September 18, 2023

Xavierite Aryan Gleason receives J.W. Carmichael Pre-Medical Scholarship

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana As Xavier University of Louisiana approaches its historic centennial, the university continues to uphold its reputation for sending more African American students to medical school than any other institution in the nation. Created exclusively for Xavierites, the J.W. Carmichael Jr. Pre-Medical Scholarship was established to increase the number of

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Coppin State University Social Work Students Participating in Mental Health Fellowship

Written By Coppin State University Five Coppin State University students are participating in a fellowship through the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work Center for Restorative Change, that would provide them with financial support as they train as school-based mental health service providers in high-need schools across Central Maryland. The fellowship is supported

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Alcorn set to host Constitution Day

Courtesy of Alcorn State University The Department of Social Sciences at Alcorn State University will host its Annual Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Building Auditorium. Constitution Day is a federal holiday commemorating the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the U.S. Constitution. It was established by

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DSU scientists receive grant to promote AI in Ag

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University, through its Cooperative Extension program, is part of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub. This consortium of public and private sector entities and land-grant institutions helps provide science-based knowledge and practical information to farmers and land managers concerning climate impacts. It is through DSU’s connection with the Climate Hub and

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Coalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates

The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, on Wednesday announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for the schools’ graduates. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF, which is acting as an intermediary overseeing the funding, called

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FAMU To Host Second Annual HBCU Digital Partnership Summit

By Andrew Skerritt The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), partnering with Florida A&M University (FAMU), will host the second Air Force Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Digital Partnership Summit September 19-21, 2023, on the Tallahassee campus. Dubbed the HBCU Digital Partnership Summit, the three-day hybrid, virtual/in-person event is for all HBCU faculty and students,

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Stillman, Going for Gold launch Campus Wellness Program

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College hosted “Health and Fitness on the 1st” Friday to celebrate the launch of its Campus Wellness Program. Health and Fitness on the 1st events were open to Stillman faculty, staff, and students and featured a variety of giveaways and unique activities across four events: Yoga on the Quad Health Nutrition

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WEAA Radio Revamps Programming Lineup to Expand Listenership

Written By Morgan State University Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC)—the home of the “Voice of the Community” WEAA 88.9 FM—announces enhancements to the daily and weekend programming lineup of its NPR-affiliated public radio station, including the addition of several new shows. The changes come as part of an overall and continuing

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