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Clark Atlanta University to Host World Bank Group President’s Visit to The Atlanta University Center to Discuss newly-piloted HBCU Initiative on Sustainable Social and Economic Development

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University to host World Bank Group President David Malpass’ visit to the Atlanta University Center. Mr. Malpass will visit Atlanta University’s Robert W. Woodruff Library on May 5, 2023, to discuss the recently signed agreement with six HBCU Presidents that will promote sharing the knowledge and talent between the development and learning institutions to advance more inclusive and sustainable social and economic development. “We are very pleased to enter into this historic agreement with these HBCUs, which are all led by visionary presidents, with stellar faculty and impressive alumni,” said World Bank Group President David Malpass. “We

FAMU Hosts U.S. Department of Education, TMCF Officials, Announce Naming of Rattler Pointe

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University unveiled the new names of two recently acquired apartment complexes Wednesday. The unveiling of Rattler Pointe occurred as University administrators hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), who were instrumental in helping to secure funding for the student housing and other pandemic era initiatives. Using U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) dollars, FAMU acquired the renamed 118-unit Lighthouse at Brooklyn Yard and the 116-unit Citivue at Railroad Square on Eugenia Street on the northern perimeter of the campus. Those beds, reserved for

Spelman College Celebrates the Inauguration of 11th President Dr. Helene D. Gayle

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College formally installed Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, as its 11th President at the investiture ceremony held today, April 28, at the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel. During the ceremony, attended by Spelman’s Board of Trustees, higher education peers, distinguished guests, family and friends, Dr. Gayle was officially bestowed the title of president. The inauguration theme of “Honoring Our Past, Claiming Our Future” paid homage to the great leaders that came before her, as well as her hope and vision for continued success of this storied institution. During her inaugural address, Dr. Gayle

Students rally to keep director of university’s African American studies program

By Claretta Bellamy At least 100 students at Loyola University in New Orleans last week protested the firing of the director of its African and African American Studies program. The protests came after the university’s decision last fall not to renew the contract of assistant professor R. Scott Heath, a move many students and staff advocating for Heath call unjust. “This is a clear attack on DEI at Loyola,” Carson Cruse, a sophomore and president of the university’s Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter, said during the rally, using the abbreviation for diversity, equity and inclusion. Students marched on campus to the

Philander Smith College is approved to offer its first master’s degree program

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College (PSC) has received approval from its accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), to officially become a graduate degree-granting institution. The College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was approved by the HLC’s Institutional Actions Council in November 2022. “On the heels of the 145th anniversary of Philander Smith College, we are elated about this milestone announcement. When our 10-Year-Long-Range Strategic Plan was implemented six years ago, one of our key goals was to establish an MBA program. Thus, I am tremendously proud that our team – led by Dr. Cedric Stone,

FAMU Annual Day of Giving “1887Strikes” Raises Over $680K

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University’s Annual Day of Giving “1887Strikes” received more than $686,000 in contributions from 2,502 donors as of midday Tuesday. “Thanks to the generosity of all the donors who made the Annual Day of Giving an overwhelming success. Donating to help students is a smart investment in their future and a vote of confidence in our University,” said President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who matched student donations. Donors designated their gifts to colleges and schools, endowed scholarships, athletics or FAMU Cares, which provides emergency assistance to students. This year’s goal was 1887 donors and an

Bowie State Heads to Southern Maryland for BSU Day

Courtesy of Bowie State University The University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM) is hosting BSU Day to highlight and promote the degree programs Bowie State University is offering through the regional education center. The event will be held on May 8 at the Grand Hall in the Southern Maryland Autonomous Research and Technology (SMART) Building. Recruiters and admissions staff will be on site to share information about Bowie State’s undergraduate programs in criminal justice, computer science, as well as graduate programs for human resource development and nursing. Bowie State hopes BSU Day can highlight the university’s presence at

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s (CAU) School of Business hosted John Hope Bryant for its first Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence, a fireside chat in partnership with PNC Bank. The event marked PNC’s launch of its National Center for Entrepreneurship. Bryant’s new post aims to help CAU serve as an incubator for developing the next generation of leaders at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Bryant is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Operation HOPE, the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to financial literacy. During his residency at CAU, Bryant will lead an ongoing speaker series on a range of

North Carolina A&T Programs, Specialties Climb In U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

By Jackie Torok North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ranks in five programs and eight specialties, with two surging to new heights, according to the latest graduate program ratings by U.S. News & World Report. The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has achieved a tie ranking at No. 63 among all national universities – moving up 31 places from last year. The Deese College broke into the top 100 last year and remains the highest-ranking public historically Black college or university (HBCU) graduate business program in the nation. The only North Carolina universities ranked higher this year

TSU Earns Spot In Top Eight Teams At The Honda Campus All Star Challenge National Championship

By Emmanuel Freeman The Tennessee State University Honda Campus All Star Challenge (HCASC) team earned a spot in the top eight teams at the National Tournament held in Torrance, California. HCASC is a knowledge bowl competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) sponsored by the American Honda Motor Company, which supports HBCUs. This tournament brought together 32 HBCUs from around the country. The TSU team earned a total of $12,000 in grant money from American Honda for earning a spot in the top eight teams. The team’s coach, Dr. John Miglietta, who is a professor of political science, said the

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