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Fisk University Appoints Holly Rachel as Executive Director for the Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is excited to announce Holly Rachel as the Executive Director for The Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center. Holly is a seasoned executive, educator, and entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in helping companies and founders realize their goals. Since securing the funding for The Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center, we have received countless calls from businesses, partner organizations, funders and students inquiring about the programs and opportunities to get involved said, Fisk Executive Vice President Dr. Jens Frederiksen. “With the full-scale upgrade of Burrus Hall now underway we are

Morehouse School of Medicine and NFL Announce 2023 Roster of MSM Students Participating in League-Wide Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine  Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the National Football League (NFL), together with the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS), today announced the roster of six MSM students who will participate in the second year of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. The national program aims to increase and diversify the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine and, over time, to help diversify NFL club medical staff. The student’s clinical rotations will begin as training camps open for the 2023 NFL season next week. The Morehouse School of Medicine students participating in the program for the 2023 season are: Name

CNN’s Abby Phillip Meets with Sint Maarten Students at Bowie State

Courtesy of Bowie State University CNN anchor and senior political correspondent Abby Phillip met with performing arts students from the Charlotte Brookson Academy (CBA) for the Performing Arts in Sint Maarten as a part of Bowie State University’s inaugural Bridge to Bold summer program. Phillip met with the students in the Dionne Warwick Theater where she spoke with them about the challenges of being a performer, owning their space and having confidence in themselves. “Initially I was like what could I offer to students in the arts as someone who works in media and journalism,” said Phillip. “There’s a lot

A former Northwestern volleyball player is suing the university over alleged hazing

By Jonathan Franklin A former Northwestern University volleyball player has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging university officials failed to properly address a hazing incident that took place two years ago. The player, who is identified in the lawsuit as “Jane Doe 1,” is the first female athlete from the university to come forward amid reports of hazing in the school’s football program. In a 25-page lawsuit filed Monday, Jane Doe alleges she experienced “hazing, harassment, bullying and retaliation” as a member of Northwestern’s volleyball team. The lawsuit names Northwestern University, its president Michael Schill, former president Morton Schapiro, the

FAMU Receives $13.3 Million from the USDA to Train the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agricultural Professionals

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help build a more equitable and diverse workforce in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. FAMU was selected as one of eight 1890 Historically Black Land-grant institutions to receive a combined $18.1 million investment in minority-serving institutions funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. “The secured funds from the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) underscores the priority we have set forth as a university that targets student success and academic excellence related to faculty productivity,” said Provost/Vice President for Academic

“It’s Not Just the Blood:” Howard’s Sickle Cell Disease Center of Excellence Discusses their Commitment to D.C.-Area Patients

By Amber Dodd Sickle cell disease is America’s most common genetic disorder, the mutated gene associated with sickle cell found most amongst people of African ancestry. Fittingly, Howard University houses the only adult sickle cell care center in the Washington, D.C. area: The Center for Sickle Cell Disease. In light of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19, the Sickle Cell Disease Center of Excellence faculty discussed the importance of their research along with serving the larger D.C. community through University initiatives. Founded in 1971, the Sickle Cell Center of Excellence is the oldest center in the country. The

NHC Summer Institute on Teaching African American Studies Focuses on the Perspectives of Women

How does our understanding of American history and culture change when viewed through the eyes of Black women? How should we incorporate Black women’s voices in curriculums to ensure students can benefit from those perspectives? These and related questions will be the focus of (re)Centering the Narrative: Black Women’s Voices of the 19th and 20th Centuries which will be held July 10–14 at the National Humanities Center (NHC). Presented in partnership with the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University, this intensive, weeklong seminar will explore how Black women documented, inspired, and reflected the Black experience in the

TSU and Partners Lead to Houston Region Being Named Semi-Finalist for National Science Foundation Engines Grant

Courtesy of Texas Southern University The Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), in partnership with five regional universities, including Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, University of Texas, Austin, Rice University and Texas A&M University, was recently named a semifinalist for the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine (NSF Engines) program, and was invited to the Virtual Site Visit (VSV) stage. NSF Engines is a bold new initiative designed to create regional-scale innovation ecosystems throughout the United States. This program will provide up to $160 million of funding for up to 10 years to establish

VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band Enters A Historic Partnership With Renowned Musical Instrument Manufacturer Pearl Corporation

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University has announced the VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band and VSU Percussion Studio has formally entered into a partnership with renowned musical instrument manufacturer Pearl Corporation. The partnership means that VSU will perform using instruments manufactured by this industry leader exclusively. “I am truly excited to help establish the musical partnership between Pearl Drums, Adams Musical Instruments and Virginia State University,” said Dr. Lamon Lawhorn, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Percussion Studies. “Being able to practice, rehearse and perform with industry-leading equipment will allow our students the best opportunity to develop their own

FAMU suspends all football activities after the release of an unauthorized locker room rap video

By Uwa Ede-Osifo Florida A&M University suspended all football-related activities after a rap music video featuring some of the team’s players was recorded without permission in a football locker room. Head football coach Willie R. Simmons said in a statement Friday night: “The video contained graphic language that is not consistent with Florida A&M’s core values, principles, and beliefs. “Although I am a proud proponent of free speech and support all forms of musical expressions, this football team (as ambassadors of Florida A&M University) has a responsibility to protect the University’s image,” he said. An internal investigation is being conducted to determine who

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