April 02, 2024

Coppin President Jenkins Joins Federal Reserve Board

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins was elected by the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors to the prestigious board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch. The branch makes up the fifth district of 12 regional Reserve Banks. Jenkins will serve a three-year term that

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Tuskegee Launches Flight School With $6.7M Federal Support

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is pleased to announce it will introduce its new flight school degree program in the fall thanks to $6.7 million in federal funding sponsored by Alabama Senator Katie Britt. Sen. Britt visited the campus on March 27 and reviewed plans for the Tuskegee Aviation Program with the university president,

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College Students Anxious Ahead of 2024 Presidential Race

Written By Briona Hopkins Election season is upon us — Florida’s presidential primary took place last week — and many students are drained and nervous about the possible results for the 2024 presidential election. It looks like there will be another matchup between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Students are getting flashback memories from 2020

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Phylicia Rashad to Retire as Dean at Howard University

By Quintessa Williams Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at historically Black Howard University, has announced her retirement effective after this academic year. Rashad, a Howard University alumna, has an over four decades-long career in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her role as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show. In 2004, she

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TSU Awarded $500K FAA Grant to Boost Aviation Training

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University aviation program is expected to reach new heights with a recent $500,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant will be used to enhance the TSU aviation program by attracting and training students for careers not only as pilots but aviation maintenance technicians with hands-on experience and

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Spelman Exhibit ‘Threaded’ Honors Black Women in Textiles

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will display contemporary artworks created by Black women working in textiles as part of its new exhibit, Threaded. Threaded opens Friday, February 2, 2024. The exhibit will be free to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. from February 2 – May 24, 2024,

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Howard Hosts 2024 IPE Day Focusing on Arts and Health

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University is announcing the return of the highly anticipated 2024 Interprofessional Education Workshop, or IPE Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, in The Armour J. Blackburn University Center.  This event convenes professionals and students alike from across campus for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Hosted by the Howard University Office

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