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Bishop State Truck Driving Program partners with Mobile International Speedway for 2024 season

Courtesy of Bishop State College The Bishop State Community College Truck Driving Program will become the primary Sponsor of the Truck division at Mobile International Speedway for the 2024 Season. The Bishop State Community College Truck Driving Program has become a home for veteran drivers and up-and-comers in racing on the Gulf Coast. Steven Davis and Okie Mason are two of the most renowned racers on the Gulf Coast that race in the truck division. They have more than 30 championships between them while competing against young guns like Grant Thompson who has already banked a title at Mobile and

NC A&T State University Experience Heat Outages Due To Extremely Cold Weather Conditions

Written by Quintessa Williams North Carolina A&T State University will be suspending classes on Thursday, Jan. 18, due to the winter weather, after the school’s previous cancellation on Wednesday. The university released a statement Wednesday night saying the freezing temperatures created damage to heating systems across campus. The school said the damage lead to heating outages at several residence halls. In total, at least 34 buildings across the campus are without heat. The outage has left thousands of students frustrated and outraged.  “It does make me feel a little bit frustrated, but I do love the campus. I do love the community,”

Xavier University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy Students Win First Place in Local Skills Competition and Compete at the National Level

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Since 1927, Xavier University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy (COP) has readied future pharmacists to take the skills they learn in the classroom to positively impact the health of their communities. Through experiences such as participating in community health fairs, convening in pharmacy conferences, or presenting research to industry leaders, Xavier’s COP gives students a multitude of opportunities to practice what they learn in real-world settings. One way students choose to take advantage of these opportunities is by applying their knowledge through“Skills Competitions.” Recently, a pair of Xavier College of Pharmacy students, Brianne Chiasson

Clark Atlanta University’s Executive Leadership Institute Announces Its 2024 Distinguished Community of Fellows

Written By Clark Atlanta University The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation of HBCU leaders.  Clark Atlanta University, the first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, serves as the home of ELI. The groundbreaking initiative acknowledges the critical urgency to attract, employ, and retain a fresh wave of leaders within the HBCU community.  Amid this evolving landscape, ELI remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing leadership and excellence. The 2024 cohort,

Addressing Grief Helps College Students Thrive at Hampton University

Courtesy of Hampton University The past few years, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, have underscored the necessity of addressing a wide array of health issues. Prominent among these is grief, which, if not properly managed, can significantly disrupt a student’s educational journey. This is particularly true for students from diverse backgrounds, who often face compounding challenges such as cultural stigmatization and lack of access to quality care. Regrettably, people of color frequently bear the heaviest burden during public health emergencies, which could manifest as the loss of a loved one or the devastation of a home, leaving many wrestling

Chancellor’s Speaker Series At N.C. A&T To Feature Producer, Actress, Writer Issa Rae: “Standin’ On Business”

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University As students are welcomed to campus for the first day of the spring 2024 semester, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is excited to announce the next installment of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Standin’ on Business,” featuring CEO, producer, actress and writer Issa Rae along with alumna Toya Bynum ‘05 as moderator. The event will take place Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m., in Corbett Sports Center. Focusing on entrepreneurship and development, the “Standin’ on Business” conversation will provide a tremendous opportunity for students and all attendees to

Three Bishop State students earn Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship

Courtesy of Bishop State College Congratulations to for following students for earning the scholarship worth $4,000! Dominque Bernard, Machine Tool Program Caleb Switzer, FAME on the Coast Alexander Tucker, CER Automotive Technology Program Seventy scholarships have been issued to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). Funding was provided to award a total of 70, $4,000 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a program at

Oakwood University Alumni Group Calls For President’s Resignation

By Quintessa Williams An alumni-led group consisting of community members, graduates, and current students have called for Oakwood University President, Dr. Leslie’s Pollard’s resignation. In an open letter released on December 28th, Concerned Oakwoodites (CO), a multi-generation coalition, cited grievances with school finances, violations of policy, enrollment, faculty and staff retention, ethical practices, and board governance. “Our call is the culmination of persistent and troubling patterns that affect the integrity and future well-being of our institution.” The committee said in the statement. “We, the Executive Committee of the Concerned Oakwoodites Facebook group, come to you with heavy hearts and deep sense of responsibility. After thorough consideration and

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

OpenAI CEO and ChatGPT Founder Sam Altman Talks Artificial Intelligence at Howard University

By Autumn Coleman In the Blackburn Ballroom, Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI joined Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., and William Sutherland, Ph.D., director of the University’s Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics in a fireside chat about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. The widespread immersion of artificial intelligence leaves many students, faculty, and community members with questions about the future of humanity. Artificial intelligence continues to rapidly indoctrinate itself in all sectors of society, leading to concerns about what humanity might lose in the process. “Human adaptability is remarkable,” said Altman. “I’m very happy

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