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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- General
- The Advertiser
Living to 107: salt, a little scotch and doing your own thing
Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep farm in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden from Shepparton in Victoria to Brisbane. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France before they settled in their last home together in Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving." The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep farm in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden from Shepparton in Victoria to Brisbane. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France before they settled in their last home together in Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving." The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep farm in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden from Shepparton in Victoria to Brisbane. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France before they settled in their last home together in Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving." The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep farm in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden from Shepparton in Victoria to Brisbane. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France before they settled in their last home together in Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving." The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- General
- The Advertiser
Salt, a little scotch and doing your own thing: Win's guide to living to 107
Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep property in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden car from Shepparton in Victoria up to Brisbane in Queensland. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. "She was always outside, always doing the tiling floors, building things, and she was always handy," Mrs Owens said. "She was a good golfer too," she said. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting European cities such as Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France. They eventually settled in their last home together on Galoola Drive, Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving," she said. The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. "She is turning 107, and still mentally doing good, so it's pretty great," Mrs Owens said. For the big day, Mrs Owens' brother will come to spend a lunch with herself and their mother. Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep property in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden car from Shepparton in Victoria up to Brisbane in Queensland. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. "She was always outside, always doing the tiling floors, building things, and she was always handy," Mrs Owens said. "She was a good golfer too," she said. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting European cities such as Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France. They eventually settled in their last home together on Galoola Drive, Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving," she said. The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. "She is turning 107, and still mentally doing good, so it's pretty great," Mrs Owens said. For the big day, Mrs Owens' brother will come to spend a lunch with herself and their mother. Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep property in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden car from Shepparton in Victoria up to Brisbane in Queensland. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. "She was always outside, always doing the tiling floors, building things, and she was always handy," Mrs Owens said. "She was a good golfer too," she said. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting European cities such as Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France. They eventually settled in their last home together on Galoola Drive, Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving," she said. The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. "She is turning 107, and still mentally doing good, so it's pretty great," Mrs Owens said. For the big day, Mrs Owens' brother will come to spend a lunch with herself and their mother. Clara (Win) Follett is turning 107 years old. Her secret? Salt and a little bit of scotch. "Good food is the main thing; we didn't have sweets and ice cream and all this muck," she said. "Work hard, use your brains, don't do what other people do, do your own thing." Sitting with her daughter, Sandy Owens, at Mayfield Aged Care, Mrs Follett reminisced about her childhood on a sheep property in Merrriwa. Born on August 18th 1918, as Clara Winsome Collins, most called her Win from a very young age. The youngest of eight, with five brothers and two sisters, Mrs Follett spent her early years riding horses and hunting rabbits. "I didn't play with dolls, I played with hammers and saws and things my brothers played with," she said. "When I was 18, I used to roll my father's cigarettes, back when they had real tobacco." The 106-year-old hasn't smoked since the 1960s, but she busted out the cigarette rolling skills a few years ago, and turns out, she still has it. "She hasn't lost her touch," her daughter said. At the age of 10, Mrs Follett started school in Muswellbrook, but she skipped a few grades. "I knew more than the other kids, all my brothers and sisters had taught me," she said. After World War II, she married her husband, Albert Kinglesy Follett, in Muswellbrook. Thirteen years her senior, Mr Follett had grown up in Scone on a dairy farm. The couple settled on a dairy farm at Meadows in the Adelaide Hills district with their two children, Daryl and Sandy. After a few years, they travelled in a small caravan pulled by their trusty Holden car from Shepparton in Victoria up to Brisbane in Queensland. Eventually, they bought a block of flats in Port Macquarie, in an area surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural properties. "She was always outside, always doing the tiling floors, building things, and she was always handy," Mrs Owens said. "She was a good golfer too," she said. Once the children moved out, the couple jetted off overseas in the 1970s, visiting European cities such as Italy, Greece, Portugal and the south of France. They eventually settled in their last home together on Galoola Drive, Nelson Bay. "She lived in her Nelson Bay house until she was 102," Mrs Owens said. "She was mowing the lawn until she was 97 and still driving," she said. The almost-107-year-old has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. "She is turning 107, and still mentally doing good, so it's pretty great," Mrs Owens said. For the big day, Mrs Owens' brother will come to spend a lunch with herself and their mother.
Hamilton Spectator
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Can a new tourism venture breathe new life into a rural NL fishing community?
Gradually, more and more tourist attractions are popping up along the island's coast as locals find new potential in utilizing the tourism industry to breathe new life into rural communities. NL's history runs deep; every nook and cranny has a tale to be told. But what were once abundant, lively fishing villages, are now dwindling communities struggling to survive. Dave Lank and Sam Follett saw the historic fishing village of Cape Broyle as a prime opportunity for introducing visitors to the history, culture, and environment of our beautiful island through a 'Land to sea retreat' called The Cape. Lank, who grew up in Montreal, moved to St. John's in 2019 with his wife, who is a Newfoundlander. 'We kind of took a big leap of faith by moving here because we had, I'd say, this dream of wanting to start a business,' he explained. Both he and his wife had spent quite some time travelling the world and experiencing the hospitality industry in various countries. It was during a visit to Scandinavia that they witnessed interesting projects that they felt could have real potential in Newfoundland. Serendipitously, Lank met Follett and her husband, Steve, through a mutual friend, Phil Maloney — a co-owner of Bannerman Brewing Company, where Follett and her husband are also partners. 'Lo and behold, they had been thinking about something really similar,' recalled Lank. 'So, over the course of some meetings and over beers and coffee, we realized we were very much aligned in what we were thinking and what the province didn't have but could use and was perhaps ready for. 'We decided to become business partners, and then that led us on the journey of selecting the land — where that was going to be, and what the vision for the project was going to become.' Follett has worked in the design world and in television. Travelling around the globe was also a factor for her and her husband in opening their eyes to the possibilities for tourism ventures on the island. While she lives in St. John's, Follett also owns a home in Cape Broyle. 'When we met Dave, we had shared our love of the community and of that area and of the southern shore with him and just showed him the kayaking, the East Coast trails, the Ferryland Lighthouse picnics, everything that's down here,' she explained. They thought to themselves, 'People tend to just drive down and drive back. Why aren't they staying?' As of 2021, according to a census by Statistics Canada, the population of Cape Broyle was 499 — a two per cent increase from its 2016 population of 489. In the seven years that Follett and her husband have owned a house in the area, they have noticed more people buying summer homes, as well as seasonal workers moving in in the summer months to work in the fish plant. 'The overall feel in the summer has changed,' she explained. What once was a community consisting mainly of an aging population and steadily more residents moving away is now witnessing young people finding their way back. The younger generation is looking for vibrant yet peaceful places to call home, and finding new beginnings in some of our province's oldest communities. 'Then also, there's this Filipino community that's going to mass, using the church on the weekends, and going to the card night, and eating at the local restaurants. The vibe has just changed. It's become a little bit more alive, which is really nice,' explained Follett. 'And I know that the community is really happy to see that, because it was an aging population, and everyone was moving away.' Observing the beauty that Cape Broyle has to offer and the rise in individuals seeking to take in its charm was part of what sparked their desire to create a tiny hub called The Cape within the community. They hoped it would trigger more people to do the same. The Cape is comprised of six cabins on 5.3 acres of land that stretches right from the ocean up into the forest. Due to the steepness, the cabins are going to be somewhat cantilevered, almost floating from the forest, explained Lank. 'It feels like you're kind of hovering in the forest, floating above the ocean,' he said. 'So, just from a visual perspective, it's really, really is spectacular.' The East Coast Trail is nearby, and you're able to park on their land to reach that particular section of the trail. Right next door is a kayaking company. They're looking to draw on the environment within the community to create an experience that combines nature, culture, and adventure. 'That's really what today's travellers want, and that's what we want,' said Lank. 'So much of this just came from our own interests and our gut feeling as to what appeals to us. But we know there's a market out there as well.' They've highlighted economic revitalization as a key component in creating a sustainable tourism business — in other words, the importance of harnessing the tourism industry to benefit the surrounding community. While part of that will be hiring local, Follett explained that starting out on a smaller scale with only six cabins means they won't have an abundance of jobs on offer. 'But by putting The Cape in Cape Broyle, we're hoping that it's not just us bringing people to the community and employing people,' she said. 'We're hoping that others are going to see what we're doing in Cape Broyle and they're going to start businesses in the area.' In drawing more attention to the community, they hope people will see the possibility for other businesses to thrive and further grow and develop the area at large. 'So it's not just about what our business will be doing, it's what we hope other people will see, and they will come and do similar things. We don't want to be everything. We really want to see what other people can do in the area as well,' she said. 'It's just this idea of hopefully us being able to spark these other businesses or it could be anything from a local guide on the East Coast Trail to a retail shop or a coffee shop,' Lank added. 'But this idea of just being kind of the spark that generates other things to happen, not just in Cape Broyle, but around Cape Broyle as well.' With more construction and developments to be concluded, The Cape itself won't be opening until next year. However, another aspect of the venture, called The Greene's House, will be starting up much sooner. The Greene's House — named after the family who previously owned the land — is a culinary experience through The Cape helmed by culinary director Alex Blagdon. Blagdon grew up in the Flat Rock-Torbay area of Newfoundland and began her training in culinary school in Ireland when she was 18. After finishing her schooling, she went back and forth from spending time back home on the island and travelling Europe to learn different techniques. She originally met Follett in 2018 while participating in a panel for female entrepreneurs. 'I was coming from a culinary perspective and she was coming in from a design perspective,' explained Blagdon. At the time, Blagdon was in the middle of writing a business plan and proposal for a similar venture to what Lank and Follett are creating. Then COVID hit, and she had to pivot to an online culinary school instead. Around 2022, Blagdon ran into Follett, who mentioned that she and Lank were working on a similar project to what Blagdon had been looking into previously. 'We were at Bannerman, and when Dave showed up, I just went over and introduced myself,' she recalled. 'They invited me to sit down and just have a quick chat about a potential pop-up dinner, and within an hour or so, I had pitched to shut down my business and come on with them.' What was originally meant to be a communal space for visitors became a space focused around storytelling and celebrating local food. 'It was very much so meant to be,' she said. The culinary experiences available through the Greene's House will be specific to the seasons, including Forage & Feast; Forest to Table; Cookery Classes; and Dinner with an Artist. 'In the off-season, in the winter, we're gonna really try and curate weekend packages, weekend experiences at The Cape, so that you can come and stay for a night or two and take in something that is fully planned out at the Greene's House,' explained Follett. 'It includes your accommodation, but it also includes, you know, really getting your hands dirty and doing something in the Greene's House, and also learning from the artist. It could be a wide range of things.' The culinary experiences will be rooted in connection and storytelling. Drawing from her background with European dining, Blagdon wants to emphasize the people and the stories being shared, while simultaneously sharing a meal. 'Their main focus around getting together and having dinner is about the people at the table,' she said. 'It's about the stories being shared. There's no timeline. There's no fuss. It is truly just real conversations with real people sharing real passions and that is something that I really want to facilitate.' 'A big part of what we're doing in the Greene's House is that it's not a restaurant, it's really, it's an experience,' added Follett. 'And you're going to meet the people who have also come there and hopefully walk away friends.' With construction and final touches ongoing, they're aiming to have Greene's House open by late summer or early fall. 'We're ready to get going, introduce ourselves in a slow way,' explained Lank. 'Opening up that space to these culinary experiences, to some workshops, some other types of little retreats while the cabins are still being built. 'Then the cabins will become more of the focus as we go into 2026.' Anasophie Vallée is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering Indigenous and rural issues. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Miami Herald
19-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
HBCU Cuts Course Material Costs with Follett Retail Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Howard University has entered a new partnership with Follett Higher Education, the largest campus retailer in North America. Beginning June 16, Follett will manage the on-campus and online bookstore operations at the HBCU. The partnership will introduce expanded services, improved affordability, and a refreshed retail experience for students, faculty, and alumni. At the heart of the agreement is Follett Access, a program that provides students with automatic access to all required course materials-often at prices up to 80% below traditional retail. The goal: to reduce barriers to academic success by tackling textbook affordability head-on. "This collaboration honors our legacy and improves access to affordable materials for students," said LaNiece Tyree, Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises at Howard University. "Follett brings a modern, student-focused approach that aligns with our values." With more than 1,000 partner campuses across the U.S. and Canada, Follett brings deep expertise in academic retail. Plans include a full renovation of the Howard University Bookstore in summer 2026. The remodel will spotlight Black-owned and alumni-owned brands, offer enhanced visual merchandising, and expand access to technology, including authorized Apple products and services. "Our aim is to build a space that reflects Bison pride and delivers on student needs," Tyree added. In addition to the physical store, Howard's digital bookstore will provide 24/7 access to textbooks, apparel, and tech products. This ensures that the university's extended community-students, alumni, and supporters-can stay connected, wherever they are. "Our team is proud to work with Howard to create a retail environment rooted in excellence and culture," said Emmanuel Kolady, CEO of Follett Higher Education. "We are focused on delivering the tools students need to succeed, from day one." As the only HBCU ranked among the top 100 U.S. universities by U.S. News & World Report, Howard continues to invest in student success through strategic partnerships. This latest move enhances the academic support infrastructure at the HBCU, improving affordability and modernizing the student experience, all while centering on the needs of an evolving community. The post HBCU Cuts Course Material Costs with Follett Retail Partnership appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Howard University Partners with Follett Higher Education to Revamp Campus Store and Lower Textbook Costs
Partnership will help students save up to 80% on course materials and bring improved bookstore experience to campus WESTCHESTER, Ill. and WASHINGTON, D.C., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University today announced a new partnership with Follett Higher Education, North America's largest campus retailer, to manage campus retail operations and help equip students with the tools and learning solutions they need to excel. The partnership will also help support textbook affordability for Howard students through Follett Access, providing students with automatic access to required course materials at below-market prices. With over 150 years of experience in the education industry, Follett is trusted by more than 1,000 campuses across the U.S and Canada to help drive student success and support the higher education journey. Howard will benefit from Follett's unique industry perspective and expertise, giving students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the entire Howard University community a cohesive and engaging campus retail experience. The partnership includes plans for a complete store remodel in summer 2026, along with an enhanced focus on showcasing products from alumni- and Black-owned businesses and brands both in-store and online. Additionally, the improved Howard University Bookstore will feature an expanded technology section, including authorized Apple products and services to better meet students' tech needs. 'Howard University is proud to partner with Follett Higher Education to reimagine the campus retail experience,' said LaNiece Tyree, Howard University's Office of Auxiliary Enterprises Assistant Vice President. 'Follett's commitment to honoring our legacy and culture through localized assortments, partnerships with Black-owned and alumni-owned brands, and a refreshed in-store experience aligns with our vision and values. We are excited to offer our students, alumni, and community a space that celebrates Bison pride while meeting their needs in a modern, dynamic environment.' To help address concerns around college costs and course material affordability, Follett and Howard University will also offer students the opportunity to lower textbook costs through an expanded Access program. Through this program, students who are enrolled in select courses will gain automatic access to all their required course materials on or before the first day of classes, at competitive below-market prices. 'Follett is known for creating impressive retail spaces brimming with campus pride, excitement, connection, and achievement– and that's precisely what the Bison community will experience at the Howard University Bookstore,' said Follett's Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Kolady. 'We work hard to meet campus communities where they are, addressing their needs so they can focus on academic success. We're honored to join forces with Howard to improve the campus retail operation with enhanced visual merchandising, more local and meaningful brand spotlights, and an elevated customer experience.' Beginning June 16, Follett will operate both the on-campus and online retail experience at Howard University, bringing the right merchandise, cutting-edge technology, and innovative solutions to serve the Howard community. The revamped online campus store will offer convenient, 24/7 access to course materials, apparel, technology, and more. Shoppers can explore an expanded assortment of merchandise that goes beyond what's available in-store, ensuring that students, alumni, and supporters can connect with Howard no matter where they are. About Howard University | Howard University, established in 1867, is a leading private research university based in Washington, D.C. Howard's 14 schools and colleges offer 140 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and lead the nation in awarding doctoral degrees to African American students. The top-ranked historically Black college or university according to Forbes, Howard is the only HBCU ranked among U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 National Universities and the only HBCU classified as an R1 research institution, indicating the highest level of research spending and doctoral production. Renowned for its esteemed faculty, high achieving students, and commitment to excellence, leadership, truth and service, Howard produces distinguished alumni across all sectors, including the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice and the first woman U.S. vice president; Schwarzman, Marshall, Rhodes, and Truman Scholars; prestigious fellows; and over 165 Fulbright recipients. Learn more at . About Follett Corporation | Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer providing students, faculty and staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools and retail services needed to successfully support the academic, athletic, and collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million students through its 1,000+ physical and online collegiate retail stores across North America. 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