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Tuskegee University Receives $2.86 Million Grant from NSF to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Workforce

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is proud to announce the renewal of a substantial grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), totaling $2,863,511, to support the Tuskegee University CyberCorpsÂź Scholarship for Service (SFS) program and the Cyber Bridge program, aimed at non-computer science majors. This grant will fund these initiatives over the next five years, fostering the development of qualified and well-trained professionals in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and cybersecurity. The Tuskegee University SFS program is a collaborative effort with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, demonstrating our commitment to collaboration and innovation in the field of

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Founder Taraji P. Henson Expand Partnership with Kate Spade New York to Bring Culturally Competent Mental Health Services to Women at Hampton University

Written by Hampton University This fall, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york proudly announce the expansion of their joint program, the “She Care Wellness Pods”, which aims to reach over 25,000 Black women on HBCU campuses with frontline mental wellness care. After a successful inaugural launch at Alabama State University in April of this year, BLHF and kate spade are expanding the initiative to a second HBCU campus location, Hampton University in Virginia. Through this groundbreaking program for HBCU students, BLHF and kate spade new york, in partnership with trusted Hampton University community resources, bring

Cure Sickle Cell Now! Howard University Hospital’s Annual ‘Stomp Out Sickle Cell Move-On’ Event Set for Saturday, Sept. 23

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease is calling on the community to join its 17th annual Cure Sickle Cell Now Move-On event on Saturday, Sept. 23. National Sickle Cell Awareness Month is observed each year in September. The event features a 5K Fun Run/Walk through the Howard University campus, yoga, and plenty of music, vendors, raffle prizes and fun for all ages. The goal of the Cure Sickle Cell Now Move-On event is to get participants active in the morning, build community and awareness, and demonstrate solidarity and support for those with sickle cell disease. “Sickle cell disease is the largest genetic disease in

XULA Library receives American Library Association grant in support of resources for Xavierites

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana constantly strives to offer its students the most innovative resources to ensure an excellent educational experience. Recently, Xavier’s library received a $10,000 Building Library Capacity grant from the American Library Association (ALA) in support of library resources on campus. For over a century, ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating to enhance learning and ensure accessibility for all. Xavier was one of 17 academic libraries that received the grant to increase academic support and achievement of Xavierites. The grant will fund laptops for XULA

FAMU Joins Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program

By Deidre Williams Florida A&M University joined Amazon as an educational partner for its pre-paid college tuition program, Career Choice. Starting this spring, eligible Amazon employees can attend FAMU for free to pursue professional certificates and degrees for high-demand occupations. The announcement was made during the opening of a new fulfillment center in Tallahassee, which has already hired more than 1,000 employees who could benefit from this opportunity. While attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony, President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said the new facility provides a significant boost to FAMU and the local economy. “It means a lot of opportunities for our students

Xavierite Aryan Gleason receives J.W. Carmichael Pre-Medical Scholarship

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana As Xavier University of Louisiana approaches its historic centennial, the university continues to uphold its reputation for sending more African American students to medical school than any other institution in the nation. Created exclusively for Xavierites, the J.W. Carmichael Jr. Pre-Medical Scholarship was established to increase the number of Black medical doctors, pushing Xavier’s vision of a more equitable society forward. The scholarship is named after Xavier’s prolific former pre-medical program director, Dr. J.W. Carmichael, who spearheaded initiatives supporting education and increasing diversity and representation in academic fields. Aryan Gleason, Xavierite junior and biology

Coppin State University Social Work Students Participating in Mental Health Fellowship

Written By Coppin State University Five Coppin State University students are participating in a fellowship through the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work Center for Restorative Change, that would provide them with financial support as they train as school-based mental health service providers in high-need schools across Central Maryland. The fellowship is supported by a $5.5 Million grant from the Department of Education, and will support diverse social work students from Coppin State University, University of Maryland Baltimore, and University of Maryland Baltimore County – all University System of Maryland institutions. Coppin State University students participating in the initiative are:

Alcorn set to host Constitution Day

Courtesy of Alcorn State University The Department of Social Sciences at Alcorn State University will host its Annual Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Building Auditorium. Constitution Day is a federal holiday commemorating the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the U.S. Constitution. It was established by law in 2004. The speaker for this year’s event is Judge Toni Walker Terrett. Terrett began her career as news director and senior producer for WPRL-FM at Alcorn State University. She left to attend law school but returned a few years later as a visiting

DSU scientists receive grant to promote AI in Ag

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University, through its Cooperative Extension program, is part of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub. This consortium of public and private sector entities and land-grant institutions helps provide science-based knowledge and practical information to farmers and land managers concerning climate impacts. It is through DSU’s connection with the Climate Hub and relationship with Cornell University, that Drs. Rose Ogutu, DSU Extension Horticulture specialist, and Gulnihal Ozbay, associate dean for Extension and Applied Research, leveraged grant funding for climate-smart technology in partnership with the University of Minnesota. For the month of September, DSU Cooperative Extension celebrates the efforts

Coalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates

The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, on Wednesday announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for the schools’ graduates. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF, which is acting as an intermediary overseeing the funding, called the donation a vote of confidence in the coalition, which includes public and private schools. “This very significantly scaled grant from them signals to the philanthropic community that this is a really good investment to make,” he said of the Blue Meridian gift. The donation

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