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Jackson State to Host Actress Malinda Williams’ Summer Coding Bootcamp for Women

Courtesy of Jackson State University Actress, author, and entrepreneur Malinda Williams, in a significant move toward fostering diversity and equal opportunity in the tech industry, has launched a groundbreaking coding bootcamp, the E.S.T.E.A.M. Project, on the campus of Jackson State University (JSU) for women of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). ‘We are delighted to join forces with Malinda Williams and the Arise and Shine Foundation, Inc., to serve as the host institution for the launch of the E.S.T.E.A.M. Project,” said JSU President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D. “The future breakthroughs that our world needs are intertwined with careers in science, engineering, math, technology and the arts. Therefore, it

Bridging the gap: Combining music and astrophysics to improve representation in science

Courtesy of Liz Chagnon As a child, Shaniya Jarrett was fascinated by space and science fiction, but didn’t believe that pursuing the big scientific questions of the universe was a viable career option. Now a second-year astrophysics graduate student in the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-Ph.D. Bridge Program, Shaniya is creating opportunities for young women of color that she would have hoped for in her own formative years. In June 2023, Shaniya worked closely with the Vanderbilt Black Girls Becoming Summer Research Institute. Through her work, Shaniya realized there was a need to expose Black girls to science in a way that would

Spelman College Led Team Awarded $14 Million National Science Foundation Grant Focused on Transforming the Research Enterprise

Written by Spelman College Spelman College, in collaboration with Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Clark Atlanta University, was awarded a $14 million competitive grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity (GRANTED) initiative. NSF announced a $20 million investment across eight institutions through its GRANTED initiative, transforming research support access. NSF GRANTED aims to address the systemic barriers within the nation’s research enterprise. Many of the initiatives previously funded by NSF GRANTED have had a transformative impact, particularly for emerging research and minority-serving institutions. “This

Voorhees Launches Student Health Ambassador Program

Courtesy of Voorhees University Voorhees University proudly announces the inauguration of its Student Health Ambassador Program, a two-year initiative funded by a generous $500,000 grant from the Centers for Rural and Primary Health. Designed to empower students with hands-on experience and knowledge, the program aims to spearhead health initiatives focused on reducing healthcare disparities within the local community and on campus. Selected from a pool of talented candidates, the inaugural cohort of Student Health Ambassadors is comprised of Biology majors Samiya Stuart and Trevornique Williams, Computer Science majors Matthew Donaldson and Antonio Taylor, and Public Health major Blaante Bartlett. Under

Morgan State University Launches New Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research

Written By Morgan State University Morgan State University and the State of Maryland have recently taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of climate change by establishing a new Center for Urban and Coastal Climate Science Research. The Center’s primary objective will be to work alongside the global scientific community and policymakers to develop effective solutions to mitigate the adverse implications of climate change impacting our planet. It is one of six centers that Morgan has launched over the past five years and represents one of the “Peaks of Excellence” recommended by a  Blue-Ribbon Panel on STEM Research Expansion that the

First-year students at FAMU receive free iPads

By Alise Sloan First-year students at Florida A&M University are able to receive iPads and other digital supplies courtesy of the university. FAMU revealed the Digital Rattler Initiative in a collaboration with Apple in a press release earlier this month. During the spring semester, 800 iPad Pros will be given to first-year students at FAMU along with an Apple Pencil, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio and Apple Care + for Schools to provide technical support. According to WCTV, half of the packages have already been provided to first-year students. FAMU officials announced that students who receive iPads can keep them while

Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were Announced.

Courtesy of Wilberforce University Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were announced and despite outstanding work performed by the Wilberforce band and choir on the gospel album, The Now Testament, there was no nomination for that production.. The highly anticipated selections were streamed live but the Best Gospel Album category was not part of the live announcements. However, WU learned later that The Now Testament did not make the nominations list. The album was comprised of student musicians, alumni, and directors representing 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as the HBCU Symphony. Wilberforce’s participation was on the song Kingdom Party, featuring funk music artist, Bootsie Collins and the

Albert Einstein College of Medicine to offer free tuition after billion-dollar gift

By Eva Rothenberg Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will receive free tuition after a $1 billion dollar donation from a former faculty member. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, 93, who spent 55 years as the chair of the school’s board, made the historic donation in the name of her late husband, David “Sandy” Gottesman, who was an early investor of Berkshire Hathaway and a longtime friend of Berkshire’s famed CEO Warren Buffett. Philip Ozuah, president and CEO of Montefiore Medicine, the school’s parent company, announced the “transformational gift” on Monday, saying that “this is the largest

The ROAR Marching Band Receives $170,000 Donation

Courtesy of Florida Memorial University Under the leadership of FMU’s President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, the ROAR Marching Band received some exciting news! Thanks to Dr. Hardrick’s decades long friendship with philanthropist and dedicated supporter of the arts, Rose Ellen Greene, the university received a $170,000 donation. Ms. Greene has had a life-long commitment to the arts and education, and stated she has been a follower of the ROAR Marching Band since learning about Dr. Hardrick’s vision. She is member of the Board of Trustees of the Perez Art Museum Miami, serves on the Board of Directors of the New World

Former Spelman & Bennett College President, Dr. Johnnetta Cole Appointed Head Of UNCF Capital Campaign

By Quintessa Williams Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, former president of two historically Black women’s colleges, has been appointed president-in-residence and co-chairperson of the United Negro College Fund’s capital campaign. In this role, Dr. Cole will aim to secure resources such as scholarships, support services, and new programs for member institutions of the United Negro College Fund. “With her immense expertise and passion for education, Dr. Cole will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of our capital campaign and UNCF’s mission of ensuring equal access to higher education for underrepresented students of color,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer

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