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AGB Elects Morgan State University’s President to its Board of Directors

Courtesy of Morgan State University The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) —the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education—announced today that Morgan State University President David K. Wilson was elected to the AGB Board of Directors, joining 14 other distinguished leaders. President Wilson is the first president of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to serve on the AGB board in its 101-year history. He was one of four higher education leaders elected. The other new electees included Paul Brajcich, who serves on the board of Gonzaga University in Washington; Katherine Sawyer, the executive director of the Oakton Community

JSU alum Jonas Adams named director at NPR, credits the power of networking

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University alumnus Jonas Adams was recently appointed director of National Public Radio’s (NPR) flagship show “All Things Considered.”  Adams describes the promotion as one of the most rewarding roles he’s had in his career. “It’s a job I really never saw myself doing. I’ve been in radio for 20 years, so when I got this position, it was a huge sigh of relief,” said Adams. “It was a huge relief to know I finally settled in a position that utilizes all of my skills.” “All Things Considered” is a weekday show led by five hosts presenting breaking news

Denny’s And Getty Images Partner To Launch Grant For HBCU Students

Getty Images and Denny’s announced their partnership to foster the Getty Images Photo Archive Grants for HBCUs. Getty Images and Denny’s announced their new partnership and grant at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, during the Preserving the History of HBCUs Together panel discussion. The panel’s participants consisted of Brenda Lauderback, Denny’s Board Chair; Cassandra Illidge, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Executive Director of the HBCU Grants Program at Getty Images; and Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., President of Jackson State University. Ebony reports that through this partnership Denny’s will disburse stipends to students attending the HBCUs who have been chosen as the recipients of the Getty Images Photo Archive

TSU Says Southern Heritage Classic More Than Just a Football Game

By Emmanuel Freeman Linda Parrish has been coming to the Southern Heritage Classic since it started 33 years ago. Each year, she looks forward to the second weekend in September for the replay of tradition, camaraderie, homecoming, and most of all, the rivalry on the football field. “I remember when the classic first started with TSU playing Grambling State University, and how it has evolved into one of the premier Black college football showcases in the nation,” says Parrish, a 1976 TSU graduate, and a retired registered nurse from Miami. The classic is more than the action on the field for

A&T Leadership Studies Department to Present Leadership Ethics Seminar Series

By Jackie Torok The Leadership Studies and Adult Education Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is offering a leadership ethics seminar series, “Ethical Leadership, Decision-Making and Research in Modern Times.” The department, which is housed in N.C. A&T’s College of Education, will present the five-part series that features graduates of the university’s leadership studies doctoral program. The series is open to N.C. A&T students, staff and faculty. Each part of the virtual series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The dates, speakers and topics are: Thursday, Sept. 15, Ernest Cuthbertson ’18, “Leadership Ethics, Wealth-building and Politics in Modern

Howard University Climbs to No. 30 on U.S. News & World Report Rankings List of Most Innovative Schools

By Misha Cornelius  Howard University climbed 10 points to No. 30 on the latest U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings list of most innovative schools. The positive increase in the ranking represents the success of the Howard Forward strategic plan, which emphasizes measures that enable resource savings through upgraded technology and automation; initiatives that expand the campus footprint through facility improvements and real estate development; and processes that drive excellence in customer service and delivery of products and services. The University remains listed among the top 100 schools on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best national universities

NCCU Launches Infrastructure to Boost STEM Education and Technology Resources in North Carolina

By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central University (NCCU), in collaboration with Davidson College, Duke University and MCNC, has launched the North Carolina Shared Research & Education collaborative infrastructure (NCShare) to provide high-speed research network capacity, support high-performance computing, and boost STEM education to at least eight minority-serving, smaller, or mid-sized institutions of higher education throughout North Carolina. The project is funded by two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling approximately $1.4 million.The first NSF award (Abstract #2201525 for CC* Regional: NCShare Science DMZ) is for $984,868 and spans two years. The award will establish a parallel science network infrastructure to interconnect campus researchers to external

Fayetteville State University records largest enrollment in over 20 years, First-Year, Military-affiliated and Transfer Students Increase

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University (FSU) records its largest enrollment in over 20 years with a total matriculation of 6,787 students. Fall 2022 enrollment jumped significantly among several populations as the university welcomed its largest, most diverse first-year class in nearly 15 years. According to its 2022 campus census, FSU enrolled its largest first-year, first-time freshman class since 2007 — 766 students — an increase of 130 students over last year. The university hit an all-time high for military-affiliated student enrollment, surpassing 2,000 for the first time in history with a total of 2,037, an increase of

Clark Atlanta School Of Social Work Programs Receive Eight-Year Reaccreditation

By Clark Atlanta University On Thursday, Clark Atlanta University announced that their bachelor’s and master’s social work programs have been reaffirmed accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation for another eight years, ending in June 2030. According to Dr. Jenny L. Jones, dean and professor of the Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work, the reaffirmed accreditation shows the quality and excellence of the program. “It is a vote of confidence in the caliber of the programs for our graduates and the public they serve,” she said. “It ensures excellence and is evident that our programs meet the highest level of

Hampton University Continues to Receive High Marks as Top School in Several National Publications

Courtesy of Hampton University Several prestigious college listings throughout the world, including U. S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, continue to recognize Hampton University.  “At Hampton University, we strive to uphold our founder’s ideals of providing a strong academic program and building character,” said Hampton University President, Darrell K. Williams. “The high marks that Hampton University continues to receive in the Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and other reputable publications serve as confirmation that we are one of the nation’s top institutions of higher education, especially as relates to our new aim to “Deliver the #1 Student Experience in

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