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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 yearā€™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 itsĀ Cooperative ExtensionĀ 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 DSUā€™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 ofĀ 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 schoolsā€™ 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. ā€œThis very significantly scaled grant from them signals to the philanthropic community that this is a really good investment to make,ā€ he said of the Blue Meridian gift. The donation

FAMU To Host Second Annual HBCU Digital Partnership Summit

By Andrew Skerritt The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), partnering with Florida A&M University (FAMU), will host the second Air Force Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Digital Partnership Summit September 19-21, 2023, on the Tallahassee campus. Dubbed the HBCU Digital Partnership Summit, the three-day hybrid, virtual/in-person event is forĀ allĀ HBCU faculty and students, researchers, minority businesses, digital transformation professionals, and other academic enclaves, including Department of Defense personnel, that advocate for connecting the Department of the Air Force and the HBCU community. ā€œFlorida A&M University welcomes the opportunity to host the Air Force Institute of Technology HBCU Digital

Stillman, Going for Gold launch Campus Wellness Program

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College hosted ā€œHealth and Fitness on the 1stā€ Friday to celebrate the launch of its Campus Wellness Program. Health and Fitness on the 1stĀ events were open to Stillman faculty, staff, and students and featured a variety of giveaways and unique activities across four events: Yoga on the Quad Health Nutrition Station in Cafeteria #StillWell Fitness Competition Hip Hop Fitness & Dance Class This event was sponsored by the Going for Gold Initiative, a multi-year initiative with HBCUs to advance equitable cancer care. Stillman College is the first institution of higher learning in the State of

WEAA Radio Revamps Programming Lineup to Expand Listenership

Written By Morgan State University Morgan State Universityā€™s School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC)ā€”the home of the ā€œVoice of the Communityā€Ā WEAA 88.9 FMā€”announces enhancements to the daily and weekend programming lineup of its NPR-affiliated public radio station, including the addition of several new shows. The changes come as part of an overall and continuing effort to improve WEAAā€™s broadcast programming while expanding listenership and audience engagement. As a result, some current promising programs have received new time slots, new shows were created or added, and underperforming programs have been discontinued. ā€œWEAA Radio is undergoing a period of positive transition.

Howard University to Celebrate 156th Opening Convocation with President Ben Vinson III as Keynote Speaker

By Simone Boyd Howard University will hold its 156th Opening Convocation on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium. The event marks the official start of the academic year and welcomes new students to the University. This year’s convocation speaker is Howard University’s 18th President, Ben Vinson III, PhD. President Vinson is an accomplished higher education leader and historian of the African diaspora with a focus on Blacks in Latin America. He previously served in senior leadership roles at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University before being appointed president of Howard University by unanimous vote of

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

Written By 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, Xavierā€™s library received a $10,000 Building Library Capacity grant from theĀ American Library AssociationĀ (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

National Science Foundation Awards Morgan State University $3 Million Research Traineeship Grant

Written By Morgan State University As the scientific world continues to address the complexities of climate change and its connection to humanity, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a nearly $3-million grant to Morgan State University to establish an NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program in Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change and Environmental SuStainability (ACCESS). The program is designed to provide hands-on training for the next generation of scientists and engineers researching artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) solutions to wide-ranging climate change impacts. Funded over the next five years, the ACCESS program will train nearly 50 Ph.D. students including

Safety, security & mental health at South Florida’s only HBCU

By Tania Francois Safety on college campuses is always paramount. Late last month, the feelings of security at historically Black colleges and universities were rocked when a gunman tried to carry out an attack at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. It’s thanks to security and students who were vigilant who thwarted the attack that was later carried out at an area Family Dollar. Florida Memorial University here in Miami Gardens is one of four historically Black colleges in the state. US Attorney Markenzy Lapointe is now speaking out, saying his office along with the FBI stands ready to investigate and

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