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Howard University Hospital to Host American Psychiatric Association Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair

Written by the Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University Hospital (HUH) will host the American Psychiatric Association’s Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair on the HUH Front Pavilion (2041 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20060) this Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The APA Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair will provide community members with an abundance of general mental health information and pertinent resources, as well as connect individuals with local mental health services and organizations dedicated to raising the mental health equity of D.C. residents. In addition, the event will feature music, snacks, prizes and

Bowie State University Expands Access for Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University When students are accepted at Bowie State University, they can now enroll in online degree programs to earn their bachelor, master’s or doctoral degrees beginning with the fall 2022 semester. BSU students can pursue undergraduate degrees online in computer science, computer technology and criminal justice.  Graduate students can earn master’s degrees online in computer science, culturally responsive teacher leadership, management information systems, reading education and a doctorate degree in educational leadership. “Our fully online undergraduate degree programs are designed primarily to attract adults preparing to make career changes that will posture them for current and

Fisk University Introduces New Bachelor of Social Work Program

Courtesy of Fisk Unviersity Fisk University is excited to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The four-year curriculum will prepare students for professions in advocacy and allow them to work with underserved populations. The BSW program at Fisk University is designed to meet the needs of today’s social work professionals. It combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on field experience, giving students the opportunity to put what they learn into practice. Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Brandon A. Owens, Sr. believes that this approach will give our graduates the best chance

UAPB Forestry Program Helps Keep Landowner’s Legacy Alive

By Will Hehemann In the summer of 2020, Patrick Gulley, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in DeAnn, Hempstead County, Arkansas, suddenly found himself in the position of being responsible for his family’s forestland in Nevada County when his father, Henry Gulley, died in an automobile accident at the age of 72. Alongside his mother, Viola, he began looking for ways to carry out his father’s vision for the family land. Gulley said his father grew up on a farm in Rosston, Arkansas and was always passionate about working the land. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in Arkansas Agricultural,

Ohio congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose joined a host of dignitaries for Central State University Extension First – Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit

Courtesy of Central State University Central State University Extension’s (CSUE) Community and Economic Development hosted an Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit. This live and virtual event included both state and federal leaders in Small Business and Agribusiness Development.  Visit centralstate.edu/SmallBusinessSummit to receive the viewing link. The free Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit took place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and featured notable guests and speakers including, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, 3rd District of Ohio, Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State, and Dr. Jack Thomas, president of Central State University. “The Summit showcases the newest federal, state, and local resources available to

Wyoming County Career and Technical Center/BSC Articulation Agreement Summary

Courtesy of Bluefield State College Wyoming County Career and Technical Center (WCCTC) students now can earn 14 college credits while completing specific courses at the Center, then move seamlessly into the Bluefield State College Criminal Justice program. Through a recently approved Articulation Agreement including BSC, the Wyoming County Board of Education, and the Wyoming County Career and Technical Center, qualifying Wyoming County CTC students who have completed the Center’s Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Cluster can transfer a semester’s worth of college credit into Bluefield State’s Criminal Justice degree program. During a recent ceremony at Center in Pineville, Ms.

Coppin State University Students to Participate in the NASA Student Airborne Science Activation Program

By Robyn McCullough Three Coppin State University students are among 25 students taking part in the inaugural cohort of the NASA Student Airborne Science Activation (SaSa) program. The eight-week paid internship provides students with hands-on experience with research, data collection, analysis, and experimentation and exposure to geo, oceanic, and atmospheric sciences. The Coppin State University students chosen for the 2022 program are: Tochi Iwuji (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Brandywine, MD; Annalyse Belton (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Middle River, MD; and Muyang Chunga (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Germantown, MD. On June 10, the students will visit

Morris Brown College Announces New Academic Leadership Team

Courtesy of Morris Brown College Morris Brown College (MBC) has hired a new academic leadership team to help scale its efforts to become a premier liberal arts institution. MBC announced it had received full accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a Virginia-based accreditation agency in April, 2022. This monumental achievement came after nearly 20 years of effort, marking a historical achievement for the 141-year-old college. Dr. Kristi Garrett has been promoted to Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of Online Learning. Dr. Garrett’s educational mission is to improve and expand the accessibility of higher education

Former Cheyney Coach & Hall Of Famer Donates Advanced Laser Technology For Student Athletes

Courtesy of Cheyney University Coach William “Billy” Joe’s reputation with Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) goes well beyond winning college football championships and being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The 81-year-old has made a commitment to providing HBCUs, such as Cheyney University where he launched his 35-year coaching career, with the latest technology to help student-athletes compete at the highest level. Joe, who led the Wolves football team from 1972 to 1978, recently joined with Dr. Bruce Coren, CEO of Technological Medical Advancement, and members of Cheyney’s Athletics Department to donate the Diowave 60-watt high power

​​BFA Dance Majors Featured at International World Games

By Hazel Scott/ASU Alabama State University’s BFA dancers were called into action to give an extravagant performance on a world stage and they used their skills to make it happen.  The BFA dancers are featured at the 2022 World  Games in Birmingham.  ​ BFA dance majors performed during the Opening Ceremony (July 7) and will perform again at the Closing Ceremony (July 17). James R. Atkinson Jr, associate professor of dance, coordinated and choreographed the performances along with colleagues and dance faculty members Lindsay R. Benton, Jerome Stigler and Lenard Foust. “Collectively, we showcased a total of eight dance works. The

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