February 04, 2022

JSU Professor Wins $509K NSF Grant to Study Race and Trauma

By Rachel James-Terry Political Science Professor D’Andra Orey, Ph.D., has received a $509,000 multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Orey serves as the principal investigator. Funds will be used to explore the intersection of race, exposure to trauma and politics on urban residents compared to individuals residing in rural areas. Partnering institutions include Mississippi

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TSU Hosts Maroon Out Day Basketball Games on NBA TV

By Texas Southern University H&PE Arena will be a sea of maroon on Saturday, February 12, when TSU basketball – and the university as a whole – gains the national stage. NBA TV is broadcasting both the women’s and men’s games, at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., respectively, versus Grambling State. All Tiger alumni, as

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6 Black Olympians Who Broke Barriers and Made History

By Marie Schulte- Bockum Since the first Olympic Games debuted in Athens, Greece in 1896, the gathering of the world’s dominant athletes has become a global event. But with historic discrimination and fewer opportunities for elite training, Black athletes faced immense challenges to compete. Nonetheless, starting in the early 20th century, African American athletes began competing in the

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Hampton University Unveils Statues Honoring Christian & Curry

By Hampton University   Hampton University announces the recent unveiling of two new statues recognizing Hampton alums Dr. May T. Christian and Mr. Clarence F. ‘Jap’ Curry, both major contributors and stalwart supporters of Hampton University’s mission. These new statues reside next to Twitchell Hall, near the Alumni House near the University’s scenic waterfront. “I always

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Edward Waters University Receives $300K Propel Center Grant

Courtesy of Edward Waters University Earlier today representatives from The Propel Center and Apple, Inc. visited the campus of Edward Waters University (EWU) to present a check in the amount of $300,000.00 to EWU President & CEO, Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. in support of academic programming, research, and learning opportunities particularly in the areas

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TSU, FedEx Partner for HBCU Student Ambassador Program

By Lucas Johnson Tennessee State University was on Wall Street. TSU President Glenda Glover and one of the school’s top students joined FedEx Corporation to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 1. The ceremonial event served as an announcement for the FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador program. President Glover and

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