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Graduate’s Career Highlights Success of FAMU’s Online Degree Programs

By Andrew Skerritt The growth of Florida A&M University’s online degree programs was highlighted during the recent Florida Board of Governors March meeting at the Tallahassee campus. FAMU grew from 40 online courses and three online degree programs in fall 2011 to 685 online courses and 13 fully online undergraduate and graduate programs in fall 2022, according to Office of Instructional Technology Director Franzetta Fitz, Ph.D. The significance of that expansion was emphasized in the career story of Justin Green, assistant commissioner for criminal Investigations for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Office of Criminal Investigations. Green earned his Master

Delaware State University Women represent at DAWN Conference

Courtesy of Delaware State University As part of the celebration of Women’s History Month, a group of female educators from Delaware State University last week attended the annual Delaware ACE Women’s Network (DAWN) leadership summit, hosted at Goldey-Beacom College. The March 22 “Women in Education L.E.A.D.” daylong summit featured keynote speaker Yahshikiah “Yah” Hughes and a multitude of workshops aligned with L.E.A.D. (Love. Educate. Advocate. Develop). Ms. Hughes is the Assistant Dean for Student and Corporate Engagement within the College of Business at Delaware State University. Dr. Victoria Chang, president of DAWN, said it was the organization’s first in-person event since the pandemic

Howard University Receives $10 Million Grant for Tier-1 Transportation Center

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Howard University to lead a Tier 1 University Transportation Center through, building on the success of the existing Howard University Transportation Research Center. The selection marks the first time Howard University has been selected as a lead university in the history of 36-year-old government research program. The research focus of the Howard University Transportation Center will be “Research and Education in Promoting Transportation Safety.” Bruce Jones, PhD, Howard University vice president of the Office of Research, praised the historic outcome. “Howard University is one of two HBCUs to lead a Tier-1 UTC, and

TU Advances to 34th Honda Campus All‐Star Challenge National Championship Tournament

By Kawana McGough The journey to the 34th Honda Campus All‐Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament is underway for the team of scholars from Tuskegee University. HCASC, America’s premier academic competition among HBCUs, annually brings together more than 250 HBCU students, coaches, presidents and institutional representatives for a tournament that uniquely combines educational and personal development experiences beyond the classroom. After advancing in the HCASC National Qualifying Tournament in February, Tuskegee University is one of 32 teams that will compete later in April on the corporate campus of American Honda in Torrance, Calif., for the HCASC National Championship title and

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

Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to host Jazz Brunch and Conversations Open House in April

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment will host the inaugural Jazz Brunch and Conversations open house for students seeking graduate degrees. The dates for the event are Saturday, April 1, 2023, and Saturday, April 22, 2023, on the campus of Clark Atlanta University from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Brunch will be provided with live music from jazz saxophonists and CAU alumna, Amarylis Sueing and Jared Brown performing, respectively. This event is free to the public. “Clark Atlanta University’s graduate programs have produced some of the nation’s top African American scholars and business professionals,”

FAMU Receives $5M Hewlett Foundation Grant To Establish Cyber Policy Institute

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) received $5 million from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation today to create a Cyber Policy Institute that will allow the University to develop scholars to address cyber policy issues evolving from the rapid digitalization of our disciplines and professions. “We are proud to partner with the Hewlett Foundation to create the Cyber Policy Institute, an interdisciplinary collaboration between the University’s College of Science and Technology (CST) and the College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (CSSAH),” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “This partnership will help students develop expertise and, ultimately, earn a master’s degree

Howard University Announces Initial Closing of $500 Million Deal to Further Enhance Student Housing Experience

Courtesy of Howard University Howard University has closed on a $316 million tax-exempt bond transaction that enhances the student experience, addresses critical housing facility needs, and assures student residential environments commensurate with top-ranked higher education institutions. This debt consolidation into a single financing represents the initial funding infusion of up to $500 million for a portfolio of student housing facilities  including the Howard Plaza Towers, Charles R. Drew Hall, George W. Cook Hall, Harriet Tubman Quadrangle, and The Axis at Howard. These efforts align with the Howard Forward Strategic Plan and the University’s Central Campus Master Plan. Simultaneously, Howard consolidated management of the entire housing portfolio under a first-class

Dionne Warwick Honored at Bowie State

By David Thompson Music icon Dionne Warwick will be honored with the unveiling and naming of the Dionne Warwick Theater at Bowie State University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m. It will be the first performance venue named in her honor. “We are very grateful that Dionne Warwick recognizes the value of this storied institution, and for lending her iconic name to the Main Stage Theater inside of our Fine and Performing Arts Center,” said Brent Swinton, Bowie State University’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. “Given the rich history of artists and performers such as Myles Frost who

NASA Selects Lincoln University of Missouri to Receive $1.5 Million Grant for Minority University Research and Education Project

By Jenny Schaben NASA recently announced Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) as one of the eight HBCUs competitively chosen to receive funding through their new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority (DEAP) research and education opportunity. NASA allotted a total of $11.7 million to these selected institutions through their Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP), which provides financial assistance through competitive grants to higher education institutions that recruit and retain underrepresented students into STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As part of this funding, Lincoln University will receive $1.5 million over three years to train graduate and undergraduate students in data

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