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HSSU receives funding to push Geospatial Intelligence programming among HBCU

Courtesy of Harris-Stowe State University Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), along with the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Unleashing Potential and Gateway Global, have received funding to advance the Geospatial Intelligence vision in the St. Louis area. T-REX, the innovation and entrepreneurial development center located in downtown St. Louis, has created a geospatial programming initiative through the Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The PIA creates avenues for the schools to engage with NGA in order to forge pathways for students who are interested in the field of geospatial intelligence. With the funding the University has received, The

Black students are less likely to attain college degrees because of discrimination and external responsibilities, study finds

By Jalen Brown Black college students have lower six-year completion rates for any type of degree or certificate program than any other racial or ethnic group because of racial discrimination, the high cost of higher education and a multitude of external responsibilities, according to a new Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2023 State of Higher Education study. The study, released on Thursday, found that Black students in less racially diverse programs are more likely to feel discriminated against, physically and psychologically unsafe, and disrespected, leading them to abandon their higher education goals. Only 35% of Black Americans have associate degrees or higher, which are essential

Lincoln University Sets Dedication of Dr. James Frank Hall for April 21

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri will dedicate a campus building to honor a former university president on April 21. The event will commemorate the renaming of Founders Hall to Dr. James Frank Hall. The LU Board of Curators voted last November to rename the hall that primarily houses Lincoln’s science and agriculture classes after Frank, the only LU alumnus to serve as university president. Frank graduated with honors from Lincoln in 1953 with a degree in physical education. He served as university president from 1973 to 1982. Frank was an exceptional leader who worked tirelessly to raise

TSU International Food Festival Highlights Cultural Exchange, World-Wide Cuisines

By Alexis Clark From Ethiopian injera, a pancake-like flatbread, to Indian samosa, a fried pastry with a vegetable filling, the savory smell of exotic spices filled Elliot Hall on the Tennessee State University campus. More than 150 students and staff members visited booths during the International Food Festival and Cultural Exchange event hosted by TSU’s Office of International Affairs (OIA). The annual student activity included representation from seven regions and dozens of countries from around the world like Brazil, Turkey, and Nepal. The OIA Executive Director, Dr. Jewell Winn said it was a great time for students to showcase their

Fisk University competes as first HBCU with NCAA women’s gymnastics team

By Jade Boone Forty-one years since the first NCAA women’s gymnastics championship, an HBCU has a team of its own. Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, made history earlier this year after launching its gymnastics program — the first for a historically Black college and university — and competing at the inaugural Super 16 event in Las Vegas. Fisk announced the formation of its first-of-a-kind program more than a year ago. Corrinne Tarver, who serves as Fisk’s athletics director and head coach of the gymnastics team, is no stranger to making history herself. She was the first Black gymnast at the

Pentagon announces Howard University as the first HBCU to lead university-affiliated research center

By Kaanita Iyer and Justin Gamble  The Pentagon has chosen Howard University to lead a university-affiliated research center, its first partnership with a historically Black college or university, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced this week. “To sharpen America’s technological edge and to strengthen America’s outstanding military, the department is committed to investing even more in HBCUs and minority-serving institutions,” Austin, the first Black secretary of defense, said Monday. Howard will receive $12 million per year for five years in funding, according to a news release. This is the first university partnership primarily sponsored by the Air Force, and this is the first

FAMU School of Business and Industry Hosts Financial Literacy Week

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) hosts a Financial Literacy Week to help students increase their knowledge about money, budgeting and investing. “Education on financial literacy and wellness is important for our students so that we can work toward closing the wealth gap and increasing economic security for future generations,” said SBI Dean Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. SBI is partnering with the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development (SFEPD) Financial Ambassadors and Scout, a Black- and women-founded financial education startup based out of New York and Los Angeles focused on building wealth

Clark Atlanta University’s Art and Fashion Department to Host 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Art and Fashion Department will host its 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week, April 10th – 14th, a 5-day forum consisting of several interactive events where industry professionals discuss topics related to art, fashion, media, and design. This year, Clark Atlanta University students can participate in virtual and in-person sessions with major global retailers and fashion manufacturers. Events open to the public include the Styling Competition and the Fashion Show. “We are so excited for our 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week here in Clark Atlanta University’s Art and Fashion Department. As the interim chair of the

Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Hosts 10-Member ICFJ Georgia Delegation

Courtesy of Hampton University As part of a global partnership with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications today hosted a 10- member Georgia (Eastern Europe) delegation of journalists and faculty to learn, evaluate and discuss higher education’s best practices in media education programs in the U.S. “We are honored to collaborate with ICFJ to support a global free press and examine world-class journalism values, ethics – and educational practices,” said Julia A. Wilson, SHSJC dean. “It is admirable that these passionate journalists and educators are demonstrating their dedication and commitment

Office of the Dean of the Chapel Launches Wellness Check-ins for Student Leaders

By Leelannee Malin What started in the Fall 2022 semester as a weekly check-in amongst the Howard University Chapel Assistants, has expanded to checkups for all student leaders of Chapel-led organizations. The wellness check-in is a tool to help peers support each other and is designed to support the development of student leaders through prioritizing and practicing wellness and self-care. Week to week, participants  will communicate their challenges and successes as a student and in their role as a campus leader. Natoy Fowler-Rowe, a second-year MSW/MDiv student, designed this wellness check-in tool. Fowler-Rowe is the graduate assistant to Bernard L. Richardson, PhD,

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