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Leaving a Legacy: Demetria and Cory McCray Launch Endowment to Support Education Majors

Courtesy of Coppin State University Demetria McCray (‘05) made the choice to become an educator when she was in the third grade at Bernard Harris Elementary School in East Baltimore. She was inspired by her third-grade teacher, May (Mae) Williams, who invested time and energy in young Demetria that allowed her to see her own potential and purpose. “We had a relationship outside of school that my mom really supported and I loved that,” she explained. “I wanted to be that for somebody else.” When the time came to apply to college and pursue her dream of becoming an educator, finances

Xavier Welcomes New African American and African Diasporic Cultural Studies Program

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana was built on a foundation of educating those from underrepresented communities. Since its inception, the university has catered to those from diverse backgrounds, especially when higher education was generally inaccessible to minority communities. Now approaching a historic centennial, celebrating its last 100 years of service and looking forward to 100 more, Xavier University of Louisiana is adding a program to its roster that will help illustrate the cultural conditions that led to its establishment with the launch of its African American and African Diasporic Cultural Studies Program (AAADCS). The new

JSU College of Business students intern among first cohort of S&P Global HBCU initiative

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University College of Business (COB) students traveled to Manhattan, New York, to intern with S&P Global over the summer. Deidra Eure, a business administration doctoral student, Japhiah Watkins, a senior marketing major, and Alethia Chatfield, a senior accounting and entrepreneurship major,were among the company’s first cohort in the company’s new HBCU initiative. Students from several HBCUs participated in the 10-week internship from June 5 until August 11. The students got to experience what it is like to work in the corporate office of a Fortune 500 company. Eure worked in the corporate advocacy division and served

Morris Brown College Selects New Provost and Senior Vice President For Academic Affairs

Courtesy of Morris Brown College After an extensive nationwide search, Morris Brown College (MBC) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Toneyce Randolph as its new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Expressing his enthusiasm for this significant development, Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College, said, “As we navigate through a transformative phase known as THE HARD RESET, we are elated to welcome Dr. Randolph to our team. Her extensive leadership experience within historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), particularly in the realms of accreditation, student advancement, governance, financial stability, and academic affairs, makes her an exceptional

Philander Smith University Welcomes Earl Graham, Jr. as New Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion

Courtesy of Philander Smith University Philander Smith University (PSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Pastor Earl Graham, Jr. as the new Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion. With a rich background in education, ministry, and community engagement, Mr. Graham, Jr. brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role within the PSU community. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pastor Earl Graham, Jr.’s educational journey began at J.A. Fair High School, and he has since achieved significant academic milestones. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Leadership & Ministry from Central Baptist College

TSU’s Second Largest Class In History Takes Oath To Succeed During Freshman Convocation

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University’s Class of 2027 reached an important milestone, as the institution formally welcomed the students at the annual Freshman Convocation held in Kean Hall on Sept. 18. The ceremony celebrated the arrival of the 1,784 first-time freshmen, who comprise the second-largest freshman class in the University’s history. They also have a collective grade point average of 3.4, an indication of their impressive academic prowess. TSU President Glenda Glover, school administrators, academic deans, and members of the Student Government Association, were all present to induct the new Tigers into the TSU community. President Glover greeted the new

Universal Music Group Creates Scholarship Programs with HBCU Medical Schools, Including Morehouse School of Medicine

Written By Morehouse School of Medicine Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, through its Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC), is working to widen the pipeline of Black medical practitioners through support to the HBCU medical schools at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Each year, the TFMC identifies a Super Priority guided by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) and considers how the issue is currently impacting Black and marginalized communities. This new scholarship initiative was born out of the TFMC’s 2022

Dillard University will offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) beginning the fall 2023

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University will offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) through its College of Nursing beginning the fall 2023 semester and is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort. The M.S.N. will be the first master’s degree in Dillard’s 153 year history. The M.S.N. is a 12-course, 36-39 credit hour hybrid degree program designed to be completed in four consecutive semesters for full time students and six semesters for part time students. Program options include Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, and Nurse Entrepreneur. Financial assistance available. Dr. Rochelle Ford, Dillard University’s president, says it is apropos that the nursing program is

Coppin State University to Offer In-State Tuition to New Out-of-State Students from More than 30 States and U.S. Territories

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University today announced new full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students admitted to the university from more than 30 states and U.S. territories outside of Maryland, will be eligible to pay in-state tuition upon enrollment. The innovative proposal, which will take effect Fall 2024, was approved by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents during a meeting at Coppin State University earlier this year. “At a time where more individuals and families are questioning the value and cost of higher education, our goal is to reduce barriers and increase access to the quality education Coppin State University

Chinese Language & Cultural Research Ctr launched at DSU Downtown

Courtesy of Delaware State University A partnership between Delaware State University and Xiamen University of China has led to the establishment of a Chinese Language and Cultural Research (CLCR) Center at DSU Downtown. The officials from both institutions jointly dedicated CLCR Center during a Sept. 22 ceremony at the DSU International Affairs House on N. State Street, where it will be based. Dr. Fengshan Liu, DSU Associate Vice President for International Affairs, said the CLCR Center will be a source of cultural enrichment, multilingual advocacy, and an internationalized scholarship, offering resources such as teaching staff and curriculum design for local school districts

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