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Fisk University receives largest Nashville Gift in its 155-year History

Written by Fisk University Fisk University announced today the single largest gift from a Nashville family since Fisk’s inception in 1866.  The $2.5 million gift from Amy and Frank Garrison will be utilized for both the establishment of an Endowed Chair in recognition of Diane Nash at Fisk’s John Lewis Center for Social Justice as well as an endowed scholarship fund. Dr. Nash, a former Fisk student, was a leader in the student wing of the Civil Rights Movement and played a prominent role in the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins. The Endowed Chair is for the Director of the John

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Keep Pine Bluff a Tree-friendly City

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is working to maintain and further the city of Pine Bluff’s status as a “Tree City USA” community. As a member of the Pine Bluff Board of Tree City USA, he helps ensure the organization meets its standards and fulfills its yearly goals. According to the organization’s website, Tree City USA began as a 1976 Bicentennial program through the National Arbor Day Foundation and is co-sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

New Teacher Certification Accelerates Path to Licensure at Bluefield State

By Bluefield State University Bluefield State University’s Alternative Teacher Certification program provides an accelerated pathway for aspiring teachers to earn a teaching license and launch their careers in education. “The program is endorsed by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDOE) and involves completing two online courses,” noted Dr. Terene Stiltner, BSC Teacher Education Director.  She explained that the accelerated pathway is open to students who a) hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; b) have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA: c) pass one or more qualifying exams; d) apply to the WVDOE to participate in Alternative Certification

28 HBCUs Join Ambitious Initiative to Connect Students’ Education and Aspirations

Courtesy of the Strada Education Network Twenty-eight historically Black colleges and universities today announced the launch of an ambitious partnership with Strada Education Network, a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to increasing individuals’ economic mobility by fostering more purposeful connections between education and work. Supported through a $25 million grant from Strada, the initiative reflects a year-long collaboration designed to listen, learn from, and support the work of HBCUs in developing the next generation of leaders. “This initiative builds on our long-standing dedication to identifying systematic and sustainable strategies to help more Americans achieve better life outcomes for themselves, their

Bowie State University among First to Receive Scholarships and Internships for Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University is one of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities selected as initial participants in Penn National Gaming, Inc.’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”) Scholarship Program. The program will dedicate more than $4 million over five years to HBCUs in states where Penn National operates to fund STEM scholarships and internship opportunities with the company. In addition to Bowie State, the initial participating HBCUs include Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, and Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. In the official announcement, Penn National President and CEO Jay Snowden noted,” Increasing access to STEM opportunities

Hampton University Appoints Carol Crabbe as New Assistant Dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges & Universities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Crabbe as assistant dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.  Crabbe brings to the university more than a decade of experience as an international strategic public relations consultant.  “We are very excited to have Carol Crabbe join us as our assistant dean to support our new global vision,” said Julia A. Wilson, dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.  Her expertise in managing cultural communications programs and managing international delegations, will

Coppin State University Faculty and Staff Receive Catalyst Award for Optimizing the Student Experience

Courtesy of Coppin State University  Coppin State University faculty and staff have been named winners of the Catalyst Award for Optimizing Student Experience by Anthology+Blackboard. The award for Optimizing Student Experience recognizes institutions leveraging technology to develop educational and administrative innovations that positively influence the total learner experience and improve operational efficiency. Coppin State University’s team, dubbed The Visionaries, were able to utilize Anthology’s Reach, Apply, Succeed, and Occupation Insight tools to improve the student experience and provide more data to enhance students’ engagement and success. Their efforts provided artificially intelligent automated personalized nudges and messaging for students to complete key tasks and

Edward Waters Receives $500,000 National Park Service Preservation Grant For Centennial Hall Library

Courtesy of Edward Waters University In its mission to continue sustaining the institution’s rich history, Edward Waters University (EWU) has been awarded $500,000 from the National Historic Society for the preservation of the Centennial Hall on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Previous to this awarded grant, The National Historic Society had already bestowed EWU with $500,000 to maintain and make improvements to the Centennial Hall. This occurred last year, in 2021, making this the second time they have awarded EWU with this grant. The National Historic Society’s division, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, was established as part of

ASU Professors to Speak at Montgomery’s First-Ever Urban Nerd Con Fan Convention

By Hazel Scott Alabama State University professors — Dr. Carlos Morrison, professor of Communications, and Nathaniel Allen, chair of ASU’s Department of Visual Arts — will discuss the significance of African-American action heroes as panelists during the first-ever The Urban Nerd Con (TUNC) fan convention in Montgomery. Organizers expect thousands to attend the three-day fan convention from July 29-31 at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex. The Urban Nerd Con, which spotlights black artists, is a multicultural comics, gaming, cosplay and tech event.  Fans, who can dress  in their favorite comic hero costumes, can come to see and buy the best independent artwork, comics,

SAU Awards Presidential Scholarship to Early College Student for the First Time

By Miles Beasley,  Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has named Marbella Alvarenga the first recipient of the Presidential Scholarship from the Early College program. As part of the scholarship, Alvarenga will continue her studies at SAU this fall, majoring in Business Management. “Awarding the Presidential Scholarship is part of our commitment to student success,” said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail. “Ms. Alvarenga is part of the next generation of leaders, and, as with all of our students, we want to provide them with the resources that set them up for success.” The Early College Program at SAU began in 2012

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