October 07, 2022

Edward Loper II Art Exhibit Opens at Delaware State Univ.

Courtesy of Delaware State University The Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University presents Edward Loper II: The Journey of Perspective Oct. 3 – Nov. 18 with an artist reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Delaware native Edward Loper II is a self-taught artist whose commitment to creative exploration has led to artistic success over the

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PBS Premieres “Making Black America” Featuring A&T’s Favors

By Todd Simmons PBS is debuting an exceptional four-part documentary series this month, “Making Black America: Through the Grapevine.” Hosted and executive produced by award-winning author and historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the project also includes Dr. Jelani Favors, holder of the Justice Henry Frye Distinguished Professorship at North Carolina A&T. “Professor Gates, with

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Clark Atlanta to Host Inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement will host the university’s first 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony to highlight its graduates and their advancement in their industries. Selected nominees represent rising entrepreneurs, influencers, creators, professionals, and executives shaping culture, leading in their communities, excelling in their fields, and

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FVSU Awarded $1.4M NSF Grant to Boost STEM Student Success

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University has been awarded $1,399,964 from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program to increase the number of low-income, academically talented students who earn degrees in STEM fields. The grant will also help with recruitment, retention and graduation in the

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Lincoln University Joins $25M Strada HBCU Initiative

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri is participating in a new initiative that joins 28 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Strada Education Network, a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to increasing individuals’ economic mobility by fostering more purposeful connections between education and work. The initiative is strengthened by Strada’s $25 million grant that will

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TSU Kicks Off Homecoming With Murrell Oratorical Contest

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University kicked off this year’s Homecoming with the 34th annual Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest on Sunday. Cash prizes of $700, $500, and $300 were awarded respectively for first, second, and third place winners in the freshman and upperclassman divisions. There were 28 participants in total this year – 10 freshman

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EPA Chief Meets Jackson State Students on Water Crisis

Courtesy of Jackson State University A group of Jackson State University (JSU) students had the unique opportunity to get the latest news about the city of Jackson’s water crisis from the top official at the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan met with students after he participated in a news conference with elected officials on campus on

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ASU Expands COVID, Monkeypox Aid Across Rural Alabama

By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University’s Department of Health Services has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination and testing efforts to underserved areas in Alabama’s Black-Belt and other rural areas of the state. A recent renewal grant pushed the total of funds received from the Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health

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