July 10, 2023

Aubra Gantt Named Chancellor of Southern University SUSLA

Courtesy of Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana The Southern University System today unanimously approved President Dennis J. Shields’ recommendation of Aubra Gantt as the next chancellor of Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA). Gantt, a native of Shreveport, has more than 25 years of progressive experience in postsecondary education, and has served in various state government, academic

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CAU Hosts STEM Basketball Camp with Atlanta Dream & Microsoft

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University The Atlanta Dream will kick off a series of free basketball camps on June 24 and 25 for girls ages 6-14 at Epps Gymnasium, home of the Clark Atlanta University Panthers. The camp, sponsored by Microsoft, is designed to apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts to basketball and

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Black in Astro, White House Spotlight Black Space Leaders

By Brittany Bailer In celebration of the second annual Black Space Week, Black in Astro, an organization founded by doctoral student Ashley L. Walker, co-hosted a series of panels with the White House. The event, “From the Apollo to The Artemis Generation: Celebrating our History and Charting our Future Forum,” featured experts from across the space

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TSU Becomes First HBCU to Launch Men’s Ice Hockey Program

By Nick Guerriero Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The addition of ice hockey

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N.C. A&T Joins DoD Civilian Training Corps Pilot Program

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among four universities selected by the Department of Defense (DOD) to pilot the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC). The primary goal of the program is to equip the next generation of national security leaders through mentorship and professional development. N.C.

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JSU Honors Trailblazing Women at 2023 Legacy Luncheon

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University Women’s Council for Philanthropy celebrated four JSU administrators for their significant contributions to the institution’s legacy during Monday’s 2023 Women’s Council for Philanthropy Ladies of Legacy and Leadership Luncheon. The ceremony held at Old Capitol Inn spotlighted the honorees, which included: Bettye Ward Fletcher, Ph.D., former JSU

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