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Dr. Kelly McMurray Named as Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President at the University of the District of Columbia

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia The University Board of Trustees approved the appointment of McMurray at its Executive Committee Meeting. McMurray assumed the role on August 16, 2023, joining recently installed President Maurice Edington in UDC’s Executive Cabinet. “I am extremely humbled to have the opportunity to contribute to UDC’s growth and success,” McMurray said at the Board of Trustees meeting. “Throughout my career, I have seen how higher education transforms students’ lives and how institutions are critical in shaping the future of our students, which mirrors UDC’s mission.” McMurray comes to UDC from Florida A&M

Delaware State University unveils new academic & athletics logos

Courtesy of Delaware State University Experiencing record enrollment numbers, growing infrastructure, and expanding programs and partnerships over the last decade, the University determined it was time to refresh its brand to showcase its success and reflect its institutional character. For the academic logo, the University Marketing and Communications design team set out to create a new visual mark connected with Delaware State University’s rich history, remarkable present and promising future. After extensive market research and feedback from stakeholders – including more than 600 students, faculty, staff, leadership, alumni and community members – the majority connected with the University’s iconic flag poles centered

What it means to graduate from an HBCU into the ‘real world’

By Airielle Lowe As a recent college graduate I – like so many others – am entering the “real world” a bit unsure of myself. Fearful and yet hopeful for the future. However, as a recent graduate of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), I recognize I will be leaving behind my safe space of the past four years – and entering spaces where I may be one of the few Black people in a room. Of course, these are all things my professors at Howard University have spoken openly about and prepared my classmates and me for. They

Tennessee State University Reaches Over $100 Million In Research Awards, Second Among Nation’s HBCUs

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University has reached a historic milestone, with the institution receiving over $100 million in research awards. The $100,031,082 million in funding is the second highest total among the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. According to TSU President Glenda Glover, the record-setting awards are a part of the University’s plan to reach R1- research status. “I applaud our Research and Sponsored Programs division for the implementation and continuation of a robust program that speaks to TSU’s commitment to changing the world through our research,” said TSU President Glenda Glover.

Alabama State’s ‘The Nest’ Celebrates First Anniversary

By Hazel Scott It’s been a year since The Nest at Alabama State University opened its doors and burst onto the scene in Montgomery, Alabama. Today, the venue has become a popular entertainment and fine dining spot in the capitol city. To mark the one-year anniversary, the University and its food service provider, Aramark, held a celebration to recognize those who made the venue a success. On Friday, August 18, the popular venue was the site of an Anniversary Celebration through delicious food, good music and  specialty drinks (one called “The Nest” and another “Perannum”). The Nest, located at the ASU

TSU Celebrates Legacy Students With Special Pinning Ceremony

By Emmanuel Freeman Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, a two-time Tennessee State University graduate, had a special moment last night when she pinned her grandson, Josiah Jones, as he begins his journey as a legacy student at TSU this semester. Tucker, an author and retired Davidson County council member, received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from TSU and sees her grandson’s enrollment as a continuation of their family legacy. Tucker’s husband and two children are graduates of TSU. “Tennessee State University provided me the means to achieve the things that I have achieved,” Tucker said. “I came here in 1965 as

College students learn about Baltimore County Police through HBCU internship

By Caroline Foreback The Baltimore County Police Department along with 29 law enforcement agencies nationwide recently participated in an HBCU summer internship program that allowed college students and recent graduates to learn the inner workings of a police department. The program, sponsored by the Police Executive Research Forum, aims to bring about change through the program’s capstone project. “I think law enforcement is my path,” said Sam Mensuphu-Bey, a senior at Coppin State University. Mensuphu-Bey is a senior criminal justice major at Coppin State University who recently completed the HBCU summer internship program with the Baltimore County Police Department. During

Fort Valley State Univ. visits DSU to learn about Apple Initiative

Courtesy of Delaware State University The University’s Division of Information Technology helped another fellow HBCU understand the educational benefits of the Apple Initiative for DSU and the information technology upgrades that come with it. Darrell McMillon and members of the University’s IT team hosted administrators from Fort Valley State University during an Aug. 3 visit to the campus. The IT team shared their experiences with the Apple Initiative, detailing how it was implemented and managed at Delaware State University before, during, and after the COVID pandemic. University President Tony Allen also met with the visitors and shared his perspective on how

Morehouse School of Medicine and City of East Point to Hold Second Annual East Point Health Equity Summit

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine The National Center for Primary Care (NCPC) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the City of East Point, Georgia, will hold the second annual East Point Health Equity Summit on Saturday, August 19. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arts Xchange located at 2148 Newnan St., East Point, GA 30344. “Morehouse School of Medicine’s collaboration with the City of East Point has been a shining example of how community partners and local government can work together to improve social conditions and achieve health equity for its residents,” said Megan Douglas,

Tuskegee’s Construction Science and Management department receives reaccreditation

Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Construction Science and Management program received a full seven-year reaccreditation beginning July 31, 2023, through July 31, 2030, by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The program is one of only two accredited bachelor’s degree programs in Alabama and only four accredited HBCU programs nationally. “We are most grateful that our program merited the confidence of the rigorous accreditation process of ACCE. With this accreditation of our Construction Science Program, we affirm that our students are better prepared to enter the construction industry and can compete with any construction science graduate across the country,”

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