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Nikole Hannah-Jones, Center for Journalism and Democracy Host Third Annual Democracy Summit

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By Larry J. Sanders The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) welcomed journalists from across the country to its third annual Democracy Summit, a day-long convening of both beginner and veteran journalists seeking to address some of their field’s – and the nation’s – most pressing issues. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Covering Oligarchy,” highlighted the increasing and multifaceted ways in which monocratic forces are pervading American democracy. Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Center’s founding director, greeted the attendees to “a knowledge exchange” to start the morning, emphasizing the importance of their presence during what she described as a “critical period”

Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University Launch Joint School of Public Health

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Norfolk State University, a historically Black educational institution, and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, have received approval from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia to launch a Joint School of Public Health. The school will provide students from both universities with new academic programs in public health and well-being. Through combining resources from an R1 research institution and an HBCU, scholars at the new Joint School of Public Health plan to address health disparities in the local Norfolk community by creating long-term public health initiatives and educational opportunities for the next generation

Tennessee State Faces Financial Crisis Ahead of Historic Ice Hockey Program Launch

Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University is facing an urgent financial crisis as it prepares to launch its inaugural Division I men’s ice hockey program. As Meredith Turits revealed in Front Office Sports, immediate action is necessary to ensure the success of this groundbreaking initiative. With the first season set to begin in 2025-2026, the Tigers are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting chapter in the university’s sports history. The introduction of the men’s ice hockey team represents a significant milestone for TSU. In April, TSU appointed Dominique Abercrombie as the first Black male head coach in NCAA

No room for Hampton’s band at North Carolina A&T’s homecoming game

By Kamryn Jackson When Thomas L. Jones, Jr. became the director of Hampton University’s band, The Marching Force, in 2017, he longed for the chance to bring his band to Greensboro, North Carolina, a place he fondly calls a “second home” after spending years working and studying at North Carolina A&T State University. Well, Jones will have to wait a little longer. To provide more seating for fans and alumni, North Carolina A&T isn’t allowing The Marching Force to attend the Aggies’ homecoming game against Hampton on Oct. 19 at Truist Stadium. The matchup with Hampton will be the first time North Carolina A&T will face another

Frederick Douglass Library chosen as a patent and trademark center for entrepreneurs

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Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES becomes fifth HBCU to receive U.S. Patent Office designation Aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore – and in the local community – now have a place to help them create their next big idea. In July, UMES became the fifth HBCU designated as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) – and the only one of its kind on the entire Eastern Shore. Adding the PTRC was a natural progression for UMES’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). “In the

Morehouse School of Medicine Establishes Industry Partnership to Advance Cancer Research

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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine The Morehouse School of Medicine, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has established a new partnership with Manifold, an AI-powered clinical data platform, to enhance research initiatives at the school’s Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine. By leveraging Manifold’s technology, scholars at the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine will work to build their own modern data foundation for cancer research through utilizing AI-powered analysis capabilities to integrate diverse data types in a unified platform. The institute plans to first focus their new capabilities on advancing research for a cohort of breast

FAMU Athletics secures NCAA grant for academic success

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Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M (FAMU) Athletics is a recipient of the NCAA’s Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP) single-year initiative grant for the 2024-25 academic year, receiving $87,000. Spearheaded by Senior Associate Athletic Director & Senior Woman Administrator Brittney Johnson, FAMU was awarded $87,000, which requires a matching fund of $17,400 from the institution. Under Johnson’s guidance, the committee was comprised of Marquel Broussard (Athletic Administration), Gokhan Yilmaz (Head Volleyball Coach), Carrie Hickey, and Ronnie Mackey Jr. (Athletic Academic Support) to review historical data on APR and Graduation Success Rates, current FAMU APR trends and resources that will directly impact the

Schwartz Family Foundation Donates to Howard University’s GRACE Grant Fund for Pre-Med Students

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Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff The Schwartz Family Foundation has donated graciously to Howard University’s GRACE (Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence) program to ease the financial load for pre-med students. The Schwartz Family GRACE Scholarship Fund will support undergraduate students in pre-medical curricula, positioning them to fulfill their goals of attending medical school. “On behalf the Howard University community, thank you to Eric Schwartz and the Schwartz Family Foundation for this magnanimous gift that will support the academic aspirations of our students who are pursuing   careers in the medical field. This investment will go a long

HBCU Student Becomes First Student Elected to NASW-NC Board of Directors

By Ashley Brown In a groundbreaking achievement, Trinitee Smith, a senior at Elizabeth City State University, has made history by becoming the university’s first social work student elected to the National Association of Social Workers – North Carolina Chapter board of directors. Smith will serve as the undergraduate student representative for the 2024-2025 term. She emerged victorious amidst fierce competition from social work students statewide. Smith’s journey into social work was fueled by her lifelong dream of supporting children and advocating within the mental health and legal sectors. Beyond personal achievement, Smith views her election as a significant milestone for representation. As

NCAA Places South Carolina State University Athletics on Probation for Ineligible Competition Violations

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Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University, a historically Black university in Orangeburg, has been placed on probation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for various non-compliance violations. In the fall of 2022, administrators from South Carolina State University’s athletics division self-reported infractions to the NCAA, resulting in an investigation into the HBCU’s compliancy. According to the NCAA investigation’s findings, South Carolina State University failed to maintain squad lists for 14 different sports teams and allowed a total of four ineligible student-athletes to compete on the women’s basketball team, the football team, and the women’s soccer

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