June 2022 - Page 14

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Southern Grads Break Barriers in Big Tech Careers

By Southern University Tech led the way for nearly 600 Southern University and A&M College graduates on May 13. The Spring Class of 2022 featured two chief student marshals, both with a 4.0 GPA and majoring in computer science. Candace Chatman of Baton Rouge and Rason Irvin of Houston will also begin careers with two

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From FAMU to N.C. A&T: My Transformative HBCU Journey

By Alexis Davis I walked into my historically Black college and university (HBCU) with aspirations to be a plastic surgeon living in Beverly Hills, California, with Rodeo Drive at my fingertips. But I left my HBCU a well-rounded sports journalist ready to tell the stories of the underrepresented. When I rolled my 14 suitcases through

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Fisk Tops List in Academic Stewardship Rankings 2025

By Chris Hurt Changing the dynamics on rankings, AcademicInfluence uses a new algorithm to measure institutional support. A No. 16 ranking among peers might be great, even if that No. 60 ranking isn’t so hot. One way or another, colleges and universities always find a way to put a spin on national ratings to make

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FOSSI Raises $17M for HBCU STEM Scholarships by 2025

By Brandee Sanders Diversity is a crucial element in advancing STEM innovation, and an array of initiatives have been cultivated to ensure students from underrepresented groups can chart paths in the space. Amongst the projects is the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative, which hit a multi-million dollar fundraising milestone to provide scholarships for HBCU students. Founded in 2020,

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SAU Wins $20K in 2022 Home Depot RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL

By Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) was one of 30 winners in The Home Depot 2022 HBCU RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Program. This was the university’s first year recognized as a participant and as an award recipient in the program. SAU was awarded $20,000 as one of the top 10 universities with the highest

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DSU Expands Global Learning With UNIBE in Dominican Republic

Courtesy of Delaware State University As COVID-19 becomes endemic in much of the world, many organizations are focusing on sustainable and inclusive growth, but with supply chain disruptions, labor and material shortages, rising freight costs, and global challenges such as water sanitation, food security, climate and disaster response, the leaders of tomorrow will have to

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TSU Honors Medal of Honor Hero and Alumnus Lt. McBryar

By Emmanuel Freeman As the nation honors our fallen heroes on Memorial Day, Tennessee State University is remembering alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient, Lt. William McBryar. McBryar graduated from Tennessee State Agricultural & Industrial College in 1934 with a degree in agriculture. A Buffalo Soldier, McBryar was awarded America’s highest military decoration for his

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Xavier University Celebrates 2022 Commencement Milestone

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana A total of 689 graduates – nearly 40 percent of whom earned university honors – were awarded their degrees during the two ceremonies celebrating Xavier University of Louisiana’s (XULA) 95th annual commencement held on May 7, 2022. Graduates of the class of 2020, who were recognized during a virtual commencement

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UAPB ROTC Commissions 11 Officers in Spring 2022 Ceremony

By The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Division of Military Science is celebrating its Army ROTC Spring ’22 graduates, including a cadet who is recognized as a Distinguished Military Graduate, having placed in the top 15% of all Army ROTC students commissioning this year. Eleven graduates

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Hampton Hosts Gala Honoring President Dr. William R. Harvey

By Arrman Kyaw Hampton University will host the ‘Celebrating a Legend’s Legacy: The Harvey Years Gala’ in honor of retiring Hampton President Dr. William R. Harvey. The event will take place next Saturday, June 11, at the Hampton University Convocation Center. Funds raised from the event will go towards the new Harvey Legacy Endowed Scholarship

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