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Lincoln University Wins DOE Grant to Train a Diverse STEM Workforce

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded an $800,000 grant to aĀ Lincoln University of MissouriĀ professor to fund efforts to develop a more diverse STEM workforce over the next four years. Sean Zeiger, an assistant professor of forest hydrology and watershed management at Lincoln, leads the project to train a diverse workforce to measure and model energy, water and carbon budgets. A partnership withĀ Oak Ridge National LaboratoryĀ in Tennessee and collaboration with the University of Missouri offers enhanced training and research opportunities for LU students selected for the program. ā€œThe need to recruit and retain

NSU Meets With Local Media

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University hosted a reception for local media professionals to strengthen lines of communication and add a more personal element to previously well-established relationships. A central focus of the event was the importance of local media and higher education in supporting our neighbors and our community. The event also served as a networking tool for media professionals to meet with university staff, mass communication and journalism students, and media colleagues throughout the city. Of course, some media professionals were returning home since they graduated from Norfolk State as Spartans, which helped complete a circle

PVAMU COB receives continent-wide award for impact-focused research

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Wharton Research Data ServicesĀ andĀ SSRNĀ announcedĀ Prairie View A&M University as the 2023 WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award winner for the North America region. The WRDS-SSRN Innovation Award series elevates the visibility of impact-focused research and the institutions that conduct it. Awards are presented to rising business schools each year to highlight their innovation and research excellence. Munir Quddus, dean of the College of Business at PVAMU, was presented the award during an exclusive event hosted by WRDS. Throughout this event, deans from 200+ peer institutions across 40+ countries engaged with the innovative creators of new technology redefining higher

Howard University Hosts International Delegation of Educators

By Brittany Bailer Last week, the Howard University School of Education hosted an international delegation of education leaders before the annual International Summit of the Teaching Profession. During the delegationā€™s visit, Howard was the only institution of higher learning on their trip. Representatives from 23 countries joined the delegation, includingĀ Ana Lemstrƶm, special adviser to the Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland,Ā Mun See Tham, executive director of the Academy of Singapore teachers, and many more.Ā Dawn G. Williams, PhD, dean of the School of Education, kicked off the morning by presenting an overview of the history of Howard University, the importance

Comedian, Actor & PSC Alumnus Deon Cole to Keynote Philander Smithā€™s 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College will hold its 135thĀ Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Comedian, actor, writer and producer Deon Cole will deliver the keynote address.Ā  An alumnus of Philander Smith College, theĀ Black-ishĀ star is a three-time NAACP Image Award winner for his work on the hit ABC sitcom. Currently, he can be seen in his latest NAACP-nominated, one-hour Netflix special,Ā Charleenā€™s Boy. The Illinois native recently wrapped the role of ā€˜Alfonsoā€™ in the star-studded cast of the musical movie adaptation ofĀ The Color PurpleĀ and it was recently announced that

Womenā€™s Group Donates $10,000 Scholarship to Bowie State

By Jonathan Saxon A local womenā€™s group donated a $10,000 scholarship to Bowie State University as part of their final actions before disbanding the organization. The United Baptist Women of Maryland announced the donation for Bowie State as a part of their giving to Marylandā€™s HBCUs at their farewell luncheon in April. Historically, the United Baptist Women distributed scholarships that supported women pursuing degrees in seminary studies, but the latest donation is open to any female student that needs funding to continue their education, regardless of major. ā€œOur group has been giving out scholarships for a number of years,ā€ said

FAMU Ranks Tops Among HBCUs for Health Science:BestColleges.com

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) ranked first among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for health sciences majors, according to Bestcolleges.com. The top six are FAMU, Howard University, Spelman College, Oakwood University, Tuskegee University and Lincoln University. A health science degree prepares graduates for a variety of careers in healthcare and related fields, such as public health, healthcare management, and medical research. Health science careers include doctor, physicianā€™s assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse, registered dietitian, or health educator, physical or occupational therapist, and pharmacy sales representative or patient care advocate. FAMU offers health science undergraduate and graduate degrees

Spelman College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College student, Naya Welcher, Cā€™2025, was recently selected as one of 154 student civic leaders chosen for the 2023 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world. It is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. The fellowship is named for the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compactā€™s founders, who was a tireless advocate for civic engagement in higher education. In the spirit of Dr.

Triad Business Journal Names Smith-Jackson 2023 Outstanding Woman In Business

By Jackie Torok The Triad Business Journal has named Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among itsĀ 2023 Outstanding Women in Business. Smith-Jackson, a research engineer with extensive academic leadership experience, was named in September 2022 to serve permanently in her current role, which she held on an interim basis for 10 months. As Academic Affairs leader, Smith-Jackson oversees more than 800 faculty, 11 deans and 41 department chairs, as well as information technology, student affairs and research. Smith-Jackson originally joined A&T in 2013 as a professor and

Promise of New Jobs, Oprah Winfrey Perfect Ending For TSU’s Spring Graduates

By Emmanuel Freeman When Darius Boyd dons his cap and gown at TSUā€™s spring commencement on Saturday, he will receive his bachelorā€™s degree in business information systems with an extra level of hope and satisfaction. Thatā€™s because Boyd will hear inspiring words from TSUā€™s most famous alumnus, Oprah Winfrey, and have a job waiting on him once he crosses the stage. His early employment is also an indication of the bright jobs market many experts predict for 2023 college graduates. ā€œI am very excited to have a job waiting for me right out of college,ā€ says Boyd, who has been

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