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Aegon Transamerica Foundation Champions Next Generation of Actuaries at Morgan State University

Written By Morgan State University In a move to cultivate future talent in the actuarial field, the Aegon Transamerica Foundation has announced that it will fund a new scholarship program at Morgan State University, the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) that offers a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science. The new scholarships will be awarded based on students’ performance on professional actuarial exams, providing a unique incentive for aspiring actuaries and bolstering diversity within the profession. “I am extremely excited about this partnership as it will be very beneficial to both the program and the students,” said Dr. Candice Marshall, director

Music Executive Lenny Santiago Kicks Off Executive in Residency at Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business

Written by Brittany Bailer Continuing its goal to provide Howard University students music business career opportunities, the Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business kicked off its 2024 Executive in Residence program on February 20 with a two-day visit from Lenny Santiago, senior vice president of A&R at Roc Nation. In addition to being the 2024 Executive in Residence for the center, Santiago will also serve on its advisory board that is launching this semester. As part of his commitment, Santiago will provide students with the tools they need to succeed in the entertainment and media industries, and he will lead programs that put mentoring,

Langston University Quiz Bowl Team To Compete In National Championship Qualifier

By Ellie Melero The Langston University Quiz Bowl Team will compete in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) at Prairie View A&M University this weekend. HCASC is America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students. Four-student teams face off in head-to-head competitions and must quickly answer questions about history, science, literature, religion, math, the arts, pop culture, and sports. Langston University is one of 64 teams competing for institutional grants from Honda and a spot in the HCASC National Championship Tournament taking place on the American Honda corporate campus in

Coppin State Receives Grant from T. Rowe Price Foundation

By Ann-Marie Waterman Coppin State University announces its selection as one of eight recipients of the T. Rowe Price Foundation’s impact grants. The foundation has committed a total of $2.25 million to foster growth in the nonprofit community in Baltimore. Over the next three years, Coppin State will be granted a total of $450k equating to $150k per year. With this contribution, Coppin State will establish a hub that will support Baltimore’s nonprofit sector. This center will be the first of its kind at any Historically Black College and University and in Baltimore. “What we are doing is unprecedented among

Miss Howard University Armani Washington Wins National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant

By Dantee Ramos The 85th Miss Howard University, Armani Washington, took the crown at the annual National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame pageant on Sunday. In honor of celebrating the achievements of African American women who attended HBCUs, the NBCAHOF hosts The Competition Of Queens. The competitors are selected to represent their HBCUs by the royal court, according to CluthPoints. The selected women compete for the title of Miss NBCA Hall of Fame, scholarships, and other prizes. Washington’s win marks the third Miss Howard University to win the pageant. Former Howard campus queens Kendall Nicole Isadore and Adrian Love Pruett took home

National Board Awards $10,000 to Mental Health Counseling Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University Four Bowie State University graduate students pursuing masters’ degrees in the mental health counseling program have each been awarded a $10,000 Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) grant from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).   The four 2024 grant recipients are Keanna Siles, Giovania Jones, Erynne Dixon and Jada Brown (shown in the photo from left to right).  The grant will be used to support the students’ counseling education and their commitment to underserved and underrepresented communities.   Last year only one Bowie State student, Romuladus Emeka Azuine, received the NBCC grant.  “These NBCC grants that our

Chapel Dean Bernard L. Richardson Receives Lifetime Achievement Recognition for Interfaith, Community Work

By Leelannee Malin Bernard L. Richardson, Ph.D., reverend and dean of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, received the Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award from the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE). This award, given during ACSLHE’s annual conference at the University of Southern California (USC), recognizes an individual with an established career in chaplaincy who demonstrates significant leadership on both their campus and in the field of chaplaincy. Recipients exemplify servanthood, devotion to ministry, and a commitment to the well-being of student life on college campuses nationwide. “Dean Richardson is a stellar example of servant leadership. He is

FSU adds psychiatry residency program

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida State University’s College of Medicine has announced the establishment of a psychiatry residency program, a significant development for mental health care in Tallahassee. This ground-breaking program aims to meet the community’s growing demand for mental health care while providing necessary training opportunities for future psychiatrists. Dr. Mridul Mazumder, program director for the FSU College of Medicine Psychiatry Residency program, ensures the curriculum will be structured for comprehensive training for future psychiatrists. “After completing medical school, future psychiatrists train an additional four years in residency to gain general adult certification. Guided by our program faculty, residents will develop the

Cheyney University Awarded Nearly $500,000 In Critical Sector Job Quality Grant

Courtesy of Cheyney University The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded Cheyney University $495,878 under the Critical Sectors Job Quality Grants Program, which will be used to establish a Winery Management certification in collaboration with Chaddsford Winery’s Vice President and General Manager, and the members of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Cheyney is one of seven institutions awarded this grant. The grant funds will facilitate the development and enhancement of educational initiatives aligned with the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities. Cheyney’s award is a component of the $16 million comprehensive initiative launched to improve job quality and expand access to high-quality employment in

Three JSU art students gain real-world experience, partner with Visit JXN for JXN restaurant rebranding collaboration

By William H. Kelley Jackson State University’s (JSU) Department of Art and Visit Jackson announced a partnership with local restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, at a press conference on March 1. Three JSU graphic design students created new logos, signage, and other marketing material for three “City with Soul” restaurants. The announcement was held at Sugar’s Place located in downtown Jackson and simultaneously kicked off the final day of the inaugural JXN Restaurant Week, hosted by Visit Jackson. “It was an incredible opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience. It’s so vital for graphic design students to have examples of real

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