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Drumming to a New Heartbeat: JSU Department of Music Awarded $50,000 for cardiovascular study through African-influenced arts

By William H. Kelly The Jackson State University Department of Music is bringing African dance and music to the community through a $50,000 grant funded by the Mississippi Department of Health via the Jackson Heart Study. The grant comes from the proposal of demonstration projects sought after by the MSDH that would address health disparities

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Morgan State Makes History With New Medical School Proposal

Courtesy of Morgan State University CBS Baltimore reports that for the first time in 45 years, a new medical school at an HBCU is opening and it’s proposed at Morgan State University. Morgan State plans to partner with Ascension St. Agnes Hospital to launch a for-profit, private medical school aimed to open in 2024. “Let’s do this for Baltimore,

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Spelman College Recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting recognizes colleges and universities for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation. Spelman joins a group of 394

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National Science Foundation Awards Morgan State University Nearly $600K Grant to Study Human Behaviors Related to the Threat of Fire

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University has received a grant award of $596,383 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the responsiveness to environmental indications of fire through the in-depth analysis of human behavior in diverse situations and physical cues. In addition, the research findings will also be used to improve fire safety systems,

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Claflin University To Host A Service of Remembrance For Former First Lady Alice Carson Tisdale And Dedication of The Tisdale Memorial Garden

Courtesy of Claflin University When asked to share his reflections on former First Lady Alice Carson Tisdale’s immeasurable contributions to and influence at Claflin University and throughout South Carolina, her husband, president emeritus Henry N. Tisdale responded quickly and effusively. “Alice was First Lady and Partner like you would not believe, said Dr. Tisdale, who

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Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University Named to PRNEWS 2023 Education A-List

By Tia C.M.Tyree, Ph.D. The public relations program within Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications was named to the PRNEWS 2023 Education A-List. Its inclusion marks the industry’s acknowledgement of the program’s high-caliber students, the faculty’s dedication and teaching efforts, as well as the curriculum and extracurricular activities within the program. “We are very proud that our public relations program is listed

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​​Former NFL/ASU Superstar Gives Back to Hometown for Thanksgiving

By Hazel Scott Thanksgiving kicks off the season of giving and one Alabama State University alumnus is getting into that giving spirit by spending Turkey Day eve feeding those in need. Former NFL running back Isaiah Crowell and his Feed the Crow Foundation will once again bring Thanksgiving a day early (Nov. 23) to hundreds of men, women

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N.C. A&T’s Noufal Receives FFA’s Highest Student Honor

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences student Leila Noufal has been named a 2022 recipient of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. Noufal received this prestigious honor at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo, which brought

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Hampton University Exposes Peninsula Area High School Students to Higher Education at 20th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU festival in Washington DC

Courtesy of Hampton University The Hampton University Office of Admission provided free transportation for Hampton and Newport News high school students to attend the 20th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Fair on Oct. 8. The event took place on the University of the District of Columbia’s campus in Washington D.C. Students and parents representing

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