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Biology Professor Receives 40 Under 40 Recognition by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

Courtesy of Morgan State University Samendra Sherchan, Ph.D, associate professor of Biology from the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists® (AAEES) 40 Under 40 Recognition Program. AAEES serves the environmental engineering and environmental science professions and encourages ongoing development within the field through a variety of enrichment activities including workshops and seminars, sponsored lecture series, university accreditation, cultivating talent pipelines by engaging students and young professionals. The recognition was given to Dr. Sherchan, an environmental health microbiologist, in appreciation of his dedication to notable achievements in environmental science or environmental engineering.

NCCU and RTI Celebrate New Partnership and Shared Lab Space Supporting Health and Environmental Justice Research

By Ayana D. Hernandez North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, today hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the launch of the NCCU-RTI Center for Applied Research in Environmental Sciences (CARES) and an accompanying shared lab space on RTI’s campus. Together researchers from both institutions will study the role the environment plays on health and disease and the disproportionate impact on underserved populations. “NCCU celebrates with RTI International on enhancing our collaboration that has been nurtured formally over the past three years,” said Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D., chancellor of North Carolina Central University. “The new NCCU-RTI

JSU College Of Business Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University is celebrating the anniversary of its College of Business, and the festivities will last to the end of the year! Learn more in the release from Jackson State. Jackson State University’s College of Business (COB) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Monday, July25, the college commemorated decades of success with a kick-off reception noting milestones and the thousands of graduates it has produced. “This means 50 years of excellence; 50 years of producing those excellent Black entrepreneurs, economists, accountants and just really doing the great work to move this state forward,” said JSU President Thomas K. Hudson,

Fayetteville State Faculty Member to Participate in White House Event: “Communities in Action: Building a Better North Carolina”

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Dr. Robert Taber, an Associate Professor of History at Fayetteville State University (FSU), will participate in the “Communities in Action” event on the White House grounds tomorrow to discuss the impact of Biden-Harris policies and recent legislation on North Carolinians. Taber will join North Carolina elected officials and community leaders at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for a roundtable discussion and briefings from senior White House and Cabinet officials. He plans to highlight the impact of American Rescue Plan funds on Fayetteville State students’ progress toward graduation, the enabling of important campus capital improvements, the

Fisk University Business Department Welcomes Three New Faculty Members

By Maya Brown Fisk University is excited to welcome three new faculty members to its business department: Dr. Duncan Pelly, Dr. Sufyan Baksh, and Ngozi Nnaji, MS. In recent years, the University’s business department has grown significantly as many students are coveting a career in the corporate world upon graduation. These three professors will add tremendous expertise to the business department, spanning a broad range of topics including entrepreneurship, management, fintech, marketing, risk management and insurance. With the additions of these outstanding faculty, Fisk will be positioned to develop new programs/concentrations and to pursue Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of

Congressman Steny Hoyer Meets With Bowie State Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University Congressman Steny Hoyer, the House Majority Leader, visited Bowie State last week at the Entrepreneurship Living and Learning Community (ELLC) to articulate his unwavering support for BSU and hear from students about major issues impacting the nation. The ELLC is a real-world innovation hub that encourages creative collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking.  Before meeting with students, Congressman Hoyer toured the ELLC visiting makerspaces where students have the opportunity to develop their business aspirations and explore their ideas for new inventions in specialized spaces infused with the latest technology. “Bowie State has become one of the great

Rita Brent, comedian and JSU alum, returns home to host show after three years, sells out

By Rachel James-Terry Rita Brent is back and sold out. The multi-hyphenated comedian and Jackson State University alum has returned to the Capital City to host “Raised in the Sipp” Saturday, Sept.17, at Duling Hall. It is her first Jackson, Mississippi, comedy show after a three-year hiatus due to a pandemic that surprised most of the world. The show promises to provide the “ultimate comedy and musical experience for people of all backgrounds.” “I’m trying to make it as unique as possible because I’m trying to shift into the comedy music vein, where I’m not just doing stand-up comedy. I love

Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Participate in Panel Discussion at Claflin University

Courtesy of Claflin University Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Claflin University Tuesday for a panel discussion with nine outstanding scholars on topics that included voter registration, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Harris’s visit coincided with National Voter Registration Day and HBCU (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) Week. “Today we are celebrating National Voter Registration Day, “Harris said. “When I think about that and the last big election we had in 2020, I am happy to report that over half of the people in our country who were 18 – 21 years of age voted. “These young

TSU Agriculture Student Embodies the Tiger Spirit in Fight Against Rare Cancer

By Alexis Clark For Zaria Hunter, this semester marks her triumphant return to Tennessee State University as she continues the battle of her life against a rare form of cancer. In 2021, Hunter started her spring semester of sophomore year off strong, studying agriculture sciences with a pre-veterinary medicine concentration. But Hunter’s school year took a turn when she began having constant, severe headaches. Something she expected to pass overtime with some medication. What Hunter didn’t expect, was to spend her 20th birthday in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis fighting the rare cancer that was ravishing her body and had

Morgan’s Team ZillowBears Take First Place in HBCU Hackathon with Innovative Financial Credibility App

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s Team ZillowBears earned top honors amid a competitive field of more than 200 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) showcasing their ingenuity and savvy in Zillow’s second annual HBCU Housing Hackathon. The realty-based case competition awarded top prizes to teams that developed innovations to help renters and first-time buyers find their dream homes. The first place ZillowBears, a team of four Morgan students majoring in Computer Science, won $20,000 for its “Z-Save” application, which estimates monthly mortgage costs and lets users deposit that amount into a virtual wallet that tracks their payment trends.

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