By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) ranked first among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for health sciences majors, according to Bestcolleges.com. The top six are FAMU, Howard University, Spelman College, Oakwood University, Tuskegee University and Lincoln University. A health science degree prepares graduates for a variety of careers in healthcare and related fields,
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College student, Naya Welcher, C’2025, was recently selected as one of 154 student civic leaders chosen for the 2023 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world. It is a
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By Jackie Torok The Triad Business Journal has named Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among its 2023 Outstanding Women in Business. Smith-Jackson, a research engineer with extensive academic leadership experience, was named in September 2022 to serve permanently in her current role,
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By Emmanuel Freeman When Darius Boyd dons his cap and gown at TSU’s spring commencement on Saturday, he will receive his bachelor’s degree in business information systems with an extra level of hope and satisfaction. That’s because Boyd will hear inspiring words from TSU’s most famous alumnus, Oprah Winfrey, and have a job waiting on
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Written By the Howard University Newstaff Howard University released a comprehensive report detailing the significant progress the University has made on its Howard Forward strategic plan. Launched in 2019, the plan aims to transform the University through various initiatives that strengthen Howard’s position as a leading institution for education and research in the 21st century. “The Howard
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Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Students at State Fair Community College (SFCC) in Sedalia, Mo., will soon have a formalized transfer path to obtain bachelor’s degrees through Lincoln University of Missouri (LU), thanks to a new agreement between the two institutions. LU-SFCC’s Connect Blue concurrent enrollment program will make the SFCC students’ transition process
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Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to be the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in support of phase one fundraising for the institution’s Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health. The Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center,
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