April 2022 - Page 16

Stillman, UA ink graduate school pathways agreement

By David Miller Stillman College students have a new bridge to graduate school at The University of Alabama. Stillman President Dr. Cynthia Warrick and UA President Dr. Stuart R. Bell Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow Stillman students, under particular conditions, to potentially take graduate level courses at UA during their senior

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UAPB to Offer Non-thesis Graduate Degree Programs in Agricultural Regulations, Aquaculture/Fisheries in Fall 2022

By Will Hehemann New non-thesis graduate degree programs in agricultural regulations and aquaculture and fisheries will be offered in the fall semester at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, Dr. Bruce W. McGowan, interim dean/director for the School, said. ā€œWe are excited to offer students this opportunity

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Savannah State University Obtains $830,000 for New Computer Science Degree Track

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University has been awarded more than $830,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to offer a new modeling and simulation program (MSP) option within the Computer Science Technology degree program. The MSP aims to build graduatesā€™ computer science credentials, and to increase the number of minority students and

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Republic is UMESā€™ latest corporate aviation partner

By University of Maryland Eastern Shore Republic Airways, an Indianapolis-based regional passenger airline, made a St. Patrickā€™s Day donation of $20,000 to support the University of Maryland Eastern Shoreā€™s aviation science program. The gift will be used to provide scholarships for students, underwrite their travel and participation in professional aviation events, and support advanced faculty

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Moves Closer To Confirmation

By Anoa Changa Judge Ketanji Brown Jacksonā€™s nominationĀ will move forwardĀ for a full Senate vote, bringing her historic confirmation one step closer to completion.Ā After Jacksonā€™s nomination ā€œdeadlockedā€ in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Democrats moved for a vote to discharge her nomination from the committee and to a full confirmation vote.Ā It passed 53-47, setting the stage for

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Student Alana I. Smith Reflects on Womenā€™s History Month by Highlighting Notable Women Across Campus

By Camil Douthit This Womenā€™s History Month, we recognized trailblazing alumnae who forged paths of progress in a range of fields; from activism, medicine and global change, Howard women represent a legacy of monumental impact. While we continue to honor women during March and throughout the year, we create space to recognize those within our

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BSC Receives $300K To Train Additional Healthcare Workers

By Bluefield State College Bluefield State College will receive $300 thousand in Community Project Funding to train more healthcare workers.Ā  President Biden recently signed the FY 2022 appropriations omnibus package, which included funding for $241 million in direct spending measures across West Virginia.Ā  Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,

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Xavier University of Louisiana hosts Give.Love.Xavier Day Parade to kickstart annual spirit week of giving

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana will host its first-ever Give.Love.Xavier (GLX) Parade to kickstart the ninth annual online, social media-driven fundraising event ā€“ Give.Love.Xavier Day. On Friday, April 1, at noon, Xavier invites students, alumni, friends, supporters and the New Orleans community to attend in celebration of Xavier with music,

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Morehouse College Wins Third Place and $10,000 at the 2022 HBCU Battle of the Brains

By Morehouse College Students from MorehouseĀ College won 3rd placeĀ and a $10,000Ā grant at theĀ 2022 HBCU Battle of the BrainsĀ in Austin, Texas. HBCU Battle of the Brains is a 24-hour hackathon dedicated to providing resources and job opportunities to business and STEM majors from historically Black colleges and universities. Student participants were tasked with pitching a comprehensive

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