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VSU Computer Science Program Earns The Prestigious Title Of National Center Of Academic Excellence In Cyber Defense

Courtesy of Virginia State University The Virginia State University Computer Science program has received the prestigious designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). Achieving the highly respected title of CAE-CD is a tremendous feat. It is a testament to the program’s dedication to excellence and highlights the university’s commitment to fostering expertise in cybersecurity and information assurance. The National Security Agency (NSA) awards this honor only to academic institutions that have demonstrated exceptional education and research capabilities in cyber defense. The CAE-CD designation benefits the Computer Science Department and the university. It enhances the department’s

Discover the Unexpected: Howard Students discuss their summer program with Chevrolet

By Amber D. Dodd In partnership with the National Newspaper Publisher Association (NNPA), Chevrolet is hosting Discover the Unexpected, a 10-week program for marketing and communications students to gain media experience in Detroit. This year’s 10-student cohort includes four members of the Howard University community. Jacob Bellevue and Robertney Harlan are undergraduate students of the program, while Brielle Smith and Eshe Ukweli are spring 2023 graduates from the Cathy S. Hughes School of Communications. “[At Howard] we took courses like Fundamentals of Journalism which directly translate to our work here for the National Newspaper Publisher Association,” says Smith, who majored in public relations. “We’re able to execute digital

CAE and B-State University Partner to Advance Student Academic and Career Outcomes

Courtesy of Blufield Sate University Bluefield State University has entered into a four-year partnership with The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance tasks that measure and improve students’ essential academic and career skills.  BSU joins Texas A&M as the only institutions of higher education in the United States to participate in this innovative program. Beginning with the 2023-24 academic year, Bluefield State University will use CAE’s critical thinking, problem-solving, and written communication assessments, and critical thinking instruction for its students, building skills vital for classroom and workplace success. “We are proud to collaborate with CAE to

FAMU Office of Communications Wins Ten 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Office of Communications submitted 10 winning entries for 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards. Keith Miles, director of the Office of Communications, said the awards reflect the dedication of team members and the quality of their work. “Florida A&M University has a great story to tell, and our team excels in sharing stories about the great things that happen on our campus every day,” Miles said. 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards Platinum winner for the Harambee Festival Poster. Platinum winner for the Spring 2023 A&M Magazine Publication Cover Gold winner for the FAMU Harambee Festival

Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Business And Professional Studies Announces Inaugural Dean’s Executive Advisory Board(DEAB)

Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Business and Professional Studies has formed a Dean’s Executive Advisory Board to ensure the program offerings remain relevant to the industry. “It is with much delight that we introduce the founding members of the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board for the College of Business and Professional Studies at JCSU” said Dr. Alphonso O. Ogbuehi, dean of the college. “We are privileged to have these individuals who have offered to volunteer their time, talent and treasure to help us build and grow an outstanding program.” The board will consist of

President Williams Makes His Mark with Impressive Retention and Enrollment Surge in First Year

Courtesy of Hampton University In a remarkable display of leadership, Hampton University has experienced an unprecedented surge in enrollment, deepening its position as a premier destination for aspiring students. This Fall, the university will welcome a freshman class of 1,292* students – a 39% increase from the 2022-2023 academic year. This achievement stands as a testament to the transformative power of a revitalized commitment to student success and urgency in execution. President Williams has rewritten the narrative of transitions in leadership in higher education. Under his stewardship, Hampton has experienced an energizing hope and heightened performance. His strategic emphasis on

VUU Selected to Partner with The Historic Fund’s $10 Million Effort to Support HBCU Endowment

Courtesy Virginia Union University Virginia Union University (VUU) has been selected as one of nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to partner with The Historic Fund, a venture capital fund of funds established to help grow HBCU endowments. The $10+ million-dollar effort was designed to invest in HBCUs by providing access to venture capital funds. Nine HBCUs were invited to become limited partners without having to invest their own assets. The fund addresses the “substantial endowment gap between HBCUs and their peer educational institutions” according to The Historic Fund. “Virginia Union is pleased to partner with The Historic Fund in its effort to bridge the endowment

Jesse Jackson to step down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Meek-Eaton Black Archives (MEBA) Research Center and Museum has been awarded two grants totaling more than $500,000 to help train current and future museum professionals, and to increase public access to its digital collections of African American history and culture. The Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) awarded MEBA a $360,000 grant to create an online database of artifacts, support staff training and provide internship opportunities to FAMU students across disciplines. The grant will also fund the purchase of a large-scale AO Quartz scanner to digitize materials on the same scale

Jesse Jackson to step down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition

The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to step down from leading the Chicago civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition he founded in 1971, his son’s congressional office said Friday. A spokesperson for U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson confirmed the long-time civil rights leader would be retiring from the organization. The elder Jackson, a civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, plans to announce his decision on Sunday during the organization’s annual convention, Rep. Jackson told the Chicago Sun-Times. Jonathan Jackson, an Illinois Democrat, said his father “has forever been on the scene of justice and has never stopped fighting for civil rights” and

UVI CELL Culinary Program Celebrates Closing Ceremony for First Cohort

Courtesy of University of Virgin Islands The University of Virgin Islands (UVI) Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) Culinary Program held a closing ceremony on May 22, 2023, to recognize the accomplishments of its inaugural cohort of students. Led by renowned Executive Chef Kerish Robles, the UVI CELL Culinary Program is a six-month beginner certified fundamentals cook program designed to provide students with comprehensive training in the culinary arts. The first cohort consisted of 15 students ranging in age from 18 to their 70s. Despite the rigorous nature of the program, 12 students successfully completed the intense training,

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