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What do independence and freedom mean to black college students?

By Kyla Wright The Fourth of July has come and gone, but conversations about freedom and independence don’t get old 
 especially among black college students. Webster’s Dictionary says freedom is the power to act without restraint, while it defines independence as not requiring or relying on others. How do students feel about the two? America’s birthday seems to be inextricably tied with fireworks, barbecues and feuds over its significance. Some students simply describe the federal holiday as a day off work. Others joined Chance the Rapper in calling it Malia Obama Day. When asked about music that inspired or made

Alcorn State receives $50,000 grant and $1 million endowment gift from Bernard Osher Foundation

Courtesy of Alcorn State University The Bernard Osher Foundation recently awarded Alcorn State University a $50,000 grant and $1,000,000 endowment gift to support the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program. The funding will support reentry to the university for individuals between 25 – 50 years old and expand scholarship offerings from 10 to 20 per year. “We are appreciative to the Bernard Osher Foundation for its generous gift to Alcorn State,” said Dr. Ontario Wooden, interim president. “We were founded on the principle of providing access to the underserved. This gift will allow us open doors of educational opportunity to students who

Coahoma continues disinction as the most affordable HBCU in the Nation

Courtesy of Coahoma Community College Coahoma Community College was named as the most affordable HBCU in the Nation. The company examined tuition and fee data from the 2020-21 school year in order to rank the most affordable public and private historically black colleges and universities in the United States. Today, there are over 100 HBCUs across the U.S. granting degrees to students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Coahoma Community College President Dr. Valmadge T. Towner is pleased with these findings and hopes the results reap continued growth. “We are proud of the deliberate actions that we take to offer

A New Study Will Examine a System Alignment Approach to Eliminate Homelessness Experienced by Fathers in Atlanta

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Systems for Action, a national program office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is engaging The Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center and Redemption & Advancement Alliance, Inc. in a one-year, $100,000 study, Research to Understand Systems for Housing (RUSH), to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted system alignment approach with medical, public health, and social service partners to better serve fathers experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. Morehouse School of Medicine Assistant Professor, Latrice Rollins, PhD, MSW, and Thomas Cotton, Founder and CEO of Redemption & Advancement Alliance, Inc., are leading this

Lincoln University of Missouri Granted 10-Year Reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri has achieved 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC, one of the leading accrediting bodies in the United States, has recognized Lincoln for its continued dedication to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring student success. The final report from the HLC found the University met all criteria for accreditation, reaffirming its accredited status until 2032-2033. HLC accreditation signifies that an institution meets or exceeds rigorous standards of quality and integrity in its educational programs and services. “We are grateful to the Higher Learning Commission and its Institutional Actions Council for

TSU To Mark Historic Milestone As First HBCU To Introduce Collegiate Ice Hockey

By Nick Guerriero Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University’s dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students. “Bringing ice hockey to Tennessee State University is a part of our continued commitment to provide our students with new opportunities and to broaden new interests in areas where they have

Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Research Project

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University is launching a new research project focused on fostering and improving conditions for youth entrepreneurship in Baltimore. The Excellence in Entrepreneurial Learning (EXCEL) Research Project, announced during the 2023 Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin, will examine current entrepreneurship training programs for youth and young adults between the ages of 16 and 29. Coppin State University is the home of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship (CSE), which is housed in the Coppin State University College of Business and seeks to provide resources and dynamic solutions that propel future developments in business that drive economic growth and

Gadsen State Community College’s Echocardiography certificate increases employability, job security for working sonographers

 The Echocardiography Certificate Program at Gadsden State Community College gives working sonographers the opportunity to build on their current skills and add a modality to their resume. Shirley Gray is one of those sonographers who took advantage of the unique health science program. “It is very important to me to continually gain knowledge that will benefit my career as well as the patients I serve,” she said. “You can never learn too much.” Gray started her career in 2005 after completing the Radiography Program at Jefferson State Community College. She worked as an x-ray technician for the University of Alabama

MVSU Communications & Marketing team win nine CPRAM awards

Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State University’s Office of Communications and Marketing team members won nine awards during the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi’s (CPRAM’s) Awards Ceremony held during the group’s annual conference. Additionally, Maxie has been chosen to serve on the 2023-24 CPRAM Board as a four-year college representative. The 2023 CPRAM Conference and Awards Ceremony was held for three days in Oxford, Miss. The CPRAM is a consortium of public relations professionals employed at Mississippi’s public and private colleges, universities, and affiliated education agencies. MVSU competed in the senior division, which includes all the

Utica Campus Broadcasting Department takes lead at MAB Awards

By Rhonda Dunaway The Hinds Community College Utica Campus Radio and Television Production and Broadcast Technology Department and their television broadcast station WHUC News 7 won many awards again this year at the Mississippi Excellence in Broadcasting Award Winners-Collegiate Division 2023. The program is based at Hinds’ Utica Campus, designated as an HBCU (Historically Black College and University.) Winning first place for the Television Videographer award was Devin Anderson of Byram, for “Introduction to the Hinds Bulldogs Basketball Team 2022-2023.” Also taking first place for Television General Excellence was WHUC News 7, which included broadcasting students Harmony Porter of Ridgeland, Devin Varnado

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