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TSU Wins ZeeMee Award for Innovative Student Engagement

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University has received the prestigious ZeeMee Trailblazer Award for its exceptional efforts to foster an inclusive and engaging community for prospective students. TSU was one of only 20 institutions to earn this recognition this year. ZeeMee connects over 1,000 colleges and universities through an innovative app that enhances student engagement by promoting personalized connections between prospective students and the campus community. Launched at TSU in June, the app facilitates interactions among incoming and transfer students, allowing them to share experiences and build relationships even before they arrive on campus. By engaging students early in the recruitment process, ZeeMee nurtures a

Dillard University Teams Up with Emmy-Winner Elvin Ross for New Film Courses

Courtesy of Dillard University As Dillard University celebrates the 90th anniversary of its esteemed Theatre Department, it is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with EMMY award-winning composer Elvin Ross. The Louisiana native and CEO/Founder of E. Ross Studios School of Film & Television is spearheading an innovative academic initiative that promises to redefine the landscape of film and television education in the region. New Film Course Offerings Beginning this month, the DU/SFTV partnership will roll out a series of certificate and master class courses designed to integrate technology with creative expression. These programs will enhance skill development and focus on job placement,

Spelman College President Helene Gayle Announces Personal Leave of Absence

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College has announced that President Helene Gayle is taking a personal leave of absence effective immediately. The college did not specify Dr. Gayle’s reason for taking leave, nor her expected return date. An announcement from the college stated that “we can assure you that Spelman will continue to operate seamlessly, moving forward in the spirit of our core values of care, commitment, integrity, reliability and trust.” The board of trustees at Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, Georgia, appointed Dr. Gayle as the institution’s eleventh president in 2022. Prior to her current role, she

Spelman’s Vice Provost for Global Education Dr. ‘Dimeji Togunde Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College is proud to announce that Dr. Dimeji Togunde, vice provost for global education and professor of international studies at Spelman, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad). Dr. Togunde’s career is a testament to his visionary leadership in expanding opportunities for students of African descent and promoting diversity and inclusion in global education. “Under [Dr. Togunde’s] leadership, Spelman College has strategically aligned study abroad initiatives with institutional priorities, earning top rankings from the Institute of International Education and other prestigious organizations. Dimeji’s influence extends well

Tuskegee University Closes Campus To Outsiders After Deadly HBCU Homecoming Shooting, Fires Security Chief

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University has announced it is closing its campus to outsiders after a Sunday shooting that left 1 dead and 16 injured. The one person who died in the shooting has been identified as 18-year-old La’Tavion Johnson, who was not a student. “The Tuskegee University community is heartbroken by what happened on our campus Sunday morning,” Mark Brown, president and CEO of Tuskegee University said during a news conference on Monday, according to ABC News. Anyone entering campus must wear a school-issued identification badge and have authorized permission. Here’s what is required to be on campus right now “Tuskegee

Morehouse College Partners with Easements Atlanta on a Preservation Easement on the Historic Samuel T. Graves Hall

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College and Easements Atlanta have partnered to conserve Samuel T. Graves Hall, the College’s first building at its Atlanta campus. Constructed in 1889 as the ultimate multi-purpose space, Graves Hall functioned as a dormitory, library, lab, classrooms, kitchen, dining, and chapel. After many significant interior reconfigurations, it currently serves as an honors residence hall for more than 115 students. This partnership strengthens Morehouse’s commitment to preserving its historic buildings and time-honored traditions while continuing to modernize, innovate, and build the campus of the future.  The preservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that allows Easements Atlanta to ensure that

Huston-Tillotson University to Establish Two Satellite Campus in California

Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson University, a historically Black educational institution in Austin, Texas, has announced plans to launch two new satellite campuses in California. Currently, Huston-Tillotson University has been approved to offer online courses for California students beginning in January 2025. Upon receiving official accreditation approval from the required California agencies, the HBCU expects to open physical campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles in August 2025. According to the HT-California webpage, “…numerous California residents have enrolled on [the] Austin, Texas campus and through dual credit and online programs. Through broader conversations and the desires of various educational entities in California,

CSU 10-day census reports increased student retention, steady undergraduate enrollment despite challenges with FAFSA

Courtsy of Chicago State University The Chicago State University (CSU) 10-day enrollment census for the 2024-25 academic year shows that the University’s initiatives and programs to support underrepresented students has had a positive impact on new and current students, despite the delayed rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The census reveals a significant increase in student retention, steady undergraduate student enrollment, and a gain in Rise Academy and dual enrollment students. CSU’s student enrollment included a 14 percent increase in the University’s Rise Academy, a program with full tuition and fee scholarships along with extensive support during a student’s

CSU receives NSF grant to expand teaching, research capabilities in AI

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Courtesy of Chicago State University Chicago State University (CSU) recently received a two-year $380,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to focus on curriculum development in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program, Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships (ExpandAI), is a developing pilot program that enhances the research capacity of CSU’s AI-focused educational curriculum development and training at Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI). Dr. Mousa Ayyash, Professor of Computing and Electrical Engineering and Director of the Center for Information and Security Education and Research (CINSER) and Dr. Kimberly Black-Parker, Professor of Information Science and Associate Director of CINSER will serve as

Morehouse School of Medicine Launches Free Program to Advance Fertility Care for Black Women

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has announced a unique learning opportunity aimed at reducing disparities in fertility healthcare for Black women. Through support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals and EngagedMD, Morehouse School of Medicine has developed the FertilityEquity e-learning modules. Healthcare professionals and fertility clinic staff who participate in the program will learn about the historical healthcare disparities that persist among the Black community in the United States. The modules will feature video content, practical tips and resources, and personal stories from Black women who have experienced

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