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TSU, Amazon Partnership To Provide College Education For Employees In $1.2 Billion Career Choice Program

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is looking for hundreds of Amazon employees to enroll this fall! TSU and Amazon have partnered to provide the company’s hourly employees an opportunity to take college courses as a part of the Career Choice tuition assistance program. Career Choice is Amazon’s $1.2 billion commitment to upskill more than 300,000 employees by 2025, by helping them earn a college degree or certificate for specialized training. TSU joins the growing list of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide participating in the program and is the only one in Tennessee in the Career Choice network.

Lane College Renames Building After Former President McClure

Courtesy of Lane College Lane College will commemorate the many contributions of mathematician and college president Dr. Wesley Cornelious McClure during a building renaming ceremony at 12 noon CST on Thursday, March 9th. The renaming ceremony will be held in the Lane science and business building at 335 Middleton Street in Jackson near the corner of Lane Avenue and Middleton Street. The public is invited. Dr. McClure served as the ninth president of Lane College until his passing on December 6, 2013. He was a native of Jackson, Tennessee, where he graduated as valedictorian from Merry High School in 1960.

U.S. Forest Service and HBCUs unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting

Before starting college, Taylor Mohead had never been outside her hometown of Houston. Now, the recent Tuskegee University graduate is trekking around trees in Hazel Green, Alabama, in fire gear and sweltering heat. The U.S. Forest Service intern is among 20 students from historically Black colleges or universities who are participating in a prescribed burn demonstration under instructors’ supervision. They clear paths, light fires and make sure the embers are out when they’re done. It’s part of an apprenticeship program that will give them the credentials to hit the ground running toward a fire line. It’s a grueling way to

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Hosts Town Hall At JCSU

Courtesy of John C. Smith U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm hosted an energy town hall meeting in the Duke Hall Community Room at Johnson C. Smith University on Monday, June 26, 2023. Granholm’s town hall was an effort to educate the Charlotte area on President Joe Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda. During the event, Granholm spoke about the importance of switching to clean energy, stating that it can aid in national and global security and cut household energy costs. She also spoke about incentives being offered to those who install solar panels at their homes or decide to invest

Fisk University Announces Launch of the Center for Student Mental Health and Wellness

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University has experienced a dramatic increase in enrollment over the past 5 years, fueled by a tailored emphasis on student outcomes and success. Last year, the University was ranked the #1 institution in the country by Forbes for academic effectiveness, a testament to its exceptional focus on delivering transformative experiences and student outcomes. Consistent with this focus on student outcomes and success, Fisk is very excited to announce the launch of the Center for Student Mental Health and Wellness. “This Center is crucial to our students and was made possible through a generous donation from

TSU’s Accelarated Program Prepares Inaugural Class For Medical School

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s accelerated medical program is one step closer to fulfilling part of its mission as the first cohort prepares to enter medical school. In 2021, TSU put out a national call to recruit students, aspiring to become medical doctors and dentists, for the innovative Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute Meharry Medical College/Tennessee State University Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway Program. One of those students answering the call was Samantha Altidort. The Nashville native looks to become a family medicine physician. “When I found out there was a program at Tennessee State University that was geared towards increasing

Clark Atlanta University to Host 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for 10th Consecutive Year

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.  Beginning June 21, 2023, the university will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging leaders representing 18 African countries for a six-week intensive Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, professional opportunities, and local community engagement.  YALI was created in 2010 and supports young Africans as they spur economic

Four Howard University Students Participate in Chevrolet’s “Discover the Unexpected” Internship

By Brittany Bailer Four Howard University students, Jacob Bellevue, Robertney Harlan, Brielle Smith, and Eshe Ukweli traveled to Detroit for “Discover the Unexpected,” a 10-week immersive internship in marketing and communications. They join a cohort of ten HBCU students from around the country in learning content creation and familiarizing themselves with the technological advancements that power the automotive industry. “As someone that works in PR, oftentimes behind the scenes, this internship gives me an opportunity to understand what my clients experience working in front of the camera. It also offers me a holistic experience in all of the working components that support what I do

Central State students participate in unique immersive affordable housing internship program

Courtesy of Central State University This summer, several Central State University students are participating in The Collaborative — an immersive affordable housing internship hosted in collaboration with Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and CGI Federal. The Central State-exclusive internship program presents an exciting opportunity for students to learn about housing equity and enhance their professional skills. According to a CGI press release, “This comprehensive summer experience will give interns the opportunity to make a direct impact on a broad range of programs within the Columbus community.” Within her first two weeks, Prinesha Smith, a junior double-majoring in psychology and criminal justice, was already working

TSU’s Department of Music Receives a $100,000 Steinway with State-of-the-Art SPIRIO Technology

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Thanks to the generosity of a donor, the Texas Southern University Department of Music has acquired a Steinway piano complete with SPIRIO Technology. The piano was purchased by the donor only four years ago and has a replacement value of $122,000.00. The donor had the opportunity to sell the piano at its appraised value but decided that she would rather it serve Texas Southern University students. PIRIO is the world’s finest high-resolution player piano technology and is capable of high-resolution acoustic recording, editing and playback. The piano is a magnificent grand piano, often referred to

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