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FAMU Becomes First HBCU to Pilot Google Ad’s Shape Co-Lab

By Asia J. Miller The Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) this spring became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to pilot Google Ads’ Shape Co-Lab. The program is designed to educate and inspire more students to pursue careers in user experience (UX) and technology. UX designers help fulfill users’ needs with a product or service that is useful and functional. “Partnering with Google in this way elevates our Graphic Communication program by preparing our students with highly-sought skillsets for a global workforce,” said SJGC Dean Mira Lowe. “The Shape Co-Lab allows us

Howard University Electrical Engineering Professor Su Yan Receives NSF CAREER Award for RF and Microwave Reconfigurable Device Modeling and Optimization Research

By Hayya Shah Howard University electrical engineering assistant professor Su Yan recently received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development award, known as the NSF CAREER award, for his research on the modeling and optimization of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave reconfigurable devices. The CAREER Program is the NSF’s most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. “It is a great pleasure and honor to receive this award, which will support our continuing effort on

Delaware State University’s Inspired Day of Service distributes for the Food Bank

Courtesy of Delaware State University About 35 Delaware State University students took advantage an opportunity take part in an Inspired Day of Service event by helping the Food Bank of Delaware distribute food to local area residents. The distribution was held on campus in the parking lot behind the Bank of America Building. There, about 35 students met a continuous line of community members in their cars, where the Hornet community service volunteers put whole turkeys and other foodstuff in their vehicle trunks. According to Dr. Travis Sudler, the Director Strategic Enrollment, Academic Services and Compliance, about 120 families took advantage of

USM Board of Regents Honors Three BSU Professors With Highest Faculty Award

By J. Saxon The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents is honoring three Bowie State University professors with its highest faculty award for excellence in teaching, creative activity and public service. Dr. Charles Adams, professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, Dr. Monifa Love, associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Sumanth Reddy, assistant professor of Geography are among the 19 USM faculty members receiving this year’s Regents’ Faculty Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching, mentoring, creative activity, public service and scholarship. The award recipients will be recognized during the Board of

Fisk University Approved for $10 million to Launch Incubation and Innovation Center

Courtesy of Fisk University The project will reimagine Burrus Hall on Fisk’s campusas a community space to support the next generation of entrepreneurs in North Nashville and across the city. The Freeman Family will join Mayor Cooper and others for a kickoff ceremony Monday January 9th at 2pm Nashville, TENN. – On Monday, Mayor John Cooper and Fisk University will announce the launch of the Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center. This Center will focus on supporting the next generation of startups and entrepreneurs and will be housed at Burrus Hall, which has stood at the corner of 16th Avenue N. and Meharry Blvd. since 1945. This innovativepartnership will transform Burrus Hall into an incubation and innovation facility with more than 13,000 square feet of flexible space for

TSU College of Agriculture’s Center of Excellence Trains Students To Take On Climate Change and Other Global Issues

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s wetland is crucial to the health of both water resources and wildlife in North Nashville. TSU graduate student Devin Moore said that’s why he is grateful to be able to participate in research of the TSU wetland project, ultimately benefiting local Nashville communities. Moore’s study of TSU’s wetland is made possible through a $6 million grant from the 1890 Center of Excellence Land. The award is for three years and will provide critical research on creating a quality environment that mitigates the impact of climate change in Tennessee, across the nation and globally. “Through

Howard Chess Making Moves During Pan Am Chess Games

By Edward Hill, Jr. Howard University has a rich tradition of making history, taking things where they have never been. So, it should be no surprise that the University’s latest quest for history making is in the sport of chess. Three years ago, the Howard Chess club formed and went through the expected changes of first-time growing pains. Not knowing what to expect and with little experience they entered the prestigious Pan Am Collegiate Chess Tournament in 2021. It was online and they won their division, the under 1800 section and had the greatest upset of a higher ranked player by a

Two Delaware State Alums honored at MEAC Tournament

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University students, staff and alumni made their annual sojourn to the MEAC Basketball Tournament on March 8-9 to support the Hornets men and women’s teams and to celebrate two of their own. During the tourney week, the MEAC honored Delaware State University basketball star Jahsha Bluntt as one of it 2023 Hall of Fame inductees. The MEAC also recognized Maxine Lewis, DSC Class of 1973, as the University’s 2023 Distinguished Alumnae. A two-time MEAC Player of the Year (2006 and 2007), Bluntt was also the MEAC Basketball Tournament’s Most Outstanding Performer in 2005. During his

Cheyney University Symposium Highlights Students Working To Become Future Leaders In STEM

Courtesy of Cheyney University After a hiatus due to COVID-19, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania hosted its first poster session since 2019 during the first ever STEM Symposium co-sponsored by the Life Science & Technology Hub (LSAT Hub) and the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP). The STEM Symposium highlighted undergraduate research and internship activities facilitated by the university’s business and institutional partners.  Students who are working to become future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) demonstrated that they are thriving in this industry through the poster session and student intern panel. The two-day symposium also included a

FAMU Professor Darryl Tookes Conducts Remake of The Main Ingredient Classics

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) music business professor Darryl Tookes and other music faculty and students played major roles in recording the recently released The Main Ingredient’s R&B classics Everybody Plays the Fool and Just Don’t Want to be Lonely. Tookes, vocalist, composer, arranger, producer, poet, and activist, was the executive producer, lead singer, conductor, and arranger for the project. FAMU faculty and students provided music and background vocals for the two songs. Shirley Gooding, widow of former Main Ingredient singer Cuba Gooding, and Don W. Saint James produced the recordings. I’m honored to bring this evolutionary and revolutionary project to

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