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Spelman College Honors Lee Family Legacy with Admissions Office Dedication

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle was joined by Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee to rename the College’s Admissions Office in honor of Spike Lee’s grandmother Zimmie Reatha Shelton (Class of 1929) and mother Jacquelyn Shelton Lee (Class of 1954). Spike Lee, well-known film director, producer and actor, and Tonya Lewis Lee, attorney, filmmaker, author and activist, participated in the dedication ceremony with Dr. Gayle, Spelman faculty, students and staff, which took place outside of Packard Hall. The Admissions Office is located inside of Packard Hall, which previously served as the residence hall

American Baptist College Utilizes Cutting Edge Technology Via Encredibox To Safely Provide Career Coaching Essentials

Courtesy of American Baptist College American Baptist College has partnered with Atlanta based digital guidance box platform, Encredibox, to provide recent graduates and currently enrolled students career coaching services through a safe and cleverly packaged gift box.  The Encredibox guidance box, which is appropriately named Career Catcher, is 100% virtual using custom technology for digital delivery and includes electronic contents such as resume templates, video interview coaching, career search guides and more.  With a focus on resume creation, interview preparation, career search and follow up, it provides recipients with the strategy and tools needed for a successful career search. The career guidance

How Colleges Are Making Study Abroad Programs More Accessible

By Sarah Wood While some college students choose to study abroad as a way to expose themselves to varying cultures and languages, others do so to build workforce skills or prepare for a potential international career after graduation. But barriers such as cost, family concerns, limited course flexibility and lack of knowledge about available experiences prevent many students from going abroad in college. Students of color, in particular, are underrepresented in these programs: 70% of U.S. students who study abroad are white, according to the 2021 Open Doors report, which is annually produced by the Institute of International Education and the U.S. Department of State.

Hampton University Named #2 HBCU Computer Science Program by Best Colleges

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’s Department of Computer Science has been named #2 in Best Colleges 2022 ranking of the 10 Best HBCUs for Computer Science Programs. The Hampton University Computer Science program was recognized for its work to increase the diversity of the STEM workforce through various programs such as Student Airborne Science Activation and other computer science initiatives. Community outreach efforts help to develop interest in engineering and science in local schools. The Student Success Center also provides connections that support student health and wellness, advising services, and learning strategies. Notable faculty and/or alumni include Mary Jackson, who was an African-American mathematician and aerospace

Historic Agreement to Offer Early Admission to Physician Assistant Program for ASU Students Signed with Saint Elizabeth University

By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University and Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), announced on Nov. 28 the establishment of a combined educational program culminating in a baccalaureate degree from ASU and a Physician Assistant degree (M.S.) from SEU as both schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement. This is the first agreement of its kind that SEU has signed with a historically black college or university (HBCU). Under the agreement, up to three eligible ASU students will be interviewed during their junior year for early admission into the SEU program. The President of Alabama State University, Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr.,

JSNN, Devcom Soldier Center Partner To Enhance Nanoscale Materials For Soldier Protection

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University A new partnership between the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development (DEVCOM) Soldier Center and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Gateway Research Park will develop advanced nanoscale materials for soldier protection that promise to be lighter, faster, safer and stronger than ever before. Officials with DEVCOM, the Joint School, its two academic parents, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG), and federal and state government announced the new development at a Nov. 21 media availability on the Gateway campus. The Innovative Collaborative Laboratory

Maryland Dept. of Commerce Continues Support of Morgan State University With Center for Urban Health Equity Endowment

Courtesy of Morgan State University For a second consecutive year, the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded Morgan State University funding via the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to spur basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields at Maryland-based colleges and universities, to support a new research professorship. This marks the University’s fourth research professorship in as many years. Morgan will receive $1 million, which will be matched by $1 million in funds received from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, to establish a new Endowed Chair for the Center for Urban Health Equity (CUHE). The award will be

Deion Sanders Says Report Of Job Offer From Colorado Is True

By Pat Graham Deion Sanders said Monday that a report stating Colorado has offered him its head coaching job is true and he has also received interest from other schools. The Jackson State coach didn’t say whether he’s considering any of the opportunities, including trying to turn around the Buffaloes’ beleaguered program. Sanders didn’t specify in a teleconference for the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game participants who else has reached out besides Colorado, saying, “I’m not going to sit here and tell all my business, but they’re not the only ones.” The university hasn’t commented on any candidates to replace Karl

EPA Director visits JSU for roundtable discussion on water crisis, fourth visit to Jackson

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University hosted Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba during a round table discussion with state and local community leaders as they provided updates on the looming Jackson water crisis. “When institutions of learning struggle to meet basic needs, the impact spreads well beyond dollars, learning outcomes are affected, student retention is impacted,” stated JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., during his opening remarks. This is the EPA administrator’s fourth visit to Jackson during his efforts to mitigate Jackson’s ongoing water woes. Regan vowed to exhaust all resources to resolve the infrastructural problem. “Every single

Howard University Law School to Host 1619 project Read-along with Nikole Hannah-Jones

By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Law will host a read-along of the “1619 Project” with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Howard University Knight Chair in Race and Journalism, Nikole Hannah-Jones. Jones will be joined by Lisa Crooms-Robinson, Howard University constitutional law professor for a conversation moderated by Sydne Clark, Howard University student and spoken word artist. The event is organized by the Howard University School of Law, the Howard University Cathy Hughes School of Communications, the Pulitzer Center, and Penguin Random House. This event will focus on “Democracy,” chapter 1 of “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” as the

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