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Johnson C. Smith University Hosts, Participates in “Porgy And Bess” Panel Discussion

Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith University hosted a panel discussion on the history and impact of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” in Biddle Hall’s Gambrell Auditorium. Panelists included cast members of Opera Carolina’s “Porgy and Bess” production, Kenneth Overton and Dr. Sequina Dubose; Dr. Barbara Buck, longtime singer and music educator; and JCSU’s own Dr. Shawn-Allyce White, associate professor of Music and director of Choral Activities. Each of the panelists had, at one time, performed a part in Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” The panel was moderated by Dr. Naomi Andre, Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of North

JSU President Hudson Named Top CEO by Mississippi Business Journal

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. has been selected as a 2023 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal. The distinguished cohort of 23 leaders were honored today at an awards ceremony held in Jackson, Miss. “I am humbled to receive this honor from the Mississippi Business Journal and to be recognized in the company of so many accomplished leaders from across the region,” said Hudson. “True leadership involves cultivating a great team, and I’m blessed to work with many talented administrators, faculty and staff at Jackson State University. We are successful because of our unified mission

FAMU CAFS Professor Receives Over $9M in Federal Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities

By Kilisha Fain A Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) professor has secured more than $9 million in grants to research industrial hemp and chestnuts, and introduce them as new markets that can be economically viable, climate-smart cropping options for small and/or underserved farmers. A team of researchers led by Odemari Mbuya, Ph.D., professor of agricultural sciences and director of the FAMU Center for Water Resources, developed and submitted two grant proposals to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) to address the critical importance of forging new developments that will help to improve

TSU, Baxter International Inc. To Continue Partnership Aimed At Producing Minority Healthcare Professionals

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University students aspiring to become nurses one day could be one step closer to achieving that goal thanks to a $200,000 gift from Baxter International Inc.  The global medical products company will award four TSU nursing majors academic scholarships for fall 2023. Baxter’s ongoing financial support is a part of its partnership with the University to inspire and assist African Americans to become healthcare professionals in a field where minorities are underrepresented. The funds will be split into 4-years for each student. Last year Baxter International Inc., awarded four TSU students $200,000 in scholarship funds to help

FAMU Career & Internship Expo Attracts Over 1,000 Students

By Andrew Skerritt More than 1,400 students converged in the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium on Wednesday to interview for full-time jobs and internships. Students interviewed with recruiters from 170 organizations, which included county governments, school districts, police departments, federal agencies, private corporations, and non-profits during the Spring 2023 All-Majors Career & Internship Expo. Robert Williamson, a pre-biomedical engineering student from Tampa, Florida, said he gained invaluable insight about career options after he spoke to recruiters from CVS Health, Mayo Clinic, Cooper Surgical and other companies. “It’s honestly been just a wonderful experience. I talked to a

MPB, WJSU ‘The Sipp’ Host Special Screening for ‘Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World’

Courtesy of Jackson State University Mississippi Public Broadcasting and WJSU “The Sipp.FM” will host a special screening of the new PBS documentary “Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World” on Feb. 2, at Jackson State University. The event will feature a panel discussion with the series director, Yemi Bamiro, who will make a virtual appearance from London. Produced in partnership with BBC Music, the four-part docuseries will premiere Jan. 31, on MPB, PBS.org and the PBS App. Developed by Chuck D and his producing partner, Lorrie Boula, the series tells the story of hip-hop as an organic expression of experience that

Howard’s Historic $90 Million Contract as a University Affiliated Research Center Spotlights STEM and R1 Opportunity

By Amber Dodd Howard’s recent contract award to be a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) provides opportunities to advance more Black students in STEM and propel Howard toward a R-1 research status. Howard’s UARC will focus on advanced battle management systems (ABMS) and tactical autonomy which the Air Force defines as autonomous systems acting with delegated and bounded authority of humans in support of tactical, short-term actions associated with a longer-term strategic vision in war, according to executive director and principal investigator Danda Rawat, PhD. “In this particular project we plan to develop efficient, affordable, trustworthy and systems with autonomy

Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies

By Giulia Heyward Florida’s department of education, under the leadership of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, rejected an Advanced Placement course on African American studies. The decision is leading to a wave of backlash across the country — from other state lawmakers to labor unions and even a potential lawsuit. “One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said in letter to the College Board, which develops the AP courses that help high school students across the country earn college credit. On Wednesday, civil rights lawyer Ben Crump announced that

FAMU Announces Athletics Compliance Team

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced its Athletics Compliance team. The six team members are part of the Office of Compliance and Ethics and fulfill President Larry Robinson’s commitment to promote a culture of compliance at the University and provide additional support to student-athletes. “I am impressed with the quality and experience of the new staff additions to our Compliance team. This will go a long way toward ensuring that our student-athletes get the service and support they need to succeed on and off the playing field,”  Robinson said. The Office of Compliance and Ethics (OCE) built out the

Education and Civil Rights: Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Access Program brings students to JSU for MLK weekend

Courtesy of Jackson State University  Jackson State University and the Margaret Walker Center hosted approximately 200 high school students and educators from rural Mississippi during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday weekend as part of the Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Access Program.  The students, who are studying AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science at their schools, engaged in three days of rigorous academics, and explored civil rights history at the university and in the city of Jackson. During the program, students visited a variety of historical landmarks, both political and civil, and heard from community leaders and civil rights experts at

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