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UAPBā€™s Bright Minds Shine as NASA Student Observers

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) STEM students are attending theĀ 55th Lunar & Planetary Conference (LPSC)Ā in The Woodlands, Texas, from March 11 ā€“ 15, 2024, as part ofĀ NASAā€™s Here to Observe (H2O)Ā program. NASA calls the student participants Student Observers. The UAPB Student Observers are Alexandria Collins, Makenzi Evans, Journee Greed, Jude Kearney, Elyse Wafer, Maya Woods and Mia Woods. UAPBā€™s Principal Investigator for H2O is Dr. Miah Muhammad Adel, a Physics, Astronomy, and Environmental Science Professor. H2O participation offers attendance at a scientific conference, a visit to a NASA

Admissions at NC HBCU has risen since Supreme Court race factor ruling

By Sydney Heiberger Itā€™s been about nine months since the U.S. Supreme Court ruledĀ that race could no longer be a factor in college admissions decisions. Queen City News contacted all five of North Carolinaā€™s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to see whether the decision impacted the number of students applying to those institutions. Four schools reported increased applicants over the past year, but most do not attribute that to the Courtā€™s ruling. According to those schools, interest in HBCUs has increased for years. Hereā€™s how those numbers broke down: Elizabeth State University reported that their applications were up

Business School Sets Guinness World Record for Nationalities Represented in a Class

By Bennett Leckrone International business schools tout diverse student populations from across the globe ā€” and one such institution flexed its global reach by breaking a Guinness World Record for the number of nationalities represented in a single business class. Students from 60 countries attended a class at Hult International Business School’s Holborn campus in London in March. That figure was well above the 50 nationalities needed to set the record, according to a press release from theĀ international business school. Hult has campuses across the globe, and the overwhelming majority of Hult students are studying at a campus outside of

Texas Southern University Professor Awarded Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is proud to announce that Trushna Parekh, Associate Professor of Geography, has been awarded aĀ 2024 ACLS HBCU Faculty FellowshipĀ from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program provides flexible support that attends to the research, teaching, and service commitments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, the program will support 20 HBCU faculty scholars pursuing exceptional research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Selected from a pool of more than 150 applications, Parekh has been recognized as one ofĀ eight fellowsĀ who will

PVAMU becomes 33rd recipient of Toni Morrison Societyā€™s Bench by the Road

By Kerry Laird In a beautiful celebration of history, courage and the arts, Prairie View A&M University unveiled the prestigious Bench by the Road monument in a rousingĀ program on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium. The event marked the beginning of Inauguration Week for PVAMUā€™s ninth president, Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande. The Toni Morrison SocietyĀ Bench by the Road ProjectĀ aims to commemorate significant moments, individuals and locations within the history of the African Diaspora by placing benches and plaques at various sites worldwide. The PVAMUĀ Toni Morrison Writing Program, housed within the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford

Tuskegee Partners with Yale on Research

Courtesy of Tuskegee University A team of Tuskegee University research faculty visited Yale University to discuss collaborations in biomedical sciences, advanced materials and cybersecurity. Yale University recently announced a five-year, $10 million commitment to support HBCUs through the Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking and Development (ASCEND). ASCEND will support research collaborations between HBCU and Yale faculty, provide resources for HBCU faculty research projects and expand pathway programs for HBCU students. These programs, planned in collaboration with HBCU partner institutions, commit to increasing representation and amplifying the significant contributions of HBCUs in shaping the academic landscape. Tuskegee is one of

Gear up for Spelman Collegeā€™s Master Class Series!

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelmanā€™s Master Class Series is designed to bring exposure, insight, and a behind-the-scenes look into various careers, professional skills, and aspects of overall wellness needed to succeed in todayā€™s world. From entertainment and sports to beauty and technology, these expert-led classes give Spelmanites a competitive edge, where they can learn more about entering and flourishing in their chosen career paths. The series is part of the Spelman Pathways Program, the transformative effort designed to improve employment outcomes for graduates. Through the Spelman College Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) under Spelman Pathways, students are given the roadmap and

FAMU Receives $9M Federal Grant to Develop Community Schools in North Florida

Written By Deidra Williams Florida A&M University (FAMU) has received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop community schools in North Florida. The award is part of a statewide partnership called the Unlimited Potential Initiative (UPI) between the University of Central Florida, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida. The initiativeā€™s primary goal is to improve outcomes for Florida students in high-needs districts by scaling up pipeline services, increasing the number of university partnership community schools across the state, and providing technical assistance to school partners during the next five years. Vice President

Howard University School of Education Announces Inaugural Degree Completion Program in Human Development

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff The Howard University School of Education is excited to welcome prospective applicants to its inaugural degree completion program for a Bachelor of Science in Human Development. The 100% online program provides flexibility and the benefits of distance learning for prospective students who have completed between 60 and 72 approved credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2 and have not earned college or university credit for a minimum of one year. Classes will begin in fall 2024. Human development majors learn interdisciplinary approaches to studying and promoting

Students Visit London, Panama and Atlanta for Alternative Spring Break

Written By Bowie State University Newsroom Bowie State University students and faculty members will spend their spring break, March 17-23, participating in numerous activities in London, Panama and Atlanta that will broaden the studentsā€™ knowledge and increase their understanding of the places they visit. While in the capital of the United Kingdom, students will see BSU alum and Tony Award winner Myles Frost perform in MJ: The Musical at the Prince Edward Theater in Londonā€™s West End, visit Buckingham Palace and see the Crown Jewels. The tour is led by Dean George Acquaah, and two faculty of the College of

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