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​​Former NFL/ASU Superstar Gives Back to Hometown for Thanksgiving

By Hazel Scott Thanksgiving kicks off the season of giving and one Alabama State University alumnus is getting into that giving spirit by spending Turkey Day eve feeding those in need. Former NFL running back Isaiah Crowell and his Feed the Crow Foundation will once again bring Thanksgiving a day early (Nov. 23) to hundreds of men, women and children in his hometown of Columbus, Georgia. “It is great to see this holiday tradition is still going strong. It’s important to me to give back to the community where I grew up. It’s a blessing to be a blessing to someone else, especially

N.C. A&T’s Noufal Receives FFA’s Highest Student Honor

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences student Leila Noufal has been named a 2022 recipient of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. Noufal received this prestigious honor at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo, which brought more than 60,000 FFA members to Indianapolis. Fewer than 1% of FFA members earn the American FFA Degree. “This award says that agriculture is my passion and that I’m an effective advocate for agriculture,” Noufal said. “It shows my commitment has been consistent over the

Hampton University Exposes Peninsula Area High School Students to Higher Education at 20th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU festival in Washington DC

Courtesy of Hampton University The Hampton University Office of Admission provided free transportation for Hampton and Newport News high school students to attend the 20th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Fair on Oct. 8. The event took place on the University of the District of Columbia’s campus in Washington D.C. Students and parents representing each Hampton and Newport News public high school participated in the one-day excursion, which was sponsored by Hampton University. This activity was President Darrell K. Williams’ plan in the effort to build stronger relationships with the local community and school systems. The President was on-site

Margaret Walker Center preserves stories of Black women, honors namesake with $450,000 Mellon Foundation grant

By William H. Kelley The Margaret Walker Center strikes again with support from the Mellon Foundation, landing a $450,000 Humanities in Place grant to fund a two-part project that builds on the center’s expansion while honoring the legacy of Black women at Jackson State University. “Since 2019, we’ve been lucky to receive three rounds of funding from the Mellon Foundation, and the most current incarnation of that will enable us, over the next year, to do two major projects. The central piece of it is a feasibility study,” said Robert Luckett, Ph.D., director of the Margaret Walker Center and professor of

TSU Home To Nation’s First FBI Collegiate Academy

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University has the distinction of having the nation’s first-ever FBI Collegiate Academy. The academy gives students a behind-the-scenes look at careers with the federal agency and how it operates. Twenty-one students participated in the program, following a rigorous registration process. The select group attended the academy’s first training session conducted by Douglas M. Korneski, Special Agent In Charge of the FBI Memphis Field Office. Students, who ranged from sophomores to seniors in various disciplines, received an overview of the FBI, and participated in drills on crime scene investigation, intelligence program presentation, and crisis negotiation and management. The training concluded

Howard University hosts Congress Members for Glory: Conversations on the CROWN Act

By Brittany Bailer Howard University welcomed members of Congress on Monday to engage with students about the C.R.O.W.N. Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair). The act is a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, dreadlocks, twists, or bantu knots. The panel was moderated by Howard University students Morgan Rameau and Shaletta Norwood. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey began the program with a dedication to the women in Congress and activists who have championed this act. Their efforts have led to 18 states already

Nike’s YardRunners Brings HBCU Excellence To Their CultureCon Debut

By Nyah Peeples After a two-year hiatus, CultureCon is back in person this year and brought Nike Yardrunners (3.0) with them. CultureCon is the “fastest-growing conference for creatives and changemakers of color who plan to elevate their social network and make a real mark on culture.”  This year the conference spanned a three-city tour — Atlanta (May 2-7), Los Angeles (June 16-18), and New York (Oct. 3-8). During the New York leg of the tour, Nike Yardrunners made their Culture Con debut with a panel on the Culture Stage discussing their mission and commitment to honoring the rich history and heritage of Historically Black Colleges &

N.C. A&T Creates Manufacturing Courses For Launch of MXD Learn’s Virtual Training Center

By Cassandra Sherrill North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has collaborated with MxD Learn to create online courses for the launch of its Virtual Training Center (VTC). The courses developed by N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing (CEPDAM) aim to close the skills and perception gaps in modern manufacturing in order to build a nimble and digital-oriented workforce. MxD Learn is the workforce development arm of MxD, a national digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute. Its VTC is an online platform where students, workers and employers can access a vast amount of information to assist

TIFF Investment Management Tapped as Outsourced Chief Investment Officer to Oversee Spelman College’s $500 Million Endowment Fund

Courtesy of Spelman College Following an extensive search, globally renowned HBCU Spelman College has appointed TIFF Investment Management (“TIFF”) as its outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) to steward its $500 million endowment and to continue the 29-year history of sustaining and strengthening the College’s endowment. “The primary goal of our endowment is to ensure intergenerational equity, which creates access to educational opportunities for students both today and tomorrow,” said Helene D. Gayle, president of Spelman College. “TIFF demonstrates a clear understanding of our vision and priorities, and we are pleased to welcome their team to the Spelman family.” “Spelman has

COBA Students Win at ‘The Yard’

Courtesy of Alabama State University Both Alabama State University and students enrolled in ASU’s Percy J. Vaughn College of Business Administration (COBA) brought home cash awards after competing in the “The YARD” Pitch Competition HBCU Initiative sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company. The event coincided with The Magic City Classic and was held at the Innovation Depot in Birmingham, Ala. on Oct. 28. Alabama State received a $10,000 check for the students commendable showing at the competition. The following students also brought home individual prize money: Symiah Bell (freshman), $1,500; Ephrem Tilahun (junior) – $3,000; Hope Smith (junior), $2,000; and Tre’Von

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