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JSU President Selected for Mississippiā€™s Most Influential African Americans for 2022-23

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D.,Ā has been selected asĀ Mississippiā€™s Most Influential African Americans for 2022-23Ā by ā€œOur Mississippiā€ magazine. The group will be honored at the 2023 Our Mississippi Honors Gala on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Cadence Bank Conference in Downtown Tupelo, Mississippi.Publisher Wesley WellsĀ said the 12 individuals were selected by an independent panel of state-wide business and community leaders from nominations received from the public. ā€œWhat an awesome group of people,ā€ Wells said of the nominees. ā€œIā€™d like to thank the committee for doing an outstanding job. I know they had

Howard University College of Pharmacy Event Focuses on Immunization Training

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Theā€ÆHoward Universityā€ÆCollege of Pharmacy, the only college of its kind in the District of Columbia,ā€Ærecently partnered with theĀ American Pharmacists Association (APhA)Ā to train pharmacists from across the country on the delivery of immunizations services. Pharmacists are increasingly being recognized for the critical roles they play in helping local communities confront global health emergencies. On September 22, the College of Pharmacyā€™sĀ Office of Continuing Professional EducationĀ immunization training event attracted participants from the DMV and several states, including Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, and even Alaska. APhA is the largest association of pharmacists in the United States and is

TSU Homecoming A Major Success With Nearly $6 Million Raised For Student Scholarships

By Emmanuel Freeman The Tennessee State University 2022 Homecoming is one for the history books. From the Annual Scholarship Gala and the widely anticipated parade on Jefferson Street led by the world-renowned Aristocrat of Bands, to the coin toss at Nissan Stadium by TSU alumna and Daytime Emmy winning producer Erica Goings, all indications are that the events this year were a huge success. Thousands of alumni and friends from across the nation returned for the weeklong celebration that capped off with the TSU Tigersā€™41-17 trouncing of the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats in the Homecoming football game. ā€œBack in Stride Againā€

Denmark Tech celebrates SCā€™s first HBCU electrical lineworker program

Courtesy of Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College, in partnership with Santee Cooper, named their new electrical lineworker range after James W. Bowden, Sr. at a June 1 ceremony on campus. Bowden, a two-time Denmark Tech alumnus and the first African-American vice president at Duke Energy, was joined by DTC administration, faculty, staff and stakeholders, the Bowden family, local and state leaders including Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter and Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston as well as executives from Santee-Cooper, Edisto Electric Cooperative and Duke Energy. The ceremony celebrated the recent kickoff of Denmark Techā€™s new electrical lineworker program, the first of

Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance to Receive Nearly $74 Million to Expand Research Collaboration

Courtesy of Morehouse School Of Medicine The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $58.6 million over the next five years to theĀ Georgia Clinical & Translational Science AllianceĀ (Georgia CTSA) to continue its efforts to advance the quality of clinical research and transform research results to impact health in Georgia and beyond. In addition to NIH funding, the Georgia CTSA will receive $15.1 million in institutional support from its academic institutions. The Georgia CTSA is a collaborative research alliance that accelerates clinical and translational education, research, workforce development, and community engagement.Ā Emory University,Ā Morehouse School of MedicineĀ (MSM),Ā Georgia Institute of TechnologyĀ (Georgia Tech), and theĀ University

Fayetteville State University Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

By Fayetteville State University The American Society of CriminologyĀ will honor Emily Lenning, Ph.D., professor of criminal justice at Fayetteville State University with its 2022 Teaching Award. The distinction is a lifetime-achievement award recognizing excellence in undergraduate or graduate teaching over the span of an academic career. On its website, the society notes Lenningā€™s ability to meet the needs of diverse learners, and that she challenges herself and her students to look beyond the classroom for opportunities to engage in lifelong learning. ā€œIt is an honor to receive this award, and to be recognized by such a prestigious organization for doing

Center for Racial Justice to host 1-on-1 interview and book signing with alumnus Dave Dennis Sr. and Son

By Olivia Viltz The Center for Racial Justice will host an one-on-one interview and book signing with Dave Dennis Sr. ā€˜68 and Dave Dennis Jr. for their new book ā€œThe Movement Made Us: A Father, A Son, and a Legacy of a Freedom Rideā€. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 11 at 6 p.m., in room 115 of the Professional Schools Building. Black college students played a significant role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, one that often goes unrecognized in mainstream history. Dave Dennis Sr. was one such college student. His first protest was a sit-in at

HCA Healthcare announces $1.5 million donation to Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University HCA Healthcare announced that it will give $1.5 million toĀ Fisk UniversityĀ to support scholarships for students pursuing a degree in nursing. This gift is part of the organizationā€™s larger commitment toĀ give $10 million over three yearsĀ to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $6.75 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment. ā€œWe are proud to partner with Fisk University as we work to build a diverse pipeline of healthcare professionals,ā€ said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer for HCA Healthcare. ā€œIt is our hope that this

BGE Black Excellence in Energy Series Debuts at Bowie State

By D. Thompson Students listened to entrepreneurs and a corporate executive involved in the energy sector at the BGE Black Excellence in Energy Speaker series inaugural session held at Bowie State on Monday that provided them guidance on growing sustainability and green technology career opportunities. Speakers included Sunny Elebua, senior vice president and chief of strategy and sustainability at Exelon; Natalie King, founder and CEO of Dunamis Energy; and Gilbert Campbell, founder and CEO of Volt Energy. ā€œMore than 70 students who attended this session got a first-hand accounting from these executives of how they navigated to positions of influence

Jackson State University Communications named finalist for 2022 PRNews Platinum Awards

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Division of University Communications atĀ Jackson State University (JSU)Ā is a finalist for the prestigious PRNews Platinum Awards, taking place October 12 in New York City. ā€œOur Division of University Communications does an incredible job of elevating the Jackson State brand to students, alumni and supporters across the country,ā€ saidĀ President Thomas K. Hudson. ā€œIā€™d like to thank the entire team for the knowledge and dedication they bring daily as we amplify the JSU story of student success and research excellence in a nurturing environment.ā€ For over two decades, the Platinum Awards have been hailed as one

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