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PrEP Use Rising, But Uptake Lags Among Women, People of Color

By Kim Krisberg, Since its approval over a decade ago, medication that protects people from being infected with HIV has been a driving factor behind the country’s declining HIV numbers. But considerable inequities remain, with those most at risk least likely to be taking HIV prevention drugs. Data released last year by AIDSVu, an HIV mapping initiative at Emory University, found that while pre-exposure prophylaxis medication use has gone up each year since the US Food and Drug Administration approved a daily pill in 2012, Black and Hispanic people, as well as residents living in the South, have disproportionately low

Three Alumni, Faculty Member Named TBJ 40 Under 40 Awardees For 2024

Written by Alcorn State University Newsroom Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners. The group represents a broad array of industries including real estate, construction, law, health care, biotech, technology, manufacturing and education. Honorees were selected from a competitive group of nominees and represent a group of leaders who are making great contributions to the Triad Region all before age 40. Among them are Brandon Frederick ’16, Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D., Canisha Cierra Turner ‘14 and Clinton Wilson ’10

Alcorn ranks No. 4 on Niche’s 2024 Best HBCU Schools in America list

Courtesy of Alcorn State University Alcorn State University has been recognized as the No. 4 institution in Niche’s 2024 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) ranking. This honor continues to showcase Alcorn State’s commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience while fostering social mobility for its students. Niche, a trusted source for educational rankings and reviews, recently unveiled its annual Best HBCU Schools in America list. This ranking is developed by utilizing a combination of key statistics and student feedback from data provided by from the U.S. Department of Education. It evaluates HBCUs not only based on their academic

Chicago State University Partners with National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Offer Free Health Screening

Courtesy of Chicago State University The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with Advocate at Work Chicago State University Wellness Center to provide a free kidney and health screening for all community members. The screening will be held at Chicago State University- Cordell Reed Student Union Bldg.-Conference Room B- Room 131, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago IL. 60628, from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Anyone interested in getting screened for kidney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes is encouraged to attend. There is no cost to be screened, and appointments are not necessary. The screening will be offered by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’

Bishop State named Innovator of the Year by Mobile Chamber

Written By Bishop State Community College Bishop State Community College has been named the 2023 Innovator of the Year by the Mobile Chamber’s Economic Development Department. Bishop State received the award during the Mobile Chamber’s 9th Annual State of the Economy event at the Saenger Theatre on December 12th at 8 a.m. The prestigious award is presented to a business committed to innovation and dedicated to positively impacting Mobile’s economic growth. “We look at Bishop State as the economic engine that keeps our community going,” says Bishop State President Olivier Charles. “If we can provide quality training that gets people

Howard University School of Education Receives Award from American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

Written By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Education has been named the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives. The University is being recognized for its revamped elementary education program that integrates global experiences into the curriculum. “It is an honor to be recognized by AACTE,” said School of Education Dean Dawn Williams, Ph.D. “This collective effort to foster cross-cultural understanding for our pre-service teachers underscores the importance of interconnected education in our increasingly interconnected world.” The School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares candidates to become elementary,

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

JSU welcomes nearly 600 guests to new president’s meet and greet, Thompson talks shared vision

By William H. Kelly III Jackson State University (JSU) held its official meet & greet for its 13th President, Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. The reception signaled a new era for the historically Black institution that welcomed over 600 guests for the event. Thompson enthusiastically greeted supporters and guests with warm smiles, hugs, and handshakes. Shortly after, the president stepped onto the stage to provide official remarks to all in attendance. He acknowledged his executive cabinet, the student body, government officials, faculty, staff, guests, and the Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) board members. “Since

Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship

Written by Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city landscapes. The funds will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project to increase access to capital for demographics historically underrepresented in the biosciences industry. Xavier and NOBIC have a rich history of collaboration- the university is represented on the NOBIC board

Langston University White House HBCU Scholar Aims To Revitalize Communities of Color

By Ellie Melero Lovette Mba has always been passionate about her community. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Mba was raised in a tight-knit Nigerian community in Wichita, Kansas, alongside her brother and sisters. Their community was like a second family, and their communal Aunts and Uncles embraced the Mba children, giving them opportunities to learn about and participate in cultural activities that they may not have otherwise had an opportunity to experience growing up outside of Nigeria. These community relationships and experiences were an integral part of Mba’s childhood, and Mba knows she would not be the same without them.

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