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FAMU College of Pharmacy Prints 3D Cornea Using Human Cells

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) researchers have, for the first time in the United States, created corneas using a high performance 3D printer. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the project is geared toward 3D printing and additive processing and could lead to breakthroughs in helping patients with eye problems and reduce the need to conduct testing on animals. FAMU Pharmacy professor Mandip Sachdeva, Ph.D., who leads the three-person team, said this process of manufacturing corneas using high throughput 3D printing technology, which could print a number of corneas in a matter of minutes, should become routine. The group, which includes,

Howard University Community Reflects on the Meaning of Juneteenth

By Amber D. Dodd Juneteenth is the holiday that recognizes when Union troops delivered the Emancipation Proclamation to the last known groups of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Celebrations have been a cultural moniker in Black communities since the first events in 1865, just two years before Howard University’s founding on March 2, 1867. But, in 2020, cries of racial justice and inequality prompted legislation that fortified Juneteenth as a federal holiday, for all Americans to celebrate a milestone event in Black American history. With mass American culture co-opting and erasing Black Americans from history such as Memorial Day, are

UAPB Plans Fall ’23 Launch of New Engineering and Cybersecurity Degree Programs

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Beginning Fall 2023, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will offer two new degree programs, pending approval by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board at its July 28 meeting. In May, the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees voted to approve a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. These innovative and in-demand programs will expand the university’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education pathways. “The introduction of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity programs

A&T’s Educator Preparation Program Earns ‘A’ Grade For Literacy Instruction and Education

By Tonya Dixon The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has recognized North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Education for its outstanding and rigorous preparation of future teachers’ reading instruction, earning an “A” letter grade in NCTQ’s new report: Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. N.C. A&T’s Department of Educator Preparation is among just 23% nationwide to earn an “A” from NCTQ for meeting standards set by literacy experts for coverage of the most effective methods of reading instruction—often called the “science of reading.” “As a UNC System Literacy Innovation Leader institution, it is nice to see that our

Tennessee Democrats expelled over protests win primaries for their old seats

By Adam Edelman The two Democratic state representatives in Tennessee who were expelled by Republicans over gun violence protests won their primary races for their old seats Thursday night. Justin Jones won in Nashville, and Justin J. Pearson won in Memphis. Pearson had faced a Democratic challenger, David Page, while Jones ran unopposed. Unofficial results showed that Pearson and Jones won overwhelmingly. Local government officials reinstated both to their seats days after they were expelled in April, but they still had to run to be re-elected to their old seats. Their victories send a message to Republicans in the state House that the two men continue to

Drake State breaks ground on advanced manufacturing facility

Courtesy of Drake State Community and Technical College Construction is underway on Drake State Community and Technical College’s advanced manufacturing center. Officials from Drake State, the Alabama Community College System, City of Huntsville, Madison County, as well as representatives from Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) and Fite Building Company celebrated the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Meridian Street campus on Friday, June 9. “This leading-edge facility cements our commitment to workforce development in the North Alabama region,” said President of Drake State Community and Technical College, Dr. Patricia Sims. “It will help our students secure high-wage jobs and nationally

Nearly $3 Million Grant Awarded to Philander Smith College To Enhance Classroom Technology and Broadband Upgrades

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College (PSC) has been awarded a $2, 999, 903 grant from the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) to expand high-speed internet access that will enhance technology and broadband upgrades. The program is run by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration as part of the Biden Administration’s Internet for All initiative that aims to connect everyone in America with affordable, reliable high-speed internet service. PSC is one of the 61 minority-serving colleges and universities— the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Arkansas – receiving a grant of a total

Stillman College and Verizon to host free STEM program for students grades 6-8

Courtesy of Stillman College Verizon Innovative Learning and Stillman College are teaming up once more to provide a free summer STEM camp for area middle-schoolers. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program will be held at Stillman College, June 5-30. This free STEM enrichment program will provide students in grades 6-8 hands-on training in topics like design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship, and more. The Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program is designed to create a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required for

Wilberforce University Gains in National College Scoring

Courtesy of Wiberforce University The nation’s first, private historically Black college/university (HBCU) shows great value in the official U. S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard. These are metrics that give a perspective of how categorized colleges and universities rank. Wilberforce University (Ohio) is graded among six other four year, private and public, historically Black colleges/universities (HBCUs) by enrollment, location (rural) and size. The schools are: Cheyney State in Pennsylvania, Kentucky State, Central State University in Ohio, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, Harris Stowe University in Missouri, and Philander Smith in Arkansas. The statistics show that 10 years after graduation, Wilberforce University was among the leaders in

The White House Invites 32 HBCU Student Journalists to the 2023 HBCU Briefing

By Markus Speakman the White House held a Press Briefing with HBCU student journalists and Senior Advisor for Public Engagement Keisha Lance Bottoms featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. Along with the Director of Alumni Affairs, Mr. JamesAaron Pierre, I traveled to Washington, DC, to join Vice President Harris and Senior Advisor Keisha Lance Bottoms, alongside 31 other HBCUs, to ask questions regarding HBCUs. Senior Advisor Bottoms said, “this is the coolest thing I have done since I’ve been at the White House, and I am so excited to see all of the HBCU students in the White House.” Senior Advisor

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