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

Courtesy of 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

Hampton Alum, Racquel Oden Makes Historic Appointment As TMCF’s Board Chair

Written By Quintessa Williams The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has made a groundbreaking shift in its Board of Directors organization. Raquel Oden has officially assumed role as Board Chair, the first woman to do so in TMCF’s near forty-year history. Oden joins the Board of Directors after serving as a board member for 16 years. She also currently serves as Managing Director of Consumer Bank Network at JPMorgan Chase. “As I step into this role, my commitment is to uphold the mission of TMCF by challenging inequities and providing access to opportunity for HBCU students.” Oden said. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund was founded in

HU Earns Prestigious Recognition of Best Private College in Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University proudly announces its recent recognition as the Best Private College in Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine. This esteemed accolade reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and its enduring impact on the local and global communities. The university’s steadfast commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, coupled with a focus on cutting-edge research and community engagement, has positioned it as a standout institution in the region. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Coastal Virginia Magazine,” said HU President Darrell K. Williams. “This achievement is a testament to the hard

Clark Atlanta University’s WCLK: Jazz 91.9 Partners with PBS Member Station Georgia Public Broadcasting to Broadcast the Inaugural Jazz Music Awards in January 2024

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s WCLK: Jazz 91.9 (an NPR member station) is excited to announce its partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to broadcast and stream the first Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirt of Jazz. The music awards will be available for streaming on demand on PBS Passport on Monday, January 1, 2024. The Georgia statewide broadcast will air on GPB’s nine stations WGTV-TV (Atlanta/Athens), WNGH-TV (Chatsworth), WMUM-TV (Macon), WJSP-TV (Columbus), WACS-TV (Dawson), WABW-TV (Albany), WVAN-TV (Savannah), WXGA-TV (Waycross) and WCES-TV (Augusta) on the same day at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Jazz Music Awards is a new two-hour award show celebrating the best in Jazz, including traditional, contemporary, vocal, instrumental, and experimental. It

UMES contributes to USDA IR-4 Project’s 60-year mission of helping specialty crop growers

Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore The IR-4 Project is celebrating 60 years of assisting specialty crop producers and other stakeholders by facilitating the registration of safe and effective pesticides, biopesticides and other pest management technology. In doing so, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded national research program contributes nearly $9 billion to the nation’s annual gross domestic product. For nearly four years, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore has led the network’s efforts in the Northeast Region. Dr. Simon Zebelo, a professor of entomology and plant biology, and director of UMES’ Center for Integrated Pest Management, serves as the IR-4

The Blavatnik Center for Music Business’ New York City Trip for Warner Music Group

Written by Amber Dodd A bus outside of the School of Business buzzed with about 30 students preparing for a trip to New York. These students are Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business fellows. The group was headed to the Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund’s “Movement & Music: The Global Cypher Grantee Convening,” a program that highlights the relationship between culture and movement building. School of Business alumna Jasmine Young (B.A. ’94) has been the director of the Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business since its founding by fellow alum Julian Petty (B.B.A. ’99) in 2021. Young is a

Dr. Rochelle Ford Discusses Leadership In Academia On Forbes Podcast

Courtesy of Dillard University Forbes Newsroom’s recent podcast features an interview with Dr. Rochelle Ford, President of Dillard University, conducted by Diane Brady, a reporter at Forbes. The discussion centers on the challenges women face in academic leadership roles. Dr. Ford elaborates on how societal biases impact professional advancement and recognition in academia. Throughout the podcast, Dr. Ford discusses the career of Dr. Claudine Gay, highlighting the specific challenges and situations women often encounter in positions of academic leadership. She emphasizes the crucial role of leadership skills that extend beyond academic achievements, focusing on their influence within the academic community.

Bowie State University Receives Three Grants for Special Education Teachers and Administrators

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University continues to invest in diversifying the education pipeline with three new grants from the Department of Education for almost $3.5 million that support scholarships for future teachers and leaders focusing on special education. The grants cover three different degree levels. PULSE (Preparing Urban Leaders in Special Education) is designed to support 15 students pursuing a doctoral degree with a focus in leadership in special education. RESET (Responsive, Effective Special Education Teachers) focuses on 36 master’s students who are training to become culturally and linguistically diverse special education teachers. CREED (Culturally Responsive Early

FAMU Appoints Cecil Howard as New Associate Provost for College of Law

Written By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) Provost Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Cecil Howard, J.D. as the new associate provost for academic programs at the College of Law. Howard will play a key role in the strategic planning, management, and oversight of diverse academic initiatives for the college, effective immediately. He will work at the college’s campus in Orlando and will serve as a liaison to the university provost. “Cecil Howard is an outstanding addition to our leadership team,” said Allyson L Watson, Ph.D., provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “I am looking forward

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