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West Virginia State University awarded six figures for new athletic facility

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Courtesy of West Virginia State University HBCU West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded  $250,000 by the Kanawha County Commission to help build a new track and field complex at the university. The funding comes from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and was approved by the commission at its Wednesday meeting. “We are grateful to the Kanawha County Commission for their support to build a track and field complex at West Virginia State University,” said WVSU President Ericke S. Cage. “This new facility will not only be a tremendous asset for our university and our student-athletes, but for the entire

Tuskegee to Launch Carver Genomic Research Center with $11M Grant

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Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University has announced the establishment of the Carver Genomic Research Center following the award of the first phase of an $11 million grant from the National Health Genome Research Institute. This innovative initiative aims to tackle health disparities in the Black Belt South by investigating genetic factors that contribute to diseases, including cancer, within minority populations. Leading the Project Dr. Deepa Bedi, the project’s principal investigator, emphasized this development’s historical significance. “The establishment of the Carver Genomic Research Center at Tuskegee University marks a transformative moment in scientific history, paving the way for a future where representation

Former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake says he’s voting for Harris

By Sarah Fortinsky Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) said Sunday he’s voting for Vice President Harris, citing his conservative values and belief in the rule of law. “I’m voting for Kamala Harris, not in spite of being a Republican or a conservative, but because I am a conservative,” Flake said in an interview on MSNBC’s “Velshi.” “Conservatives, first and foremost, believe in the rule of law, and to have a president, a former president, who lost a free and fair election and then attempted to overturn that election. How can a conservative support such a person?” he asked, referring to former President Trump. Flake said

Google partners with HBCU to advance AI sports reporting

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Thanks to a $100,000 contribution from Google, Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) has partnered with JRSportBrief Productions to advance sports coverage and news reporting through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative research and development effort will explore how AI can streamline and bring greater efficiencies to traditional sports journalism by creating automated post-game content such as box scores and video news reports. The research and performance testing of the AI-based enhancements will be conducted jointly by way of a unique interdisciplinary effort between SGJC’s Center for the Study of Race and Culture in Sports and the HBCU’s Center for

The Multi-Generational Legacy of Howard Homecoming

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By Beilul Tesfai Howard University’s Homecoming is like no other. It is known worldwide for its rich culture, drawing people from near and far to experience its annual unity.  Charles and Dionne Dickerson, a couple who attended Howard University over 30 years ago, recounted their time and experience during Howard Homecoming. Dionne describes it as a moment that solidified her sense of belonging to a special community. For Charles, it was an awakening to the pride and potential within the Black community. Both credit Homecoming with reinforcing the idea that their connection to Howard would continue long after they graduated.

Morehouse School of Medicine Launches New Course on Racial Disparities in Pain Treatment

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has launched a new course focused on racial disparities in health care. The Advil Pain Equity Course was developed in partnership with BLKHLTH, a nonprofit organization dedicated to health equity. It aims to provide students with the knowledge needed to address racial health inequities in pain prevention, treatment, and management. The course discusses how to create trustworthy patient-provider relationships through the lens of the unique preferences and needs of Black patients in pain. In a previous survey conducted

National Science Foundation Announces $3 Million for Collaborative HBCU Research Capacity Project Led by Miles College

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Courtesy of Miles College The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $3 million to be dispersed amongst multiple HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to support The HBCU Ujima Collective, a groundbreaking initiative led by Miles College to enhance research capacity across five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Miles College, serving as the lead institution, will coordinate efforts with Howard University, Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, and Winston-Salem State University to build a robust research infrastructure and foster innovation. The HBCU Ujima Collective aims to provide student researchers, faculty, and emerging grant professionals with the skills necessary to enhance research capacity and secure future

Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?

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By Sara Weissman Last week, Tevon Blair went to Yard Fest—a celebratory event for freshmen at Virginia State University—armed with a tent, a table, a photo booth and games like Jenga and Connect Four. He wanted to create what felt like a block party, in hopes of energizing and informing students at the historically Black university about the voting process. University cheerleaders performed. Members of the Divine Nine—historically Black fraternities and sororities—did signature step routines. Thousands of students turned up, according to Blair, and at least 77 registered to vote. A few dozen students even stuck around for a panel

HBCU Receives $400K to Integrate Esports into Computer Science Education

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By Ashley Brown The National Science Foundation has awarded Winston-Salem State University a significant $400,000 grant to integrate esports into its computer science education program. The funding is part of the NSF’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities-Undergraduate Program and will support a project titled “Enhancing Undergraduate Computer Science Education Through Esports.” Led by Dr. Jinghua Zhang, a WSSU computer science professor, the research team includes co-principal investigators Dr. Mustafa Atay, also a computer science professor, and Dr. Rennae Stowe, an associate professor in health, physical education, and sport studies. This interdisciplinary initiative seeks to leverage esports as a tool for

Spelman College Welcomes Top Company Executives to Discuss the Future of Talent and the Workplace

Courtesy of Spelman College Since the turn of the 21st century, work modalities, workplace demographics and employee values have drastically shifted workplace culture over time. As the workforce continues to evolve, higher learning institutions are working to prepare their students for the expectations of the workforce of tomorrow. Recently, Spelman College partnered with Tapestry Networks to host Reimagining the Future of Talent, a productive dialogue among leading executives, thought leaders, and Spelman and Morehouse students and faculty on the evolving landscape of corporate culture, talent, workplace equity and technology. “The global trends indicate we’re going to have a more diverse workforce and that the workers

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