Written By Alexis Clark In a heartwarming ceremony at Nissan Stadium, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover was honored with the prestigious 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award by the Tennessee Titans. The long-time educator and HBCU advocate was recognized for her exceptional work in pursuit of social justice in higher education. The Changemaker Award recognizes
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Courtesy of Delaware State University In acknowledgement of the current nursing and public health practitioner shortages, the Longwood Foundation has awarded the University a $1.75 million grant in support of an expansion of Delaware State University’s Nursing Program. The Nursing Program’s growth targets include significantly expanding the number of nursing graduates over the next three years
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Courtesy of Fisk University The True Storytelling Institute (TSI) is excited to announce its inaugural Organizational Storytelling Conference at Fisk University from Dec. 13-17, 2023. This unique event brings together experts and enthusiasts to explore the impact of storytelling in workplaces. It aims to equip participants with practical techniques for crafting engaging narratives, strengthening relationships,
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New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. It comes at a time when many states and towns throughout the United States attempt to figure out how to best reckon with
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Written by Grambling State University Keynote speaker Eric Kelly talked about determination, destiny, and creating a unique pace for success Friday morning as he served as keynote speaker during Grambling State University’s Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. In his current position, Kelly oversees a portfolio of technology companies comprised
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Written By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of the Environment will hold its 2024 EnergyWaterFoodClimateNexus International Summit in Durban, South Africa, next summer. The theme, “What We Want Is Possible,” is also a call for action to recruit and train a new generation of student scientists who are ready to provide solutions
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Courtesy of Dillard University President Rochelle L. Ford is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Guillory, Ph.D., as Dillard University’s new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer, effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, between January 3rd and May 2024 to transition into the role. A
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