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Voorhees University emergency management instructor offers preparedness tips for hurricane season

Courtesy of Voorheen University Voorhees University emergency management instructor Roger Riley says South Carolina (SC) residents already should have begun preparing for the 2022 hurricane season. He shares some hurricane preparedness tips. The most important thing to do is to stay informed and alert for adverse weather conditions, according to Riley, who is also the emergency manager for Barnwell County and the operations coordinator for the Voorhees University Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He recommends having access to emergency alerts on mobile devices, NOAA Weather Radios, and local broadcast television and radio. These media outlets report information from the National Weather

N.C. A&T Works With Guilford County School to Build Community Education Center

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Guilford County Schools (GCS) Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold A. Martin Sr. are pleased to announce that the district and the university are working with Gateway Research Park Inc., a joint venture partnership of North Carolina A&T and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to build a Community Education Center. The facility will be used to address the negative impact of COVID-19 on the district’s students, families, staff and community. The Community Education Center is envisioned to provide flex spaces with tutoring, adult education and community

Elementary Education Professors Attend Science of Reading Summer Institute

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Dr. M. Iyailu Moses, Asst. Professor, Elementary Education Program Coordinator, and Prof. E. Nicole Lee, Interim Chair, Department of Education, participated in the Science of Reading Summer Institute sponsored by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) at Elon University on June 6-7. The North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) defines the Science of Reading (SoR) as “evidence-based reading instruction practices that address the acquisition of language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and spelling, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension.” The SAU team joined colleagues from other NCICU institutions in a professional development setting

Alfred Street Baptist Church Donates $25,000 to Hampton University to Support Campus Ministries

By Hampton University On Saturday, July 2, Hampton University President, Darrell K. Williams and First Lady Myra Richardson Williams received their first donation since returning to their ‘Home by the Sea’ from Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of their home church, the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria. “I extend my personal and heartfelt thanks to Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley and the entire Alfred Street Baptist Church congregation for this wonderful contribution,” said President Williams. “On behalf of Hampton University, Myra and I cannot thank you enough for this very generous contribution, which will be used to support

Claflin University Featured in Book About School Desegregation in South Carolina

Courtesy of Claflin University Author Dr. June Manning Thomas will host a book signing on Saturday, June 25, at the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum in Orangeburg. Titled “Struggling to Learn,” the book discusses the history of school desegregation in South Carolina. Dr. Thomas is the daughter of the late Dr. Hubert V. Manning, the sixth president of Claflin University (1956-1984). She is also the centennial professor emerita of urban and regional planning at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where she also is the Mary Frances Berry Distinguished University Professor of Urban

ASU Gets $500-K Grant for G.W. Trenholm Hall

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU Alabama State University has received a second award from the National Park Service (NPS) for renovation projects at the historic G. W. Trenholm Hall. The $500,000 NPS grant is part of an overall $2.5 million initiative to help preserve historic buildings on the campuses of the state of Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The chairman of ASU’s Department of History and Political Science, Dr. Derryn Moten, spearheaded both requests. “This is wonderful news for Alabama State University and for anyone who understands the importance of preserving one’s past for future generations,” Moten said. “This $500,000 grant further

SG Atkins Community Development Corporation creates affordable family housing near the WSSU campus

Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Carol Davis is on a mission, a mission that is centered around homeownership, its value to families and to creating a vibrant community. Her most powerful weapon is knowledge, particularly the fact that homeownership is not nearly as far out of reach as many believe. Davis is the executive director of the Winston-Salem State University S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation (SGACDC), a nonprofit organization that strives to foster community-based leadership focused on revitalizing the neighborhoods surrounding Winston-Salem State University. “Our goal is to be a catalyst for economic development in the neighborhoods surrounding WSSU,” said

Robert Carr, Jr. Ed.D Appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Fisk University

By Fisk University Robert Carr, Jr. Ed.D  who has led a 20 year career in education, has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs. He will begin at the university on August 25. Dr. Carr will have oversight of all academic departments, coordinate curricular initiatives, grant degrees, work with faculty on assignments and research programs, develop online courses, join accreditation committees for other schools and serve as an adviser to the University president. “I am honored to join historic Fisk University at a time of momentous growth, excitement, and attention to excellence.  I plan to partner with President Newkirk,

West Fraser $50,000 Gift to Support Student Scholarships and Upgrade Industrial Technology Management & Applied Engineering Equipment

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff On Monday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced that it is the recipient of a $50,000 gift from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) to provide scholarships for students pursuing industrial technology management and applied engineering degrees and to upgrade department equipment. “On behalf of our university, I extend many thanks to West Fraser for its generosity,” Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander said. “Careers in engineering are among the most in-demand, and UAPB is grateful to have a partner that recognizes the importance of ensuring our students are equipped

Nine Howard University Students Selected as 2022 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellows

By Aaliyah Butler Howard University is proud to announce the 2022 Patricia Roberts Harris Fellows. The Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship offers fellows the unique opportunity to gain one-on-one mentorship and guidance from an accomplished public affairs professional. Administered through the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship for Public and International affairs is a one-year program designed to provide a dynamic professional development experience to Howard University students interested in careers in public and international affairs. The fellowship, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the landscapes and the competencies necessary to pursue such careers, was established to

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