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South Carolina State University alumnus hired as FCS head coach

By Stephen J. Gaither Former South Carolina State University player and coach Joel Taylor has been named head football coach at West Georgia. Taylor, who most recently served as defensive coordinator at Mercer, was introduced as West Georgia head coach on Tuesday. “Coach Joel Taylor possesses all the qualities necessary to be an incredibly successful head coach at our level. We are thrilled to have Joel and his wife, Mechelle, join us here. He is a brilliant coach, extremely driven, incredibly focused, and a remarkable leader of young people,” West Georgia AD Jason Carmichael said in a release. “Coach Taylor

Bowie State’s Philanthropy Fellows Program Grows Rapidly

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University’s Philanthropy Fellows program has been on a growth fast track since its launch in the fall of 2022 more than doubling the number of students in this year’s cohort and the number of non-profit organizations participating. There are eight master’s of public administration students and six non-profit organizations participating in the initiative this year versus three fellows and non-profits last year.  “I believe the Bowie State program can be a game changer for Black talent in philanthropy,” said Ken Jones, senior vice president and chief operating officer of the MacArthur Foundation. “The

FAMU Announces Alum ABC News President Kim Godwin as Fall Commencement Speaker

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum ABC News President Kimberly Godwin has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony. During the 6 p.m. December 15 ceremony, Godwin, a graduate of the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communications (SJGC) who has become one of the most powerful executives in American media, is expected to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. “As a proud Rattler, I am deeply honored to deliver the Fall 2023 commencement speech,” said ABC News President Kim Godwin. “I first set foot on campus as a shy 16-year old, but FAMU

FVSU, UGA College of Pharmacy Partner to Support Future Pharmacists

Written By Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Pharmacy signed an agreement allowing FVSU undergraduate chemistry students to have a streamlined approach for admission into UGA’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Kelly Smith, Pharm.D., dean of UGA’s College of Pharmacy; Olufunke Fontenot, Ed.D., FVSU’s provost; and Fares Howari, Ph.D., dean of FVSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, signed the articulation that provides students with a guided pathway into UGA’s four-year curriculum. The initiative, coined the “3 + 4” program, allows students to gain an earlier start in this critical

FAMU Defeats Prairie View A&M To Win First SWAC Football Championship

Written By Florida A&M University Florida A&M University celebrated its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Championship with a 35-14 win over Prairie View A&M University at Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday, Dec 2. The Championship win sets the stage for FAMU to face Howard University at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta noon on December 16.Saturday’s victory caps an undefeated SWAC season and a remarkable year for the University – breaking into U.S. News & World Report Top 100 National Public Universities at No. 91; No. 3 among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the highest ranked public HBCU

Is the Flu Shot Market a Slam Dunk for mRNA Vaccines? Experts Aren’t So Sure

By Helen Branswell Here are two things that are true. The world needs more effective flu vaccines. And pharmaceutical companies that learned of the vaccine-making power of the messenger RNA platform during the COVID-19 pandemic need new markets for their technology. With the heydays of Covid vaccine sales in the rearview mirror, the flu vaccine market, with its antiquated production process that mainly relies on growing viruses in hen’s eggs, seems an obvious candidate for a shake-up. The manufacturers have noticed, with Pfizer, Moderna, GSK, and Sanofi all working on mRNA flu shots. GSK and Sanofi are already major producers

Bowie State Rolls Out New Health Services Administration Program

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University is offering students another route to a career in the medical field with a new bachelor’s degree program in health services administration, which is designed for students who want to work in healthcare but may not want to enter as a physician or nurse. The program would help bolster a healthcare industry that has found itself in a state of flux in recent years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. As people live longer, the need for healthcare services increases and current medical professionals across the industry are experiencing burnout as they work

Morgan Scholars Recognized Nationally Receiving Esteemed Fellowships and Scholarship Awards

Several exceptional Morgan State University students have earned national recognition distinctions to mark the beginning of the fall 2023 academic year. These scholars are shining examples of Morgan’s commitment to fostering excellence, as they embark on prestigious fellowships that promise to enrich their academic journey, receive invaluable experiences, and benefit from scholarships supporting their matriculation here at the National Treasure. This collection of scholars will represent Morgan on a grand stage underscoring the ambition, intellectual curiosity, and academic achievement of Morgan’s diverse student body. “We are immensely proud of these scholars and their remarkable achievements,” said Hongtao Yu, provost and

College Board revises AP Black history class set to launch in 2024

The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the non-profit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. The revision includes more material on topics including the Tulsa Race Massacre, Black culture’s influence on film and sports, and discriminatory practices related to housing, known as redlining. The new framework will be used when the course officially launches next academic year. The course gained national attention early this year when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now a Republican presidential candidate, said he would ban the course in

Jackson State has moved on from Deion Sanders, but his shadow still lingers

Written By Jim Trotter On a Saturday afternoon, in a homecoming game that was draining emotionally and physically, members of the Alabama State football team found a burst of adrenaline when the clock reached zeroes and a victory over host Jackson State was complete. The Hornets sprinted to midfield at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and mockingly waved goodbye to the home crowd, savoring their payback to a Jackson State team that ruined their homecoming the previous year. It was all good-natured pettiness until a player grabbed a giant ASU flag and pretended to plant it on the Jackson State logo.Suddenly,

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