December 19, 2023

New Book Explores Renewable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus

Written by Tuskegee University Tuskegee University assistant professor of the Chemical Engineering Department and faculty senate member Dr. Shahryar Jafarinejad, together with Dr. Bryan Beckingham, associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, recently announced the publication of their latest book, “The Renewable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus: Fundamentals, Technology, and Policy,” published by Elsevier. Drawing on expertise

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Gadsden State Offers BLS Certification for Healthcare Pros

Written By Gadsen Community College Gadsden State Community College’s Skill Training Division is offering the Basic Life Support course for healthcare providers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Valley Street Campus Certified Nursing Assistant Building. The BLS course teaches learners to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to respond appropriately. Training includes

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Jazz Music Awards Debut on GPB & PBS via WCLK Partnership

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s WCLK: Jazz 91.9 (an NPR member station) is excited to announce its partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to broadcast and stream the first Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirt of Jazz. The music awards will be available for streaming on demand on PBS Passport on Monday,

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Dillard Raises $25K for Athletics, Wellness, and Food Access

Written by Dillard University Dillard University has announced the successful raising of $25,000 through its Employee Giving Pledge, a significant contribution towards enhancing student welfare and athletic facilities. Athletic Director Dr. Linda Bell, speaking on the impact of the pledge, said, “I’m passionate about the students playing their sport and getting their education simultaneously.” This

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VP Kamala Harris Attends 2023 HBCU Celebration Bowl

Written by Gerald Thomas III Florida A&M can win the Black College Football National Championship in front of a special guest. Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris will attend Saturday’s HBCU Celebration Bowl when the Southwestern Athletic Conference Champions Rattlers (11-1) battle the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference winners Howard Bison (6-5) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, first reported by ESPN Andscape’s Mia Berry. But it’s not the Football Championship

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Spelman Faculty Join U.S. National Climate Assessment

Written By Spelman College Two Spelman College faculty members were invited to contribute to The Fifth National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report formed under the Global Change Research Act of 1990 that addresses what scientists know about climate change, how it affects the U.S., and its current and projected trends over the next 25

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Alabama State Esports Undefeated in First Season

By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University’s Esports program is only in its first year of competing but it is already exceeding expectations. “The goals that are being reached by our team this inaugural season have come at a much quicker and positive rate than anticipated by myself and our staff as it relates to competing

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ABC News’ Kim Godwin Speaks at Morgan Fall Commencement

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today that Kim Godwin, president of ABC News, will be the keynote speaker for the University’s 10th Fall Commencement Ceremony. As the first Black woman to serve as a news network president, Godwin will share the story of her journey to the highest echelons of

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