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Family and Consumer Sciences department garners $2M DOE grant to support child development center, parent resource hub

Written by Grambling State University The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Grambling State University (GSU) has been named as a recipient of a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will benefit university students in need of childcare while they attend classes. Known as the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant — was awarded to GSU to develop comprehensive support strategies for student parents, including childcare services. “Grambling [State], not unlike many other institutions, is seeing a consistent rise in the number of older and intergenerational families — grandparents, parents, and grandchildren)

Higher Education Leader Wendy Thompson Joins Fisk University as Chief of Staff

Courtesy of Fisk University Higher education veteran Wendy Thompson, the former Vice Chancellor of Organizational Effectiveness for the Tennessee Board of Regents, has joined Fisk University as its Chief of Staff, according to Dr. Agenia Clark, the university’s new president. “I am delighted that Wendy will bring her extensive management expertise and organizational effectiveness to Fisk University,” said Dr. Clark. “Not only is Wendy a veteran of higher education, she also has a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices that will help Fisk to mobilize and grow its impact during this transformative era.  Wendy has a stellar record for spearheading successful

HU Expands Prudential Partnership, Receives $1M Grant to Advance Education Programs

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University James T. George School of Business announced the expansion of its strategic relationship with Prudential Financial. To enhance the Hampton-Prudential codeveloped educational programs and launch new initiatives, Prudential is providing an additional $1 million grant to Hampton University. With the new grant, the university will offer new scholarship and mentorship opportunities, including expanding the Prudential-Hampton Fellows program that is open to all first-year and second-year business school students. Prudential will also launch a new Faculty Fellowship, which includes a two-week immersive financial education experience at its headquarters in Newark, NJ. Additionally, the partnership will

FAMU Names Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute

Written by Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees (BOT) approved the naming of the Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley Music Institute in honor of the two alumni musical giants. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said the December 7 decision marked the first time FAMU has named an academic program for specific individuals. “It’s significant that it’s the first. It probably won’t be the last,” Robinson said. “We set a high bar by naming it after the Adderleys. They have been so impactful in music not just here, but wherever they have gone around the world.” The Adderley brothers

Fisk University Hosts Groundbreaking Gymnastics Meet Celebrating Diversity and Excellence

Written By Fisk University Mark your calendars for a historic occasion! The Fisk University Bulldogs, a pioneering Historically Black College and University (HBCU) gymnastics team, is poised to blaze a new trail once again. This time, they are not just competing – they are spearheading a historic gymnastics meet that will unite six African-American women head coaches for an unprecedented competition. On January 15, 2024, the halls of Vanderbilt University’s Memorial Gymnasium will witness history in the making, when representatives from Brown University, Iowa State University, Rutgers University, Talladega College, William & Mary University, and, of course, Fisk University converge

DSU receives $300,000 grant for microalgae research

Courtesy of Delaware State University The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded two DSU researchers a three-year just under $300,000 grant for a project that could leverage the properties of microalgae toward energy and cancer treatment purposes. The research is being led by Dr. Ali Parsaeimehr, Principal Investigator (PI) and DSU Postdoctoral Researcher, and Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay, Co-PI and Professor of Natural Resources and Associate Dean of Cooperative Extension. The technical title of the project is “A Multiple-Stage Cost Effective Smart Farming of Engineered Microalgae for Simultaneous Production of High-Value Molecules and Bioenergy.” The research involves 1). Converting microalgae into bio-energy/biofuels, and 2.)

Grambling State and SUSLA sign MOU to create seamless transfer pipeline for engineering technology majors

Written by Grambling State University Grambling State University (GSU) President Rick Gallot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GSU’s Department of Engineering Technology and Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Tuesday morning inside the Grambling Hall Auditorium. This MOU will serve as an agreement between both institutions to facilitate the articulation of coursework and provide a seamless transfer of SUSLA’s Associate of Applied Science students into GSU’s Department of Engineering Technology to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Essentially, the agreement will allow SUSLA students to use course credit from their two-year degree at SUSLA program toward a

Dillard’s SPS Chapter Recognized As 2022-23 Distinguished Chapter

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) Chapter has achieved the esteemed title of a 2022-23 Distinguished Chapter by the National Council, a recognition earned by only a handful of chapters out of 890 physics departments across the nation. The chapter’s success was attributed to its active participation in professional meetings, including local, zone, and national SPS gatherings, and engagement in SPS programs. Additionally, their outreach efforts aimed at grades K-12 and the broader public have fostered a passion for physics and science. Moreover, the chapter’s commitment to community service and its role in student recruitment

TSU President Glenda Glover Honored With Inspire Change Changemaker Award From Tennessee Titans

Written By Alexis Clark In a heartwarming ceremony at Nissan Stadium, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover was honored with the prestigious 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award by the Tennessee Titans. The long-time educator and HBCU advocate was recognized for her exceptional work in pursuit of social justice in higher education. The Changemaker Award recognizes individuals in each NFL team market who make a difference in their communities across Inspire Change’s four focus areas: education, economic advancement, police-community relations, and criminal justice reform. “I am honored to be recognized as the Tennessee Titans 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker,” said President Glenda

Longwood awards $1.75M to expand Nursing Program

Courtesy of Delaware State University In acknowledgement of the current nursing and public health practitioner shortages, the Longwood Foundation has awarded the University a $1.75 million grant in support of an expansion of Delaware State University’s Nursing Program. The Nursing Program’s growth targets include significantly expanding the number of nursing graduates over the next three years through 2026 and then further increasing that through 2030 –  with 50% are expected to be Delawareans. The DSU Nursing Program produced 75 graduates in May 2023. The Longwood investment will provide support for the establishment of a second Clinical Simulation Lab, as well as a

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