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​ASU’s Choir, Conductor Make Their Carnegie Hall Debuts

By Hazel Scott For decades, Carnegie Hall has housed many amazing artists from Tchaikovsky to Dvorak and George Gershwin to Billy Holiday and the Beatles. World-renowned composers and musicians have performed at this highly esteemed concert hall. On May 13,  Alabama  State University’s concert choir took the stage in New York for this exclusive experience. The venerable institution, one of the world’s most historic musical locations,  invited the ASU choir, under the direction of Dr. Kristofer  Sanchack, director of Choral Activities,  to perform on its stage as part of its guest conducting engagement series. The 44-plus-member choir ensemble performed with

Lincoln University Writers Thrive at Sigma Tau Delta International Convention

By Jenny Schaben Lincoln University (LU) creative writing students traveled to Denver, Colorado, this spring to participate in the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society annual convention. Students read their written works to respected audiences, discussed literature, met established authors, and made new friends from around the globe. According to Sigma Tau Delta, this unique event allows “hundreds of members and chapter advisors from around the United States and beyond to gather in one locale, share experiences, and expertise, be recognized for their achievements and participate in the official proceedings of the society. The convention also provides opportunities to discover new

$2 Million Gift to College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Supports Scholarships, Faculty Positions

By Kevin Childs A $2 million gift from philanthropists Joanne and William Conway to the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences – the largest the college has received in its existence – will support three new faculty positions and scholarships for nursing students at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. The donation provides five years of funding for the salaries of one full-time and two part-time nursing faculty members. It also provides scholarships for up to 15 bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students and up to five master of science in nursing (MSN) students. It supports the creation of a Doctor of

Talladega College Signs Agreement with Grand Valley State University to Provide Pathway to Graduate School for Education Students

Courtesy of Talladega College Talladega College signed an articulation agreement with Grand Valley State University in Michigan to provide a pathway for qualified Education graduates to earn master’s degrees in education, school counseling, instructional technology, and instruction and curriculum at GVSU. It also provides the opportunity for students to earn Michigan teacher certification. Talladega College is the sixth partner to join GVSU’s HBCU/Hispanic Serving Institution Pipeline Consortium. Leaders signed the agreement on GVSU’s Pew Grand Rapids Campus. “I’m so pleased to welcome Talladega College to the pipeline consortium,” GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella said. “Expanding the pathways to graduate degrees

TSU Music Business Program Gives Students Access To Industry Executive And Artist

By Alexis Clark In the first week of the music business accelerator program at Tennessee State University, the class is already exposing students to powerhouse executives, talent agencies, and music artists. Through this firsthand experience, TSU students are gaining valuable insight into the music industry. Students erupted in applause when High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings artist and actress CoCo Jones walked into the room. Jones gained recognition after her leading role in the 2012 Disney Channel movie “Let It Shine.” She currently portrays Hilary Banks in “Bel-Air,” Peacock’s modern take on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” She has also released her major

Local College Seniors Commissioned as Air Force Officers in ASU Campus Ceremony

By Kenneth Mullinax The campus of Alabama State University was the site of a special U.S. Air Force commissioning ceremony held on May 6, which saw five recently graduated university and college seniors, from several different Montgomery-area campuses, sworn-in and commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Lt. Col. Lisa Boyer, commander of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment-019 on ASU’s campus, explained that the University serves as the headquarters for all higher education students in the Montgomery area who are members of the Air Force ROTC program. The five commissioned cadets attended four

The Time-Honored Tradition of Howard Commencement

By Larry J. Sanders For 154 years, Howard University has commemorated the end of its academic year with an annual Commencement Convocation. Convened on the Upper Quadrangle of Howard’s main campus, the Commencement Convocation is the culmination of a major chapter for the hundreds of students officially being conferred degrees from one of the world’s most storied and distinguished universities. Per University tradition, today’s graduates assemble on the football field in Greene Stadium for their formal procession to “The Yard” which, for many, is their final opportunity to embark upon “The Long Walk” as Howard students. Records from the Moorland-Spingarn Research

Underfunding of HBCUs by Foundations Begins in the C-Suite

Courtesy of Bowie State University Susan Batten, president of the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) says data shows foundations are woefully behind the curve in hiring people of color as  senior executives which she believes is a major factor in HBCUs receiving low funding from the organizations. Batten, a guest speaker at Bowie State’s College of Business (COB) this week, believes the university’s Philanthropy Fellowship program is creating a pipeline of professionals poised to assume leadership roles at non-profits across the nation while helping to diversify the industry. An annual survey by the Council on Foundations found that minorities

Team of Tuskegee University experts receive grant from Genentech

By Brittney Dabney A multidisciplinary team from Tuskegee University has received a $100,000 grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, to support the assessment of a research and teaching partnership in engineering between Tuskegee and Columbia University. The grant, “Education Focused Giving – Graduate and Post-Graduate,” will provide additional resources to support graduate and post-graduate students pursuing STEM fields at Tuskegee University. The project will be led by principal investigators Dr. Shahryar Jafarinejad, assistant professor of the Chemical Engineering Department and Tuskegee University faculty senate member, and Dr. Chris Boyce, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University.

Tuskegee University is the first institution in Alabama to receive the Governor’s Trade Excellence Award

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University received the 2023 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award presented by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at a ceremony held at the State Capitol. Tuskegee is the first university ever to receive the award. The Governor’s Trade Excellence Award honors Tuskegee University as an outstanding example of an Alabama organization that has achieved extraordinary results in international initiatives. Tuskegee is committed to developing international relationships, which benefits students greatly, and the state. Ultimately every dollar that international students spend is an export that positively impacts the community and Alabama’s economy. The award was established in 2005 to

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