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Bowie State Prepares Teacher Aides to Earn Education Degrees

By D. Thompson Bowie State University is collaborating with Maryland school districts to help provide a “grow your own” program to address the state’s teacher shortage by enabling teaching assistants to enroll in tuition-funded classes at the university to earn a degree as certified PK – 6 early childhood, special education and elementary public-school teachers. Funded by the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Leads grant enables school districts across the state to offer individuals working as teacher aides or in other supportive roles, a pathway to securing their teacher education credentials and a full-time teaching position. Local school

VP Harris Meets With HBCU Leaders About Abortion Bans

By Megan Schott Recent legislation on abortions has affected colleges and universities nationwide, especially HBCUs. Learn more about the important conversation that HBCU leaders just had with Howard University alumna and US Vice President Kamala Harris in the story by Erika DuBose at The Black Wall Street Times. Vice President Kamala Harris recently hosted a roundtable discussion about the effects of abortion restrictions on college students. The first Black VP met with leadership from several colleges and Universities. Harris was joined by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The two hosted a discussion about the health, safety, and well-being of college students during a time when reproductive

Howard University Awarded $11.5 Million From Chan Zuckerberg Initiative To Expand Genomics And Genetics Research Capacity

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced a partnership with Howard University and the nation’s three other historically Black medical colleges to further support cutting-edge scientific research to address significant gaps in genomics. CZI’s Accelerate Precision Health (APH) program will award $11.5 million to Howard University over five years, allowing the University to expand research in the genome field, bring on renowned faculty, fund post-doctoral fellows, and support grant writing for future initiatives. The $11.5 million award represents the latest stride toward fulfilling a key research goal outlined in the Howard Forward strategic plan –– to leverage Howard’s genetic research to attract and mobilize

TSU Brings Career Readiness Training To Students at Off-Campus Housing As Fall Job Fair Nears

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is taking career readiness training to students where they are. Ahead of the university’s upcoming fall career fair on Friday Sept. 23, TSU’s Career Development Center held training sessions at each housing location, on and off campus. The hands-on training sessions were led by executives and representatives of major companies such as Atria, PepsiCo, and Procter and Gamble. Honing interviewing skills, writing resumes that catch attention, “sharpening your 30-second elevator talk,” and confidence building, were among talking points and tips the students received. “The training was extremely beneficial, well organized, and very informative,” said

NCCU Technology Law and Policy Center to Host Inaugural Law and Tech Summit, Oct. 14-15

By Terri Godwin Hyman The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Technology Law and Policy Center announces the inaugural Law and Technology Summit on Oct. 14-15, 2022. The hybrid event will be held on the NCCU campus and virtually. The summit aims to bring together some of the industry’s top legal experts, policy advocates and technologists from around the country. It will include keynotes, presentations, and panel discussions designed to examine issues and current developments in law and technology, including artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, tech policy, legal services, regulatory reform and more. “There is a growing need for lawyers who have expertise

N.C. A&T, Chobani Launch Chobani Aggie Scholars Program

By Lydian Bernhardt North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and food company Chobani have announced a partnership that will produce sweet rewards for students majoring in food and nutritional science, agribusiness and biological engineering. Chobani, maker of yogurt, oat milk, coffee creamers, and probiotic drinks, is providing $125,000 to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science (CAES) to establish the Chobani Aggie Scholars Program, which will offer student scholarships, internships and potential post-graduate employment. Melanie Howell and Kaylen Sexton, biological engineering majors; Faith Jefferson, an agribusiness and food industry management major; and Destiny Knotts, an agribusiness major, were selected

Fayetteville State University Combines Founders’ Day Celebration, Student Convocation — Joint Celebration set for September 22

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University (FSU) will hold its 155th Founders’ Day celebration in conjunction with Fall 2022 Convocation on Thursday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. in FSU’s Cook Quad. The celebration pays tribute to FSU’s founders and recognizes the FSU Family of the Year. The event will also mark the official kickoff of the fall semester with the first-year student convocation. The public and media representatives are encouraged to attend. FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, J.D., will preside over both events. Founders’ Day guest speakers also include Asia Hammock and Issiah McLean, Miss and Mr. Fayetteville State

Howard Bison Win Big at the HBCU New York City Classic

By Aaliyah Butler The Howard University football team had its best defensive performance of the season at the HBCU New York City Classic against Morehouse College. The offense came alive in the second half as the Bison scored 31 points to post a 31-0 shutout win over the Morehouse Tigers before a lively crowd of 35,042 at MetLife Stadium in the HBCU NYC Classic. It was the first win of the season for the Bison (1-3), who were playing their fourth straight game on the road. MetLife Stadium is home to the iconic New York Giants. It is one of the

Emmy Award-Winning Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph To Keynote Annual JSU Luncheon

Courtesy of Jackson State University Emmy award-winning American actress, singer, author, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph is set to deliver the keynote speech at Jackson State University for its annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon on Sept. 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex. This year’s goal is $150,000 and proceeds will benefit the Mary E. Peoples Endowed Scholarship, which provides supplemental financial assistance to high-achieving students in need. The luncheon is named in honor of the wife of JSU’s sixth president, Dr. John A. Peoples Jr., who served from 1967 until 1984. “Mrs. Mary E. Peoples, first lady emeritus, is a longtime educator

Savannah State University Showcases “The Early Years” Art Exhibition

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Program in partnership with the Telfair Museums is showcasing the ceremonial art installation titled The Early Years posthumously honoring professor and American painter Phillip J. Hampton (1922 – 2016). An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 on Savannah State’s campus in the Asa H. Gordon Library, followed by a viewing in the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery from 3 – 6 p.m. The gallery is available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. “Phillip

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