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Xavier University of Louisiana’s President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis honored with documentary on WYES

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Reynold Verret submitted a proposal to the New Orleans City Council to rename Jefferson Davis Parkway, which runs along the edge of Xavier’s campus, after legendary former Xavier President Dr. Norman C. Francis. Dr. Francis guided Xavier for 47 years and remains the longest-serving university president in the nation. “Dr. Francis always knew that education is the pathway to social justice,” said Reynold Verret, President of Xavier University of Louisiana. “His unwavering commitment and courage in the face of adversity spanned 50 plus years at Xavier and taught us all

Philanthropy Fellowship Seminar Series Brings Industry Leaders to Bowie State

By David Thompson Presidents and other senior leaders from major foundations and non-profit organizations from across the nation have signed on to join Bowie State University’s new monthly seminar series to engage student in the Philanthropy Fellowship program to help them better understand how various industries operate. “The Bowie State Philanthropy Fellowship Seminar Series will provide students with an understanding of the relevance of the sectors to the well-being of marginalized communities,” said Kenneth M. Jones II, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the MacArthur Foundation headquartered in Chicago. “The program is customized to ensure that a professional

Howard University, Johns Hopkins University Partner to Develop Tech for Neuro Disorders

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University and Johns Hopkins University are teaming up to develop new medical devices to diagnosis, treat, and manage neurological disorders. The partnership’s new NeuroTech Harbor technology is supported by a $5M investment over 5 years by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Experts at the new NeuroTech Harbor (NTH) technology accelerator will partner with teams of top innovators from around the globe to supercharge the development of medical devices that improve diagnosis, treatment, and management of these conditions while also ensuring those technologies are accessible to all communities. Howard University will lead outreach efforts to build pathways for aspiring women

Jackson State University and FBI foster diversity and inclusion efforts during three-day workshop

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University and the Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated over a three-day visit with students as part of the Beacon Project. The initiative aims to build a broader representation of the African American community within the organization. In June 2021, members of the FBI and leaders from HBCUs met in Huntsville, Alabama, to launch the Beacon Project. Jordan praises the agency for creating this opportunity for JSU students. “I think it is a wonderful partnership between Jackson State and the FBI. I can tell that the things that were spoken about during our Spring

N.C. A&T’s Smith Receives Grant To Study Social Media Impact On Black Women’s Health

By Jackie Torok Kalynda C. Smith, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, has received a four-year $545,686 grant to study the impact social media has on the health of Black women. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) awarded the grant, “How Health and Weight Management Social Media Messages Targeting African American Women Impact Health Behaviors,” to Smith, an assistant professor in the Hairston College’s Department of Psychology. Smith’s study seeks to determine how social media use that emphasizes physical

DSU awarded NSF research grant for data science/machine learning project

Courtesy of Delaware State University The National Science Foundation has awarded Delaware State University a three-year $584,970 grant that will put into research practice the use of data science and machine learning in identifying and analyzing biomolecules. Delaware State University is the lead institution in this research project and scientists from University of Delaware and the University of Virgin Islands are also collaborating researchers. Dr. Hacene Boukari, Professor of Physics and Engineering, is the Principal Investigator of the project. Co-Principal Investigators are Dr. Fatima Boukari, Associate Professor of Computer Science, and from the University of Delaware, Dr. Cathy H. Wu, Professor of

Clark Atlanta University Selected as Site for New PROPEL Center A Global HBCU Headquarters for Innovation

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to announce the university has been selected as the home of the New PROPEL Center, a global headquarters for innovation. The global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, will be constructed at 635 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., at Parsons Street between Vine and Elm Streets on the former site of The University Plaza Apartments – formerly known as “The Birdcage.” The location is an approximately 5.2-acre site that holds special historic and cultural significance to Clark Atlanta University and its alumni who once

Workshop Exposes Students to CRISPR-Based Gene Editing, Other Molecular Biology Tools

By Latasha Ford Six students studying plant science-biotechnology and biology at Fort Valley State University participated in a CRISPR-based summer workshop to learn more about DNA sequences and molecular biology techniques A group of Wildcats who participated in a summer workshop are better prepared for the classroom now that the fall semester has begun on Fort Valley State University’s campus.  The three-day workshop introduced five plant science-biotechnology students and a biology student to clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR). This latest technology allows scientists to enable gene editing and refine gene expression in living organisms, including plants, animals and

Lincoln University of Missouri Students Attend National HBCU Pre-Law Summit

Courtesy Lincoln University of Missouri Seven Lincoln University of Missouri pre-law students recently attended the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit in Washington, D.C. A study program organized by the Osgood Center for International Studies, the summit is the nation’s only major national pre-law event created especially for HBCU students and alumni interested in law school and becoming lawyers. The Lincoln University of Missouri Honors Program and the Lincoln University Political Science Program combined efforts to take the students to Washington for the event in September. The Honors Program provided funding and planning, and the Political Science Program planning of the international studies component and

ASU’s WVAS ‘Radio Partner’ for Inaugural Jazz Music Awards

Courtesy of Alabama State University WVAS 90.7FM, the “Voice of Alabama State University” is serving as a Radio Partner for the inaugural global awards ceremony, The Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz.  This event will recognize individuals who have made – and continue to make – a lasting contribution to this uniquely American art form.  Finalists in each category are the result of the first round of nominations submitted during the eligibility period from April 1 – March 31. These well-deserved honors will be presented at the Jazz Music Awards ceremony, set for October 22, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in

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