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TSU to Continue Covid Safety Protocols with Surge in Cases and Fall Semester Coming Soon

By Alexis Clark The excitement of the upcoming fall semester at Tennessee State University will be coupled with concerns on managing the campus population due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and in Tennessee. University officials are optimistic based on the success of navigating through the pandemic over the last two years and are closely monitoring Davidson County and the City of Nashville. ā€œWe have put various protocols in place to assist individuals with safety to minimize the spread on campus,ā€ said Dr. Curtis Johnson, associate vice president and chief of staff. ā€œWe will continue working

Bluecross Blueshield of South Carolina Invests in Bluescholars at Benedict College and Claflin University

Courtesy of Claflin University BlueCrossĀ® BlueShieldĀ® of South Carolina is partnering with Benedict College and Claflin University to give more students an opportunity to pursue an education while getting a head start on their career paths.Ā The BlueCross BlueScholars program will select four students from each institution to receive a full four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room and board. “We are committed to supporting students of our stateā€™s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),ā€ said BlueCross President and CEO Mike Mizeur. ā€œEarly during the pandemic, BlueCross made a significant investment in several South Carolina HBCUs, and we aim for our support

Meharry and Swedish Health Services Team Up to Diversify Care in Seattle/PUGET Sound Region

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College and Swedish Health Services in Seattle, Washington have teamed up to create a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing health disparities among people of color in the Pacific Northwest and building a more diverse and inclusive health care environment in the area. ā€œOur partnership with Swedish Health Services will allow our students to gain real-world clinical experience and make a difference, especially in underrepresented and underserved communities,ā€ said Meharry President Dr. James E.K. Hildreth. ā€œDiversifying our health care workforce is pivotal to ensuring better health care outcomes and access for all. It starts

WSSU Powerhouse Red and White Cheerleaders featured in Ciaras video for JUMP

Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Ciara broke the Twittersphere when she posted a video of her and her dancers on top of a Ford Bronco to preview her new song ā€œJUMP.ā€ Sheā€™s followed up with intensity, releasing a stunningĀ new visualĀ for the single, which dropped July 8, that features the WSSU Powerhouse of Red and White Cheerleaders. On an early spring morning, nine cheerleaders andĀ their coaches, NeSheila Washington and Tevin Allen, arrived at the set in Los Angeles, California. It didnā€™t look that way at first. ā€œWhen the sun came up, it looked like we were in New York City,ā€ Washington

Miami Senior Chooses ASU After Winning Huge Scholarship!

By Kenneth Mullinax When Miami, Fla. high school senior Azorea McGill was awarded a $30,000 college scholarship that allowed her to select any school in the nation to attend, she studied what institutions of higher education best met her life-goal and chose Alabama State University. She will arrive on campus in a few weeks as a freshman. McGill, an 18 year-old, attended Miami’s Booker T. Washington High School (BTW) and received her scholarship from the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club, a respected volunteer organization in South Florida that lends a helping hand to high school students in the Midtown-Miami, Overtown area.

Dr. Hazell Reed, UAPB Alumnus/Former Dean, Appointed to USDA Equity Commission

By Wil Hehemann Dr. Hazell Reed, former dean of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Home Economics and Technology (currently the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences), was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Agricultureā€™s (USDA) Equity Commission. According to the USDA, the 15-member independent commission is charged with evaluating department programs and services and recommending ways to reduce barriers to access. Dr. Reed, who lives in Pine Bluff, was one of two Arkansans appointed to the Equity Commission. Ron Rainey, assistant vice president of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture,

Edward Waters University (EWU) Unveils and Names New Community Field and Stadium for Former President Dr. Nathaniel Glover

By Edward Waters University Ā Edward Waters University (EWU) is continuing its trajectory to transform the landscape of the campus community and provide premier facilities that enhance the student university experience. In a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, the University unveiled and dedicated the new Dr. Nathaniel Glover Community and Field Stadium. ā€œOver four years ago, Edward Waters, under the leadership of my predecessor and the City of Jacksonville,Ā Ā led by our visionary Mayor and an equally supportive Jacksonville City Council collaborated in making a substantial commitment to enhance not only our academic community but to provide transformative support and uplift to Northwest Jacksonville

Amazon-like Search Interface to Spark Deeper Engagement in the Science of Space News

Courtesy of Bowie State University The recent success of private space flights and citizen astronauts, threats of near collisions with falling space bodies and other space news is growing the community of space enthusiasts. A Bowie State University professor wants to make it easier for them to dig deep into NASAā€™s extensive space science databases to better understand the science behind the latest innovations and discoveries with Amazon-like prompts leading them to relevant information. ā€œImagine a real-time web interface that will work much like Amazon suggesting related topics of interest,ā€ said Bo Yang, a Bowie State professor of computer science.Ā 

Howard University Hospital to Host American Psychiatric Association Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University Hospital (HUH) will host the American Psychiatric Associationā€™sĀ Moore Equity in Mental Health Community FairĀ on the HUH Front Pavilion (2041 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20060). TheĀ APA Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair will provide community members with an abundance of general mental health information and pertinent resources, as well as connect individuals with local mental health services and organizations dedicated to raising the mental health equity of D.C. residents. In addition, the event will feature music, snacks, prizes and child-friendly activities, such as a reading room with book pick-up, Zumba, meditation

Tuskegee University Receives National Recognition for Achievements in Student Success

Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Education Advisory BoardĀ EABĀ has named Tuskegee University the winner of its Student Success Collaborative-Return to Education Award. EABā€™s Student Success Collaborative, Return on Education Award recognizes an institution that has seen significant and measurable results from its efforts to help students persist, graduate, and thrive. Ā  Tuskegee University has seen an average 3% increase in both Retention and Graduation Rates since implementing EAB. EAB has recognized outstanding achievements in student success for eight years in a row. Awardees are chosen from among the colleges, universities, and individuals that useĀ Navigate, EABā€™s student success management system, or Starfish,

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