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Tuskegee University Prepares for Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center Renovations

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is preparing to begin renovations of the historic Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. The university has introduced a fundraising campaign to restore the facility at the heart of campus. The 168,000-square-foot meeting space, auditorium, ballroom and hotel has served as the center of Tuskegee activities for decades. The facility is one of 12 worldwide and the only one located on a Historically Black College or University campus. “This is quite an exciting time for Tuskegee University,” said Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, president of Tuskegee University. “With this campaign, the university is on its way

Hampton University President Appoints Nationally Recognized Strategic Communications & Branding Expert, Richelle D. Payne, to Senior Leadership Team

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams announced today the appointment of Richelle D. Payne, Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing, leading efforts to advance the institution’s national reputation for academic and community excellence. Payne is an industry leader with more than 30 years of experience in public relations, change management, brand and reputation management, and crisis preparedness. In 2022, she was named to the Philadelphia Titan 100 and received the Top Woman in PR-Change Maker award from PR News. She is president emeritus of the National Black Public Relations Society, Inc., a member of the

TSU’s Grammy-Award Winning Aristocrat of Bands Makes Historic Performance At The Grand Ole Opry

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s Grammy-award winning Aristocrat of Bands marched through the doors of the Grand Ole Opry with Tiger spirit for their historic debut in front of thousands. Fondly referred to as AOB, the band has had many firsts, with appearances across country at several iconic venues. Now, the trailblazing band can add to its list of ‘first to do it’ following their debut at the Grand Ole Opry on April 4. “Being at Opry tonight as an HBCU band … this opportunity is breathtaking,” said AOB’s director Dr. Reginald McDonald. “To be a band of first, we

Howard University men’s swimming and diving team wins first championship in 34 years

By Meron Moges-Gerbi The men’s swimming and diving team at Howard University won the 2023 Northeast Conference Championship on Saturday, the team’s first title in more than 30 years, the school’s athletic department tweeted. The all-Black swim team earned 928 points during five days of competition in Geneva, Ohio, surpassing four other teams by a margin of 169 points, according to the results posted on the Northeast Conference Championship’s website. Howard, one of the oldest historically Black universities in the US, defeated teams from Long Island University, St. Francis College in Brooklyn, and Wagner College. The Bison team also saw additional awards at

FAMU Alum Makes Neurosurgery History At Vanderbilt University Medical Center

By Janelle Sears On “Match Day,” when thousands of medical school students anxiously awaited news of where they would serve their residency, Florida A&M University alumna Tamia Potter made history. The Tallahassee native became the first Black female to join the neurosurgery residency program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville. “You read about moments like these and think to yourself what an amazing accomplishment that is, but this time it was me,” said Potter, who will move to Tennessee after graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in May. “Once it set in that this was what

Langston University-Tulsa Allied Health Facility Grand Opening

Courtesy of Langston University Langston University commemorated the opening of a state-of-the-art Allied Health Facility on its Tulsa Campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday. The 17,000-square-foot building, home to the Langston University School of Nursing and Health Professions in Tulsa, was built through a $16.25 million allotment from Vision Tulsa. The facility includes simulation labs with mannikins powered by artificial intelligence, spacious classrooms, a lecture hall, conference and meeting rooms, and department and administrative office spaces. Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr., President of Langston University, opened the program with remarks recounting the journey to create the new facility. In

Howard University and University College Dublin Business Schools Create New Exchange to Tackle Global Challenges

By Brittany Bailer From February 19-25, 14 Howard University School of Business students and faculty travelled to the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin, Ireland, one of Ireland’s top-ranked business schools. The students’ visit kicked off the schools’ newly minted academic and cultural exchange program. Located in Dublin, UCD Smurfit School is Ireland’s leading business school, educating business leaders for 115 years.  UCD Smurfit School is ranked 22nd in the Financial Times ranking of leading European Business Schools, with the Master in International Management  programme (CEMS) ranked 8th in the world. In addition, University College Dublin is ranked first in Ireland for Graduate Employability

Coppin State University Announces Honorees for Inaugural Gala

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University today announced the university will recognize Schwab Advisor Services and the Charles Schwab Foundation, as well as three Coppin State University alumni, during its inaugural Coppin State University Gala. The inaugural gala, which will be held Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, will feature dinner, networking, music, and dancing, with proceeds directly supporting Coppin State University’s efforts to nurture potential and transform lives through education. The inaugural Gala is designed to support the holistic development and success of Coppin students, celebrates accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners, and

Bowie State Unveils the Dionne Warwick Theater

Courtesy of Bowie State University Music icon Dionne Warwick graced a private function at Café Milano in Georgetown to benefit Bowie State University as a prelude to the unveiling of the newly named Dionne Warwick Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center at BSU.. The fundraising dinner, hosted by Franco Nuschese, owner of Café Milano and president of the Georgetown Entertainment Group LLC., and Donald Hoffman, president and CEO of EXCEL Services Corporation, allowed Ms. Warwick to introduce some of her friends to BSU and the efforts of our performing arts program to cultivate future artists. Among the special

FAMU STEM Day Culminates Week Highlighting Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Activities

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s 8th Annual STEM Day keynote speaker Gregory Washington, Ph.D., shared his journey from a New York City apartment to the presidency of George Mason University. Washington earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Before assuming his current role as head of Virginia’s largest public university, he served as engineering dean at Ohio State University and the University of California Irvine. Washington told the young audience about being inspired to become an engineer after working with bricks in the hot North Carolina sun and meeting an

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