July 21, 2022

Edward Waters Receives $500,000 National Park Service Preservation Grant For Centennial Hall Library

Courtesy of Edward Waters University In its mission to continue sustaining the institution’s rich history, Edward Waters University (EWU) has been awarded $500,000 from the National Historic Society for the preservation of the Centennial Hall on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Previous to this awarded grant, The National Historic Society had already bestowed EWU with $500,000 to

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ASU Professors to Speak at Montgomery’s First-Ever Urban Nerd Con Fan Convention

By Hazel Scott Alabama State University professors — Dr. Carlos Morrison, professor of Communications, and Nathaniel Allen, chair of ASU’s Department of Visual Arts — will discuss the significance of African-American action heroes as panelists during the first-ever The Urban Nerd Con (TUNC) fan convention in Montgomery. Organizers expect thousands to attend the three-day fan convention from

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SAU Awards Presidential Scholarship to Early College Student for the First Time

By Miles Beasley,  Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has named Marbella Alvarenga the first recipient of the Presidential Scholarship from the Early College program. As part of the scholarship, Alvarenga will continue her studies at SAU this fall, majoring in Business Management. “Awarding the Presidential Scholarship is part of our commitment to student success,” said SAU

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Howard University Hospital to Host American Psychiatric Association Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair

Written by the Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University Hospital (HUH) will host the American Psychiatric Association’s Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair on the HUH Front Pavilion (2041 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20060) this Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The APA Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair will provide

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Bowie State University Expands Access for Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University When students are accepted at Bowie State University, they can now enroll in online degree programs to earn their bachelor, master’s or doctoral degrees beginning with the fall 2022 semester. BSU students can pursue undergraduate degrees online in computer science, computer technology and criminal justice.  Graduate students can earn master’s

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Xavier CEJHS Director asked to prepare mental health modules to help Ukrainian psychologists

By Xavier University of Louisiana Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji, Director of Xavier’s Center for Equity Justice and Human Spirit (CEJHS), was asked to create mental health modules to train Ukrainian psychologists. These modules will help psychologists assist Ukraine refugees during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Dr. West-Olatunji is a professor in Xavier’s counseling education program and the

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Fisk University Introduces New Bachelor of Social Work Program

Courtesy of Fisk Unviersity Fisk University is excited to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The four-year curriculum will prepare students for professions in advocacy and allow them to work with underserved populations. The BSW program at Fisk University is designed to meet the needs of today’s social work

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