Courtesy of Lincoln University
Lincoln University has proudly announced that finance student Travis Primrose has received the Denny’s and Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend. The stipend, valued at $500, is part of a broader initiative under the HBCU Photo Archive Grants Program, which aims to support the digitization of HBCU archives and provide educational opportunities for students across the United States.
Primrose has made significant strides in preserving Lincoln University’s historical records while working with the university’s Special Collections & Archives. His efforts in digitizing photographs have illuminated the rich legacy of black excellence that has emerged from Lincoln University over the years.
Tiffany Davis, library director and public access & electronic resources librarian at the Langston Hughes Memorial Library, expressed her excitement for Primrose’s recognition. “I am thrilled that Travis’s exceptional work with Special Collections & Archives is being recognized. His careful attention to detail in digitizing our historical photographs has been invaluable in preserving Lincoln University’s rich legacy,” she said.
The photographs selected by Primrose depict various facets of student life, including historical protests and notable alumni such as poet Langston Hughes and former Ghanaian president Kwame Nkrumah. His work safeguards history and serves as an inspiration for future generations looking to understand the contributions of those who came before them.
In expressing his gratitude, Travis Primrose commented, “This program has introduced me to a brand-new side of Lincoln’s legacy that I would have never known of unless I had invested myself in these images and their history,” said Travis Primrose. “These ten [images] give me a sense of community, the school’s historical importance, and the black excellence that has been produced over the years since its creation.”
The stipend will aid Primrose’s educational expenses as he continues pursuing his studies at Lincoln.