March 13, 2023

Bowie State Adds Two New STEM Master’s Degree Programs

By Jonathan Saxon Bowie State University has expanded its academic catalog by adding new master’s programs in the Department of Natural Sciences and the Department of Technology and Security to meet growing demand for skilled professionals in STEM fields. Current and prospective students can pursue master’s degrees for Applied Biotechnology & Molecular Biology (ABMB), which

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Tuskegee Hosts Artist Justin Thompson for Film, Lecture

By Kawana McGough In partnership with Auburn University, Tuskegee University will host artist Justin Randolph Thompson from March 15-22, 2023. The public is invited to attend two events: a lecture on Thursday, March 16 at 5 p.m. in Biggin Hall on Auburn’s campus and a screening of Thompson’s film “III Chapters for Louis Till” on

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Will Smith Returns to Stage, Reflects on ‘Emancipation’

By Marianne Garvey Will Smith returned to the award show stage in person for the first time since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last year. Smith accepted the Beacon Award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards on Wednesday alongside his “Emancipation” director Antoine Fuqua. After Fuqua spoke, thanking the cast and crew, he passed the microphone to

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Howard’s Women-Led Public Safety Team Earns National Praise

By Amber D. Dodd In 2022, racially motivated threats against HBCU campuses skyrocketed, with CNN reporting that nearly 60 colleges received dangerous messages. Countless threats were made against Howard University. Fearmongering ensued across the Bison community, but the campus was eventually deemed safe after safety checks were performed by security administration, including the University’s very

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Coppin State Opens Eagle Achievement Center for Students

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University, today, unveiled the Eagle Achievement Center (EAC), a centralized resource hub that will support the academic, personal, and professional success of students, as well as enhance their experience on campus. The Eagle Achievement Center will feature collaborative workspaces, innovative technology, and new processes that will assist Coppin in improving holistic student

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Cheyney TRiO Students Support Local Communities, Fight Hunger

Courtesy of Cheyney University As part of TRiO Student Support Services’ (SSS) mission to provide a holistic approach in the delivery of services for students, the program emboldens students to honor Cheyney University’s commitment of cultivating a culture of character with its dedication to social responsibility. Over the 2022 fall semester, a group of Cheyney

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Central State Hosts Ohio Small & Agri-Business Summit

Courtesy of Central State University Central State University Extension’s (CSUE) Community and Economic Development hosted an Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit. This live and virtual event included both state and federal leaders in Small Business and Agribusiness Development. Due to demand, the Summit will re-air on YouTube. Visit centralstate.edu/SmallBusinessSummit to receive the viewing link. The free

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