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TSU Establishes New Institute Supporting Increase in Electoral Participation with Grant from Houston Endowment

Written By Texas State University Texas Southern University is set to launch a new institute aimed at increasing participation in the electoral process with the support of a $990,000 grant from Houston Endowment Inc. The Institute for Voter and Civic Engagement, led by TSU Professor and EMPA program founder Dr. Michael O. Adams, will target students and staff. It will also coordinate university activities with community groups and conduct an independent evaluation of the project. As a condition of the grant, Dr. Adams has already raised more than $10,000. With total funding of $1 million, the Institute for Voter and

Awarded Student Journalist, Editor Jasper Smith Says Howard University Journalism Students Readying Iconic Hilltop for 100-year Anniversary in 2024

By Brooke Bronson Jasper Smith, returning editor-in-chief of The Hilltop, said she feels a great sense of responsibility as a Howard journalist. Leading the nation’s oldest Black collegiate newspaper gives her the opportunity to work with an amazing staff of student journalists. “This year, we are in the process of launching The Hilltop’s first newsletter, debuted our new business column, and have implemented new search engine optimization strategies to grow our readership more than 180% compared to this time last year,” said Smith. Smith is a senior journalism major and sociology minor from Phoenix, Arizona. She is in her second term as

Grambling State nursing students celebrate 100% pass rate for second consecutive year

Courtesy of Grambling State University For a second consecutive year, Grambling State University (GSU) College of Professional Studies is celebrating after all 11 of its 2023 School of Nursing graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination (for) Registered Nurses (NCLEX) exam as first-time test takers. A National Council of State Board of Nursing exam is used to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada, a passing grade is required to become a registered nurse. Last year, GSU achieved a 100% pass rate for the first time in the history of the School of Nursing at

Members of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus visit UMES

Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore played host to members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland as part of an informational session to share some of the recent progress and successes on campus. In welcoming the legislators, UMES president Heidi M. Anderson praised the members for their support for many pro-UMES initiatives over the years, including the completion and opening of the new School of Pharmacy & Health Professions Building, where the meeting took place. “We wanted to show you this building for a reason,” Anderson said. “This is the new building that you helped

Former Atlanta Mayor and White House Senior Advisor Keisha Lance Bottoms in Fireside Chat for Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecture Series

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta Mayor (2018-2022) and Senior Advisor to President Joseph Biden for Public Engagement (2022-2023), will be the featured speaker in a Fireside Chat as part of the Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. in the STEM Building Conference Center on the campus of UAPB. The event is free and open to the public. “We’re honored to have distinguished public servant Keisha Lance Bottoms as the guest speaker for this year’s lecture series,” said

JSU receives $2.5 million from NIH to establish the Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health to reduce pregnancy-related complications, deaths, promote maternal equity

Written By Jackson State University Jackson State University has received $2.5 million in first-year funding to establish the Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence (CoE) in Maternal Health, which will evaluate innovative approaches to reduce pregnancy-related complications and deaths and promote maternal health equity. The center is part of NIH’s Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative. The JSU center will receive more than $17 million over a seven-year period to address maternal health disparities in the Mississippi Delta (subject to availability of funds and satisfactory progress). Compared to other high-income countries, the U.S. has a high rate of maternal

11th Annual Small Business Procurement Conference and Matchmaker Set

By Hazel Scott The Small Business Development Center at Alabama State University is gearing up for its 11th annual Small Business Procurement Conference and Matchmaker. The event kicks off virtually via Zoom on November 7 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and on November 8 with an in-person session from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  at the John Garrick Hardy Student Center Theatre and Ballroom, 1055 Tullibody Drive. This two-day hybrid conference will offer educational presentations, contracting opportunities, and business connections between federal agencies, prime contractors, and corporations with Alabama small businesses. “This annual event is designed to foster contracting opportunities between federal, state, and

TSU We Are One Homecoming Attracts Record Crowds

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s 2023 homecoming drew thousands of proud alumni, family, and friends from across the country to celebrate the annual week of activities. With the theme “Through Resilience and Perseverance, We Are One,” Tennessee State University proudly kicked off the weeklong celebration with the Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest and Gospel Explosion, followed by other traditional events like the coronation of Mister and Miss TSU, the homecoming parade down historic Jefferson Street, and, of course, the football game. This year also featured plenty of star power in the land of ‘Golden Sunshine.’ Homecoming chair Grant Winrow

ASU Receives Major State-of-the-Art Instrumentation Grant from NSF

By Hazel Scott Analyzing materials for fingerprinting as well as gunshot residue to help police has become easier for Alabama State University STEM students.Alabama State University has been awarded a prestigious and highly competitive grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award of $203,696 will fund the acquisition of a state-of-the-art X-ray diffractometer (XRD), a device for analyzing and measuring the structure of materials.The one-year project, titled “Facilitating Optical X-Ray Techniques for Research and Organized Training at Alabama State University (FOXTROT-ASU),” will benefit the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by using the specialized equipment to enhance research

UAPB Receives Bigger Than Band Bag Surprise – Local Nonprofit Adds $150K During Band Practice Presentation

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) leadership joined board members of the Trinity Foundation to surprise and gift the UAPB M4 (Musical Marching Machine of the Mid-South) Band with M4 branded backpacks during their band practice outside Caldwell Hall. The big reveal came after approximately 300 band members celebrated receiving their black, gold, and white string backpacks with a surprise $150K check donation in honor of UAPB’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. The $150K donation also launched the Trinity Foundation Sesquicentennial Challenge to others to donate $150 – $1,500 -$15,000 – $150,000 or more

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