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American Association for the Advancement of Science Hosts HBCU Annual Making and Innovation Showcase

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State students from the Department of Technology and Security represented the university at the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) HBCU Annual Making and Innovation Showcase in the nation’s capital last weekend presenting their prototype device designed to detect and report pollutants in bodies of water. The students’ research project focused on how to mitigate organic chemical substances and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that are released into the environment contaminating bodies of water, defiling fish and making them harmful for human consumption. POPs are highly toxic synthetic chemicals known to be

Howard University Annual Bouchet Society Forum Tackles COVID-19 and Challenges in Higher Education

By Jasmine M. Ellis Institutional leaders from eight universities that have Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society chapters on their campuses gathered on Howard University’s campus for the first time since the pandemic for the annual Bouchet Society Forum. Hosted by The Graduate School, Bouchet Society institutional leads met in the multipurpose room in the Undergraduate Library on Thursday, September 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The forum sought to give attendees a safe space to discuss critical issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate studies on their respective campuses two years after the onset of this country’s

Lincoln University of Missouri’s Christine E. Boston Recognized for Success of Monthly Lecture Series Partnership with MRRL

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Christine Elisabeth Boston and Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL) reference and adult programming librarian Madeline Matson have been named winners of the 2022 Missouri Library Assoc. (MLA) Community Partnership Award for their monthly Lincoln University-MRRL Lecture Series. The series, which provides free educational programming to the public, brings a range of relevant lecture topics to the community regarding history, politics, culture, local folklore, and more. Boston and Matson were recognized at a ceremony held on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Springfield Discovery Center. Matson and Boston’s monthly lecture series began in

Hornet Family Members Win National Awards

By Kenneth Mullinax The nation’s oldest black scholarly organization (founded in 1915) held its three-day national meeting in Montgomery beginning on Sept. 29 and as part of the event, the group presented its most prestigious award to two highly acclaimed members of the Hornet Nation family. Attorney Fred D. Gray, Sr. (ASU 1951) and the late Dr. Ralph J. Bryson (ASU faculty member) were both named as recipients of the coveted “Luminary Award” from the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH). The chairman of the University’s department of History and Political Science, Dr. Derryn Moten, a member of the ASALH, explained

Arts Center/Gallery exhibits paintings of Edward Loper II

Courtesy of Delaware State University The Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University presents Edward Loper II: The Journey of Perspective Oct. 3 – Nov. 18 with an artist reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Delaware native Edward Loper II is a self-taught artist whose commitment to creative exploration has led to artistic success over the past five decades. Since the early 1960s, Loper’s work has been featured in numerous national exhibitions, cultural events, and publications, as well as the prestigious Barnes Foundation. His paintings are collected not only by private collectors, but corporate art collections such as the Wilmington Trust,

Favors Shines in PBS Documentary, ‘Making Black America’

By Todd Simmons PBS is debuting an exceptional four-part documentary series this month, “Making Black America: Through the Grapevine.” Hosted and executive produced by award-winning author and historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the project also includes Dr. Jelani Favors, holder of the Justice Henry Frye Distinguished Professorship at North Carolina A&T. “Professor Gates, with directors Stacey L. Holman and Shayla Harris, chronicle the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people beyond the reach of the ‘White gaze,'” reads promotional verbiage for MBA. “The series recounts the establishment of the Prince Hall Masons in 1775 through

Clark Atlanta University Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement to Host Inaugural 40 Under 40 Young Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement will host the university’s first 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony to highlight its graduates and their advancement in their industries. Selected nominees represent rising entrepreneurs, influencers, creators, professionals, and executives shaping culture, leading in their communities, excelling in their fields, and paving the way for the next generation. “Our charge is amplifying our legacy and these awards do exactly that.  We are shining a spotlight on our young professionals who are making tomorrow’s history today,” says Dr. Lorri L. Saddler, Vice President, Alumni Relations and Engagement.

FVSU Awarded More than $1 Million to Increase STEM Enrollment

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University has been awarded $1,399,964 from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program to increase the number of low-income, academically talented students who earn degrees in STEM fields. The grant will also help with recruitment, retention and graduation in the Math program at FVSU. Overall, the Driving Math competence through STEM modeling (D’MCS) project will assist in preparing students to become outstanding STEM professionals and researchers who are able to solve real-world problems with mathematics. The project findings will help to improve the retention rate

Lincoln University of Missouri Among 28 HBCUs Selected for Strada Education Network HBCU Initiative

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri is participating in a new initiative that joins 28 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Strada Education Network, a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to increasing individuals’ economic mobility by fostering more purposeful connections between education and work. The initiative is strengthened by Strada’s $25 million grant that will support HBCUs and the next generation of leaders. “LU is honored to have been selected by Strada Education to take part in this initiative,” said Lincoln University President Dr. John B. Moseley. “Participation in this initiative allows us to continue supporting our students — future

TSU Kicks Off 2022 Homecoming With 34th Annual Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University kicked off this year’s Homecoming with the 34th annual Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest on Sunday. Cash prizes of $700, $500, and $300 were awarded respectively for first, second, and third place winners in the freshman and upperclassman divisions. There were 28 participants in total this year – 10 freshman and 18 upperclassman. The freshman winners are Lauren Porter, 1st place; Aaron Anderson, 2nd place; and Tyler Vazquez, 3rd place. The upperclassman division winners are: Aliyah Holmes, who also serves as SGA Vice President, claimed 1st place; Maya McClary, 2nd; and Akyra McDougal, 3rd place. Students were required to use

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