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Hewlett Foundation Announces Major Effort Funding Cyber Policy Studies at Institutions Serving Diverse Student Populations

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced a $5 million grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The grant is one of four from the Foundation totaling more than $20 million to academic institutions that historically serve diverse student populations to support the launch and expansion of interdisciplinary cyber policy programs. The grants, which reflect the foundationā€™s commitment to increasing equity and diversity within the cyber field, will support new cyber policy programs at Tallahasseeā€™sĀ Florida A&M UniversityĀ andĀ Spelman CollegeĀ in Atlanta,Ā two historically Black institutions;Ā Florida International UniversityĀ in Miami, a Hispanic-serving institution, andĀ Turtle Mountain Community College, a tribal college in Belcourt, North Dakota.

Tuskegee University Dean Appointed to NASA Technology, Innovation, and Engineering Committee

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Dr. Heshmat Aglan, Dean of the College of Engineering at Tuskegee University, has been appointed to serve as a member of a committee of the NASA Advisory Council. This committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration through cutting-edge advancements in technology and engineering. ā€œIt is my pleasure to appoint you to serve as a member of the Technology, Innovation, and Engineering Committee of the NASA Advisory Council,ā€ said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. ā€œThis committee reports to the Council, which is the senior external advisory body to which I turn for assistance

Bowie State and Coast Guard Strengthen Partnership With Scholarship

By David Thompson Bowie State University solidified its relationship with the United States Coast Guard during a ceremony at the Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing during which President Aminta H. Breaux and Vice Admiral Peter Gautier signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to continue theĀ College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI)Ā Executive Champion Scholarship Program at BSU. The CSPI scholarship provides financial support for school and training for eligible students to prepare them for careers as commissioned officers in the Coast Guard. The scholarship covers tuition and fees for up to $20,000 for two years plus money for textbooks, a housing

CAHASS Celebrates Outstanding Achievements Of Students, Faculty

By Markita C. Rowe North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Universityā€™s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) recognized students and faculty recentlyĀ during its Virtual Awards Ceremony, where six outstanding students of the year were recognized. Five faculty members of the college also were honored for excellence in teaching, research, leadership and advising. ā€œWe applaud the remarkable dedication and efforts of our faculty and staff members and outstanding senior students,ā€ said Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., CAHSS dean. ā€œTheir commitment to excellence as teachers, researchers, leaders and advisers, combined with their invaluable service, sets an inspiring example.Ā We celebrate their impactful contributions

With affirmative action on the line, colleges consider changes to the admissions process

In 1998, the year a voter-approved measure barring the use of race-conscious admissions policies for public colleges and universities in California took effect, the percentage of Black, Hispanic and Native American students admitted at two of the stateā€™s elite public schools plummeted by more than 50%. Those figures for UCLA and the University of California, Berkeley offer a cautionary tale as administrators at schools around the United States await a Supreme CourtĀ decisionĀ due by the end of June that is expected toĀ prohibit affirmative actionĀ student admissions policies nationwide. That potential outcome in cases involving Harvard University and theĀ University of North CarolinaĀ has brought

TSU Anticipates Hundreds of New Students Following First Freshman Orientation

By Emmanuel Freeman Nearly 150 first-time freshmen recently attended orientation to learn more about the ā€œLand of Golden Sunshine.ā€ The May 19 orientation was the first of several sessions Tennessee State University will hold to introduce new, incoming, and transfer students to campus academics and life at the university.Ā Ā Financial aid information, career development opportunities, student activities, disability services, and student conduct were among some of the areas available to provide information to students and their parents. ā€œWelcome to Tennessee State University. I am glad you have chosen TSU for your college careers,ā€ TSU President Glenda Glover told the gathering in

Howard University Hosts Third Year of American Economic Association Program

By Brittany Bailer Ā The Howard University Department of Economics will host the American Economic Association Summer Training and Scholarship Program (AEASP) for the third year, this summer. The program is set to operate at Howard through 2026. Since 1974, the AEASP has increased diversity in the field of economics by preparing talented undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related disciplines. AEASP is a prestigious program that enables students to develop and solidify technical skills in preparation for the rigors of graduate studies. As many as 20% of PhDs awarded to minorities in economics over the past 20 years are

The University of the District of Columbia renames the Bertie Backus Campus to the Lamond-Riggs Campus

Courtesy The University of the District of Columbia The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Bertie Backus Campus has been renamed the University of the District of Columbia Lamond-Riggs Campus. The University Board of Trustees approved the change on April 25, 2023, to recognize the historic neighborhood while aligning the UDC Campusā€™s name with the site. Located at 5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE, in the Riggs Park neighborhood, the Lamond-Riggs Campus is home to the UDC Community College (UDC-CC), with over 1,450 registered students as of spring 2023. The building located on the Campus will retain the Bertie Backus

Spelman Students Chosen for U-M ASPIRE Summer Policy Research Experience

Courtesy of Spelman College This summer, four outstanding Spelman College students will participate in the University of Michiganā€™s Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience (ASPIRE) ā€“ a seven-week summer program run by theĀ Youth Policy LabĀ (YPL) at theĀ Gerald R. Ford School of Public PolicyĀ and theĀ Institute for Social Research. The applied research experience will help rising juniors and seniors develop quantitative social science research skills and a greater understanding about what it would be like to pursue a career in public policy research. The inaugural cohort includes Keyla Anderson, Theo Burden, Aleasa Parker and Lexi Turner ā€“ chosen for their passion

Liberal Arts Colleges to Keep Prioritizing Diversity

Two cases before the Supreme CourtĀ have the potential to restrict long-standing recruitment and admissions practices at colleges and universities. The cases, brought by a special interest group called Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), allege that race-conscious admissions practices are unfair and violate the Constitution. As liberal arts college presidents, we strongly disagree. Holistic review of applicants is critical to recruiting a well-rounded class, and that includes consideration of the richness of studentsā€™ many attributes and interestsā€“including their lived experiences and backgrounds. While each of our colleges has a unique mission, we all work tirelessly to create the most well-rounded student

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