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Bowie State Reaches $50 Million Campaign Goal Over Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University (BSU) the first HBCU in the State of Maryland has met its goal of raising $50 million as part of its fundraising campaign,Ā BSU Bold: The Campaign for Excellence, two and a half years ahead of its scheduled 2025 closing date. The largest campaign in the history of the university has been fueled by strengthening the universityā€™s professional fundraising organization and developing new relationships with alumni, friends, corporations and foundations. As part of the campaign, gifts have been raised for a variety of purposes including the endowment which has increased over 500% from

Bluefield State University Alumni Association Provides Support for BSU Food Pantry

Courtesy of Bluefield State University The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA) recently provided timely support for the Bluefield State Student Food Pantry.Ā  Through the BSU monetary donation, nonperishable food items were purchased, expanding the Food Pantryā€™s capacity to help the Universityā€™s students. The Food Pantry, established by the BSUAA Mercer County Chapter several years ago, is one of several Alumni Association projects to support Bluefield State University students and the community.Ā  ā€œWe assist the Bluefield Union Mission, Mercer County Humane Society, Abel Crisis Pregnancy Center, WVVAā€™s winter coat drive, and the L.E.A.D. program,ā€ noted Terry Thompson, President of the

Congressional Black Caucus allies launch ‘eight-figure’ effort to flip the House

ByĀ Ben Kamisar A top ally of the Congressional Black Caucus is launching a super PAC that will spend tens of millions of dollars to mobilize Black voters and flipping the House majority for Democrats ā€” and electing the first Black speaker of the House. Niccara Campbell-Wallace, the Congressional Black Caucus PAC’s former political director, will serve as the executive director of the new organization, called Rolling Sea Action Fund. It will be aligned, but not directly affiliated, with the all-Democratic Congressional Black Caucus, and the group will be organized as a “hybrid PAC,” a designation that will allow Rolling Sea

TSU Alumnus Uses Popular Music to Hone Business Acumen While Cultivating Creativity

Courtesy of Texas Southern University In his new role with Arizona State University as an assistant professor of music business in the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, Texas Southern University alumnus Gregory Daniel, Esq. brings a breadth of knowledge and skill set that will undoubtedly elevate the popular music program with his experience as a drummer, producer, entrepreneur, lawyer and critical understanding of the music industry and entertainment law. Reared in the church as the offspring of a musical family, Daniel began what would be a passion for music playing the drums at age three. The gig would become

VSU Computer Science Program Earns The Prestigious Title Of National Center Of Academic Excellence In Cyber Defense

Courtesy of Norfolk State University The YWCA of South Hampton Roads held a two-day conference focused on finding and putting solutions in place that work toward eliminating racism and social injustice. The second annual Racial Equity and Social Transformation (REST) Conference was held June 15-16 at G.W.C. Brown Memorial Hall on the campus of Norfolk State University, which was a sponsor through the Center for African American Public Policy. Titled Move Beyond, YWCA Chief Executive Officer Michelle Ellis Young said the aim of the conference is to move beyond words into action. She said that the YWCA has designed its

VSU Computer Science Program Earns The Prestigious Title Of National Center Of Academic Excellence In Cyber Defense

Courtesy of Virginia State University The Virginia State University Computer Science program has received the prestigious designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). Achieving the highly respected title of CAE-CD is a tremendous feat. It is a testament to the programā€™s dedication to excellence and highlights the university’s commitment to fostering expertise in cybersecurity and information assurance. The National Security Agency (NSA) awards this honor only to academic institutions that have demonstrated exceptional education and research capabilities in cyber defense. The CAE-CD designation benefits the Computer Science Department and the university. It enhances the department’s

Discover the Unexpected: Howard Students discuss their summer program with Chevrolet

By Amber D. Dodd In partnership with the National Newspaper Publisher Association (NNPA), Chevrolet is hosting Discover the Unexpected, a 10-week program for marketing and communications students to gain media experience in Detroit. This yearā€™s 10-student cohort includes four members of the Howard University community.Ā Jacob BellevueĀ andĀ Robertney HarlanĀ are undergraduate students of the program, whileĀ Brielle SmithĀ andĀ Eshe UkweliĀ are spring 2023 graduates from the Cathy S. Hughes School of Communications. ā€œ[At Howard] we took courses like Fundamentals of Journalism which directly translate to our work here for the National Newspaper Publisher Association,ā€ says Smith, who majored in public relations. ā€œWeā€™re able to execute digital

CAE and B-State University Partner to Advance Student Academic and Career Outcomes

Courtesy of Blufield Sate University Bluefield State University has entered into a four-year partnership with TheĀ Council for Aid to Education, Inc.Ā (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance tasks that measure and improve studentsā€™ essential academic and career skills.Ā  BSU joins Texas A&M as the only institutions of higher education in the United States to participate in this innovative program. Beginning with the 2023-24 academic year, Bluefield State University will use CAEā€™s critical thinking, problem-solving, and written communication assessments, and critical thinking instruction for its students, building skills vital for classroom and workplace success. ā€œWe are proud to collaborate with CAE to

FAMU Office of Communications Wins Ten 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Office of Communications submitted 10 winning entries for 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards. Keith Miles, director of the Office of Communications, said the awards reflect the dedication of team members and the quality of their work. ā€œFlorida A&M University has a great story to tell, and our team excels in sharing stories about the great things that happen on our campus every day,ā€ Miles said. 2023 Hermes Creatives Awards Platinum winner for the Harambee Festival Poster. Platinum winner for the Spring 2023 A&M Magazine Publication Cover Gold winner for the FAMU Harambee Festival

Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Business And Professional Studies Announces Inaugural Dean’s Executive Advisory Board(DEAB)

Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith Universityā€™s College of Business and Professional Studies has formed a Deanā€™s Executive Advisory Board to ensure the program offerings remain relevant to the industry. “It is with much delight that we introduce the founding members of the Deanā€™s Executive Advisory Board for the College of Business and Professional Studies at JCSUā€ said Dr. Alphonso O. Ogbuehi, dean of the college. ā€œWe are privileged to have these individuals who have offered to volunteer their time, talent and treasure to help us build and grow an outstanding program.ā€ The board will consist of

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