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Fisk University and Schomburg Center Awarded an NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant to Plan a Digital Edition of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg’s papers

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture have received a two-year $120,000 NHPRC-Mellon Planning Grant for Collaborative Digital Editions in African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American History and Ethnic Studies. The collaborative grant program between the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has the “overarching goal to broaden participation in the production and publication of historical and scholarly digital editions.” “Remaking the World of Arturo Schomburg” marks the first partnership between the John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University and the

Diverse Medical Students from HBCUs on NFL Teams’ Training Camp Staffs

By Kyle T. Mosley In partnership with the NFL Physicians Society and the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society, the NFL has revealed the list of medical students who will participate in the second year of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative.  The initiative aims to expand and diversify the pool of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine, eventually contributing to a more diverse medical staff in NFL clubs. The students’ clinical rotations will begin as NFL training camps open next week for the 2023 season. The NFL pilot program will expand from 14 in 2022 to include

The Texas Southern University community celebrates the recognition of Dr. Alvia Wardlaw

Courtesy of Texas Southern University The Texas Southern University community celebrates the recognition of Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, professor and director/curator of the University Museum on becoming a Houston 2024 Women of Distinction for Champions for a Cure for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. The honor showcases one of Houston’s most philanthropic, volunteer, community and corporate leaders as a champion who continues to make finding cures and better treatments possible for people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The Woman of Distinction nominating process is a rigorous one and the award is highly coveted as the only award in Houston

Dr. Grady James Receives Award from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters

Courtesy of Norfolk State University The Virginia Association of Broadcasters awarded four outstanding Virginia citizens on Friday, June 23rd for their contributions to broadcasting and the Commonwealth. Recipients were presented with the awards during the 86th Annual Summer Convention Awards Banquet held at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel. Norfolk State University Professor Emeritus, Dr. Grady James, received the 2023 Distinguished Virginian Award. The Distinguished Virginian Award honors those who, by their own actions, have contributed substantially to the wellbeing of the Commonwealth, its citizens, or the broadcast industry. Recipients have spent a majority of their life in Virginia, and

Greenleaf VI Support Enables UVI Nursing Students to Benefit from Clinical Education Abroad

Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands Students from the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) School of Nursing (SON) are receiving valuable clinical instruction at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford in Massachusetts thanks to financial support from Greenleaf VI, Inc. A partnership between Greenleaf and the nursing school provides expanded learning opportunities and experiences for UVI nursing students. The cost of the trip, room and board is funded by Greenleaf, a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority. A group of 10 students and two professors from the nursing program at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St.

USDA Awards $4.5 To Next Generation Project To Cultivate Future Agriculture

Courtesy of West Virginia State University The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $4.5 million to the West Virginia Agriculture Professionals’ Next Generation project, a West Virginia State University (WVSU) led project which aims to foster the next generation of diverse food and agriculture professionals and promote and support agriculture education and innovation. The project will be led by Dr. John Kessell, Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR) program leader at WVSU. The Next Generation project will offer a range of opportunities for aspiring agriculture professionals, including paid experiential learning opportunities, scholarships, non-formal education

Fisk University Appoints Holly Rachel as Executive Director for the Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is excited to announce Holly Rachel as the Executive Director for The Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center. Holly is a seasoned executive, educator, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in helping companies and founders realize their goals. Since securing the funding for The Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center, we have received countless calls from businesses, partner organizations, funders and students inquiring about the programs and opportunities to get involved said, Fisk Executive Vice President Dr. Jens Frederiksen. “With the full-scale upgrade of Burrus Hall now underway we are

Morehouse School of Medicine and NFL Announce 2023 Roster of MSM Students Participating in League-Wide Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine  Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the National Football League (NFL), together with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS), today announced the roster of six MSM students who will participate in the second year of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. The national program aims to increase and diversify the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine and, over time, to help diversify NFL club medical staff. The student’s clinical rotations will begin as training camps open for the 2023 NFL season next week. The Morehouse School of Medicine students participating in the program for the 2023 season are: Name

CNN’s Abby Phillip Meets with Sint Maarten Students at Bowie State

Courtesy of Bowie State University CNN anchor and senior political correspondent Abby Phillip met with performing arts students from the Charlotte Brookson Academy (CBA) for the Performing Arts in Sint Maarten as a part of Bowie State University’s inaugural Bridge to Bold summer program. Phillip met with the students in the Dionne Warwick Theater where she spoke with them about the challenges of being a performer, owning their space and having confidence in themselves. “Initially I was like what could I offer to students in the arts as someone who works in media and journalism,” said Phillip. “There’s a lot

A former Northwestern volleyball player is suing the university over alleged hazing

By Jonathan Franklin A former Northwestern University volleyball player has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging university officials failed to properly address a hazing incident that took place two years ago. The player, who is identified in the lawsuit as “Jane Doe 1,” is the first female athlete from the university to come forward amid reports of hazing in the school’s football program. In a 25-page lawsuit filed Monday, Jane Doe alleges she experienced “hazing, harassment, bullying and retaliation” as a member of Northwestern’s volleyball team. The lawsuit names Northwestern University, its president Michael Schill, former president Morton Schapiro, the

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