July 18, 2023

NC A&T Celebrates Faculty Excellence Across Disciplines

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized the accomplishments of the 2022-23 academic year during its annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence. The event featured Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. Tyler is chief catalyst and founder of The Equity Project LLC, an organization designed to support

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VSU Joins National First Scholars Network for Student Success

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University has been recognized for its outstanding support of first-generation college students. The University has been selected to participate in the First Scholars Network, which provides additional support and resources to advance student success at institutions of higher education. VSU is one of 76 colleges nationwide chosen by

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AT&T Empowers HBCU Athletes Through Rising Future Makers

By Corein Carter For many people, especially those from marginalized communities, having athletic abilities have frequently been considered the key to success. A large number of athletes, however, are left without a defined future because only a small fraction of them make it to the professional leagues. While HBCUs continue to produce outstanding athletes who

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Hampton University Joins Virginia Private College Consortium

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, an HBCU located in Hampton, Virginia, officially became the seventeenth member of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) on June 3, 2023. Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being

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TSU Hosts FRESH Fair to Fight Food Insecurity in Nashville

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University is continuing its commitment to fill the gap in its North Nashville community categorized as a grocery store desert. TSU’s SNAP-ED program will host a F.R.E.S.H. Fair, on Saturday, July 15, to provide the community with free fresh produce, other foods, and nutrition assistance. The event will also bring awareness to

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VUU Honors Faculty for Securing $30M in Grant Funding

By Justice Miller VUU faculty and staff members play a critical role in the success of bringing new external funding to the University and in the lives of our students and community. The grant awards event recognized the efforts of those who participated in the grantsmanship process over the past three years and their awards.

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