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High profile grads and a yearning for respite have helped boost HBCU applications

At one point, over 90% of African Americans with a college degree obtained it from an HBCU. But in the decades following the legal dismantling of segregation, enrollment declined at HBCUs. Recently, some HBCUs have seen a significant rise in applications. The boost could be due to more funding, celebrity students, or famous HBCU grads like Vice President Kamala Harris. But informal conversations with Black students and their families point to something even more powerful: HBCUs are a safe and nurturing space to learn in a time of increasing anti-Black racism. Host Michel Martin speaks with Walter Kimbrough, the past

Two Coppin State University Students Named 2023 White House HBCU Scholars

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University today announced the selection of Annalyse Belton (’24) of Trinidad and Tobago, and Tori Haynes-Harrison (’24), of Philadelphia, PA, as 2023 White House HBCU Scholars by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Belton and Haynes-Harrison, both rising seniors, want to address gaps and disparities they have witnessed in the fields of health and education. “Our Eagles chosen to represent Coppin State University as White House HBCU Scholars are thought leaders committed to using their intellect, curiosity and knowledge to change the world for the

FAMU Names New SJGC Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Success

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University has announced Felicia McGhee, Ph.D., as the new School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) associate dean of curriculum and student success. McGhee joins SJGC with more than 13 years of professional experience in broadcasting. Most recently, she headed the communications department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she oversaw daily operations, and taught journalism courses for more than 23 years. She successfully led the department through reaccreditation by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication during her tenure. “Dr. McGhee brings a wealth of experience as an academic

SAU Students Receive Internships with NCDHHS’ Division of Public Health

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Minority North Carolina residents will be more represented in the public health workforce this summer. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) students Jeremiah Reese, Jennifer Hunt, Hannah Jackson, and Lee Sales have accepted internships with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) as part of the department’s Historically Black Colleges and Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program. The American Rescue Plan Act Public Health Workforce Development Initiative funds these paid summer internships. According to the NCDHHS, the workforce in North Carolina’s local health departments is 80% white, 90% female, with 60% over the age of

Howard Students Gain Creative Industry Experience in New Student Membership Program with Shipt and Issa Rae

By Misha Cornelius Throughout the summer, Howard University rising juniors Avery Harrell, Serenity Owens, and Gavin Kelley, alongside rising sophomore Kayla Collins, participated in a new mentorship program by Shipt, a leading retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. The students were mentored by Issa Rae, Kemet, and other Shipt leaders to gain experience and build their professional portfolios. The four interns from Howard spent 12 weeks working alongside industry experts to conceptualize, film, edit and even star in a 30-second advertising spot that went live today. The spot, along with the full suite of creative assets, was unveiled

Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, Honored by National Medical Association with Scroll of Merit Award

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine is proud to announce that President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, has received the 2023 Scroll of Merit Award from the National Medical Association (NMA), the organization’s highest honor. The award was presented to Dr. Montgomery Rice on July 29, 2023, during the Opening Honors and Awards event at the National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana. “I am deeply honored to receive the 2023 Scroll of Merit Award from the National Medical Association,” Dr. Montgomery Rice said. “For 125 years, the NMA

Ocean Point Terminals Donates $140K to UVI Process Technology Program

Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands Ocean Point Terminals (the “Company” or “Ocean Point”), presented officials from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) with a check for $140,000 as part of the Company’s annual commitment to support training, education and workforce development programs. “We are extremely pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with the university’s Process Technology Program, which prepares students for diverse fields in process operations,” said Jeffrey Charles, Ocean Point Chief Operating Officer. “Some of our absolute best operators and professionals have completed the UVI program, and it is our pleasure to renew this commitment

WVSU Awarded Nearly $2 Million Through USDA Capacity Building Grants Program

Courtesy of West Virginia State University West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded nearly $2 million in grants from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) as part ofa major investment of more than $33 million to support capacity building efforts at the country’s 1890 Land-grant Universities. WVSU was awarded five grants through NIFA’s 1890 Capacity Building Grants Program, which supports 82 research, Extension and education projects across 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities designated as 1890 Land-grant Universities. The investments will help build capacity for teaching, research and Extension activities, including curriculum

JCSU STEM Program Receives Prestigious $1 Million U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant

Courtesy of John C. Smith University The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will receive a $1 million grant to build the next generation of STEM professionals who have a comprehensive education in dealing with natural disasters. Associate Professor of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Dr. Suryadip Chakraborty and fellow professor Dr. Awatif Amin applied for the grant which, totaling $1 million, is one of the largest government-funded academic grants in the institution’s history, with the help of the Government Sponsored Programs and Research (GSPAR) team.

Statement from Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins on Supreme Court Ruling on Student Loan Relief Plan

By Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.( President of Coppin State University) The Supreme Court today delivered a ruling that would have significantly reduced the financial burden faced by graduates across the United States and eliminated remaining debt for others. Like many other Historically Black Institutions, Coppin State University serves a growing population of first-generation college students and adult learners who face and overcome challenges in the classroom and in life tied to their socioeconomic status. For these students, earning a college degree is part of their journey to improving life circumstances. For the last three years, nearly 70 percent of our

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