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Spelman College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College student, Naya Welcher, C’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 Compact’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 its 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 TSU’s spring commencement on Saturday, he will receive his bachelor’s degree in business information systems with an extra level of hope and satisfaction. That’s because Boyd will hear inspiring words from TSU’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. “I am very excited to have a job waiting for me right out of college,” says Boyd, who has been

Howard University Celebrates Unprecedented Progress Powered by Howard Forward Strategic Plan

Written By the Howard University Newstaff Howard University released a comprehensive report detailing the significant progress the University has made on its Howard Forward strategic plan. Launched in 2019, the plan aims to transform the University through various initiatives that strengthen Howard’s position as a leading institution for education and research in the 21st century. “The Howard Forward strategic plan has been a powerful driver of transformation on our campus over the past three years. We are happy to share this report highlighting the considerable progress we’ve made to strengthen the University’s position as a leading research institution,” said President Wayne A. I.

Lincoln University Agreement Signing Ceremony Formalizes Transfer Path for State Fair Community College Students

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Students at State Fair Community College (SFCC) in Sedalia, Mo., will soon have a formalized transfer path to obtain bachelor’s degrees through Lincoln University of Missouri (LU), thanks to a new agreement between the two institutions. LU-SFCC’s Connect Blue concurrent enrollment program will make the SFCC students’ transition process from their associate degree to the completion of their undergraduate baccalaureate degrees at LU seamless and support students’ success. LU President Dr. John B. Moseley and SFCC President Dr. Brent Bates made the memorandum of understanding between the two schools official at a signing ceremony

Philander Smith Receives $2M Grant for Elders School of Allied and Public Health

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to be the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in support of phase one fundraising for the institution’s Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health. The Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, where the Elders School is housed, was completed at the college’s campus in 2004 thanks to an $8 million Global Ministries grant.  This latest multi-million-dollar award will fund the renovation and expansion of existing laboratory, research, and clinical spaces located within the Kendall Center. Additional

Clark Atlanta University to Host World Bank Group President’s Visit to The Atlanta University Center to Discuss newly-piloted HBCU Initiative on Sustainable Social and Economic Development

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University to host World Bank Group President David Malpass’ visit to the Atlanta University Center. Mr. Malpass will visit Atlanta University’s Robert W. Woodruff Library on May 5, 2023, to discuss the recently signed agreement with six HBCU Presidents that will promote sharing the knowledge and talent between the development and learning institutions to advance more inclusive and sustainable social and economic development. “We are very pleased to enter into this historic agreement with these HBCUs, which are all led by visionary presidents, with stellar faculty and impressive alumni,” said World Bank Group President David Malpass. “We

FAMU Hosts U.S. Department of Education, TMCF Officials, Announce Naming of Rattler Pointe

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University unveiled the new names of two recently acquired apartment complexes Wednesday. The unveiling of Rattler Pointe occurred as University administrators hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), who were instrumental in helping to secure funding for the student housing and other pandemic era initiatives. Using U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) dollars, FAMU acquired the renamed 118-unit Lighthouse at Brooklyn Yard and the 116-unit Citivue at Railroad Square on Eugenia Street on the northern perimeter of the campus. Those beds, reserved for

Spelman College Celebrates the Inauguration of 11th President Dr. Helene D. Gayle

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College formally installed Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, as its 11th President at the investiture ceremony held today, April 28, at the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel. During the ceremony, attended by Spelman’s Board of Trustees, higher education peers, distinguished guests, family and friends, Dr. Gayle was officially bestowed the title of president. The inauguration theme of “Honoring Our Past, Claiming Our Future” paid homage to the great leaders that came before her, as well as her hope and vision for continued success of this storied institution. During her inaugural address, Dr. Gayle

Students rally to keep director of university’s African American studies program

By Claretta Bellamy At least 100 students at Loyola University in New Orleans last week protested the firing of the director of its African and African American Studies program. The protests came after the university’s decision last fall not to renew the contract of assistant professor R. Scott Heath, a move many students and staff advocating for Heath call unjust. “This is a clear attack on DEI at Loyola,” Carson Cruse, a sophomore and president of the university’s Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter, said during the rally, using the abbreviation for diversity, equity and inclusion. Students marched on campus to the

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