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Tennessee State President Glenda Glover Stepping Down, Going Where Voice Is Needed

By Kelli Sharpe Saying she was surrounded by 1,000 of her closest friends, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover announced Monday that she will retire following the 2023-2024 academic year. Glover first shared her plans with the campus family during the annual TSU Faculty Staff Institute that marks the beginning of the new academic year.  She later shared that same news during a press conference. “After almost 11 years and having reached nearly every objective and goal I set for myself and TSU, as the leader of this great institution, my beloved alma mater, I stand before you to announce

Norfolk State University is One of the Top VA Employers For Interns

Courtesy of Norfolk State University The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) today recognized 100 recipients of the 2023 Top Virginia Employers for Interns Awards. The annual award recognizes Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to students. Some of the noteworthy efforts of employers include exposure to senior leaders, structured mentorship programs, housing allowances, paid time off, security clearances and training for industry certifications. “All the award winners demonstrate a commitment to meaningful internships,” said Peter Blake, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia director. “High-quality internships enhance a student’s educational experience and strengthen our workforce.” The Top Employers for

California grads headed to HBCUs in the South prepare for college under abortion bans

By April Dembosky When I’laysia Vital got accepted to Texas Southern University, a historically Black university in Houston, she immediately began daydreaming about the sense of freedom that would come with living on her own, and the sense of belonging she would feel studying in a thriving Black community. Then, a nurse at her high school’s health clinic in Oakland, California explained the legal landscape of her new four-year home in Texas – where abortion is now banned completely. Vital watched some TikTok videos of protestors harassing women outside clinics in other states. She realized her newfound freedoms would come at the expense

VSU Implements an Innovative New Approach to Eco-Friendly Waste Disposal

Courtesy of Virginia State University University goes green by adding self-sufficient solar-powered trash compactors with innovative features and environmental benefits. Virginia State University has taken another step toward going green and expanding its effort for a cleaner campus. Fifty (50) new solar-powered trash compactors have been placed around campus ahead of the 2023 fall semester. Each unit can compact up to 150 gallons of trash, five times the capacity of current waste receptacles. “The increased capacity of these solar compactors will have multiple eco-friendly benefits while reducing trash overflow to keep our campus clean,” said Jane Harris, Associate Vice President

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.

Tuskegee University Signs Historic MOU with Trenholm State Community College

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University and Trenholm State Community College have formed a partnership that will provide a seamless transfer process for Trenholm State students to complete their bachelor’s degree. This partnership was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony held Aug. 9 at Tuskegee University. Through this partnership, Trenholm State Community College students will be able to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University, the No. 3 Ranked HBCU in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report. As part of the agreement, Tuskegee will award three transfer students scholarships every fall – a Tuskegee Merit

FAMU Announces Record $96.4M in Research Awards in Push to Carnegie R-1 Status

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) reported a record $96.4 million in research awards for the fiscal year ending June 30, as the University pushes for Carnegie R-1 status. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., a scientist and principal investigator on a five-year, $30 million National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration research grant, called the University’s research accomplishments impressive. He applauded FAMU faculty, along with Charles Weatherford, Ph.D., vice president for Research, and his staff, for making this possible. “These funds show the commitment of our faculty and staff to use their knowledge and expertise to address the complex issues we face

Welcome to The Herd! Incoming President Vinson, Howard University Greets Class of 2027 at College Hall South

By Amber D. Dodd On a humid Thursday morning Dr. Ben Vinson III, Howard University’s incoming president, made his way to College Hall South to greet new students. “Do you have everything you need?” Vinson warmly asks a mother-daughter duo in room 2053, as he pauses during his tour through College Hall South. Wearing a white Howard athletic shirt to combat the humid August weather, Vinson joined University leaders, cheer team, and the Class of 2027 to kick off Move-In Day ahead of the 2023-2024 academic school year. During the 20-minute tour, Vinson shook hands with Mason Ashley, a freshman

TSU Men’s Tennis Team Receives OVC Team Academic Achievement Award

By Stephen Featherston The Tennessee State athletic department received multiple academic accolades from the Ohio Valley Conference this week, as the league announced the 2022-23 Team Academic Achievement Award, Medal of Honor, and Commissioner’s Honor Roll. TSU men’s tennis earned the 2022-23 Team Academic Achievement Award. The award is presented annually to each conference-sponsored sport to the member institution’s team with the greatest percent of its eligible student-athletes who earned a 3.25 GPA or higher. The OVC Academic Medal of Honor is given annually to the student-athletes who achieve the highest grade point average in a Conference-sponsored sport. Every Academic Medal

Registration Open for UVI’s Beginner Culinary Program – Future Chefs Poised to Gain Hands-on Experience in the State-of-the-Art Professional Kitchen

Courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands Aspiring cooks seeking to gain the skills needed to work in a food-service setting are encouraged to register for the Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC) program now available at the University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL) on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St Thomas. Under the direct supervision of chefs and culinary instructors, students will gain experience, knowledge, skills, and insight into the food service industry. The six-month certification program for beginners allows students to benefit from a blend of learning techniques to nurture their passion and

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