Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University hosted a gathering of students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to delve into the crucial topic of enhancing health literacy — the ability to understand and act on basic health information — within college campuses and communities. The event was supported by NSU’s Office of Health
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By Elizabeth Wolfe Columbia goes to hybrid classes amid turmoil: As some students have expressed safety concerns, Columbia said almost all classes on its main campus will be hybrid — technology permitting — until the end of the semester. “Safety is our highest priority as we strive to support our students’ learning and all the required
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted a three-day Annual Technical Meeting of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) along with the Minority Serving Institution Partnership (MSIPP) and Tribal Education Partnership Program (TEPP). Themed, “Empowering the Future Workforce,” the meeting was aligned with the NNSA’s mission to create and support sustainable career pathways that
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Courtesy of Elizabeth City State University Tynesha Lewis, who served as a head coach at Elizabeth City State University for three years, has recently announced her departure from the HBCU coaching world. On Friday, April 12th, she was named the head coach at UNC Asheville, after having put together an impressive 61-29 record over her three years at ECSU, which
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Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The American Educational Research Association (AERA) accepted the research proposal titled “Developing Teaching Candidates’ Self-Efficacy Through Cross-Cultural Strategies,” submitted by Dr. Kimberley Davis, Dean/Associate Professor of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), UAPB Associate Professor Dr. William Torrence, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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By Jahaura Michelle A group of Spelman College alumnae has introduced an upscale accessories line set to revolutionize HBCU fashion. According to a news release, TruBlu Legacy offers a selection of luxury items, ranging from handbags to scarves and ties, paying homage to HBCU traditions with intricate designs. Inspired by Spelman’s ‘True Blue’ spirit, the name reflects an unwavering
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Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack’s message of “Elevation and Transformation” was on full display Thursday (April 18) during the launch of a historic partnership with Ohio Wesleyan University. Warmack and OWU President Matt vandenBerg, Ed.D., signed a “sister” school Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to establish one of the most
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By Quintessa Williams Grammy-winning singer and Fisk University alumna, Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representative said Friday. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased,” her representative said in a statement to NBC News. “At this time we do not know the cause
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By Evan Castillo Students can now earn extra work-study cash by taking part in voter registration activities and helping out on election day. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Feb. 27 that students can get paid to register people to vote, work voting polls, work voter hotlines, and promote voting through federal work-study. “As we know, this
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a clean annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 2023. “The audit signifies a clean bill of health for FAMU. It confirms that our financial statements are presented fairly and in strict adherence to the prescribed financial reporting standards,” said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “It
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