By Misha Cornelius Howard University announced the development of a mixed-use building adjacent to its main campus in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood, the latest real estate initiative in the University’s Campus Master Plan. In partnership with Lowe, local minority developer FLGA, and D.C.-based firm Davenport Group, Howard will transform the 1.85-acre site, currently used as parking lots for the University, into
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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its second cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service the A&T Four began as Aggie freshmen. Eight scholars are from North Carolina, two are from Georgia, two
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By Rebecca Shabad and Blayne Alexander Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee in Georgia’s governor race, said Wednesday that key House and Senate races in her state are likely to play a decisive role in determining whether Democrats maintain their slim congressional majorities this fall. “Georgia is essential. We know that Raphael Warnock is going to be essential to holding
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Courtesy of Benedict College The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. hosted its Annual Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Each year, Alumni of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) are honored for their significant contributions to their respective institution. This year, Benedict College celebrates two
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Samendra Sherchan, Ph.D, associate professor of Biology from the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists® (AAEES) 40 Under 40 Recognition Program. AAEES serves the environmental engineering and environmental science professions and encourages ongoing development within the field through a variety of
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By Ayana D. Hernandez North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, today hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the launch of the NCCU-RTI Center for Applied Research in Environmental Sciences (CARES) and an accompanying shared lab space on RTI’s campus. Together researchers from both institutions will study the role the
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University is celebrating the anniversary of its College of Business, and the festivities will last to the end of the year! Learn more in the release from Jackson State. Jackson State University’s College of Business (COB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Monday, July25, the college commemorated decades of success with a
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Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Dr. Robert Taber, an Associate Professor of History at Fayetteville State University (FSU), will participate in the “Communities in Action” event on the White House grounds tomorrow to discuss the impact of Biden-Harris policies and recent legislation on North Carolinians. Taber will join North Carolina elected officials and community leaders
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By Maya Brown Fisk University is excited to welcome three new faculty members to its business department: Dr. Duncan Pelly, Dr. Sufyan Baksh, and Ngozi Nnaji, MS. In recent years, the University’s business department has grown significantly as many students are coveting a career in the corporate world upon graduation. These three professors will add
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Congressman Steny Hoyer, the House Majority Leader, visited Bowie State last week at the Entrepreneurship Living and Learning Community (ELLC) to articulate his unwavering support for BSU and hear from students about major issues impacting the nation. The ELLC is a real-world innovation hub that encourages creative collaboration and entrepreneurial
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