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Morehouse College Continues to Climb the U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College maintains its No. 4 ranking among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings. Recognized for one of the most comprehensive new student orientation traditions in higher education, the College climbed 13 spots to becoming No. 1 HBCU overall for First-Year Experiences. Additionally, with the launch of “Morehouse in the Metaverse,” the Black Men’s Research Institute, and several other academic initiatives, Morehouse advanced to the No. 1 Liberal Arts College and Most Innovative College among Georgia institutions that men can attend; it is the No. 1 HBCU

Saving the Environment: Claflin University Launches New Master’s Program Dedicated To Solving Climate Change

Courtesy of Claflin University We all talk about climate change and its detrimental effects on our planet. Yet if we don’t have scientists specifically trained to help combat it, how will we fight and adapt? Dr. Nicholas Panasik, associate professor of biology and chemistry at Claflin University is helping lead the way with not just ideas but real-world solutions to make that happen. This fall, Claflin launched its online master’s degree program in Biotechnology to Mitigate Climate Change. The first of its kind, this Master of Science degree in biotechnology, led by Panasik, an award-winning professor with more than 20

TSU Students Gain Access To Hockey Through Partnership with Nashville Predators

By Emmanuel Freeman Nearly three years after forming a historic partnership between an HBCU and NHL team, Tennessee State University and the Nashville Predators have worked to ensure the alliance continues to thrive. The short-term goal was to help TSU raise $1 million in one month in February 2020. The long-term goal was to create opportunities for students in the league, starting with the hometown team. Two TSU professors are helping students with the latter. College of Business Associate Professors of Marketing Dr. Vaidas Lukosius and Dr. Ramaprasad Unni say they are committed to providing TSU students with firsthand knowledge

First Lady Biden, Secretary Cardona Celebrate A&T’s Success In Education

By Jackie Torok North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was in the national spotlight as First Lady Jill Biden, Ph.D., and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ph.D., made the campus their first stop of the academic year for the Department of Education’s Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour. Biden and Cardona teamed up to celebrate N.C. A&T’s efforts to train teachers, support education in grades K-12 and encourage diversity within the educational workforce. “We’re here to highlight A&T’s great work, including A&T’s leadership in STEM education and equitable workforce development, which is second to none,” said

Human Trafficking Awareness Conference to be held at Dillard

By E. Francis Dillard University’s Center for Racial Justice will host the Human Trafficking Awareness Conference September 16, 12-5:30 p.m. in the Professional Schools Building. The keynote speaker will be criminal justice advocate Cyntoia Brown Long who spoke to a packed Georges Auditorium at Dillard in 2020. There will also be a panel discussion featuring survivors, 3-4 p.m.  After being trafficked during her early teenage years, at the age of 16, Long was arrested for killing a man who solicited her for sex. Long was tried as an adult and sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for

Morgan State University Choir and Jazz Band Ensemble Set to Perform at the Legendary Monterey Jazz Festival

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) talent will be on full display at the 65th annual Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF), the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world. A collective of student performers will travel to the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif. to participate in one of the most prestigious jazz festivals drawing international audiences. The MSU Choir and the MSU Jazz Band Ensemble are scheduled to perform and engage with award-winning artists in exclusive workshops during the 3-day festival taking place September 23–25. “The Monterey Jazz Festival has long represented the pinnacle of

Tuskegee University ranked No. 3 HBCU by U.S. News and World Report

By Thonnia Lee Tuskegee University has been ranked No. 3 among the 2022-2023 nation’s best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by U.S. News & World Report. The university also improved its ranking among Regional Universities in the South, moving from No. 17 to No. 6 for 2023. “It is an honor to see Tuskegee University increase in its rankings to be recognized as the number three HBCU in the nation,” said President Charlotte P. Morris. “This is a testament to the outstanding work that we have done to enhance our student outcomes and the quality of our academic program

Nuna Baby Essentials Supports Bison Athletics with $1 Million for Upgrades to Burr Gymnasium

By Kelvin Childs Nuna Baby Essentials Inc. is donating $1 million to Howard University Athletics to support the women’s basketball and men’s basketball teams. The Nuna donation is earmarked for renovations to the coaches’ offices and locker rooms in Burr Gymnasium. “Nuna Baby Essentials is an important partner of Howard Athletics,” said Kery Davis, director of intercollegiate athletics. “Nuna’s core values, standards and commitment to excellence align with those of Howard Athletics. I would like to thank Nuna and its leadership, Kenny Cheng and Brad Bickley, for their continued commitment to our program. Their generous contributions have contributed to the

Diversifying the Field: MSM Students Score Promising Opportunities with NFL

By Kenny Murry As the son of a nurse, Paolo Gilleran knew since childhood that his future would involve medicine. However, it was not until a family medical emergency that Gilleran knew that he wanted to have a hand in changing the way that medicine was done. “My grandmother immigrated with me to the United States from the Philippines and along the way, she developed kidney disease because of untreated diabetes,” he said. “Finding dialysis in Georgia for an immigrant is hard because she was uninsured … we had to move her to the New Jersey, New York area where

NCCU Awarded $6.2M From Build Back Better Regional Challenge

By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) has been awarded $6.2 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The award is the result of the efforts of a statewide coalition of public and private partner organizations and institutions, led by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech). The NCBiotech-led consortium, which includes NCCU, is one of only 21 projects chosen from 60 applicants. The phase two award will further strengthen North Carolina’s life sciences manufacturing cluster by expanding, connecting, and promoting training and career opportunities to underserved and distressed communities, including

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