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FAMU To Host More than 1,000 Orientation Leaders and Professionals

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) expects more than 1,000 attendees for the three-day Southern Regional Orientation Workshop beginning Friday, March 10. FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey will greet the orientation leaders and professionals from more than 40 institutions from nine Southeastern states on at the opening session at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center Friday afternoon. “Orientation leaders and professionals play a key role in ensuring that Florida A&M University and other institutions of higher learning remain a welcoming place for students and provide a supportive environment for their growth and success,” Robinson said.

David Solomon visits Howard University for Second Installment of Executive Lecture Series

By Brittany Bailer Howard University School of Business will host its second Executive Lecture Series this year with a visit from finance expert David Solomon in the School of Business auditorium. Solomon is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Prior to the lecture, a Goldman Sachs recruiting team will be distributing information about their company in the School of Business’ lobby. Solomon joined Goldman Sachs as a partner in 1999.  From 2006 to 2016, he served as co-head of the firm’s Investment Banking Division. Before that, Solomon was global head of the Financing Group, which includes all

Delaware State University’s Safe Space Project awarded $300,000 grant

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University’s Safe Space Coalition received financial support for its work to develop a dedicated sexual assault response and prevention program on campus from a two year grant award for $300,000 from the National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault. The Building the Capacity of Black Programs Funding Initiative Addressing Sexual Assault (BCPSA) grant will be used to support a Safe Space Project, which will be based at University’s Hope House located on 34 N. State Street, Dover, DE at DSU Downtown. The newly established Hope House, which is currently being used for

BSU’s Leading the Way to Advance Conditional License Teachers

By D. Thompson Conditional license teachers and individuals seeking licenses to teach in Maryland’s public schools came together with education stakeholders for a symposium at Bowie State University on Saturday to learn about the processes and procedures that must be satisfied to attain a standard teaching license. Maryland, like most states, has a teacher shortage with over 30,000 full-time teaching positions open in the state. “We’re not in a teacher shortage, we are in a teacher crisis,” said Dr. Akeda Pearson, assistant professor and director of advanced studies in teaching and learning in the College of Education. “That’s why it

HCA Healthcare announces $1.5 million donation to Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University Today, HCA Healthcare announced that it will give $1.5 million to Fisk University to support scholarships for students pursuing a degree in nursing. This gift is part of the organization’s larger commitment to give $10 million over three years to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $6.75 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment. “We are proud to partner with Fisk University as we work to build a diverse pipeline of healthcare professionals,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer for HCA Healthcare. “It is our hope that

TSU Reports Over $70 Million in Research Funding, Impacts Childcare, Global Food Security and More

By Emmanuel Freeman Early childcare for Tennessee families and global food security are among the top areas Tennessee State University is focusing on as the University reports continued record growth in research funding. TSU’s external research funding is just over $70.2 million with four months remaining in the 2022-2023 submission cycle. To date, the University’s Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences and the College of Agriculture have received the largest single awards totaling $28.9 million. “TSU’s continued high research output and funded awards are a true testament to the hard work and commitment of our faculty and staff, especially as

FAMU Becomes First HBCU to Pilot Google Ad’s Shape Co-Lab

By Asia J. Miller The Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) this spring became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to pilot Google Ads’ Shape Co-Lab. The program is designed to educate and inspire more students to pursue careers in user experience (UX) and technology. UX designers help fulfill users’ needs with a product or service that is useful and functional. “Partnering with Google in this way elevates our Graphic Communication program by preparing our students with highly-sought skillsets for a global workforce,” said SJGC Dean Mira Lowe. “The Shape Co-Lab allows us

Howard University Electrical Engineering Professor Su Yan Receives NSF CAREER Award for RF and Microwave Reconfigurable Device Modeling and Optimization Research

By Hayya Shah Howard University electrical engineering assistant professor Su Yan recently received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development award, known as the NSF CAREER award, for his research on the modeling and optimization of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave reconfigurable devices. The CAREER Program is the NSF’s most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. “It is a great pleasure and honor to receive this award, which will support our continuing effort on

Delaware State University’s Inspired Day of Service distributes for the Food Bank

Courtesy of Delaware State University About 35 Delaware State University students took advantage an opportunity take part in an Inspired Day of Service event by helping the Food Bank of Delaware distribute food to local area residents. The distribution was held on campus in the parking lot behind the Bank of America Building. There, about 35 students met a continuous line of community members in their cars, where the Hornet community service volunteers put whole turkeys and other foodstuff in their vehicle trunks. According to Dr. Travis Sudler, the Director Strategic Enrollment, Academic Services and Compliance, about 120 families took advantage of

USM Board of Regents Honors Three BSU Professors With Highest Faculty Award

By J. Saxon The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents is honoring three Bowie State University professors with its highest faculty award for excellence in teaching, creative activity and public service. Dr. Charles Adams, professor and chair of the Department of Criminal Justice, Dr. Monifa Love, associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Sumanth Reddy, assistant professor of Geography are among the 19 USM faculty members receiving this year’s Regents’ Faculty Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching, mentoring, creative activity, public service and scholarship. The award recipients will be recognized during the Board of

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