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ESPN Band of The Year has new no. 1 in November D2 rankings

By Stephen J. Gaither The latest rankings for the ESPN Band of The Year HBCU band championship are in and Savannah State University has made the leap to no. 1 for the month of November in the Division II/NAIA ranks. The “Powerhouse of the South” was ranked No. 7 in the September band rankings, but was not ranked in last month’s top 10. HBCU Gameday received the exclusive Band of The Year rankings on Monday afternoon. The Virginia State University “Trojan Explosion was ranked second in November after coming in at no. 3 in both September and October. Similarly, Florida

Several Military Branches ‘Dine Out’ with Detachment 019

By Hazel Scott The Air Force ROTC Detachment 019 at Alabama State University held its annual “Dining Out” event in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.  Cadets donned their best uniform or formal attire and witnessed Air Force traditions. “Cadets solemnly recognized Prisoners of War and (those) Missing in Action, conducted a semester-in-review (slide show), and did their very first call-sign naming ceremony,” said Lt. Col.  Lisa C. Boyer, Commander, Air Force ROTC Detachment 019. During the call-sign ceremony, Boyer noted, the cadets  receive nicknames from their peers. She said possibly the most familiar call-signs known to the movie-going public are “Maverick,” “Iceman” and “Goose,”  which

New Book by Anacostia HS Students, “Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and Possibilities,” Celebrated at University of the District of Columbia

Written By the University of the District of Columbia A celebration event hosted today by the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) marked the launch of “Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and Possibilities“, a powerful collection of poems, essays and photos, in which Anacostia High School students share stories of love, loss, history, healing and hope for their community and the world. If I were the Anacostia River, I know what I would see: trash, bass, Carolina wrens and skinny branches that have fallen from trees If I were the Anacostia River, I know what I would hear:

Happy Holidays! Rankin Chapel Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Bison Holiday Give Back

Written By Amber D. Dodd As holiday day cheer wraps up the calendar year, the Office of the Dean of the Chapel is gearing up for Howard University’s annual Bison Holiday Give Back project. Now in its 24th year, the Bison Holiday Give Back is planning its biggest project yet and is calling on students to volunteer with wrapping gifts on Friday, December 1, in the Blackburn Ballroom. Nearly 1,000 personalized gifts will be wrapped and signed by the volunteers under the leadership and guidance of the chapel assistants. This year’s Holiday Give Back will serve nine different sites: five elementary

Accelerated Support and Advocacy Plan For Rural Gynecologic Cancer Cases

By Keisha Callins, MD, MPH, and Fatima Humayun, MS-3 In any circumstance, a cancer diagnosis bestows an immediacy for survival and an urgency to overcome the odds. This may include a variety of components such additional imaging and laboratory tests, pre-operative clearance, consultation with other specialists, neoadjuvant therapy, or surgery. Even in a well-organized medical community, this can be a challenging endeavor with the deafening backdrop of a ticking clock. As you can probably imagine, in rural and underserved populations, this process can be further impacted by the “obvious” challenges such as access to care and the social determinants of

SEC Visitors Shared Strategies for Building Wealth with Bowie State Business Class

Courtesy of Bowie State University Representatives from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) visited Bowie State University on Nov. 17. to discuss career opportunities and financial planning with business students in Dr. Remi Duyile’s personal finance class. The SEC is a federal agency that protects investors that participate in the stock market and other areas of the financial services industry.   Tom Manganello, a senior counsel with the investor education and advocacy group, covered the basic principles of financial literacy and applications for how the students could use their money and leverage it to accomplish long-term goals like wealth-building and retirement.

Tuskegee Students Roll Up Their Sleeves to Honor Founder

By Tuskegee University More than 500 Tuskegee University students blanketed the campus armed with gloves and black plastic trash bags Tuesday afternoon to participate in the first annual Day of Service in honor of founder Booker T. Washington. Tuesday marked the 108th anniversary of Dr. Washington’s death. “Five days before he died, he sent a telegram to a campus employee saying, ‘Be sure that my yard is well cleaned,’ “ said Dr. Rolundus Rice, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Student Affairs. “This quote is the driving theme behind what will be an annual initiative on Nov. 14.” Students

U.S. Surgeon General To Visit Hampton University For National College Tour on Mental Health, Community, and Connection

Written By Hampton University U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy heads to Hampton University for the final stop of his national “We Are Made to Connect” Tour. He will be in conversation with actor and mental health advocate Da’Vinchi (Starz’s “BMF” and CW’s “All American”) to discuss the importance of social connection to our mental and physical health. As a part of the event, Dr. Murthy will issue a 5-for-5 Connection Challenge [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net] to students, challenging them to take 5 actions for 5 days that express gratitude, offer support, or ask for help from people in their lives. These types of actions are outlined

Tennessee State College of Agriculture’s De’Etra Young Receives USDA National Teaching Award

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University is proud to announce that Dr. De’Etra Young, Associate Dean for Academics and Land-grant Programs, received the prestigious U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Teaching Award. The national award, presented by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the USDA, recognizes excellence in agricultural sciences teaching and student engagement. Dr. Young is one of two recipients this year for the annual award and said she is honored for this recognition. “This recognition celebrates my dedication to education and symbolizes the rich legacy of Tennessee State University, an HBCU committed to preparing students

Director of Brand Identity Selected for Prestigious Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s Xi Cohort of the H.E.L.F. Inspire Leadership Institute

Courtesy of Stillman College Natorio Howard, Stillman College’s Director of Brand Identity, has been selected to join the Xi Cohort of the highly respected Higher Education Leadership Foundation. This honor reflects not only Howard’s exceptional leadership skills and creative vision but also signifies the impact and influence of Stillman College’s faculty and staff in higher education and beyond. Since joining Stillman College in 2020, Howard has been instrumental in spearheading major projects that have significantly elevated our institution’s branding and identity. Under Mr. Howard’s guidance, the college has witnessed the successful launch of its first brand standards manual, an institutional

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