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NSU Night At Virginia MOCA

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Kara Walker (b. 1969) is a renowned contemporary artist who is widely recognized for her incisive explorations of race, gender, and power. Her provocative and often controversial works challenge viewers to confront the darker aspects of American history and culture. One of her most significant exhibitions, “Cut to the Quick,” is at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) from March 9 to June 11, 2023. On Tuesday, April 18, Norfolk State University students, faculty, and staff gathered for NSU Night at Virginia MOCA, a joint event between the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College and

After the rise of BLM, Black students and their families are heading back to HBCUs

By Shauneen Miranda A number of historically Black colleges and universities are seeing an increase in Black students applying and enrolling after years of decline. “The percentage of Black students enrolled at HBCUs fell from 18 percent in 1976 to 8 percent in 2014 and then increased to 9 percent in 2020,” according to the National Center for Education Statistics. HBCUs such as Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, have seen an increase in applications. At that school, the number went up over 60% in 2020 from the previous year, according to Data USA. There are a number of factors behind the change — including

TSU Band Director Receives TMEA Outstanding University Music Educator of the Year Award

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s Grammy-award winning Aristocrat of Bands director, Dr. Reginald McDonald, has achieved yet another first. McDonald is a recipient of the Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) award for outstanding university music educator of the year. He is the first music professor at the university to receive this award. “Anytime you win something of this magnitude, it is a huge honor and confirmation in regard to you as a teacher,” McDonald said. “This is confirmation that hard work pays off. Not for me, but for my students.” The TMEA is a voluntary, non-profit organization representing all

Bowie State Language Chair Appointed to Presidential Arts Committee

By Jonathan Saxon Dr. Horacio Sierra was appointed to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities and joins the likes of Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington and Lady Gaga, who serves as the co-chair for the group tasked with promoting arts and humanities education, cultural diplomacy and the creative economy. Dr. Sierra is the lone educator from an HBCU on the 25-person committee. “I was honored and excited to do some good work promoting the arts and humanities,” said Dr. Sierra, who chairs the Department of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies. “It’s great to have HBCU representation on this board.”

Tech Giant Oracle Establishes Scholarship For Meharry School of Applied Computational Sciences

By Matt Andersen While Black workers accountfor just 5 percent of engineers and architects and 7 percent in computer occupations today, Oracle is looking to help close this disparity gap. Recently, the tech leader granted the Meharry Medical College School of Applied Computational Sciences (SACS) $500,000 in scholarship funds as a part of its Diversity and Inclusion “Inspire Your Future (IYF)” initiative. The funds will support 10 Meharry School of Applied Computational Sciences students admitted in Fall 2023 and Fall 2024, who will be eligible to receive $25,000 toward their education at Meharry. “I see firsthand the vigor, interest and

N.C. A&T Documentary Project Lands Prestigious $100,000 Completion Grant

By Todd H. Simmons “Our Blues Make Us Gold,” a multi-part documentary focused on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from filmmakers Ashley Shantè and Brandon Gerard, is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Black Experience on Xfinity that will allow for enhancement and completion of the project, officials announced today. In development since 2019, “Our Blues Make Us Gold” takes viewers on a journey through the history of N.C. A&T, America’s largest historically Black university, drawing from the experiences of alumni and students. As the project developed, in-progress versions were shown at campus screenings in 2021 and 2022,

Howard University Media Town Hall: ‘Reporting While Black: Confronting Systemic Racism’

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Key journalism, education and diversity experts will join Howard University students in a town hall discussion of “Reporting While Black: Confronting Systemic Racism” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. The town hall will be held in the Met Auditorium, Room 100, within the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, 300 Bryant St. NW, Washington DC 20001. The event is open to the Howard campus as well as the public. Students from other cities can participate via live stream here. This event is co-hosted by The Black Executive & Student Training Program, known as The BEST Program, and the Howard

Alabama State University Exceptional Students Take the Spotlight at First-Gen Event

​By Hazel Scott On Thursday, April 20, Alabama State University held a special event to honor 30 graduating students who identify as first-generation scholars. The University College, TRIO  programs, the National Alumni Association (Montgomery Chapter) and the ASU  Foundation hosted a First Gen Senior Luncheon in the John Garrick Hardy Student Center Ballroom. The luncheon is one of the overall objectives for the Alabama State University First Gen initiative, which is designed to develop a campus culture and bring awareness to first-generation students. The keynote speaker was Dr. Wislene John-Guiney, School Improvement Specialist at Metro  Regional Educational Service Agency, an ASU

PVAMU’s Mechanical Engineering Program ranked best in Texas

By Sarah Kaplaniak CampusReel, an increasingly popular online student-produced vlog library amplifying colleges and universities around the nation, has named Prairie View A&M University the 2023 Best College For Mechanical Engineering In Texas. “We are very proud of this achievement and nod to our program’s excellent curriculum, high achieving students and outstanding faculty,” said Pamela Obiomon ’93, dean of PVAMU’s Roy G. Perry College of Engineering. According to Dr. Obiomon, in addition to the exemplary students, faculty and curriculum, PVAMU’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program boasts a freshman professional development course, created by PVAMU Career Development Advisor Curtis Fields, that helps

Hundreds of Students TSU Bound Following Spring Preview Day

By Emmanuel Freeman Spring Preview Day 2023 was a blast! Tennessee State University’s premier open house for prospective students this year brought together nearly 2,000 high school seniors and juniors and their families from across the nation to view and get information about the university’s offerings and programs. At the packed, all-day event in Kean Hall on Saturday, the visitors interacted with academic and financial aid advisors, as well as deans and chairs, who set up displays and exhibits from their various colleges and departments. Current student leaders were also on hand to tell the prospective newcomers about the benefit

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