By Alabama State University More than 100 freshmen students, from five universities, attended the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) MISSION Research project’s first orientation at Alabama State University on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The program provides students majoring in biomedical, behavioral and social sciences extensive mentorship and networking opportunities. With ASU as the lead institution, this
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By Meredith Mohr In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell wrote that “who we are cannot be separated from where we’re from.” It was at this intersection of action and identity that a group of Prairie View A&M University students found inspiration and ran with it to plan PVAMU’s second TEDx talk: “Becoming an
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By Ciara Walker Williams Four years ago, Martesha Johnson made history when she was sworn in as the first African American and second woman to become Nashville’s Metropolitan Chief Public Defender. When Johnson reflects on her journey to that achievement, she credits her beloved Tennessee State University for playing a role in her success. “TSU
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University will partner with six Alabama community colleges to help associate degree graduates transition into its bachelor degree programs. The articulation agreements aim to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at JSU after completing their two-year degree at Bishop State Community College in Mobile; J.F. Drake
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By Rashad Grove After almost 50 years of existence, the National Inventors Hall of Fame will be inducting Black women for the first time, NPR reports. Marian Croak, an engineer, and the late ophthalmologist and laser scientist Patricia Bath will make history as part of the inductees of 2021. In total, there are 30 Black inductees in the National Inventors Hall of
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Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine will begin reviewing applications recommended by Xavier University of Louisiana for early acceptance into medical school through a new program launched this year. At the time of conditional acceptance, LSU Health New Orleans will provide Louisiana residents who commit a conditional full
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By Claflin University The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has announced that Claflin University is one of 26 providers from 17 states and the United Arab Emirates to receive recognition for leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. The recipients of the 2021 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement provided evidence and
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Courtesy of Fisk University The journey to the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament is underway for the team of scholars from Fisk University. Now in its 33rd year, HCASC is America’s premier academic competition among HBCUs, annually bringing together more than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents, and institutional representatives for a tournament that uniquely
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