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Illinois State University head coach apologizes for reaction to NSU coach

By Stephen J. Gaither The incident that took place in Saturday night’s Norfolk State University-Illinois State University game continued to reverberate on Sunday. After attempting to confront NSU head coach Robert Jones for his reaction during the game, Illinois State University head coach Ryan Pedone said he apologized to Jones in a statement. “I reached out this morning to Coach Robert Jones to offer my apology for my reaction during our game last night. I take full responsibility for my actions. I was wrong for allowing the situation to escalate. I expressed to Coach Jones after the game- I absolutely did

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Cancer Care Highlight Multifactorial Equity Issues

By Maggie L. Shaw, What are social determinants of health (SDOH) and why are they important? What are multilevel barriers to addressing social risks? How can we best utilize SDOH data? A trio of experts set out to answer these and other questions by addressing the multiple fronts on which SDOH have an impact on the cancer care continuum — community, social services, and individual health care needs — on Day 1 of the 46th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. “How can we work together to come up with a framework that is culturally sensitive to all of our communities,”

Grambling State University coaching search ongoing

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Trayvean Scott has revealed the members of the search committee tasked with finding the next head coach of the Grambling State University football program. This group has been responsible for the review of applications, candidate interviews, and the recommendation of finalists for the football coaching vacancy. The finalists will ultimately be interviewed, and the selected candidate will be submitted by Dr. Scott to GSU President Richard J. Gallot. “The search committee is currently working very diligently to assist in determining the next leader for our G-Men,”

FAMU Announces Iris A. Elijah as Deputy General Counsel

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University has announced attorney Iris A. Elijah as deputy general counsel. Elijah, who previously worked as an assistant general counsel in the FAMU General Counsel’s Office nearly a decade ago, returned in November. “The Office of the General Counsel is excited to welcome Attorney Elijah back to FAMU,” said Vice President and General Counsel D. Denise Wallace. “She brings a wealth of legal experiences to the office, having worked at the Board of Governors, most recently as an attorney for Florida International University (FIU), and as the former president of the Young Lawyers

Diversity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Written by Dr. Marybeth Gasman Today’s student bodies at HBCUs boast considerable diversity. Why is it that people assume that Historically White Institutions are diverse, yet in the same breath assume that Historically Black Institutions are not? And, when I say people—I mean all kinds of people—of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. If you take a look at the nation’s Historically White Institutions (HWIs), you’ll find that most are not that diverse unless they are located in urban areas. These institutions, although legally no longer segregated, are far from integrated—especially the more elite, selective institutions. If you look at the

Morgan State University Alum Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas

Courtesy of Morgan State University For more than four decades, Peace Corps volunteers have worked overseas at the grassroots level with the goal of promoting world peace and friendship. In March of 2020, the agency suspended international operations and underwent an unprecedented global evacuation, pulling volunteers from more than 60 countries around the world as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. With most of the world having returned to some semblance of normalcy, Morgan State alumna Cecilia McGill was among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service. McGill, who is a graduate of Morgan’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management

Dillard University Shines At The 36th Annual UNCF Walk For Education

Written by Dillard University A wave of enthusiasm swept through the streets of New Orleans as Dillard University faculty, staff, students, and alumni came together to participate in the 36th Annual UNCF Walk for Education. This year’s event was not only a display of unity and support for our historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), but it also featured the first-ever battle of the bands, highlighting the musical prowess of Dillard University. Under the theme “New Orleans, Let’s Move,” participants were encouraged to walk, run, cycle, or roll their way through the city, raising vital funds to transform the landscape

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Addresses State of the Economy and Engages President Gayle, Leaders During Visit to Spelman College

Writtten by Spelman College Spelman College welcomed Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa D. Cook, Ph.D., C’86, on Dec. 1, 2023, for a full day of insightful conversations on the economy, career opportunities in the finance sector and economic mobility opportunities and challenges often faced Black entrepreneurs and technology firms. They also attended the opening performance of the 97th Spelman Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert at Morehouse College. Following a welcome by Spelman Economics Department Chair and Professor Dr. Marionette Holmes, C’90, Powell joined Spelman President Helene Gayle for a fireside chat that began with Powell’s

Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine Launches New Health Equity Tracker Module to Track Cardiovascular and HIV Medicine Adherence

Written By the Morehouse School of Medicine The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) today expanded its Health Equity Tracker, launching a new module to track and identify cardiovascular medicine adherence gaps among Medicare beneficiaries. This new module is the first of its kind to depict publicly available medicine adherence data at the state level in a comprehensive interactive platform. “Black, Native American, and Hispanic and Latino communities have the highest rates of cardiovascular illnesses nationwide, yet they disproportionately lack access to lifesaving medicines that can prevent these illnesses,” said Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD, Senior Vice President for External Affairs and

Morgan State, Moody Nolan Unveil Official First Look at New Science Complex

Courtesy of Morgan State University Moving one step closer to the realization of the construction of a state-of-the-art facility to house STEM programs, Morgan State University today revealed designs for its new estimated $342-million Science and Research Complex, slated to open in fall 2027. The Architect of Record (AOR) is Moody Nolan, Inc., the nation’s largest African-American-owned architecture firm, in collaboration with two associate architects, Cannon Design and K. Dixon Architecture. The design showcases a modern facility equipped with the latest technological features for advanced instruction, very high research activity, and scientific discovery. The eight-story, 246,000-gross-square-foot structure will be situated near the corner of E. Cold

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