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ASU Ranked Top-5 HBCUs in Alabama

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU All Hornets know in their hearts that Alabama State University is among the very best institutions of higher education anywhere, yet it is gratifying to know that sentiment is shared by several of the nation’s industry-leading, independent, educational organizations including University Headquarters (HQ) based out of Scottsdale, Ariz. University HQ compiles a comprehensive set of information for students who wish to pursue a higher education. In its latest research publication, University HQ named ASU as one of the top five historically black colleges or universities (HBCUs) in Alabama. The organization’s elite rankings of the top HBCUs within the state include Alabama State University, Tuskegee University,

Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal

The House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till, the Chicago teenager murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. The bill, which passed the Senate in January, is meant to honor Till and his mother — who had insisted on an open casket funeral to demonstrate the brutality of his killing — with the highest civilian honor that Congress awards. The medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History where it will be displayed near the casket Till was buried in. Till was

Giving the Gift of Reading: Howard University Hosts Virtual Family Reading Night

By Leelannee Malin Through the Office of the Dean of the Chapel, the Howard University Social Justice Tutors offers a virtual family reading night in partnership with The Conscious Kid, an education, research, and policy organization. The Conscious Kid provides complimentary books to support the efforts of the Social Justice Tutors’ work with families and educators in taking action to disrupt racism, inequity, and bias through literacy initiatives. This semester’s Virtual Family Reading Night featured Vashti Harrison, author, illustrator, and filmmaker, reading Matthew Cherry’s “Hair Love,” in which Harrison is the illustrator. After the reading, Harrison did a demonstration of how she illustrates

Coppin State University Launches Brand Campaign

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University recently launched its In brand awareness campaign, which will support the university in strengthening its brand and reputation as a leader in urban higher education. The In campaign, funded by resources received through the HBCU settlement fund, and created in collaboration with The SAX Agency, will be interwoven throughout academics, student life, athletic events, admissions, and external advertising campaigns. The In campaign is designed to illuminate the extraordinary accomplishments of Coppin State University while deepening pride in the University from members of Eagle Nation, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. The campaign also invites prospective students and

Tuskegee architecture students win first National Organization of Minority Architects Student Competition as an HBCU

By Brittney Dabney A team of students from Tuskegee University’s Department of Architecture won first place in the National Organization of Minority Architects Student Competition (NOMAS) held in Nashville, Tennessee. The team competed against nearly 30 NOMAS chapters and made history as the first HBCU to win the competition since the inception of the Barbara Laurie Student Design Competition in 2013. Journi Goodman was awarded the 2022 National NOMAS Student of the year. The 2022 NOMA Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition, sponsored by Skidmore Owings and Merrell (SOM), was focused on a project that addresses the gentrification and displacement

JSU alums form traveling opera company ‘Opera Unique’, hosts debut concert at alma mater

By William H. Kelly III Jackson State University’s Department of Music alums recently returned to their alma mater to host a benefit concert at JSU’s F.D. Hall Music Center in the Jimmy James, Jr. Recital Hall. The concert was a collaboration between the Department of Music and Opera Unique, LLC, featuring talents and performances by the JSU opera/musical theatre workshop, vocal jazz ensemble, and concert chorale, fulfilling the organization’s mission to dedicate opportunities for students and others in a nontraditional sense. GeDeane Graham, Tiffany Williams-Cole, Edwin Jhamaal Davis, and Gavin Hughes formed Opera Unique, LLC, a traveling opera company, and

Winston-Salem State University Promises Safety On Campus After Black Student Is Arrested For Challenging White Professor In The Classroom

Administrators at Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU, have pledged to “bring a resolution” after a Black student was arrested in a white professor’s classroom following a verbal altercation. The Hill reports Chancellor, Elwood L. Robinson, said in a letter, “We understand that the weaponization of police is a prevalent problem in our community; however, that is not what happened in this incident.” In the viral video taken with a classmate’s cellphone, 20-year-old student Leila Hamoud is seen being arrested by a pair of officers, one white and one Black. Hamoud can be heard yelling at a professor, identified by the Charlotte Observer as Cynthia Villagomez, saying, “I swear to God, I

N.C. A&T’s Taliaferro Receives Nat’L Award Using Data To Ensure Teacher Readiness

By Tony Dixon North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Alisa Taliaferro, Ed.D. recently received the prestigious 2022 Ed-Fi Alliance Educator Interoperability Leader of the Year Award. The award is one from seven community award categories including Lifetime Achievement, Partner, Technical Contributor, Ambassador, Solution and Rookie of the Year. “The impact of data interoperability is powerful in that it empowers agency among stakeholders such as students, faculty and administrators by providing them with real-time, accurate and actionable information from multiple sources and well-connected data systems,” said Taliaferro, associate dean of Quality Assurance and Graduate Programs in the College of Education.

Ranti Akiyode, PharmD., Appointed Dean of the Howard University’s College of Pharmacy

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the appointment of Oluwaranti “Ranti” Akiyode, Pharm.D., as College of Pharmacy dean. Akiyode has been serving as the interim dean of the College of Pharmacy since July 2022, and has taught at Howard University for 21 years. “After a nationwide search, we are delighted that Dr. Akiyode has agreed to serve as the next dean of the College of Pharmacy,” Dr. Frederick said. “She is an accomplished scholar, an academic leader with  a proven track record, and an individual with the skills to drive the strategic vision of the college

Why HBCU Homecomings Are Centered Around The Queen And Her Court – Looking Into Royal History

By Naomi Ludlow It might be the reunions between alumni, or maybe the Battle of the Bands. It could be fraternity and sorority step shows. Or it could be an affirmation of Black culture that goes back more than a century and has been passed down through the generations. It could be all of these things and more. But the centerpiece to any HBCU homecoming is the crowning of a royal court and it is a tradition that has made HBCUs unique and something to be celebrated. “It’s just as important as having a college band or cheerleaders. It identifies

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