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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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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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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Descendants of enslaved people living on a Georgia island vowed to keep fighting Tuesday after county commissioners voted to double the maximum size of homes allowed in their tiny enclave, which residents fear will accelerate the decline of one of the South’s few surviving Gullah-Geechee communities. Black residents of the Hogg Hummock community on Sapelo Island and their supporters
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By Simone Boyd Howard University will hold its 156th Opening Convocation on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium. The event marks the official start of the academic year and welcomes new students to the University. This year’s convocation speaker is Howard University’s 18th President, Ben Vinson III, PhD. President Vinson is
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Written By Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana constantly strives to offer its students the most innovative resources to ensure an excellent educational experience. Recently, Xavier’s library received a $10,000 Building Library Capacity grant from the American Library Association (ALA) in support of library resources on campus. For over a century, ALA has been the
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By Angela Johnson In an effort to protect schools from a complete conservative takeover, California Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing to sign a bill that hits school boards in the pockets for attempting to ban books and materials related to underserved communities. “California is the true freedom state: a place where families — not political
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Written By Morgan State University As the scientific world continues to address the complexities of climate change and its connection to humanity, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a nearly $3-million grant to Morgan State University to establish an NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program in Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change and Environmental SuStainability (ACCESS).
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By Tania Francois Safety on college campuses is always paramount. Late last month, the feelings of security at historically Black colleges and universities were rocked when a gunman tried to carry out an attack at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. It’s thanks to security and students who were vigilant who thwarted the attack that was
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Written By Alcorn State University This week, Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons returned to his alma mater, Alcorn State University (ASU), to engage with students and share his insights on career opportunities in the transportation field. The visit was billed as “A Day of Dialogue with Commissioner Willie Simmons.” During his visit, Commissioner Simmons was
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