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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

Central State WCSU-FM general manager wins award for advancing Black media in Ohio

Courtesy of Central State University The Ohio Collective recognized Charles Fox, general manager of Central State University’s WCSU-FM, with the Legacy Builder Pillar Award for co-founding the Ohio Black News Service on May 26 at the annual State of Black Ohio Summit. The mission of the Ohio Collective is to respond to the identified issues and problems of African American-based racism and to engage the resources necessary to provide answers and positive outcomes to those issues. The summit brings together thought leaders for strategic planning and action in support of that mission. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic,

Majority Of Americans Believe College Should Consider Race In Admissions

By Bilal G. Morris Most Americans believe affirmative action in college admissions is a good thing. A recent poll released by the Associated Press found that a majority of U.S. adults believe colleges should consider race as part of the admissions process.  The poll, which was released in May, found that 63% say the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems.  Although the majority of those polled said Colleges should consider race in admissions, most said factors including grades and standardized test scores should be more important than race.  Among those polled, 13% said they think

Professor at Fordham University Fired for Mixing Up Two Black Students in Class

By Noah A. McGee Christopher Trogan, a professor in the English department at the Fordham University, was fired after confusing the names of two Black students in his class, in what he called an “innocent mistake,” according to The Observer. The two students whose names were confused sent an email to Trogan, voicing how disrespected they felt. They also believed the confusion occurred because both students were Black. He referred to the name mix-up as an “innocent mistake” and said he had a “confused brain” because the two students arrived late while he was reading the work of another student at

FAMU NAA Fundraising Breakfast Nets More Than $300K in Donations for University

By Andrew Skerritt Other significant contributors included Turner Construction Company, which donated $80,000 to engineering and architecture students. Last year, the company gave $72,000 to the University for scholarships, internships, and partnerships. FAMU NAA President Curtis E. Johnson, Jr. said the inaugural NAA fundraising breakfast was a tremendous success and called Saturday a great day for students. He also announced the NAA’s $50,000 donation to FAMU Athletics. “With all hands-on deck and an inspiring and challenging message from alumnus Cheryl Harris Booker, who kicked off the fundraising with a $100,000 gift from her and her husband Brian Booker, set the

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