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

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, secondary,

Building at struggling HBCU Knoxville College destroyed in fire

By Phil Helsel A long-shuttered administration building at struggling Knoxville College, a historically Black institution, was destroyed in a fire Monday night, officials said. There were no injuries in the blaze, which erupted at around 8:30 p.m. ET on the campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, which has had its buildings boarded up to prevent break-ins and fires, Knoxville Assistant Fire Chief Mark Wilbanks said. “This building’s probably in excess of 100 years old. It has completely collapsed and is a total loss,” Wilbanks said at the scene of the fire, video from NBC affiliate WBIR of Knoxville showed. The cause of the fire

Fayetteville State University Designated as Regional Hub for NCInnovation

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Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University has been named the newest regional hub for NCInnovation, an initiative promoting applied research across North Carolina’s public universities. This new designation is expected to foster the development of high-growth businesses and create new jobs throughout the Sandhills region. In a statement celebrating this achievement, FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison expressed gratitude to the North Carolina legislature for their foresight in allocating a $500 million budget for NCI’s operations. “Fayetteville State University is thrilled to become one of the seven university headquarter locations for NCInnovation’s applied research support for the state in

UDC Homecoming Week, “Firebird Reunion” to Celebrate Community, Legacy and the Path Ahead

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia It’s a Firebird Reunion! The University of the District of Columbia’s Homecoming 2024, running Nov. 9-Nov. 16, will honor UDC’s proud legacy as the District’s only public university and the nation’s second-oldest HBCU, with roots dating back to 1851. To celebrate, we are inviting every member of our community—alumni, current and prospective students, faculty, staff, families, friends and neighbors—to join in honoring our past and revving up for our future. As we look to the future, we’re also thrilled to announce the launch event for UDC’s new strategic plan, Delivering on the

HBCUs Spend a Significant Proportion of Their Revenue on Instructional Expenses

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Earlier this year, the United Negro College Fund reported on the positive impact HBCUs have on the United States economy, despite their limited resources and historic underfunding. A new report from the Wesley Peachtree Institute, a nonprofit research and consulting organization for minority-serving institutions, has found another challenge facing HBCUs that makes their economic contributions even more impressive. According to their findings, HBCUs spend a significant proportion of their annual revenue on instructional expenses. The U.S. Department of Education defines these expenses as costs relating to the interactions between teachers and students such as teacher salaries and benefits, teacher aides, textbooks, supplies, and purchased services.

HBCU Icon To Be First African-American Inducted into Museum’s Hall of Fame

Courtesy of Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College is celebrating a momentous achievement: James W. Bowden, Sr., a distinguished two-time alumnus and a trailblazer in the energy sector, has been inducted into the 2024 International Lineman’s Museum Hall of Fame. This historic honor marks him as the first African American to receive this prestigious recognition. “James Bowden has not only achieved exceptional professional milestones but has made a profound impact on the energy industry as a whole,” stated Willie L. Todd Jr., Ph.D., president and CEO of DTC. “His leadership, vision, and commitment to diversity are felt nowhere more than

‘Miss Tuskegee is not just a title’ to the women who wore the crown

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Tuskegee University will honor all 95 past and present Miss Tuskegee campus queens during the university’s 100th anniversary homecoming this week. In honor of Tuskegee’s centennial homecoming celebration, Andscape spoke with several women who have worn the Miss Tuskegee crown. Interviews have been edited for length and clarity. Born and raised in Tuskegee, Alabama, Faye Hall Jackson is the daughter of two Tuskegee graduates. During her campaign, her family and local community rallied around her, doing her hair, helping her get her Tuskegee Gala dress and loaning her accessories for the pageant. Jackson also pledged the Theta Beta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta

Sanofi Grants $18 Million to Three Historically Black Medical Schools to Increase Diversity in Clinical Studies

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Sanofi, a global healthcare company, has awarded a combined $18 million grant to three historically Black medical schools to increase diversity in clinical trials. By gaining insight into how diseases affect populations of different backgrounds, the grant project aims to reduce the persisting racial health disparities in the United States. Over the next 10 years, the funding will be used to hire clinical research staff, enhance online services and pharmacy infrastructure, and create training programs at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, the College of Medicine at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. “At

Huge Enrollment Decline at Historically Black Tennessee State University

Courtesy of Tennessee State University The Tennessee Higher Education Commission recently released data on enrollments at state-operated colleges and universities. Systemwide, enrollments grew 2.2 percent from the fall of 2023. Undergraduate enrollment was up 2.3 percent and graduate enrollment increased by 1.3 percent. However, first-time enrollments in first-year classes was down by 2.5 percent. At the flagship campus in Knoxville, enrollments are up 6.7 percent this fall. At the University of Tennessee Martin and at Austin Peay State University, enrollments are up by more than 8 percent. But the bad news is that enrollments at historically Black Tennessee State University are down

Former PVAMU President Receives National Humanities Medal from President Biden

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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Ruth J. Simmons, the eighth president of Prairie View A&M University and the first woman to hold the position in the institution’s history, was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Joe during a ceremony at the White House. The medal honors individuals who have profoundly enriched the understanding of the human condition through contributions to history and cultural access. Simmons’ Impact Dr. Simmons’ receipt of the National Humanities Medal is a testament to her groundbreaking leadership and dedication to education. Under her guidance, Prairie View A&M saw significant advancements, including a remarkable 40% growth

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