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Morgan State University Alum Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas

Courtesy of Morgan State University For more than four decades, Peace Corps volunteers have worked overseas at the grassroots level with the goal of promoting world peace and friendship. In March of 2020, the agency suspended international operations and underwent an unprecedented global evacuation, pulling volunteers from more than 60 countries around the world as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. With most of the world having returned to some semblance of normalcy, Morgan State alumna Cecilia McGill was among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service. McGill, who is a graduate of Morgan’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management

Dillard University Shines At The 36th Annual UNCF Walk For Education

Written by Dillard University A wave of enthusiasm swept through the streets of New Orleans as Dillard University faculty, staff, students, and alumni came together to participate in the 36th Annual UNCF Walk for Education. This year’s event was not only a display of unity and support for our historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), but it also featured the first-ever battle of the bands, highlighting the musical prowess of Dillard University. Under the theme “New Orleans, Let’s Move,” participants were encouraged to walk, run, cycle, or roll their way through the city, raising vital funds to transform the landscape

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Addresses State of the Economy and Engages President Gayle, Leaders During Visit to Spelman College

Writtten by Spelman College Spelman College welcomed Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa D. Cook, Ph.D., C’86, on Dec. 1, 2023, for a full day of insightful conversations on the economy, career opportunities in the finance sector and economic mobility opportunities and challenges often faced Black entrepreneurs and technology firms. They also attended the opening performance of the 97th Spelman Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert at Morehouse College. Following a welcome by Spelman Economics Department Chair and Professor Dr. Marionette Holmes, C’90, Powell joined Spelman President Helene Gayle for a fireside chat that began with Powell’s

Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine Launches New Health Equity Tracker Module to Track Cardiovascular and HIV Medicine Adherence

Written By the Morehouse School of Medicine The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) today expanded its Health Equity Tracker, launching a new module to track and identify cardiovascular medicine adherence gaps among Medicare beneficiaries. This new module is the first of its kind to depict publicly available medicine adherence data at the state level in a comprehensive interactive platform. “Black, Native American, and Hispanic and Latino communities have the highest rates of cardiovascular illnesses nationwide, yet they disproportionately lack access to lifesaving medicines that can prevent these illnesses,” said Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD, Senior Vice President for External Affairs and

Morgan State, Moody Nolan Unveil Official First Look at New Science Complex

Courtesy of Morgan State University Moving one step closer to the realization of the construction of a state-of-the-art facility to house STEM programs, Morgan State University today revealed designs for its new estimated $342-million Science and Research Complex, slated to open in fall 2027. The Architect of Record (AOR) is Moody Nolan, Inc., the nation’s largest African-American-owned architecture firm, in collaboration with two associate architects, Cannon Design and K. Dixon Architecture. The design showcases a modern facility equipped with the latest technological features for advanced instruction, very high research activity, and scientific discovery. The eight-story, 246,000-gross-square-foot structure will be situated near the corner of E. Cold

South Carolina State University alumnus hired as FCS head coach

By Stephen J. Gaither Former South Carolina State University player and coach Joel Taylor has been named head football coach at West Georgia. Taylor, who most recently served as defensive coordinator at Mercer, was introduced as West Georgia head coach on Tuesday. “Coach Joel Taylor possesses all the qualities necessary to be an incredibly successful head coach at our level. We are thrilled to have Joel and his wife, Mechelle, join us here. He is a brilliant coach, extremely driven, incredibly focused, and a remarkable leader of young people,” West Georgia AD Jason Carmichael said in a release. “Coach Taylor

Bowie State’s Philanthropy Fellows Program Grows Rapidly

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University’s Philanthropy Fellows program has been on a growth fast track since its launch in the fall of 2022 more than doubling the number of students in this year’s cohort and the number of non-profit organizations participating. There are eight master’s of public administration students and six non-profit organizations participating in the initiative this year versus three fellows and non-profits last year.  “I believe the Bowie State program can be a game changer for Black talent in philanthropy,” said Ken Jones, senior vice president and chief operating officer of the MacArthur Foundation. “The

FAMU Announces Alum ABC News President Kim Godwin as Fall Commencement Speaker

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum ABC News President Kimberly Godwin has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony. During the 6 p.m. December 15 ceremony, Godwin, a graduate of the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communications (SJGC) who has become one of the most powerful executives in American media, is expected to receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. “As a proud Rattler, I am deeply honored to deliver the Fall 2023 commencement speech,” said ABC News President Kim Godwin. “I first set foot on campus as a shy 16-year old, but FAMU

FVSU, UGA College of Pharmacy Partner to Support Future Pharmacists

Written By Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Pharmacy signed an agreement allowing FVSU undergraduate chemistry students to have a streamlined approach for admission into UGA’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Kelly Smith, Pharm.D., dean of UGA’s College of Pharmacy; Olufunke Fontenot, Ed.D., FVSU’s provost; and Fares Howari, Ph.D., dean of FVSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, signed the articulation that provides students with a guided pathway into UGA’s four-year curriculum. The initiative, coined the “3 + 4” program, allows students to gain an earlier start in this critical

FAMU Defeats Prairie View A&M To Win First SWAC Football Championship

Written By Florida A&M University Florida A&M University celebrated its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Championship with a 35-14 win over Prairie View A&M University at Bragg Memorial Stadium Saturday, Dec 2. The Championship win sets the stage for FAMU to face Howard University at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta noon on December 16.Saturday’s victory caps an undefeated SWAC season and a remarkable year for the University – breaking into U.S. News & World Report Top 100 National Public Universities at No. 91; No. 3 among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the highest ranked public HBCU

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