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Gadsden State to hold commencement exercises Dec. 19

Courtesy of Gadsen State Community College Gadsden State Community College’s Commencement Ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Richard Lindsey Arena at Gadsden State Cherokee. The event will recognize students who completed requirements following the summer and fall semesters. Featured speakers are Gadsden State students Julie Ginn and Jeanette Cobb. Ginn worked as a part-time math instructor for 24 years before deciding to continue her education at Gadsden State to pursue her dream of being in the medical field. She is graduating with an Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology. As a student at Gadsden

Radiant Smiles and Warmed Hearts at ASU’s 308th Commencement

By Hazel Scott The skies may have been gray, but the atmosphere was pure excitement during Alabama State University’s 308th commencement ceremony at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The University held two formal, in-person graduation ceremonies: one at 8:45 a.m. and the other at 1:45 p.m. The featured speaker for both ceremonies was ASU alumnus Anthony Brock (’99), the co-founder and Head of School at Valiant Cross Academy in Montgomery. Brock brought the audience to its feet when he recognized a special set of people in the audience. “For all those who birthed one of these graduates, stand up. Those who watched

Clark Atlanta University Launches SMPTE Student Chapter, the First at a Historically Black College and University

Written By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has become the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to launch a Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Student Chapter. Through its new SMPTE Student Chapter, CAU will give students the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends, meet industry leaders and professionals, and develop and even refine the skills they need to move into a workplace in need of those talents. “I’m thrilled to be working with Dr. Michele Wright, an HBCU alum herself as a Tuskegee University grad, and the larger SMPTE team — including

Dillard University’s Day of Giving: Alumni Staff And Community Engagement Lead The Way

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University’s Day of Giving shone a spotlight on the crucial role of its dynamic phone banks and the significant contributions of alumni staff in driving the campaign’s success. These phone banks, brimming with activity, served as central hubs for interaction, where staff members, many of them proud alumni, led the charge in engaging with the community. The volunteer team, comprising individuals from various departments such as the Office of the President, Alumni Relations, and the Development Team, brought vitality to the phone banks. Their role was crucial in forging connections with donors, demonstrating the impact

U.S. Department of Education Awards Morgan State University $400K Research Grant to Study Trauma Impacts On Student Performance, Success

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University announces a newly awarded $399,747 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Institute for Education Studies (IES). The grant will be used to prepare minority-serving institution faculty members to conduct high-quality education research that advances knowledge pertaining to the impact of trauma-informed teaching practices in online learning environments. The three-year grant is only the second of its kind to be awarded to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) by the Department of Education. The principal investigator (PI) for the grant-funded research is Virginia L. Byrne, Ph.D., an assistant professor of

Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship Announces Inaugural Cohort for Startup Scholars Program

Written by Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship, one of four regional partners of The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, has selected the inaugural cohort for its Startup Scholars program, an initiative designed to empower and support student entrepreneurs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as they grow their business ideas and pursue higher education.   Nine students were selected from the 28 HBCUs in the Southeast region to receive a $10,000 scholarship, as well as an integrated portfolio of support from the Center, including business funding. Additional program benefits include one-on-one

Spelman Faculty Served as Key Contributors to The Fifth National Climate Assessment

Courtesy of Spelman College Two Spelman College faculty members were invited to contribute to The Fifth National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report formed under the Global Change Research Act of 1990 that addresses what scientists know about climate change, how it affects the U.S., and its current and projected trends over the next 25 to 100 years. Dr. Fatemeh Shafiei, director of the environmental studies program and associate professor of political science at Spelman, and Dr. Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, MPH, C’95, assistant professor of environmental and health sciences, were part of a team of over 300 experts guided by a

Howard University Joins Forces with Amazon Housing Equity Fund to Bring Affordable Housing Options to Community

Written By Monica Lewis Howard University President Ben Vinson, III, Ph.D., formally announced the acquisition of Howard Manor, an 80-unit apartment building that will provide affordable housing options for individuals and families. Joining President Vinson at the announcement in the building’s courtyard were Senthil Sankaran, AHEF managing principal; Colleen Green, executive director of the District of Columbia’s Department of Housing and Community Development; District of Columbia City Councilman at-Large Kenyan McDuffie (B.A. ’02) and Kyle Eaton, chief operating officer for Urban Investment Partners, the company responsible for managing the construction project. Community members were also in attendance to help the

Celebration Bowl 2023: FAMU vs. Howard by the numbers

Courtesy of Florida A&M University The HBCU football season is set to culminate on Saturday when FAMU and Howard University square off and make their first appearances in the Celebration Bowl. Saturday afternoon’s contest between Florida A&M and Howard is the latest chance for each side to show what they can do and represent their respective conferences. Here are some of the numbers that stand out. Florida A&M (11-1 Overall, 9-0 in SWAC) The Rattlers went through the entire SWAC season without a loss. Their offense has been dynamic all year. Florida A&M scores an average of 30.7 points per

HBCUs Past, Present & Future

Written by Hamil R. Harris Quality HBCU educational experiences are found not just in large, well-endowed private schools like Howard, Hampton or Tuskegee. From North Carolina A&T to Grambling State University, there are strong HBCUs across the country. Many of these state schools were created as “land grant” institutions after the Civil War to educate freed slaves. Today, although their missions have broadened, schools like Florida A&M, Prairie View A&M, Jackson State, Texas Southern University, and Alabama State University still carry the proud HBCU name and traditions. Prior to the Civil War, it was against the law for slaves to

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