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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

“Dare to be You” Dinner Spotlights Academic Achievements of B-CU Honors Students

Courtesy of Bethune Cookman University The collaboration between the Center for Honors and Scholar Development, Sodexo, and PepsiCo came to life Tuesday night as Bethune-Cookman University hosted the “Dare to be You Dinner” at the Center for Civic Engagement. Dozens of students gathered for an evening that not only celebrated their academic accomplishments but also highlighted the strong partnerships within the campus community. “It is a pleasure to celebrate with our Honors Experience Wildcats,” said Jolene Love Hubbard, General Manager for Sodexo Dining Services, capturing the event’s spirit. Integral to the B-CU Honors Experience, the program officially launches in January

Building Bridge For Success: Dillard University Alumni Host Career Symposium For Freshmen Students

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University’s alumni continue to profoundly impact the university community, inspiring and guiding the next generation of leaders. Recently, a group of accomplished alumni hosted a career symposium to equip freshmen students with invaluable insights, guidance, and resources to navigate their academic and professional journeys. This remarkable event showcased the strength of the Dillard network and alumni’s commitment to supporting current students’ success. The symposium featured a dynamic lineup of Dillard alumni who have excelled in various industries and professions. These accomplished individuals generously shared their experiences, wisdom, and expertise, providing freshmen students with a roadmap

Howard University Brings HBCU Influence to Art Week in Miami with Bison at Basel

Written by Misha Cornelius Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts is championing diversity, representation and economic justice in the art world as it prepares to host a series of events during Miami Art Week. For one week in December, Miami and Miami Beach are the epicenter of the art world as many turn their gaze toward this incredible art scene. Hosting events from December 7 – 10, the Howard University Department of Art is adding to the artistic whirlwind with events that center Black artists and the institutions essential to their development: HBCUs. On Friday December 8, the College

Spelman and Morehouse Colleges Invite Metro Atlanta to Celebrate the 97th Annual Christmas Carol Concert

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College and Morehouse College today announced the presentation of the Colleges’ 97th Annual Christmas Carol Concert, a continuation of the institutions’ holiday tradition providing an evening filled with song and festive cheer. Provided at no cost to the public, the three-night concert event will begin on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel. The concert will continue at Spelman College’s Sisters Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and culminate in a final performance at Morehouse on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The doors will open

New Leadership Appointed to Oversee Morgan State University Student Success and Retention, and Procurement and Property Control

Written by Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) has appointed new leadership to oversee two critical areas supporting the advancement and growth. Ryan Maltese, J.D., Ph.D. and Nehemiah Yisrael, were hired as associate vice president of Student Success and Retention and as director of Procurement and Property Control, respectively. The two new hires bring extensive years of experience and expertise to their specific roles and both will be instrumental in contributing to the University’s overall evolving needs, specifically as it relates to the areas of academic excellence and business administrative operations. In its execution of a new 10-year strategic plan, the

Illinois State University head coach apologizes for reaction to NSU coach

By Stephen J. Gaither The incident that took place in Saturday night’s Norfolk State University-Illinois State University game continued to reverberate on Sunday. After attempting to confront NSU head coach Robert Jones for his reaction during the game, Illinois State University head coach Ryan Pedone said he apologized to Jones in a statement. “I reached out this morning to Coach Robert Jones to offer my apology for my reaction during our game last night. I take full responsibility for my actions. I was wrong for allowing the situation to escalate. I expressed to Coach Jones after the game- I absolutely did

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Cancer Care Highlight Multifactorial Equity Issues

By Maggie L. Shaw, What are social determinants of health (SDOH) and why are they important? What are multilevel barriers to addressing social risks? How can we best utilize SDOH data? A trio of experts set out to answer these and other questions by addressing the multiple fronts on which SDOH have an impact on the cancer care continuum — community, social services, and individual health care needs — on Day 1 of the 46th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. “How can we work together to come up with a framework that is culturally sensitive to all of our communities,”

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