October 05, 2022

Clark Atlanta to Host Global PROPEL Innovation Hub

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to announce the university has been selected as the home of the New PROPEL Center, a global headquarters for innovation. The global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, will be constructed at 635 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., at

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FVSU Students Explore Gene Editing in CRISPR Workshop

By Latasha FordSix students studying plant science-biotechnology and biology at Fort Valley State University participated in a CRISPR-based summer workshop to learn more about DNA sequences and molecular biology techniques A group of Wildcats who participated in a summer workshop are better prepared for the classroom now that the fall semester has begun on Fort

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Lincoln Univ Pre-Law Students Attend HBCU Summit in D.C.

Courtesy Lincoln University of Missouri Seven Lincoln University of Missouri pre-law students recently attended the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit in Washington, D.C. A study program organized by the Osgood Center for International Studies, the summit is the nation’s only major national pre-law event created especially for HBCU students and alumni interested in law school and becoming lawyers. The

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WVAS Joins as Radio Partner for Inaugural Jazz Awards

Courtesy of Alabama State University WVAS 90.7FM, the “Voice of Alabama State University” is serving as a Radio Partner for the inaugural global awards ceremony, The Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz.  This event will recognize individuals who have made – and continue to make – a lasting contribution to this uniquely American art form.  Finalists

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TSU Named Fulbright HBCU Leader for Third Year in a Row

By Alexis Clark For the third consecutive year Tennessee State University has been selected as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. TSU receives the honor from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is recognized for demonstrating exemplary work with its foreign exchange program for students, faculty

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FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, in Washington, March 15, 2022. Harris will announce an action plan to stop racial discrimination in the appraisal of home values, according to senior administration officials. The plan contains 21 distinct steps to improve oversight and accountability, including a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal industry. Appraisers help to determine the value of a home so that buyers can receive a mortgage. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Kamala Harris Criticized for Equity Focus in Disaster Aid

By Anoa Changa Conservatives stay looking for reasons to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. The hyper-online right is big mad the vice president made it a point to highlight the importance of equity even in disaster relief. Even team DeSantis, who has gone out of its way to eradicate equity gains in the Sunshine State, is

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Coppin State Upgrades Nursing Prep with $25K Tech Grant

Courtesy of Coppin State University The Coppin State University Helene Fuld School of Nursing has received more than $25,000 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to support and modernize undergraduate student preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The grant will enable the School of Nursing to acquire and integrate ExamSoft

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Xavier Hosts Eric Holder for Founders’ Day Celebration

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana In commemoration of St. Katharine’s and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament’s vision of a sacred place of learning rooted in faith and scholarship, Xavier is hosting its annual Founders’ Day Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, October 4, in the University’s Convocation Center at 12:15 p.m. In addition to celebrating

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Dr. Cook-Bell Awarded Elkins Professorship for DuBois Center

By D. Thompson The University System of Maryland (USM) has awarded a prestigious Wilson H. Elkins Professorship to Dr. Karen Cook-Bell, associate professor and chair of the Department of History and Government. The professorship supports USM professors and researchers who demonstrate exemplary ability to inspire students and whose professional work and scholarly endeavors make a positive impact

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