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ECSU Awarded $1.57 Million for Campus Historic Preservation Projects

Courtesy of Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City State University received three grants totaling $1.575 million dollars from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to restore two campus historical landmarks. The grants are from two HPF programs: the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the African American Civil Rights (AACR) grant programs. The funding will support the university’s Rosenwald Practice School and Principal’s House. Two $750,000 grants will be used to rehabilitate ECSU’s Rosenwald Practice School building and Principal’s House, both completed in 1922. Together, the buildings will house the future Northeastern North Carolina African American Research and Cultural Heritage Institute. These facilities

Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., Named the 10th President of the University of the District of Columbia

Courtesy of the University of The District of Columbia Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., an accomplished scientist, educator, and university administrator with a proven track record of success in improving student retention and graduation rates, has been named the 10th president of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). The University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Edington as president during the Board’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 8. He succeeds Ronald Mason Jr., J.D., the University’s longest-serving president, who announced that he would be stepping down as President in July 2022. Mason will end his

Fisk University and Kaplan Join Forces to Offer Free Comprehensive Exam Prep

Courtesy of Fisk University  Fisk University, a historically Black university and the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, has begun providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for a variety of graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, and MCAT®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.  “At Fisk University, we are dedicated to ensuring our students’ success both during their matriculation through our rigorous programs and post-graduation. Our faculty and administration invest a significant amount of time and resources to improve the overall student experience. As part of this commitment, we are

Renewed Central State University corporate partnership leads to invaluable internships

Courtesy of Central State University For over two years, Central State University has been partnering with Nationwide to train students in data analytics and computer science. With Tiffiney Gray joining the project in January as the vice president for Institutional Advancement at Central State, the team has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the mutually beneficial partnership. Project leaders from both institutions meet regularly to assess the partnership and determine the next steps. Nationwide sponsors a computer lab in the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library to provide Central State students with access to computers. As classwork and other aspects of students’ lives

TSU Aristocrat of Bands Makes Successful, Historic Debut At CMA Fest

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s Grammy-award-winning Aristocrat of Bands continues to go where no other band has gone! This time, it was the 2023 Country Music Association Fest (CMA) in downtown Nashville, serving as the opening act. Early morning concertgoers rocked to the soulful sounds of AOB and watched the Sophisticated Ladies, creating an unforgettable HBCU band experience. Thursday marked another successful and historic performance as the TSU band became the first collegiate band to perform at the four-day music festival. “This is important because people don’t usually associate country music with HBCU bands, said Hailey Russell, a Nashville

TSU Explores AI, Will Hold Demonstrations To Weigh Pros and Cons of Emerging Technology in Education

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University serves as the nation’s only HBCU Smart Technology Innovation Center, and has partnerships with tech giants Microsoft and Apple, along with T-Mobile, Amazon and several others. Through these collaborations, TSU has worked to bridge the technology divide among HBCUs and communities of color. Now the University is looking to forge deeper into the field by exploring the opportunities and possibilities of integrating education with artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Robbie Melton, Vice President of Technology Innovation Strategies and interim provost and acting vice president of academic affairs, heads the TSU SMART Global Technology Innovation Center

National Scores Move Up for Wilberforce

Courtesy of Wilberforce University The nation’s first, private historically Black college/university (HBCU) shows great value in the official U. S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard. These are metrics that give a perspective of how categorized colleges and universities rank. Wilberforce University (Ohio) is graded among six other four year, private and public, historically Black colleges/universities (HBCUs) by enrollment, location (rural) and size. The schools are: Cheyney State in Pennsylvania, Kentucky State, Central State University in Ohio, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, Harris Stowe University in Missouri, and Philander Smith in Arkansas. The statistics show that 10 years after graduation, Wilberforce University was among the leaders in

ECSU Selected as Delta Air Lines’ Propel Collegiate pilot Career Path Program Partner

Courtesy of Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is the newest university selected as a partner for Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program’s Collegiate Pilot Career Path, a new initiative for college aviation students. The partnership announcement was made during a formal launch held on ECSU’s campus today, February 16, 2023.  Launched in 2018 as the first known pilot pathway program offered by a U.S. global carrier, Propel is one of Delta’s workforce development initiatives created to identify, select and develop the next generation of pilots. With the addition of ECSU, Delta partners with 16 postsecondary institutions across the U.S. to

Men’s Track and Field 4X4 Relay Team Begins Quest for National Title

Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State University Men’s Track and Field 4x100m and 4x400m relay open the quest for a national title at the 2023 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field on Wednesday, June 7. The 4x100m semifinal is scheduled for Wed., June 7 at 6:30 p.m. with the 4x400m relay semifinal scheduled for 8:48 p.m. The 4x100m final will be on Friday, June 9 at 8:02 p.m. with the 4×400 set for 10:21 p.m. that same night. The Hornets 4x100m relay team members are Victor Smith, Matthew Clarke, Justus Trainer, Jamarion Stubbs, with Kendrick Winfield as the alternate. Kenderick Winfield, Daquan Tate, Khabeeba Mills, Jamarion Stubbs,

Spelman College Students Gain Intercultural Skills and Global Competence During Study Abroad Program to Japan

Courtesy of Spelman College A group of 26 Spelman College students and two professors are currently embarking on an intensive study abroad program in Japan thanks to assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. During the four-week program, students are learning the Japanese language, history and culture and gaining a working knowledge of contemporary Japanese social, political and economic dynamics. Students will earn eight credit hours by taking two courses at Josai International University in Tokyo. This program aligns with Spelman’s mission to empower the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspire a commitment to

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