Written By Jackson State University The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science in Jackson State University’s College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) received a $16,000 grant from State Farm Insurance Company. “By championing IT programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, State Farm lays the groundwork for a powerful synergy between education, technology, and inclusive growth,” said Jhay Davis, associate
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By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Dr. Robbie Melton, has been named as one of the top 50 women leaders in education for 2023. The Women We Admire site states that the selected women are instrumental in guaranteeing that educational establishments maintain their adaptability and responsiveness to the ever-changing demands
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By Rose Scott Brandon Chiedo was raised a Jacksonville Jaguars fan, but he hopes to have a medical career that benefits any professional sports team. The NFL is looking for more medical students like Chiedo as they aim to diversify sports medicine. Chiedo is among six Morehouse School of Medicine students who are receiving on-field training through
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By Alexis Marshall Federal officials told 16 states that they’ve been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. Tennessee State University had the biggest loss. Sixteen states have been underfunding their historically Black land grant colleges for decades. The shortfall is more than $12 billion, according to a recent analysis from
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Written By Morgan State University Several exceptional Morgan State University students have earned national recognition distinctions to mark the beginning of the fall 2023 academic year. These scholars are shining examples of Morgan’s commitment to fostering excellence, as they embark on prestigious fellowships that promise to enrich their academic journey, receive invaluable experiences, and benefit
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By Labrina VanCliff North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan. Kaplan also will provide programs for N.C. A&T students around workforce readiness
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University is the recipient of a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as announced by JSU Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D., during a press conference in the JSU Blackburn Learning Garden on Friday, Oct. 13,. The award is one of the largest in the university’s history. Proceeds will
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By Sholnn Z. Freeman October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Howard University Cancer Center is hosting a major community event to raise awareness of the disease, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women. The Howard University Cancer Center and Howard University Hospital have long spearheaded programs to meet the needs of women lacking access to care
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By Reuters After the Writers Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with major studios, Hollywood writers from underrepresented groups, many nervous about their job security in the rapidly changing industry, aim to refocus studios’ attention on increasing diversity. The WGA represents 11,500 film and television writers, but many minority members — people of color, LGBTQ+
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By Sarah Gilliland The pandemic revealed many weaknesses in the country’s caregiving infrastructure, exposing both how essential caregiving work is and how hard it can be to find and pay for. These weaknesses undermine robust pandemic recovery and economic development by undercutting the labor supply—particularly at the expense of working mothers. Many state and local
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