About News Stroman’s Batten Hour a Slam Dunk for Students Feb 18, 2025 Sarah King, MPP '26 Stroman’s Batten Hour a Slam Dunk for Students Professor, entrepreneur, and former star athlete Deborah Stroman was our guest speaker for Batten Hour on Monday. Stroman - the first African-American woman to receive an athletic scholarship from the University, in 1978 - reviewed the policy implications of the changes in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and the transfer portal in the NCAA. Click the image for a YouTube recording of the event. Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe