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A Statement from President Helene Gayle on the Passing of Dexter King

Written By Helen D. Gayle Spelman College is saddened to learn of the passing of Dexter King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. Dexter King, like his father, was a Morehouse alumnus. He also served as chairman of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. We extend sincere condolences to his loved ones and remaining siblings, Martin Luther King, III and Spelman alumna Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, C’85. Our thoughts and prayers are also with his cousin, Dr. Angela Farris Watkins, C’86, professor of psychology here at Spelman. The Spelman community and

Historic Xavier University of Louisiana Rowing Club kicks off with Community Event January 19 on Bayou St. John

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana A new collegiate women’s sports team at Xavier University of Louisiana is blazing trails for diversity, inclusion, and personal development on New Orleans’ waterways with a special community event on January 19. Cohosted by Xavier, the New Orleans Rowing Club (NORC), and BLJ Community Rowing, the nation’s first Black-owned and operated rowing organization in the country, the Spring Season Kick-Off and Learn to Row Event will be held at the NORC Boathouse, adjacent to 3 Fortress Road in New Orleans, LA 70122, from 3-6 p.m. and will feature free learn to row classes for all skill and fitness levels. Featuring Brannon

New Book by Anacostia HS Students, “Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and Possibilities,” Celebrated at University of the District of Columbia

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia A celebration event hosted today by the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) marked the launch of “Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and Possibilities“, a powerful collection of poems, essays and photos, in which Anacostia High School students share stories of love, loss, history, healing and hope for their community and the world. If I were the Anacostia River, I know what I would see: trash, bass, Carolina wrens and skinny branches that have fallen from trees If I were the Anacostia River, I know what I would hear:

Davis, Clarke, Jackson, Kelly Establish Congressional Caucus to Support Predominantly Black Institutions

Courtesy of Chicago State University Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Representative Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), and Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced the establishment of a new Congressional Caucus focused on educating policymakers and uplifting the needs of Predominantly Black Institutions.  The Congressional Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Caucus will unite policymakers who share the goal of understanding and advancing policies to support PBIs. PBIs were established in 2007 via P.L. 110-84, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, to expand access to important federal grants to assist institutions with limited institutional wealth to include colleges and universities

FAMU Announces EVP/COO Donald Palm as MLK Convocation Speaker

Written by Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Donald E. Palm, Ph.D.,  addressed those gathered on Jan. 12 for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. Palm, who has been serving in his role since August 2023, said he welcomes the opportunity to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and highlight the value of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) education. “I believe in the power and transformative nature of education, particularly, an education from an HBCU,” Palm said. “As a first-generation student pursuing a chemistry degree at an HBCU, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, never did

N.C. A&T Professor Co-Organizes International Air Quality Conference In Ethiopia

By Jamie Crockett Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, co-organized the “Together for cleaner air in Ethiopia” international conference held at Addis Ababa University. The three-day conference hosted 80 attendees from Ethiopia, Europe and the U.S., including air quality researchers and regulators, health professionals, community members and policymakers. Lund University in collaboration with local universities also co-organized the conference. The goal of the conference, held in December, was to bring experts together to share and discuss “research data on health impacts of air pollution, highlight the urgency for action and discuss

HU Receives $4.9M from U.S. Department of Education to Establish an Interdisciplinary Climate Science Degree Program

Written By Hampton University The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Hampton University a $4.9M grant to establish an interdisciplinary climate science degree program, embedded in a National Center for Climate Modeling Research, and to propel the university to R2 status. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s press release, the grants are being provided under the Research and Development Infrastructure (RDI) program and the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program. The RDI program provides funds to HBCUs, TCCUs, and MSIs to transform their research infrastructure, including strengthening research productivity, faculty expertise, physical infrastructure, and partnerships leading to increases in

Dedicated Community Servant Joyce Carter Named Xavier University of Louisiana Alumnus of the Year

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana has named Ms. Joyce Carter (’69) its 2023 Alumnus of the Year. The South Holland, Illinois resident and native of Mobile, Ala., received the esteemed Victor H. Labat Sr. Alumnus of the Year award at the university’s annual Homecoming banquet. The award recognizes a Xavier alumnus who emulates the legacy of its namesake with the same faithful, long, and dedicated service and support to the university and their local communities. It is administered by Xavier’s Board of Governors of the National Alumni Association based upon recommendations submitted by the Awards

Spelman Students Named 2024 Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholars

Courtesy of Spelman College hree Spelman College students have been named Class of 2024 Virgil Abloh ‘Post-Modern’ Scholarship recipients as part of the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF), the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development organization in the U.S. Mallory Butts, C’2025 and repeat FSF scholarship winner, DaNae Harrison, C’2025, and Nailah Muhammad, C’2024, were selected from over 500 applicants to participate in FSF’s program. The three students will select a mentor, attend the annual FSF Awards Gala in New York City, NY, and have access to a wide variety of internships and full-time jobs though FSF partner companies. “Our students should be

Howard University and True Voice Partner to Prioritize Student Wellness

Written By Monica Lewis Howard University and Quantasy, a Los Angeles-based creative services brand agency, announced a partnership with True Voice, a digital space committed to mindfulness and holistic well-being. Howard will be the first academic institution to collaborate with True Voice, offering its students exclusive access to the wellness app. “In our ongoing efforts to support students’ overall well-being, we are excited to partner with the True Voice app as a complement to the variety of programs and activities offered to Howard University students,” said Cynthia Evers, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Affairs at Howard University. Findings from the

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