By Bishop State University Congratulations to Bishop State’s Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) students for passing their EPA 608 Refrigerant Recovery Certification! More that 24 students chose to take the critically assessed exam on March 23, 2022 and they had a 85% passing rate! With this certification, these HVACR students will now be able to
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By Jackson State University This fall, Jackson State University (JSU) will make access to a higher education a little easier for 2,000 first-time-in-college freshmen through the new Tiger Ready Scholarship. The one-time award of up to $1,000 will be given to incoming students who have not received other scholarships to defray the cost of tuition. “Enrolling and paying
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By Coppin State University Three Coppin State University students are among 25 students taking part in the inaugural cohort of the NASA Student Airborne Science Activation (SaSa) program. The eight-week paid internship provides students with hands-on experience with research, data collection, analysis, and experimentation and exposure to geo, oceanic, and atmospheric sciences. The Coppin State
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Courtesy of Hampton University As Hampton University prepares to celebrate Dr. William R. Harvey’s 44 years of legendary service at the Harvey Years Gala, Dr. Harvey was quite surprised when he received a Certificate of Recognition from Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, declaring June 11, 2022 as Dr. William R. Harvey Day, in recognition of
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By Virginia Union University Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released his official opinion announcing that “the state has the ability to fund both public and private HBCUs in Virginia.” “This is a significant moment in time for HBCUs,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “While Virginia Union is recognized as a private
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By Howard University On behalf of the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Lavender Fund will proceed with applicants for the Lavender Fund Scholarship award. This scholarship was established to provide academic financial support for Howard University students who demonstrate positive sensitivity to, and involvement in, LGBTQ+ issues, promote visibility of LGBTQ+ life, and
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By Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Clark Atlanta University will host 24 of Africa’s bright, emerging Business leaders for a six-week Leadership in Business Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of
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By Fort Valley State University Eighteen Fort Valley State University plant science-biotechnology S-STEM scholars will gain firsthand experience in a collaborative summer internship program at major research institutions across the nation. These young scientists will spend nine-10 weeks conducting independent research projects in plant biotechnology and genomics. These professional opportunities allow some Wildcats to work
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Courtesy of Alcorn State University The American Chemical Society, or ACS, voted to include Alcorn on the list of its approved institutions. ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific organizations, with a membership of over 151,000 in 140 countries. The organization’s mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners to benefit
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By Casey McGee The Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on the campus of Grambling State University was electrified with the energy of students being exposed to the power of STEM learning. Saturday’s event was hosted by STEM Grambling State, an affiliate of STEM Global Action, which provides children hands-on experiences with fun STEM-related projects that
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