Courtesy of Norfolk State University The YWCA of South Hampton Roads held a two-day conference focused on finding and putting solutions in place that work toward eliminating racism and social injustice. The second annual Racial Equity and Social Transformation (REST) Conference was held June 15-16 at G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall on the campus of Norfolk
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Courtesy of Virginia State University The Virginia State University Computer Science program has received the prestigious designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). Achieving the highly respected title of CAE-CD is a tremendous feat. It is a testament to the program’s dedication to excellence and highlights the university’s commitment to
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By Hluma Luvo Ralane the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), University of the Witwatersrand, held the Inaugural Multidisciplinary Dialogue on Africa-U.S. City Relations at the ANEW Hotel Parktonian, Johannesburg. The dialogue sought to serve as a catalyst for addressing social, economic, political and cultural challenges confronting cities. The stakeholders tackling
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By Amber D. Dodd In partnership with the National Newspaper Publisher Association (NNPA), Chevrolet is hosting Discover the Unexpected, a 10-week program for marketing and communications students to gain media experience in Detroit. This year’s 10-student cohort includes four members of the Howard University community. Jacob Bellevue and Robertney Harlan are undergraduate students of the program, while Brielle Smith and Eshe Ukweli are
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Courtesy of Blufield Sate University Bluefield State University has entered into a four-year partnership with The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance tasks that measure and improve students’ essential academic and career skills. BSU joins Texas A&M as the only institutions of higher education in the United States to participate in
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By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Office of Communications submitted 10 winning entries for 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards. Keith Miles, director of the Office of Communications, said the awards reflect the dedication of team members and the quality of their work. “Florida A&M University has a great story to tell, and our team
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Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Business and Professional Studies has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to ensure the program offerings remain relevant to the industry. “It is with much delight that we introduce the founding members of the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board for the College of Business
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