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TSU Earns Museum Award Grant to Support Murals in Hannah Hall

In todayā€™s art world, digitization is central to the preservation and durability of artifacts. For this reason, Humanities Texas awarded Texas Southern University $20,000 to support the major projectĀ HBCU Art Legacy: Digitizing Texas Southernā€™s Hannah Hall Murals, which is directed by Alvia Wardlaw, Ph.D., professor of art history and museum studies. Funding for the project will support a major research preservation initiative to digitize 40 student murals in the universityā€™s historic Mack H. Hannah Hall. The murals were painted through a program created by the late Dr. John T. Biggers, renowned artist and founder of the art department at Texas

Hall Donates $1M For Endowed Chair

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University is pleased to announce a major gift from Board of Visitors Board member Mr. Conrad Hall. Hall has contributed a gift of $1M to support the creation of theĀ Conrad M. Hall Endowed Chair in Constitutional and U.S. HistoryĀ at the university. This position will add to the Department of History and Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Political Science program offerings and will allow the university to recruit renowned constitutional scholars as professors to enhance the degree programs. In making the gift Mr. Hall stated, “ItĀ is the expectation that an understanding of American

Celebration Of Faculty Excellence Highlights 2022-23 Academic Year Achievements

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized the accomplishments of the 2022-23 academic year during its annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence. The event featured Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. Tyler is chief catalyst and founder of The Equity Project LLC, an organization designed to support organizations and communities in building diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and The HR Shop LLC, a human resources firm designed to support nonprofits and small businesses. ā€œThis event celebrates the great work of our faculty. I commend the awardees and all of our faculty for

VSU Is Recognized For Its Outstanding Support Of First Generation College Students

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University has been recognized for its outstanding support of first-generation college students. The University has been selected to participate in the First Scholars Network, which provides additional support and resources to advance student success at institutions of higher education. VSU is one of 76 colleges nationwide chosen by the Center for First-Generation Student Success based on its demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students. The network supports the universities by establishing communities of practice, gaining knowledge of resources, and establishing peer networks. ā€œAt Virginia State University, 69% of

AT&Tā€™s Dream In Black Program Empowers HBCU Athletes Off The Court

By Corein Carter For many people, especially those from marginalized communities, having athletic abilities have frequently been considered the key to success. A large number of athletes, however, are left without a defined future because only a small fraction of them make it to the professional leagues. While HBCUs continue to produce outstanding athletes who have a lasting impact on sports, society and the communities they represent, a number of factors contribute to the lack of resources and visibility these students receive. These factors include limited media coverage, resource disparities, conference affiliations, recruiting difficulties, and a dearth of corporate sponsorships.

Hampton University Joins the Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, an HBCU located in Hampton, Virginia, officially became the seventeenth member of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) on June 3, 2023. Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically Black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. This new affiliation is the result of a discussion between Matthew Shank, Ph.D., president of the VFIC,

TSU Snap-Ed Promotes Good Nutrition With Community Fair And Free Food

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University is continuing its commitment to fill the gap in its North Nashville community categorized as a grocery store desert. TSUā€™s SNAP-ED program will host aĀ F.R.E.S.H. Fair, on Saturday, July 15, toĀ provide the community with free fresh produce, other foods, and nutrition assistance. The event will also bring awareness to the Universityā€™s efforts in fighting food insecurity and available resources. The TSU F.R.E.S.H. Fair is presented through a collaborative effort by the Universityā€™s SNAP-Education and the Family Consumer Science Programs. The community health and nutrition event is this Saturday, July 15, starting at 9:30 a.m.,

VUU Sponsored Research and Innovation Recognize Accomplishments of Faculty and Staff

By Justice Miller VUU faculty and staff members play a critical role in the success of bringing new external funding to the University and in the lives of our students and community. The grant awards event recognized the efforts of those who participated in the grantsmanship process over the past three years and their awards. Awards were presented in the Claude G. Perkins Living & Learning Center Monday, May 8, 2023. “It is a pleasure to see how the attendees were recognized and honored for their work ā€” applying, writing, overseeing, and directing grants,” said Dr. Nathaniel West, Chair of

Justice Sotomayor Issues Dissent in Reaction to the Denial of a Cert Petition Filed by Howard Law Civil Rights Clinic

By RaNeeka Witty Following a week of notable decisions from the Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a powerful dissent on Friday, June 30, in reaction to the denial of a cert petition that the Howard University School of Law Civil Rights Clinic filed. Clinic studentsĀ Hafzat Akanni,Ā Fedel Estefanos,Ā Jonathan Perez,Ā Ebe Inegbenebor,Ā Samuel Tope-Ojo, andĀ Austin HollimonĀ worked on the petition. Under the direction of Howard Law Adjunct Professors Ray Tolentino and Tiffany Wright, the Civil Rights Clinic filed a cert petition in a case involving the granting of qualified immunity to a police officer who shot and killed an unarmed Black man, Ryan Stokes,

JSU students traverse intersectionality, racial disparities during Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communications week

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State Universityā€™sĀ Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communications (EFLSC) held its annualĀ EFLSC WeekĀ titled ā€œFor THEE Culture ā€ March 27-March 31. The week hosted JSU students, faculty, staff and alums as they explored the JSU world of literature, including social injustices and more throughout Mississippiā€™s history and beyond. Throughout the week, events promoted student-led discussions and various activities showcasing the studentsā€™ talents and academic discoveries for a spectrum of social, political, artistic and cultural experiences. ā€œEFLSC Week is a celebration of our departmentā€™s different disciplines and talents. Itā€™s thrilling to witness students and colleagues

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