Campus News - Page 205

Langston University President, Dr. Kent J. Smith, JR., Announces Retirement

Courtesy of Langston University Langston University President, Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr., announced today that he will retire as the institution’s 16th president at the end of the Spring semester in a message to the university community. “My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the years spent at Langston University,” said President Smith. “My children have grown up on our campuses. In fact, my youngest son’s middle name is Langston in honor of our great institution. We are blessed beyond measure to have been on this journey in service to our students and to the entire Langston University family.” President

Inaugural HU Entrepreneurship Week Launches Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship

By Brittany Bailer Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship announced its official launch yesterday, the pinnacle of Howard’s inaugural HU Entrepreneurship Week. Established in 2021 with a five-year, $16.8 million grant from The PNC Foundation, The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship is aimed at building resources and support for Black business owners across the country. The National Center will support expanded opportunities for Black entrepreneurship with educational, leadership and capacity-building resources and programs nationwide. Over the past several days, Howard has hosted panel discussions, networking events and a business pitch competition, with activities culminating today in

TSU Students, Faculty Showcase Ground-Breaking Research at Symposium

By Alexis Clark Over 100 TSU graduate and undergraduate students presented their groundbreaking research during the Tennessee State University 45th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium. With cash prizes ranging from $50-250, students delivered thought-provoking insights on a wide range of research topics, including the use of essential oils on strawberries, and analyzing estrogen receptor response to breast cancer cells. The symposium, which is largely composed of presentations from the science, engineering, business, and humanities disciplines, was a week-long event sponsored by TSU’s Division of Research and Sponsored Programs. The symposium featured research and studies conducted by faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students.

Stacey Abrams is chosen as Howard University’s first chair for race and Black politics

By Jonathan Franklin Stacey Abrams, the former two-time Georgia gubernatorial candidate, is joining the faculty at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the school announced Wednesday. Abrams, a former Democratic leader in the Georgia House, will serve as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics. In her new role, Abrams will lead research across the university on political issues impacting Black Americans in addition to working with other faculty members on these issues, the university said in a news release. She will also lead the Ronald W. Walters Speakers Series — which will bring speakers to the historically

U.S. Department of Education Awards Bowie State $5 Million Grant to Diversify Pipeline of School Counselors

Courtesy of Bowie State University Congressman Steny Hoyer hosted a round table discussion with students and faculty members at Bowie State today to discuss mental health issues plaguing public schools, and the five-year $5 million grant recently awarded to the university by the Department of Education (DoE) to combat the crisis. The grant is funded through the DoE’s Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration program which aims to train more school counselors, psychologists, and other mental health practitioners to serve in low-income elementary, middle and high schools across the country. “Our public schools are in the midst of a mental health

FAMU Office of Communications Wins Three National Awards

By Andrew Skerritt The FAMU Office of Communications won three Collegiate Advertising Awards for designs created by graphic designer Brion Eason. FAMU won the Bronze Award for the design of the College of Love and Charity umbrella, a Gold Award for Special Events for the Harambee Festival design, and a Gold Award for the Harambee logo in the Logos/Trademarks/Mascots category. “When designing for the University, I always keep in mind my target audience, staying true to our traditions and being innovative to entice and introduce our culture to those outside of the FAMUly,” said Eason, who is a FAMU School

Howard University Partners with Massive Data Institute and Morgan State University for Environmental Data Initiative

By Brittany Bailer Researchers at Howard University, Morgan State University and Georgetown University School of Public Policy’s Massive Data Institute (MDI) are partnering to develop the Environmental Impact Data Collaborative (EIDC), a data and computing infrastructure that will support community groups, policymakers and scholars in their efforts to effectively create environmental policies. The cross-institutional partnership will allow the EIDC to directly engage with communities most affected by environmental injustice and develop a diverse network of researchers and activists who can transform data into solutions that promote equity and combat climate change. “Howard University is thrilled to be a partner with Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public

TSU program is designed to get more HBCU students involved in the outdoors

By Alexis Marshall The outdoor recreation industry is overwhelmingly white. A new program at Tennessee State University aims to change that by getting more HBCU students involved in the outdoors. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Hiking, camping, fishing – the people who participate in these kinds of activities tend to be white. One report found that in 2020, white Americans made up nearly three-quarters of all outdoor recreation participants. It’s a phenomenon known as the nature gap. And a new program for college students is aimed at closing it. WPLN’s Alexis Marshall brings us this report from the depths of a cave

New Mentorship Program Provides Guidance and Support for Lincoln University of Missouri School of Nursing Students

By Jenny Schaben The Mid-Missouri Black Nurses Association and Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) have entered a formal agreement aimed at supporting the success of future nurses during a signing ceremony on Monday, March 20. The Helen L. Monroe Mentorship Program will pair experienced nursing professionals with Lincoln University nursing students. LU School of Nursing Department Head Dr. Jennifer L. McCord stated, “The nurse mentor will advise, support and guide the LU School of Nursing student and nurture the professional development of the student mentee, as well as their social and psychological development.” Nurse mentors will also assist student mentees to clarify their education

Coppin State University Receives $3.9 Million Grant for New Broadband Internet Pilot Program

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University and the U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the launch of ConnectEagle Nation, a collaborative broadband internet pilot program that will improve connectivity and access for economically disadvantaged and underserved communities in West Baltimore. ConnectEagle Nation will serve communities along the West North Avenue Corridor, utilizing a $3.9 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to provide resources, training, and access to affordable broadband internet service. “The internet and mobile technology are critical tools for accessing and sharing information every day. Socioeconomic status should not

1 … 203 204 205 206 207 … 449

Covering HBCUs and the African American Community

Quick Link

Home
About Us
Sports
Entertainment

Gallery

© 2024 HBCU News Corporation – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.