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DSU Joins AI-Climate Institute for Smart Agriculture Research

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University, through its Cooperative Extension program, is part of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub. This consortium of public and private sector entities and land-grant institutions helps provide science-based knowledge and practical information to farmers and land managers concerning climate impacts. It is through DSU’s connection with the Climate Hub and relationship with Cornell University, that Drs. Rose Ogutu, DSU Extension Horticulture specialist, and Gulnihal Ozbay, associate dean for Extension and Applied Research, leveraged grant funding for climate-smart technology in partnership with the University of Minnesota. For the month of September, DSU Cooperative Extension celebrates the efforts

HBCU Transformation Project Secures $124M from Blue Meridian

The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, on Wednesday announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for the schools’ graduates. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF, which is acting as an intermediary overseeing the funding, called the donation a vote of confidence in the coalition, which includes public and private schools. “This very significantly scaled grant from them signals to the philanthropic community that this is a really good investment to make,” he said of the Blue Meridian gift. The donation

FAMU to Host Air Force HBCU Digital Partnership Summit

By Andrew Skerritt The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), partnering with Florida A&M University (FAMU), will host the second Air Force Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Digital Partnership Summit September 19-21, 2023, on the Tallahassee campus. Dubbed the HBCU Digital Partnership Summit, the three-day hybrid, virtual/in-person event is for all HBCU faculty and students, researchers, minority businesses, digital transformation professionals, and other academic enclaves, including Department of Defense personnel, that advocate for connecting the Department of the Air Force and the HBCU community. “Florida A&M University welcomes the opportunity to host the Air Force Institute of Technology HBCU Digital

Stillman College Launches Campus Wellness Program

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College hosted “Health and Fitness on the 1st” Friday to celebrate the launch of its Campus Wellness Program. Health and Fitness on the 1st events were open to Stillman faculty, staff, and students and featured a variety of giveaways and unique activities across four events: Yoga on the Quad Health Nutrition Station in Cafeteria #StillWell Fitness Competition Hip Hop Fitness & Dance Class This event was sponsored by the Going for Gold Initiative, a multi-year initiative with HBCUs to advance equitable cancer care. Stillman College is the first institution of higher learning in the State of

Morgan State’s WEAA Enhances Radio Lineup, Adds New Shows

Written By Morgan State University Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC)—the home of the “Voice of the Community” WEAA 88.9 FM—announces enhancements to the daily and weekend programming lineup of its NPR-affiliated public radio station, including the addition of several new shows. The changes come as part of an overall and continuing effort to improve WEAA’s broadcast programming while expanding listenership and audience engagement. As a result, some current promising programs have received new time slots, new shows were created or added, and underperforming programs have been discontinued. “WEAA Radio is undergoing a period of positive transition.

Howard Hosts 156th Convocation Welcoming New President

By Simone Boyd Howard University will hold its 156th Opening Convocation on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium. The event marks the official start of the academic year and welcomes new students to the University. This year’s convocation speaker is Howard University’s 18th President, Ben Vinson III, PhD. President Vinson is an accomplished higher education leader and historian of the African diaspora with a focus on Blacks in Latin America. He previously served in senior leadership roles at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University before being appointed president of Howard University by unanimous vote of

Xavier Library Awarded Grant to Launch Literacy Lab

Written By Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana constantly strives to offer its students the most innovative resources to ensure an excellent educational experience. Recently, Xavier’s library received a $10,000 Building Library Capacity grant from the American Library Association (ALA) in support of library resources on campus. For over a century, ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating to enhance learning and ensure accessibility for all. Xavier was one of 17 academic libraries that received the grant to increase academic support and achievement of Xavierites. The grant will fund laptops for XULA

Morgan State Launches NSF-Funded AI Climate Research Program

Written By Morgan State University As the scientific world continues to address the complexities of climate change and its connection to humanity, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a nearly $3-million grant to Morgan State University to establish an NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program in Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change and Environmental SuStainability (ACCESS). The program is designed to provide hands-on training for the next generation of scientists and engineers researching artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) solutions to wide-ranging climate change impacts. Funded over the next five years, the ACCESS program will train nearly 50 Ph.D. students including

Florida Memorial Boosts Campus Safety After Threats

By Tania Francois Safety on college campuses is always paramount. Late last month, the feelings of security at historically Black colleges and universities were rocked when a gunman tried to carry out an attack at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. It’s thanks to security and students who were vigilant who thwarted the attack that was later carried out at an area Family Dollar. Florida Memorial University here in Miami Gardens is one of four historically Black colleges in the state. US Attorney Markenzy Lapointe is now speaking out, saying his office along with the FBI stands ready to investigate and

Willie Simmons Inspires Alcorn Students on Transportation Careers

Written By Alcorn State University This week, Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons returned to his alma mater, Alcorn State University (ASU), to engage with students and share his insights on career opportunities in the transportation field. The visit was billed as “A Day of Dialogue with Commissioner Willie Simmons.” During his visit, Commissioner Simmons was joined by staff members Calola Williams, Laquisha Williams, Sir Jonathan Rucker and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Human Resources Director Terrence Yarbrough. The team met with students, faculty and staff to share their own experiences, emphasizing the power of education and the role it

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