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Students embrace diversity, Black excellence during homecoming celebrations for Spelman, Morehouse

By Karys Belger Two of Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities —  Morehouse and Spelman —  are celebrating their annual homecoming events this week. While these festivities bring together alumni from all across the country and the world, they also provide a platform for students to challenge misconceptions surrounding diversity on their campuses. Many alumni have expressed concerns about how HBCUs are perceived, often with a stereotype that they lack diversity. However, students at Morehouse and Spelman College are quick to dispel the notion. Both institutions pride themselves on encouraging their students to “embody Black excellence,” but they recognize that the concept

JSU student receives Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

By William H. Kelly III Kennedy Pierce, a junior political science student at Jackson State University, will travel to Chicago on Wednesday as a 2023-2025 recipient of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. The Voyager Scholarship was created by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, to help shape young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve the world’s biggest challenges. “This scholarship will allow me to focus on a public service career instead of the burden of college debt. When I first found out, it felt unreal, and it still feels

Lack of Racial, Ethnic Diversity in Cryopreserved Donor Sperm in the United States

By Meg Barbor, Medscape Commercial sperm banks in the United States lack racially and ethnically diverse donors, potentially limiting family-planning options for patients in traditionally underserved populations, according to a new study presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). “This really highlights the need to identify barriers to increase recruitment of these donors so that we can support family-building for all populations,” said Lauren Gibbs, MD, a resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Gibbs and her colleagues compared the racial and ethnic makeup of sperm donors from online

Walmart’s Black & Unlimited HBCU tour kicks off Central State University’s Homecoming

Courtesy of Central State University Walmart helped Central State University launch its series of annual Homecoming festivities on Oct. 10 by stopping into campus for a full-day activation event that brought a live DJ, interactive festival booths, and speech presentations provided by partnered entrepreneurs and influencers. The activation event was hosted by Fly Guy DC, an Atlanta-based influencer and talk show host who regularly interviews up-and-coming artists and is a supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Other special guests, all HBCU alumni, taking part in the day’s proceedings included actor Terrence J, entertainment attorney and label executive John

Dillard University Awarded $750,000 Grant From The U.S. Department of Interior To Restore Historic Campus Building

Written By the Dillard University Newsroom The U.S. Department of Interior awarded Dillard University with a $750,000 grant to restore the historic academic building Howard House. The agency’s assistant secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Shannon Estenoz, presented the grant today in a press conference with Dr. Rochelle Ford, president of Dillard University. The restoration grant is one of the first awarded by the U.S. Department of Interior, which protects cultural heritage under the National Historic Preservation Act. “At the Interior Department, it is our job to help steward America’s story. By preserving sites like Dillard University, we not

Fort Valley State University Increases Access to Equitable, High-Quality Peer Tutoring in Partnership with Knack

Written By Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is excited to announce a transformative partnership with Knack Tutoring, set to launch this semester. Through this collaboration, FVSU students enrolled in any course will gain access to free on-demand tutoring services, fostering a dynamic environment for academic growth and success. Prospective peer tutors will receive comprehensive training endorsed by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), ensuring students receive exceptional academic support from their peers. “This new and exciting partnership will provide our students with virtual and face-to-face support, which is critical to the overall success of our

VSU Marching Band Ranks Third In The Nation According to ESPN Rankings

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University’s Trojan Explosion Marching Band is named one of the best HBCU bands in the country, according to newly released rankings by ESPN. The band is ranked third in the Division II/NAIA category in ESPN’s HBCU Band of the Year rankings posted by HBCU Gameday. Important band components such as auxiliaries, drum majors, musicality, percussion, and drill/marching/maneuvering are used to compile the rankings. Judges then score individual performances based on these specified areas. “We are very appreciative and deeply humbled by these rankings,” said VSU Director of Marching and Pep Bands, Dr. Taylor Whitehead.

FAMU’S Rich History Illustrated in New Campus Bookstore Mural

By Pamela Moore As part of major renovations, the Florida A&M University Bookstore is now decorated with a new mural that illustrates the storied history of FAMU. When envisioning the new look for the bookstore, a team, including representatives from Barnes & Noble, the chain’s design consultant, Business and Auxiliary Services (BAS), and the Office of Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety, wanted to include design elements that would depict the vibrant, unique, and rich culture of FAMU. FAMU History Professor Reginald Ellis, Ph.D., provided historical background that helped the team conceptualize the mural. The renovation project, which is expected to

Xavier University of Louisiana Professor Named Alex Trebek Legacy Fellow

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana n a momentous achievement, Monica Pierre, a distinguished 2x Emmy winner and an assistant professor  in Xavier University of Louisiana’s Mass Communications Department, has been named an Alex Trebek Legacy Fellow. This prestigious recognition will be formally bestowed on Pierre at the upcoming Television Academy Foundation’s (TCA) 2023 Media Educators Conference in Los Angeles. Alex Trebek’s illustrious tenure as the host of the iconic television show, “Jeopardy,”  spanned from 1980 until his passing. The Alex Trebek Legacy Fellowship is an exclusive and rigorous opportunity designed to honor and empower media professionals who share his passion

Morehouse Healthcare Announces Opening of East Point Clinic

Written By Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse Healthcare (MHC), the clinical services arm of Morehouse School of Medicine, today announced the “soft launch” of Phase One of its new Morehouse Healthcare at East Point clinic in partnership with Fulton County and Atrium Health, a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the country.  Located in the BuggyWorks complex at 1513 East Cleveland Ave., Building 500, East Point, Georgia, the new clinic will help to mitigate the critical lack of healthcare resources in the area. “As Morehouse School of Medicine continues to lead the creation and advancement of

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