Campus News - Page 180

Dance Artist Roman Neal ll Becomes Newest Chadwick Boseman Scholar at Howard University

By Brooke Binson Roman Neal ll, incoming freshman from Memphis, Tennessee has been announced as the latest Chadwick Boseman Scholar at Howard University. Neal is a graduate of New Ballet Ensemble and School and KIPP Memphis Collegiate High. Neal will begin studying dance arts on campus this fall. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship provides incoming fine arts students with four-year scholarships to cover university tuition. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship was established with the support of Chadwick Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, and Netflix. The scholarship is given to students who demonstrate a drive for excellence, leadership, respect, empathy, and passion. “I wanted to do cartwheels down the hall after

NSU Alumni 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 Alumni, 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 command

UVI Board of Trustees Approves New BS Degrees in School of Agriculture & AAS in Renewable Energy Technology

Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands In the regular session of its quarterly meeting on June 24, via Zoom, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees unanimously approved four new degree programs – an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Renewable Energy Technology (RET), andBachelor of Science degree programs in Agroecology, Agricultural Business, and Animal Science. The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Renewable Energy Technology will support needed workforce development in the Territory and will provide UVI students with further opportunities for professional careers after graduation.  The program is designed to educate students and future

TSU’s Snap-Ed Program Empowers Community For Healthy Living

By Alexis Clark Ramona Crawford of Nashville, is a 1978 TSU graduate who told the University that she recently started making her own organic juices at home to live a healthier, nutritious lifestyle. Now, along with her juices, Crawford will be creating new and easy recipes after receiving free produce and observing food demonstrations during TSU’s SNAP-Ed program F.R.E.S.H. Fair community event. “A lot of people, when they get older, they need to eat healthy nutrients to have a long life style,” Crawford said. “I came because I wanted to sample the vegetables and the pinto bean salad. I liked

Hampton University Makes Evolutionary Move with Launch of School of Religion

By the Hampton University Newsroom Staff Honoring the rich tapestry of faith, family, and excellence, Hampton University announced the establishment of the School of Religion on President’s Night at the time-honored Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, signifying a groundbreaking epoch in the history of the institution and the conference. University Chaplain and HUMC Executive Director Rev. Dr. Debra L. Haggins shared the news in a moving video with remarks from Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams. As the School of Religion takes its first steps, the University lays the foundation with over 100 years of wisdom from its relationship with the

University of the District of Columbia’s Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning and Community College Department’s Sign Inter-Departmental Articulation Agreement

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia’s Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning (UDC WDLL) and Community College (UDC-CC) are pleased to announce the signing of an Inter-Departmental Articulation Agreement. This agreement establishes a seamless transition and credit transfer pathway between the Early Childhood Education and Information Technology pathways offered by UDC WDLL and the Associate of Arts (AA) Early Childhood Education degree and Associate of Science (AS) Information Technology Degree programs at UDC-CC. Under this agreement, WDLL students who have successfully completed applicable coursework in the Early Childhood Education and Information Technology

Bowie State Reaches $50 Million Campaign Goal Over Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University (BSU) the first HBCU in the State of Maryland has met its goal of raising $50 million as part of its fundraising campaign, BSU Bold: The Campaign for Excellence, two and a half years ahead of its scheduled 2025 closing date. The largest campaign in the history of the university has been fueled by strengthening the university’s professional fundraising organization and developing new relationships with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. As part of the campaign, gifts have been raised for a variety of purposes including the endowment which has increased over 500% from

Bluefield State University Alumni Association Provides Support for BSU Food Pantry

Courtesy of Bluefield State University The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA) recently provided timely support for the Bluefield State Student Food Pantry.  Through the BSU monetary donation, nonperishable food items were purchased, expanding the Food Pantry’s capacity to help the University’s students. The Food Pantry, established by the BSUAA Mercer County Chapter several years ago, is one of several Alumni Association projects to support Bluefield State University students and the community.  “We assist the Bluefield Union Mission, Mercer County Humane Society, Abel Crisis Pregnancy Center, WVVA’s winter coat drive, and the L.E.A.D. program,” noted Terry Thompson, President of the

Congressional Black Caucus allies launch ‘eight-figure’ effort to flip the House

By Ben Kamisar A top ally of the Congressional Black Caucus is launching a super PAC that will spend tens of millions of dollars to mobilize Black voters and flipping the House majority for Democrats — and electing the first Black speaker of the House. Niccara Campbell-Wallace, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC’s former political director, will serve as the executive director of the new organization, called Rolling Sea Action Fund. It will be aligned, but not directly affiliated, with the all-Democratic Congressional Black Caucus, and the group will be organized as a “hybrid PAC,” a designation that will allow Rolling Sea

TSU Alumnus Uses Popular Music to Hone Business Acumen While Cultivating Creativity

Courtesy of Texas Southern University In his new role with Arizona State University as an assistant professor of music business in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, Texas Southern University alumnus Gregory Daniel, Esq. brings a breadth of knowledge and skill set that will undoubtedly elevate the popular music program with his experience as a drummer, producer, entrepreneur, lawyer and critical understanding of the music industry and entertainment law. Reared in the church as the offspring of a musical family, Daniel began what would be a passion for music playing the drums at age three. The gig would become

1 178 179 180 181 182 464