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Bowie State Announces First Lady Dawn Moore as Fall Commencement Speaker

Courtesy of Bowie State University Maryland’s First Lady, Dawn Flythe Moore, will deliver remarks to over 400 graduates at Bowie State University’s Fall Commencement on Thursday, December 21, at the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Moore, the wife of the state’s first Black Governor, Wes Moore, is a philanthropist, community organizer, and campaign strategist. She has over 20 years of experience in government relations and fundraising and is an ardent supporter of the arts and empowering women. The First Lady has held positions in the highest levels of Maryland State Government. She is

FAMU Homecoming 2023 Festivities Reach Fitting Finale with SWAC East Championship

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) Homecoming 2023 reached a fitting finale with the Rattlers clinching the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) East Division following its 45-7 victory over Prairie View A&M University on Saturday, Oct. 28. Most of the sell-out Bragg Memorial Stadium crowd were in a festive mood as the new scoreboard flashed the championship news.  With the win, FAMU will play in the SWAC Champion game against the SWAC West Division champions on December 2. The win marked the culmination of eight days of festivities that began with the drive-in movie on Saturday, November 21, followed by

Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Services Begins New Chapter in Commitment to Military-Connected Students

Written By Monica Lewis With Veterans Day approaching, Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Services (OMVS) hosted “Coffee and Conversation: A Celebration for Student Veterans and Military-Connected Families” on Thursday, November 9. The event also served as the official launch of OMVS’ new Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter, marking the beginning of a new era for OMVS, the division that offers a wide range of services to student veterans as well as those who are military connected, including spouses and dependents as they pursue their educational goals. The office acts as a liaison between the U.S. Department of

Fisk University Announces Dr. G. Preston Wilson, Jr. As New Director of The Fisk Jubilee Singers®

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. G. Preston Wilson, Jr. as the new Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers®. Dr. Wilson’s selection comes after an extensive yearlong search and is set to take effect on January 1st, 2024. He will be following in the footsteps of esteemed musical legends such as Dr. Matthew Kennedy and Dr. Paul T. Kwami, both of whom have previously served as Directors of the Fisk Jubilee Singers®. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Wilson returns to Fisk University with a deep-rooted connection to the Fisk Jubilee

Bowie State University Hosted Symposium on the Future of Work

Courtesy of Bowie State University Students in Bowie State’s Human Resource Development program joined graduates and human resources professionals for a symposium on the Future of Work on Nov. 4 to get a better understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact the business of human resources. The symposium focused on the ways AI is changing how individuals and organizations view human resource development (HRD), disrupting established views of work, talent, skills and roles. “AI has transformed the workplace,” said Dr. Wendy Edmonds, interim chair in the department of management, marketing and public administration. “The tasks that were performed

MIT Alum Donate $500K For FAMU Engineering Student Scholarships

By Andrew Skerritt Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineering alumni who were mentees of former FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean Yaw D. Yeboah, Ph.D., have donated $215,000 of their $500,000 pledge to provide expendable and endowed scholarships for Florida A&M University engineering students. Leslye Fraser earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from MIT before going on to study law. She is a retired U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental appeals judge. She met fellow chemical engineering student Darryl Fraser at MIT. He is a retired corporate vice president of communications for Northrop Grumman Corporation. “Having benefited

New Portal Matches Black Doctors to Patients

By Joe Ripley An Atlanta doctor is trying to make it easier for Black medical patients to find physicians and medical professionals who look like them. Dr. Frank Jones created the My Black Doctors Directory. According to its website, research shows Black patients thrive when their doctors look like them and have similar life experiences. The database is one that Arthena Caston believes could connect Black communities all over the state of Georgia. Caston remembers the day her life changed forever. She was just 51 years old when she was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. She noted the signs: forgetting

ECSU School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean attended the 2023 Army ROTC Cadet Training Leadership Symposium

By Leha Byrd Elizabeth City State University School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean, Dr. Sharon Raynor, attended the 2023 Army ROTC Cadet Training-Leadership Symposium July 11-15 in Louisville, Ky. It was hosted by the Army Centers of Influence (COI) and catered to college and university students enrolled in Army ROTC, as well as community and educational leaders throughout the nation. Raynor was nominated to attend the forum by ECSU Professor of Military Science Major Julie Kendrick and the ECSU Viking Battalion. The ECSU Office of Communications and Marketing interviewed Raynor about her experience and her hopes for the ECSU Army ROTC. ______ What was

JSU coding team soars to victory with SOAR app at BE Smart Hackathon

By Aron Smith Jackson State University’s coding team, TICODE, claimed the top prize of 100,000 American Airlines (AA) Advantage miles, beating out 24 participating HBCUs, at the prestigious 8th Annual BE Smart Hackathon hosted by American Airlines in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 5. TICODE, which stands for “Tiger Coders,” is a JSU student-tech organization focused on delivering top-notch coding projects to streamline and enhance web application development, ensuring a faster and more efficient development experience. The BE Smart Hackathon gives students, like those in TICODE, a platform to exhibit their technical abilities and seize opportunities for internships and full-time positions within

Washington DC Small Business Development Center Launches Online Marketplace

By Brittany Bailer The DC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Howard University is pleased to announce the official launch of its online marketplace, providing entrepreneurs with a digital platform to promote and sell their products and services. In conjunction with this initiative, the SBDC will offer an array of educational workshops and classes to empower entrepreneurs with essential skills and knowledge. Traditionally, online marketplaces affiliated with SBDCs have been limited to SBDC clients. Carl Brown, the director of the DC SBDC, has decided to take a pioneering approach by introducing an open marketplace that extends to Howard University’s students, faculty,

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