January 17, 2024

Free Kidney Health Screening at Chicago State University

Courtesy of Chicago State University The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with Advocate at Work Chicago State University Wellness Center to provide a free kidney and health screening for all community members. The screening will be held at Chicago State University- Cordell Reed Student Union Bldg.-Conference Room B- Room 131, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago

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Bishop State Named 2023 Innovator of the Year by Chamber

Written By Bishop State Community College Bishop State Community College has been named the 2023 Innovator of the Year by the Mobile Chamber’s Economic Development Department. Bishop State received the award during the Mobile Chamber’s 9th Annual State of the Economy event at the Saenger Theatre on December 12th at 8 a.m. The prestigious award

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Howard Wins AACTE Award for Global Teacher Education Effort

Written By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Education has been named the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives. The University is being recognized for its revamped elementary education program that integrates global experiences into the curriculum. “It is an honor to be

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Clark Atlanta Launches First SMPTE Chapter at an HBCU

Written By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has become the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to launch a Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Student Chapter. Through its new SMPTE Student Chapter, CAU will give students the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends, meet industry leaders and

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JSU Welcomes Dr. Marcus Thompson as 13th President

By William H. Kelly III Jackson State University (JSU) held its official meet & greet for its 13th President, Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. The reception signaled a new era for the historically Black institution that welcomed over 600 guests for the event. Thompson enthusiastically greeted supporters and guests

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Xavier, NOBIC Get $495K Grant to Boost Biotech Diversity

Written by Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city

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Langston Student Named White House HBCU Scholar

By Ellie Melero Lovette Mba has always been passionate about her community. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Mba was raised in a tight-knit Nigerian community in Wichita, Kansas, alongside her brother and sisters. Their community was like a second family, and their communal Aunts and Uncles embraced the Mba children, giving them opportunities to learn

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