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Saint Augustine’s University Partners with Student Freedom Initiative to Receive $1.6 Million in Software and Services

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has signed Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) Cybersecurity memorandum of understanding to participate in Student Freedom Initiative’s HBCU Capacity Building Effort. Student Freedom Initiative, along with its strategic partnerships with Cisco, will work to address the digital divide faced by the nation’s HBCUs. The services provided will be at no cost to HBCUs. “This is an exciting time for Saint Augustine’s University,” said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail. “This partnership advances our position by giving our students the core competencies and a secure, newly improved technological infrastructure necessary to prepare them

Coppin State University to Launch Insurance Learning Laboratory and Collaboration with $50,000 Gift from Northwestern Mutual

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University, today, received a $50,000 gift from Northwestern Mutual to launch its Insurance Learning Laboratory and support additional career readiness, academic, and community outreach initiatives through the CSU College of Business. The gift and collaborative efforts will help support Coppin State University’s efforts to meet the need for highly skilled, knowledgeable, and diverse workforce over the next five years. “This dynamic partnership is the first of its kind between Coppin State University and Northwestern Mutual,” said Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Joshua E. Humbert. “This degree of financial support, mentoring, and academic application will prepare our

N.C. A&T Earns Third Place in Covid-19 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenge

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded third place and a $10,000 prize in the Four-Year STEM Undergraduate category of the  National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge. N.C. A&T’s entry highlights The Student Hangar, a resource hub that connects students with counseling, food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, social and protective services, and other resources geographically closest to them. The rollout of this new mobile app will help Aggies overcome barriers associated with the digital divide or health equity when working on campus or remotely from home. A&T, the nation’s largest historically

Brown Girls Do Gymnastics Hosts Camp, Conference and Invitational at Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University The Brown Girls Do Gymnastics (BGDG) Conference and Isla™ Invitational was hosted at Fisk University on July 19 -24 with the camp taking place through the 22nd and the conference immediately after through the 24th. Brown Girls Do Gymnastics is an advocacy organization helping to guide brown girls through their acrobatic careers. As part of their mission, they strive for more diversity and inclusion in gymnastics and circus arts. Founded by Derrin Moore in 2015, BGDG provides access, coaching, training, and other forms of support to athletes from underrepresented and marginalized groups. This past weekend marked

UAPB to Offer Non-thesis Graduate Degree Programs in Agricultural Regulations, Aquaculture/Fisheries in Fall 2022

By Will Hehemann New non-thesis graduate degree programs in agricultural regulations and aquaculture and fisheries will be offered in the fall semester at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, Dr. Bruce W. McGowan, interim dean/director for the School, said. “We are excited to offer students this opportunity to earn graduate degrees in these competitive fields,” he said. “The fact that these are non-thesis programs means students will not be required to write a thesis paper. Instead of focusing on research, these programs will primarily emphasize practical application and training. Equipped with the

Benedict College Joins Clemson University, Claflin University, Coastal Carolina University, and Francis Marion University for the South Carolina Public Health Preparedness Student Corp

Courtesy of Benedict College Benedict College will participate in a Clemson led statewide effort to prepare students as medical reserve corps volunteers. The Clemson University School of Nursing received an award of more than $2.7 million to develop a network of diverse undergraduate students who can organize locally to assist communities during disasters and other emergencies. The grant provides for a multi-institutional collaboration that includes Clemson, Benedict College, Claflin University, Coastal Carolina University, and Francis Marion University. Each school will engage 100 students to join the corps during the two-year grant period through this initiative.  With this grant, students will be provided

ASU Featured in Microsoft ‘HBCU Experience’ at the World Games

By Alabama State University ASU Day at the World Games drew an enthusiastic crowd during the “HBCU Experience” sponsored by Microsoft. The Microsoft big tent provided a stage to showcase Alabama State University, giving international guests highlights of more than 155 years of educational excellence. The stage featured ASU students and outstanding alumni, including Amber Harris, who served as the event host; Derricius Breon, who coordinated the opening scene; Key’Ana Robinson (BFA in Dance), who performed a creative dance; and “The G.O.A.T.” musical performers, Terrence Baldwin, Martin Luther King (MLK), Jamiya Lawson and Kassidy Jackson, along with Terrence “That Boogie” Baldwin, Jr. Members of the ASU Street Team and S.O.S. provided Hornet energy that brought

Edward Waters University (EWU) Earns NCAA Membership: Becomes Florida’s Only NCAA Division II HBCU Member Institution

Courtesy of Edward Waters University For the first time in its 155-year history, Edward Waters University (EWU) has become a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The exciting news chronicling EWU’s inclusion as a new member of America’s premiere collegiate athletic association at the Division II level was shared during a university press conference Monday afternoon. Relatedly, EWU has also officially accepted an invitation to become a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) after an 86-year separation. Edward Waters was previously a member of the SIAC from 1930-1935. Notably, Monday’s historic announcement distinctively marks Edward Waters

SAU Students Complete First Year of Apple C2 Initiative

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) students closed out the inaugural HBCU C2 with a presentation on Apple apps that they developed as an end-of-semester project. The presentations culminated in the inaugural HBCU C2 (Coding & Creativity) – Apple Coding Course titled ENGR 100, designed and taught by the School of Sciences, Mathematics & Allied Health’s Interim Dean Alieu Wurie.  “The presentations made by our students reflect the outstanding leadership of our faculty and information technology staff,” said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail. “Through our involvement in the Apple HBCU C2 program, we are producing pioneers of

University Galleries to Host Historian’s Discussion on Preserving African American History and Culture

By North Carolin A&T State University The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Preserving African American History and Culture,” on Wednesday, July 27, at noon. Brea Johnson, public historian and manuscripts librarian for the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, will delve into the world of preservation and careers in the field of public history. Johnson is a native of Clayton, North Carolina. She attended North Carolina Central University and earned her B.A. in history and M.A. in public history. Johnson completed her M.A. capstone project

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