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U.S. Department of Education Awards Morgan State University $400K Research Grant to Study Trauma Impacts On Student Performance, Success

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University announces a newly awarded $399,747 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Institute for Education Studies (IES). The grant will be used to prepare minority-serving institution faculty members to conduct high-quality education research that advances knowledge pertaining to the impact of trauma-informed teaching practices in online learning environments. The three-year grant is only the second of its kind to be awarded to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) by the Department of Education. The principal investigator (PI) for the grant-funded research is Virginia L. Byrne, Ph.D., an assistant professor of

Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship Announces Inaugural Cohort for Startup Scholars Program

Written by Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship, one of four regional partners of The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, has selected the inaugural cohort for its Startup Scholars program, an initiative designed to empower and support student entrepreneurs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as they grow their business ideas and pursue higher education.   Nine students were selected from the 28 HBCUs in the Southeast region to receive a $10,000 scholarship, as well as an integrated portfolio of support from the Center, including business funding. Additional program benefits include one-on-one

Spelman Faculty Served as Key Contributors to The Fifth National Climate Assessment

Courtesy of Spelman College Two Spelman College faculty members were invited to contribute to The Fifth National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report formed under the Global Change Research Act of 1990 that addresses what scientists know about climate change, how it affects the U.S., and its current and projected trends over the next 25 to 100 years. Dr. Fatemeh Shafiei, director of the environmental studies program and associate professor of political science at Spelman, and Dr. Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, MPH, C’95, assistant professor of environmental and health sciences, were part of a team of over 300 experts guided by a

Howard University Joins Forces with Amazon Housing Equity Fund to Bring Affordable Housing Options to Community

Written By Monica Lewis Howard University President Ben Vinson, III, Ph.D., formally announced the acquisition of Howard Manor, an 80-unit apartment building that will provide affordable housing options for individuals and families. Joining President Vinson at the announcement in the building’s courtyard were Senthil Sankaran, AHEF managing principal; Colleen Green, executive director of the District of Columbia’s Department of Housing and Community Development; District of Columbia City Councilman at-Large Kenyan McDuffie (B.A. ’02) and Kyle Eaton, chief operating officer for Urban Investment Partners, the company responsible for managing the construction project. Community members were also in attendance to help the

Celebration Bowl 2023: FAMU vs. Howard by the numbers

Courtesy of Florida A&M University The HBCU football season is set to culminate on Saturday when FAMU and Howard University square off and make their first appearances in the Celebration Bowl. Saturday afternoon’s contest between Florida A&M and Howard is the latest chance for each side to show what they can do and represent their respective conferences. Here are some of the numbers that stand out. Florida A&M (11-1 Overall, 9-0 in SWAC) The Rattlers went through the entire SWAC season without a loss. Their offense has been dynamic all year. Florida A&M scores an average of 30.7 points per

HBCUs Past, Present & Future

Written by Hamil R. Harris Quality HBCU educational experiences are found not just in large, well-endowed private schools like Howard, Hampton or Tuskegee. From North Carolina A&T to Grambling State University, there are strong HBCUs across the country. Many of these state schools were created as “land grant” institutions after the Civil War to educate freed slaves. Today, although their missions have broadened, schools like Florida A&M, Prairie View A&M, Jackson State, Texas Southern University, and Alabama State University still carry the proud HBCU name and traditions. Prior to the Civil War, it was against the law for slaves to

AT&T’s Strategic Contribution Amplifies Dillard University’s Day of Giving

Courtesy of Dillard University The recent Dillard University Day of Giving was significantly enhanced by a notable contribution from AT&T, led by David Aubrey, President, and Eric Jones, Regional Manager for External Affairs. Their $5,000 donation, the first check of the day, kick-started the $250,000 Match Challenge, showcasing the impactful role of corporate-community partnerships in supporting educational initiatives. AT&T’s donation initiated the Donation Match Challenge and played a critical role in the event’s success. It demonstrated that corporate entities like AT&T play a significant role in educational fundraising events. By setting the pace, it encouraged further donations from other participants

Harvard president to stay amid outcry over antisemitism testimony

By Daniel Arkin Claudine Gay, the embattled president of Harvard, will remain in the role, the university’s highest governing body announced Tuesday, following almost a week of outcry over testimony she gave at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. “As members of the Harvard Corporation, we today reaffirm our support for President Gay’s continued leadership of Harvard University. Our extensive deliberations affirm our confidence that President Gay is the right leader to help our community heal and to address the very serious societal issues we are facing,” the board said in a statement signed by the college’s fellows. “President Gay has apologized for how she

Morgan State Students Selected to Participate in 2023 University Innovation Fellows Program at Stanford University

Courtesy of Morgan State University Four Morgan State University students have been selected to participate in the 2023 University Innovation Fellows Program, run by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, also known as the (d.school). With Morgan’s latest cohort of University Innovation Fellows, graduate students Cierra Robinson (Higher Education Administration) and Bello Mahmud (Civil Engineering); along with undergraduate senior Gbolahan Abioye (Computer Science) and junior Tomisin Adebari (Biology), will represent Morgan at national events as advocates for policy changes that can help support a nation of young people who possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for solving society’s most pressing problems, and the necessary attitudes, skills and

A Space for Thought and Advocacy at Spelman

Written By Spelman College Spelman College has always had an affinity for art. Since the 1930s, the College has collected unique pieces, usually gifted by alumnae and trustees. Decades later, in 1996 during the tenure of president emerita Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, the College established the Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts. Since the Museum’s installation, the College has become the premier space for artists to showcase their work, garnering the attention of students, alumnae and visitors. Now, the campus is the new home of a traveling sculpture honoring the life and work of Lorraine Hansberry — legendary activist, journalist

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