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Texas Southern University Professional Pilot Program Earns Coveted Aviation Accreditation Board International Accreditation

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University’s aviation program has achieved one of the highest levels of recognition in the industry. The program has been professionally accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). “This is one of the proudest days in our program’s history,” said Dr. Terence Fontaine, Executive Director of Aviation. “Being accredited by the AABI puts us in the company of the top aviation programs in the country. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our fantastic students, faculty, staff, leadership, alumni, advisory board, and partners who have shown their commitment to

TSU’s College of Engineering Receives $2.25 Million Grant For Incoming First Year Students

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s College of Engineering is committed to fostering a community of budding first year engineer students and has received a monetary boost to continue this endeavor. This year the college has been awarded a $2.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will go into effect fall 2023. The grant will create a five-year pilot engineering curriculum that includes a pre-engineering program and an immersive engineering studio based on course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), aiming to focus on student retention and graduation at Tennessee State University. TSU alumnus Malik City, who earned his engineering degree

Blue Star Families, Howard University, and The Chamberlain Project Recognize 75th Anniversary of Military Desegregation

Courtesy of the Howard University Newsroom Staff Blue Star Families (BSF) in partnership with Howard University and The Chamberlain Project, hosted a panel symposium titled “Freedom to Serve: Integrating the Armed Services,” on July 26. The event wove together the expertise, data, and action of Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion with Howard University’s deep history of military service and civil rights activism and the modern efforts of The Chamberlain Project to bridge the military-civilian gap within higher education. BSF, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, brought together these perspectives in order to commemorate the 75th

FAMU SJGC Sending 12 Students to NABJ Convention in Birmingham

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) is sending 12 students to the 2023 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair in Birmingham, Alabama. The convention will be held August 2-6 and is the largest gathering of Black journalists, media executives, educators, and marketing professionals in the country. This year’s theme is “#NABJ23: From Revolution to Evolution.” It is the premier multi-day convention for career development, networking, innovation, and journalism education. The convention offers a unique opportunity for students to network with professionals, attend informative workshops, and gain valuable

African and South American college students face high hurdles to study in the U.S.

By Emi Tuyetnhi Tran Students in Africa and South America have been denied visas to study in the U.S. at disproportionately higher rates than students from elsewhere in the world, according to a report published Wednesday. The number of F-1 student visa denials has risen from 2015 to 2022, according to research by Shorelight and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, published on the Higher Ed Immigration Portal, which provides data and research related to immigrant and international students. Of all international students applying to U.S. universities and colleges, visa denials for South American students more than doubled in the

Ron DeSantis invites Kamala Harris to Florida to ‘set the record straight’ on new Black history standards

By Zoë Richards Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday invited Vice President Kamala Harris to Florida to discuss the state’s new Black history curriculum after Harris delivered remarks there blasting the new standards for suggesting enslaved people benefited from skills used in forced labor. “In Florida we are unafraid to have an open and honest dialogue about the issues. And you clearly have no trouble ducking down to Florida on short notice,” DeSantis wrote, referencing Harris’ last-minute trip that was first reported by NBC News. “So given your grave concern (which, I must assume, is sincere) about what you think our standards say, I am officially inviting you

Virginia State University To Receive A Portion Of $10.35 Million From The Historic Fund

Courtesy of Virginia State University The Historic Fund, a new venture capital fund, has announced that Virginia State University is a HBCU partner supported in the inaugural $10.35 million-dollar fund. The fund is the brainchild of prominent investors and operators in the venture capital ecosystem who recognize the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their role in equality and belonging. The fund of funds aims to bolster the endowments of HBCUs and foster connectivity between these institutions and the broader venture capital community. As an HBCU partner, Virginia State University will have opportunities to expand into the venture

BIONIC Initiative Creates New Micro-Internship Model to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University (BSU) in collaboration with The Maryland Center at Bowie State University, Chaminade University and TDX International, LLC (TDXi), an Alaska Native 8 (a) small business subsidiary of TDX Corporation have introduced a Phase II Research and Development (R&D) micro-internship model initiative designed to mitigate misinformation and disinformation that can negatively impact U.S. National Security and the lives of U.S. citizens. The initiative brings together an internship cohort that includes BSU, Chaminade University, University of Hawaii, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Oahu, Hawaii citizens. Bowie State’s Influence Operations National Innovation Center (BIONIC) was introduced last

West Virginia State Hosting Health Expo, Out of The Darkness Walk

Courtesy of West Virginia State University West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Counseling and Wellness Services and Department of Health and Human Performance is sponsoring a Health Expo and Out of the Darkness Walk Suicide Prevention Walk on Thursday, April 27. The Health Expo is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the James C. Wilson University Union. The Out of the Darkness Walk is at 12:30 p.m. The Health Expo will consist of health presentations, a vertical leap station, fitness testing, mental health screenings, and Naloxone training. and more than 30 community agencies and wellness information tables. Some organizations represented

UVI 13D Research & Strategy Innovation Center Hosts Highly Anticipated Grand Opening

Courtesy of University of the Virgin Islands The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) held the grand opening of its 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center today on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. Named after long-time philanthropic supporter 13D Research and Strategy, a St. Thomas-based global research firm, the 18,000-square foot center is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. The Innovation Center will serve as a hub for students, entrepreneurs, startups, researchers and businesses, providing them with the resources and support they need to turn their ideas into reality. “The idea and vision behind UVI’s 13D Research and

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