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Tuskegee Researcher Patented for Breast Cancer Detection

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher Dr. Deepa Bedi was issued a United States Patent for her methods for identifying aggressive breast cancer cells. Patent No. 11624748B2 was issued to Dr. Bedi, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, because of her breast cancer research, particularly triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the highly aggressive subtypes with no targeted therapy. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. About 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women each year are breast cancer. According to Breastcancer.org, about

Hampton University Joins Virginia Independent Colleges

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, an HBCU located in Hampton, Virginia, officially became the seventeenth member of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) on June 3, 2023. Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically Black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. This new affiliation is the result of a discussion between Matthew Shank, Ph.D., president of the VFIC,

HBCU Land-Grant Schools Missed $12.6B in State Funding

Historically Black land-grant universities in Tennessee and 15 other states have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades, according to the Biden administration. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack sent letters to the governors of each state asking them to increase funding, news outlets reported. The letter said the largest disparity was in Tennessee, where Tennessee State University has been underfunded by $2.1 billion dollars. “Unacceptable funding inequities have forced many of our nation’s distinguished historically Black colleges and universities to operate with inadequate resources and delay critical investments in

UMES Launches $60M Campaign to Soar Above and Beyond

Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Top-10 public Historically Black College & University (HBCU) launches the public phase of its “Soaring Above & Beyond: The Campaign for UMES,” as it seeks to raise $60 million, the largest fundraiser in the institution’s nearly 140-year history. “State support provides a solid foundation for UMES, but private philanthropy delivers resources that help differentiate us,” said Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, the institution’s 16th President.  “Private donations allow students without sufficient resources to attend UMES, obtain a degree, and pursue a worthwhile career.  They help our faculty pursue teaching

JSU, Tougaloo Partner on Law Diversity Pipeline Program

Written by Jackson State University Jackson State University’s Bob Owens Pre-Law Center and Tougaloo College’s Reuben V. Anderson Pre-Law Society are collaborating with Jackson-based law firm Forman Watkins & Krutz’s (FWK) Diversity Pipeline Program to help underrepresented students from Mississippi’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) confidently apply for law school and pursue careers as civil defense litigators. “The mission of the Forman Watkins & Krutz Diversity Pipeline Program is to expose diverse students to the legal environment so they can see a path to life as a civil defense litigator,” said Malissa Wilson, partner. “If we want to see more diversity, equity

FAMU Names Football Field After Hall of Famer Ken Riley

By Andrew Skerritt Hall of Famer Ken Riley’s widow, his children and relatives gathered at Bragg Memorial Stadium shortly before the season home opener kick off for the naming of the football field in his honor Saturday. Ken Riley II, who represented his father at the August induction ceremony, spoke on behalf of the family ahead of the Rattlers’ 31-10 defeat of the University of West Florida Argonauts. “It’s good to be home,” said Riley, as he stood next to his mother Barbara Riley and other relatives. “It’s a very good feeling to be back here and have the field

Delaware State Honors Legacy of Sen. Herman Holloway Sr.

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University Arts/Center Gallery is currently exhibiting a collection of documents, articles and photos of the late Sen. Herman M. Holloway Sr. – the primary sponsor of the 1993 state legislation (Senate Bill 138) that elevated then-Delaware State College to Delaware State University. A Sept. 13 program was held in recognition of the exhibition and to celebrate the life and legacy of Sen. Holloway, who was the first African American in Delaware to service as an elected State Senator – an elected office he served from 1964 until his passing in 1994. Former state Rep.

Flooding Forces Clark Atlanta Students to Evacuate Dorms

By Kyra Alessandrini Students living at Clark Atlanta University residences were evacuated after thunderstorms led to flooding on Thursday. Over two inches of rain fell in an hour and flooded part of Downtown Atlanta and Clark Atlanta University. About three hours’ worth of rain fell in just 15 minutes. This led to parts of Atlanta being flooded under five feet of water and damage to cars, fences and buildings across the city. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the damage impacted at least three buildings around the Atlanta University Center, which comprises Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.

Xavier University Marks 236th U.S. Constitution Day

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana The United States of America celebrates the 236th Anniversary of its Constitution. This marks a significant moment in the history of the United States because it serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of the nation’s founding principles. For over two centuries, the U.S. Constitution has provided the framework for a government that respects the rule of law, individual liberties, and the democratic ideals that have defined the nation’s identity. This remarkable document has withstood the test of time, guiding the country through moments of profound change, crisis, and transformation.

FAMU Rises to No. 91 in Top Public National Universities

By Andrew Skerritt Fulfilling a key goal in its five-year strategic plan, Florida A&M University rose to No. 91, among the U.S News & World Report Top  Public National Universities. It has remained the top public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) for the fifth consecutive year and moved up to No. 3 among all HBCUs. FAMU moved from No. 23 to No. 21 on the Social Mobility Index, an indication of the University’s ability to alter the economic trajectory of students and their families. “This is outstanding news. I want to congratulate our students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and

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