Campus News - Page 108

North Carolina A&T Economic Impact Sells To More Than $2.4 Billion

By Todd Simmons North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s impact on the state economy is growing as quickly as the university itself, according to a study released today that quantifies that economic footprint at a whopping $2.4 billion. That represents growth of 63% since fiscal year 2018, the source of data for a similar report released in 2020. Based on FY2022 data, the new report shows the university’s impact is equivalent to supporting 17,337 jobs and generates $1.42 billion in added income for the state economy. With enrollment of 13,487 in 2022-23, North Carolina A&T has the largest student

FAMU Ph.D. Graduate’s Passion for Environmental Justice Fuels Scientific Research

By Andrew J. Skerritt For third-generation Rattler Andrea Pugh-Kelley, walking onstage to be hooded for her Ph.D. was the culmination of a journey of scientific research and environmental justice that began in elementary school. In the aftermath of the city of Flint, Michigan, water crisis, Pugh-Kelley wrote her dissertation on PFAS, an emerging major contaminant in the Great Lakes region. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS are chemicals that resist grease, oil, water, and heat. First used in the 1940s, PFAS are found in hundreds of products, including stain- and water-resistant fabrics and carpeting, cleaning products, paints, and fire-fighting foams. And PFAS contamination has potential widespread health impacts. Over the past few years, her research involved traveling back to the Great Lakes region to take water samples from the rivers leading to Lake Huron to determine the pathways of PFAS

Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years on state charge for role in George Floyd’s death

Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced Monday to 4 years and 9 months. Thao had testified that he merely served as a “human traffic cone” when he held back concerned bystanders who gathered as former Officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, knelt on Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes while the Black man pleaded for his life on May 25, 2020. A bystander video captured Floyd’s fading cries of “I can’t breathe.” Floyd’s killing touched off protests worldwide and forced a national reckoning of police brutality and racism. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill

TSU Gears Up For Exciting Academic Year As Students Return To Campus

By Emmanuel Freeman New faces and enhanced spaces will kick off the new academic year at Tennessee State University. Freshman move-in, a highly anticipated event, will take place over three days from August 14-16. Returning students will arrive later that week. As students unpack and prepare to focus on their academics for the next nine months, a registration assistance one-stop will be available to help them with essential resources. TSU President Glenda Glover says helping students transaction from summer at home to college life is important. She will be there to welcome the new and returning Tigers. “We are excited

Howard University Welcomes Class of 2027 During Campus Move-In

By Brittany Bailer The Howard University campus community embraced hundreds of freshmen students moving into campus housing this week. As families traveled from near and far, a new class of Bison was welcomed with music and smiles from student leaders, volunteers, housing staff,  and administrators. “I am excited to extend a warm welcome to the class of 2027 as they begin their academic journey at Howard University,” said Cynthia Evers, Ed.D., vice president of student affairs. “Move-in is an exciting time for students and families. The supportive environment and resources available to them helps ensure their success — in and out

Four N.C. A&T Journalism Students Commit To Three-Year Mcclatchy HBCU Internship Program

By Markita C. Rowe North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University rising sophomore public relations majors Renee Douglas and Steven Matthews Jr., along with rising junior multimedia journalism majors Chrysta Nichols and Gabrielle Heyward, have been chosen to participate in the McClatchy Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship. McClatchy, a renowned media and publishing company, offers this internship program to provide HBCU students with a transformative experience in the world of media and publishing. Its goal is to nurture the next generation of professionals who are committed to McClatchy’s mission and values. Douglas, Heyward, Matthews and Nichols, who are

UVI Welcomes New Students with Engaging & Informative Orientation Week Events

By Alexis Clark With the hottest month ever recorded around the world now over, Tennessee State University says it plans to continue taking precautions to keep the campus community safe.  The University has been proactive all summer long in sharing important information on how to beat the sweltering heat. TSU health officials and emergency management staff say their efforts will remain the same for the month of August. Dr. Wendelyn Inman, interim public health program director at TSU, stresses the importance of staying hydrated to combat extreme heat and associated illnesses like heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and severe dehydration. “For a

UVI Welcomes New Students with Engaging & Informative Orientation Week Events

Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands New and transfer students enrolled at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) are set to receive a warm welcome next week as faculty and staff on both campuses prepare for the start of the 2023 Fall Semester with events taking place both on and off-campus.  On the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix, orientation activities will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 15,beginning with check-in and welcome at 7:30 a.m. at the Northwest Wing Great Hall. On the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas, orientation activities will take place on Wednesday,

FAMU SBDC Receives $3M in Federal Funding To Help Underserved Entrepreneurs Grow Their Businesses

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University-based (FAMU) Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC at FAMU) received $3 million as part of the Biden administration’s Capital Readiness Program (CRP) initiative to promote small and minority owned businesses. The grant, combined with $1 million in FAMU matching funds, will be used to establish the Florida Panhandle Capital Readiness Collaborative (FPCRC) to provide technical assistance and programs across 12 counties to help underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. The FSBDC at FAMU is one 43 non-profit and community-based organizations, private sector entities, and institutions of higher education to be selected for

Two Morehouse School of Medicine Students Honored as 2023 HBCU Scholars

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine is proud to announce that two of its students have been selected as part of the 2023 cohort of HBCU Scholars by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Ndidi Ude and Emmanuel Dean are among the 102 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from 29 different states and countries recognized for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more. Ms. Ude is a Doctor of Medicine candidate and member of the MSM Class of 2024. She also earned

1 … 106 107 108 109 110 … 401