December 05, 2023

Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Network Celebrates 10-year Anniversary

Written by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network recently hosted its 10th Anniversary SFLR Landowners’ Conference in the seaside town of Brunswick, Georgia, Kandi Williams, Extension program aide and SFLR program coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), said. The conference’s theme

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Health Leaders Hold First Maternal Mortality Symposium in Atlanta

By Grace King Georgia consistently ranks among the states with the highest rate of mothers dying because of childbirth. The numbers aren’t getting better. On Wednesday, November 29, more than 250 researchers, health leaders, community members, patients, and government officials convened for the first symposium in Atlanta to address maternal health. “People are really passionate about working

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Radiant Smiles and Warmed Hearts at ASU’s 308th Commencement

By Hazel Scott The skies may have been gray, but the atmosphere was pure excitement during Alabama State University’s 308th commencement ceremony at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on Friday, December 1. The University held two formal, in-person graduation ceremonies: one at 8:45 a.m. and the other at 1:45 p.m. The featured speaker for both ceremonies was

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Howard University Students Take Home First-Place Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced that several current and former students from Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications won NATAS Student Production Awards. The students, who are in the school’s Department of Media, Journalism and Film, were recognized for exemplary

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TSU Students Promote Mental Wellness To Prevent Holiday Blues

By Alexis Clark  In the midst of finals, winter blues, and the holiday season, Tennessee State University students are prioritizing their mental health. SGA student leaders partnered with the University Counseling Center for “Tiger Wellness Week.” The goal was to address the emotional well-being of students during this time of the year. SGA president Derrell

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HU President Darrell K. Williams, and First Lady Myra Williams, Donate $100,000 to the University

Written By Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, along with his wife, First Lady Myra Williams, demonstrate their commitment to the continued growth of Hampton University by generously donating $100,000 to Hampton for the second year in a row. In conjunction with the recent National Day of Giving, the President and First Lady’s

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