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Four Computer Technology Students Present at Women in Data Science Conference

By Jonathan Saxon A group of Bowie State computer technology students recently participated in a technology conference where they presented their work on a project aimed at helping people stay connected with each other in Puerto Rico. Jaylen Moody, Alivia Ross, Mayla Dobson and Oluwafunmilula Ogunseye took part in the virtual Women in Data Science regional conference, hosted by General Motors, on March 1. The students, all members of BSU’s Data Tech + X group, were part of the Lightning Tech Talks panel discussion. They shared details about their research and development for their app, C&C, which stands for Community

Golden Tigers show grit with Championship win and prep for NCAA Tournament play

By Thonnia Lee Fans of Golden Tigers basketball have been cheering all weekend. The women won the SIAC Championship on Saturday after defeating Miles College 72-65. Now, both teams are heading to the “big dance” to compete in the first round of NCAA Tournament. This is the first NCAA Tournament appearance for the women Golden Tigers since 2008 and the first time for the men since 2014. The women’s championship is the first under Trelanne Powell, who was named SIAC Coach of the Year. The women are heading to Tampa to take on top seeded Tampa in the South Region in

Howard Alumnus Gregory Robison at Charter Day: From Rural Virginia to Space Exploration

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Gregory L. Robinson, Howard alumnus and the senior NASA official widely praised for steering the successful launch of James Webb Telescope, addressed Howard University as the 156th Charter Day Convocation orator. Each year, the founding of Howard University is celebrated through the annual Charter Day Convocation and Charter Day Dinner on Saturday. The traditional black-tie gala recognizes honorees for their contributions to Howard and the wider national and international communities. In his remarks, Robinson analogized Howard University’s founding in 1867 to “the first leg of a long relay race.” “There was no running start,” Robinson said, referring to

Howard University to Host Screening of The Marshall Project and VICE News’ ‘Inside Story’ Series Analyzing Criminal Justice System

By Sholnn Z. Freeman On March 15, Howard University will host a special screening and panel discussion of ​​Inside Story, the new video series produced by the Marshall Project and VICE News, that informs people both inside and outside of prison walls. An episode in the series features Stanley Andrisse, M.B.A., Ph.D, endocrinologist scientist and an assistant professor at the Howard University College of Medicine. Andrisse’s own experiences of incarceration have been chronicled in Nature magazine and on the PBS Nova science program. Andrisse has also written a recently published memoir on his experiences, From Prison Cells to PhD: It is Never Too Late to Do Good. The Inside Story event will

FAMU Partners with Bisk to Launch Cybersecurity Bootcamp

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Science & Technology received a $1.42 million grant from the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Center for Cybersecurity to launch online cybersecurity bootcamps targeting both adult and college learners. This collaborative project between FAMU and its partner Bisk, announced the launch of cybersecurity bootcamps that will prepare women and minorities — both underrepresented populations in the industry — for a career in the field of cybersecurity, specifically the practice of protecting networks, programs, and sensitive information from cyberattacks. Approximately $500,000 of the grant is allocated for scholarships to

TSU Holds Vigil In Remembrance of Earthquake Victims In Turkey, Syria

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University students held a vigil on campus to remember the massive loss of their loved ones in Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquakes on Feb. 6. As of Feb 18, more than 44,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria. TSU students prayed with their fellow Turkish students and staff who are 6,000 miles away from home. There are 15 Turkish students and approximately eight faculty members at Tennessee State University. One of those students came to America from Turkey just six months

CAU Professor Named One of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Magazine Top “40 and Under” Scholars

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University The annual Emerging Scholars edition was published on Jan. 19, 2023, and profiled 15 scholars from throughout the country who are making their mark in the academy through teaching, research and service. Currie is the only scholar from an HBCU, as well as the only one from Georgia, to make the list. Diverse, which first published its Emerging Scholars edition in 2001, selects honorees from a pool of candidates recommended by various scholars, department chairs, university public information officers and others. Scholars are selected based on research, educational background, publishing record, teaching record, competitiveness in field of study and uniqueness of field of

HBCUs affected by recent bomb threats will be eligible for federal security grants

By Nicole Chavez The US Department of Education announced Wednesday that a number of historically Black colleges and universities that recently received bomb threats are now eligible for federal grants aimed at improving mental health resources and campus security. “The recent bomb threats experienced by HBCUs have shaken students and fractured their sense of safety and belonging, which are critical to their academic success and wellbeing,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to discuss the grants and additional resources for HBCUs on Wednesday, a day after her husband tested positive for Covid-19. At least 57

Tuskegee awarded more than $3.5 million for technology, connectivity upgrades

By Brittney Dabney The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded Tuskegee University $3.5 million as part of the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC). Tuskegee is one of 93 universities and 43 HBCUs receiving support to expand community technology hubs, upgrade classroom technology and increase digital literacy. The NTIA awarded $175 million to colleges and universities in 29 states and four territories. “This award aligns perfectly with one of Tuskegee’s Strategic Plan goals to upgrade the technological infrastructure to facilitate online and in-person instruction and distance education programs,” said Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, president

TSU Forensics Team Brings Home 74 Awards After Competing At State, National Championship Tournaments

By the Tennessee State University Newsroom The Tennessee State University Forensics Team had a fantastic two weeks, competing at the Tennessee State Championship Tournament, and the HBCU National Competition where the team aimed to defend their three-peat national title run. In the back-to-back weekend tournaments, the team brought home a total of 74 awards. The State competition took place at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, from Feb. 18–19. More than any other group, the team won an astonishing eight state championships out of the twelve events offered. 1st place results from TSU Forensics Team students were: 1st Place Rhetorical Criticism Maya

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