annual concert University of the Pacific puts on as part of its Black History Month celebration. Co-sponsored by San Joaquin Delta College, the event is Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Warren Atherton Auditorium at Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave more

India.Arie, a two-time Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and producer, will give a lecture and performance for the keynote event for University of the Pacific's Black History Month celebration. The Neo Soul/R&B singer will speak and share her music Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., in downtown Stockton more