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How to Stay Safe from COVID-19 During the 2022 Holiday Season

By Jamie Ducharme After COVID-19 vaccines rolled out, many families said “good riddance” to Zoom and resumed in-person holiday gatherings—and with increasing numbers of people embracing pre-pandemic lifestyles, it’s safe to assume that will be the norm this year in the U.S. But the virus still infects tens of thousands of Americans each day, and experts fear another winter surge may be coming, just in time for the holidays. If you’re planning to travel or gather with loved ones this holiday season, follow these expert recommendations to maximize your chances of staying safe and healthy. Get boosted now Should you

Spelman College Expands eSpelman Online Certificate Programs

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced today, an expansion of the eSpelman online learning certificate program, which focuses on in-demand career growth skills. Initially targeting adult working learners, the program is now open to all learners. Applications for the January 2023 term are available now through January 13, 2022. In addition to the current portfolio of certificates, two new certificates – Cosmetic Science and Entrepreneurship are now being offered. Each of the certificate programs are designed to meet the demand for career-enhancing skills in unique areas. “The e-Spelman program was designed to enhance our ability to reach diverse learners and

JSU’s College of Education uses grant funds to reopen Kids Kollege after two-year hiatus

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University’s College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) received a $79,200 contract grant from the Jackson Public School District’s Office of Innovative Strategies in September. The funds will be used to reopen the COEHD’s Kids Kollege after-school program and is part of a district-wide initiative to provide out-of-school time and experiences for all JPS scholars. “The Kids College after-school program at JSU is an essential resource for school-aged children, encouraging safety, fostering connections, preventing juvenile crime, and improving academic performance,” said Jerri Haynes, Ed.D., dean of the COEHD. “Our goal is to create positive experiences for these students

Savannah State University Honors Distinguished Alumni at Annual Founders’ Day

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University (SSU) recently celebrated its 132nd Founders’ Day honoring two esteemed alumni with prestigious awards – The Richard R. Wright Award of Excellence and The Cyrus G. Wiley Distinguished Alumni Award. Presented to alumna Tatia Adams Fox, Class of ’03, and named for the first president of SSU, The Richard R. Wright award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon alumni, recognizing outstanding leaders who have distinguished themselves through their expertise in social, educational and civic arenas. A Savannah native, Fox earned dual bachelor degrees in business administration and mass communications

Tennessee State University Marching Band Gets Historic Nomination For Two Grammy’s

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands has been nominated for a Grammy for their album The Urban Hymnal in the Best Roots Gospel Album category! AOB also received a second Grammy nod for their collaboration on Spoken Word Artist and Poet, J. Ivy’s album, The Poet Who Sat By The Door. The groundbreaking album has 10 tracks filled with organic sounds that were created on TSU campus and features trailblazers within the gospel music industry. The AOB is the first collegiate band in history to earn a Grammy nomination. “This is a tremendous day in the history of our beloved

Statue Of Lorraine Hansberry Installed At Howard University As Part Of The Lorraine Hansberry Initiative

Courtesy of the Howard University Newsroom Staff A statue of the great American playwright and civil rights leader Lorraine Hansberry, created by the renowned sculptor Alison Saar, was installed at Howard University on October 26. The statue was created earlier this year as part of the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative, which aims to honor Lorraine’s legacy while investing in those following in her footsteps. Titled “To Sit Awhile,” the statue features the figure of Hansberry surrounded by five bronze chairs, each representing a different aspect of her life and work. The life-size chairs are an invitation to the public to do

Edward Waters University Hires First Female Athletic Director In Program History

Courtesy of Edward Waters University Edward Waters University made history on Tuesday with the announcement of its first African-American woman to lead the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in the over 155-year history of the institution. Dr. Ivana Rich was named the Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex. “We engaged our student-athletes, coaches, alumni, athletic administration, as well as our faculty and staff to be a part of listening sessions to help guide us through this process,” said EWU President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. A. Zachary

​ASU Receives $74K NIH Pilot Grant to Tackle Health Equity and Researcher Diversity

By Hazel Scott Under a collaborative research opportunity, Alabama State University Cancer Biology Research and Training  (CBRT) researchers have received a  pivotal one-year $73,942 pilot grant from the National Institute of Health’s Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Consortium to Advance Health Equity and Researcher Diversity (AIM-AHEAD). The pilot is led by the University of North Texas in partnership with Pennsylvania State University, Savannah State University and Alabama State University. “We are excited to receive this pilot funding that provides steppingstones for a bigger opportunity in the near future for faculty and students. The data science and the analysis of available cancer

Morgan State University Receives $500,000 Grant to Build Safe and Strong Neighborhoods by Engaging Community and Police

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology has received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct hands-on studies of “situational policing” techniques and their impact on citizens living in Baltimore neighborhoods. The concept of situational policing refers to adapting policing style and strategy to the type of neighborhood where police are fighting crime. The study will involve participatory action research, a method in which community members work as partners with the research team to help collect and process data used to create the desired change. The three-year project is a partnership between Morgan

TSU Expert Warns of Triple Threat From Flu, Covid, and RSV

By Emmanuel Freeman The U.S. is facing a potential triple threat of flu, COVID-19, and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and a Tennessee State University infectious disease expert is calling on individuals to get immunized, as the surest way to avoid serious illness or long-term hospitalization. Dr. Wendelyn Inman, professor and director of the public health program in the College of Health Sciences, warns that the flu, COVID-19 and RSV are highly contagious respiratory infections caused by different viruses, with flu activity increasing in October and peaking between December and February. “Get your flu shots and get vaccinated for COVID-19

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