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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

Texas Southern University Kicks Off Back to School Alumni Giveback Campaign

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University has launched the annual Back to School Alumni Giveback campaign. Each year, the University accepts support from alumni and friends to help ensure student success as they prepare for a new academic year. “Our alumni have supported this effort for more than five years, and their continued commitment helps remove barriers as our students begin the year,” said Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations Connie Cochran. “The ability to move in seamlessly, purchase supplies and items students need to be comfortable in their new environment or pay fees that families may not

PVAMU’s new building to engineer new opportunities far beyond brick and mortar

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Two years after breaking ground, the sixth addition to Prairie View A&M University’s Roy G. Perry College of Engineering complex is ready to open its doors and offer new opportunities to students and faculty. The University plans to hold a grand opening of its new $70 million Engineering Classroom and Research Building (ENCARB) this Thursday. ENCARB is situated at the intersection of E. E. O’Banion Street and D. W. Martin Street. Overlooking PVAMU’s enthralling farmlands, ENCARB was designed by Stantec Architecture and built by Vaughn Construction. “The building provides state-of-the-art technical spaces that support hands-on learning and research activities

Fiskite, Erika Morris, Was A Part Of Biden-Harris Administration White House Internship Inaugural Class

By Erika Morris In August of 2022, I was selected to be a part of the first inaugural class of interns for the Biden-Harris Administration. After two years of no interns, the White House reinstated its White House Internship Program and allowed 127 current or recently graduated college students to embark on an opportunity of a lifetime. I was one of the youngest of the group at 18 years old. Placed in the Office of the First Lady to support Joining Forces, a White House initiative that supports military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. I assisted with stakeholder engagement

FAMU Announces BOT Chairman Kelvin Lawson as Summer Commencement Speaker

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees (BOT) Chair and alum Kelvin Lawson will be the keynote speaker for the Summer 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Lawson, who is serving his third term as BOT chair, will address graduates from all of the University’s 14 colleges and schools. The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, August 4, at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee, FL 32307. A native of Gadsden County, Lawson is a 1985 graduate of the FAMU School of Business and Industry, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. 

Howard University Appoints New Associate Vice President for Finance and Bursar

By Brooke Brinson Howard University has announced the appointment of Robin Whitfield as associate vice president for finance and bursar in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. She starts the new role on July 3. Whitfield has more than 20 years of expertise in management, finance, and enterprise systems, and is well-recognized for her creative and strategic leadership skills. Whitfield currently works in Arlington, Va., as the chief financial officer of Marymount University. In this role, she has directed all financial operations, including Workday Finance as a business owner and is a member of the Workday Student Executive Steering Committee. Before

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