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This Is What The HBCU Transformation Project Will Do With The $124 Million Donated It Received

By Candace Mcduffie It was announced that the HBCU TransformationĀ Project received a $124 million gift from Blue Meridian Partners. The funders bestowed the donation to the coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities to increase students enrolled as well as graduation and employment rates. ā€œThis very significantly scaled grant from them signals to the philanthropic community that this is a really good investment to make,ā€ Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund, stated. Lomax is acting as arbitrator between the coalition and Blue Meridian. The purpose of the money is to strengthen the work of the

JSUā€™s THEE Pathway Speaker Series empowers students to find their voice and take action

By Aron Smith Jackson State Universityā€™sĀ Division of Academic Affairs,Ā THEE Pathway, launched its ā€˜Leadership and Legacy Speaker Series: Find Your Voice and Make It Meaningfulā€™ at the Student Center on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The speaker series unites prominent leaders from the HBCU community, student, and industry leaders, collectively shaping the generational influence of students as they embark on their college journey. The Q&A session led byĀ Tyler Bell, senior director of Inclusion 16O Over 90, aimed at exploring the common challenges of finding oneā€™s path. Each panelist shared their experiences and insights, acknowledging that the journey is ongoing for some. Notable panelistĀ Noelle

TD SYNNEX Executive Beth Simonetti To Speak At Claflin University

Courtesy of Claflin University Beth Simonetti, executive vice president and chief human resource officer at TD SYNNEX, will speak at Claflin University from 2 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. on Thursday,Ā Oct. 19, in the Orange and Maroon Room at Corson Hall. AĀ ā€œQ &Aā€ session is scheduled after her remarks. Simonettiā€™s Claflin includes meetings with University administrators, faculty, and School of Business students to discuss career, internships, and partnership opportunities.Ā  Simonettiā€™s presentation and ā€œQ &Aā€ session can be seen live via zoom (see link below). “This visit by TD SYNNEX’s chief human resource officer (CHRO) to Claflin marks a significant opportunity for

Akron Law unveils first 3+3 partnership with Ohio HBCU

Courtesy of Central State University A partnership between Akron Law and Central State University is gaining traction with a focus on diversifying the legal field. The newĀ 3+3 degree programĀ aims to create a seamless way for students to obtain a bachelorā€™s degree from Central State and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Akron Law in just six years instead of the usual seven. Central State is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to enter a 3+3 partnership with Akron Law. ā€œThe agreement is part of our strategic priority of diversity, respect and understanding,ā€ Ā Akron Law Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen told The

US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs

By Annie Ma and Thalia Beaty Natalie Coles will never forget receiving an unexpected phone call in 2020. On the line was Virginia-based Dominion Energy, offering to give money to Wilberforce University, the small historically Black college where she is in charge of fundraising. The companyā€™s $500,000 donation went in part toward laptops and hot spots for students when the pandemic shut down the collegeā€™s campus outside of Dayton, Ohio. ā€œIt was like manna from heaven,ā€ Coles said. Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seenĀ giving from foundations declineĀ in recent decades, lately are benefiting from an increase in gifts, particularly

JSUā€™s Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival will welcome literary powerhouses to 50th Anniversary Reconvening

By Rachel James-Terry Jackson State Universityā€™s Margaret Walker Center is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of theĀ Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival (PWPF) with some of the nationā€™s top literary change agents. Fifty years ago, educator and novelist Margaret Walker had the keen foresight to organize a seminal conference at Jackson State College centered on innovative Black women writers, marking the bicentennial ofĀ pioneering poet Phillis Wheatleyā€™s work ā€œPoems on Various Subjects,Ā Religious and Moral.ā€ The reconvening of the festival welcomes back several of the original festival attendees, includingĀ Sonia SanchezĀ andĀ Charlayne Hunter-Gault, serving as honorary co-chairs, who will also participate in keynote sessions. They will join

Langston University Signs New Agreement With Air Force Sustainment Center

by Jet Turner Langston University signed an agreement with the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base on Monday, giving students the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internship and learning opportunities, leading to a potential path to employment upon graduation. When Langston University Student Government Association President Nathaneal Rakestraw-Edwards heard news about the signing, he was excited about the opportunities this will give current and future students. ā€œThere are many students with so much potential at Langston University,ā€ Rakestraw-Edwards said. ā€œAs a student, this deal is very important in ensuring that we are getting the connections necessary

Fulton County DA Fani Willis Partners with MSM to Help Inmate’s Mental Health

By Tyler Fingert Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says mental health is a real problem that she cannot prosecute her way out of. Instead, she is turning to professionals at Morehouse School of Medicine to help inmates transition to life outside, so they do not end up back behind bars. “I am tired of seeing that we are using our prisons and our jail systems as mental health wards,” she said. Willis announced a new partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine. The program is for those who have been exonerated of a crime or who have been convicted but

With A Loving Embrace, Howard University Formally Installs Ben Vinson III as 18th President

By Sholnn Z. Freeman On Saturday, November 4,Ā Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., was inaugurated as Howard Universityā€™s 18th president, a vibrant and historic occasion that saw him showered in African American poetry, musical performances, and a stream of tributes from across the academic world. During his address, Vinson pledged to strengthen Howard University in traditional areas that characterize a top-tier, comprehensive, modern university. He spoke about research, scholarship, creativity, hiring world-class faculty and cultivating the faculty experience. At the ceremony, Board of Trustees ChairmanĀ Laurence C. MorseĀ (B.A. ā€˜73) and Vice ChairsĀ Leslie D. HaleĀ (B.B.A ā€˜94) andĀ Mark A. L. MasonĀ (B.B.A. ā€˜91),Ā formally installed Vinson into

FVSUā€™s Homecoming 2023 ā€œ1895: The HITSā€ – Record Breaking Homecomingļ»æ

FVSUā€™s Homecoming 2023ā€œ1895: The HITSā€ will be remembered not just for the exciting football game, spirited tailgating, and musical events but also for the historic moments and achievements that took place during this remarkable week of celebration. One of the most significant milestones during Homecoming 2023 was the astounding fundraising success. A grand total of $1,474,621.30 was raised for Homecoming Week through the Office of University Advancement. This impressive figure showcases the unwavering support and generosity of the community, alumni, and friends of FVSU. These funds will profoundly impact student success initiatives. In addition, Homecoming 2023 witnessed numerous events and

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