Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded an $800,000 grant to a Lincoln University of Missouri professor to fund efforts to develop a more diverse STEM workforce over the next four years. Sean Zeiger, an assistant professor of forest hydrology and watershed management at Lincoln, leads the project to train
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University hosted a reception for local media professionals to strengthen lines of communication and add a more personal element to previously well-established relationships. A central focus of the event was the importance of local media and higher education in supporting our neighbors and our community. The event also
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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Wharton Research Data Services and SSRN announced Prairie View A&M University as the 2023 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for the North America region. The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the institutions that conduct it. Awards are presented to rising business schools each year to highlight their innovation
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By Fredreka Schouten Republican-controlled legislatures around the country have moved to erect new barriers to voting for high school and college students in what state lawmakers describe as an effort to clamp down on potential voter fraud. Critics call it a blatant attempt to suppress the youth vote as young people increasingly bolster Democratic candidates
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By Brittany Bailer Last week, the Howard University School of Education hosted an international delegation of education leaders before the annual International Summit of the Teaching Profession. During the delegation’s visit, Howard was the only institution of higher learning on their trip. Representatives from 23 countries joined the delegation, including Ana Lemström, special adviser to the
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Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College will hold its 135th Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Comedian, actor, writer and producer Deon Cole will deliver the keynote address. An alumnus of Philander Smith College, the Black-ish star is a three-time NAACP Image Award winner for his
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By Jonathan Saxon A local women’s group donated a $10,000 scholarship to Bowie State University as part of their final actions before disbanding the organization. The United Baptist Women of Maryland announced the donation for Bowie State as a part of their giving to Maryland’s HBCUs at their farewell luncheon in April. Historically, the United
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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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