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Howard University Cinema Legends Honored with NAACP Image Nominations

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By Sholnn Z. Freeman The nominations for the 56thĀ NAACP Image AwardsĀ have been announced, spotlighting two celebrated Howard University alumnae,Ā Taraji P. HensonĀ andĀ Lynn Whitfield, a third-generation Howard graduate. Both actresses graduated from what is now Howard Universityā€™sĀ Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine ArtsĀ and say Howard inspired the positive representation of Black women they bring to their roles.Ā TheĀ NAACP Image Awardsā€™ mission to honor outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts, entertainment, and culture. Whitfield (BFA `75) is a double-nominee this yer. She in contention for ā€œOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Pictureā€ for her performance inĀ Albany Road. In the film,

Virginia State Universityā€™s Azurest South Designated as National Historic Landmark

Courtesy of Virginia State University Virginia State University is celebrating a momentous achievement. Its Alumni House, Azurest South, has been designated one of the nationā€™s newest National Historic Landmarks. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the designation, which recognizes 19 new NHL designations for their historical and architectural significance. ā€œThis is a proud moment forĀ Virginia State UniversityĀ and one of its most cherished landmarks,ā€ said Franklin Johnson-Norwood, VSUā€™s executive director of alumni engagement and advancement services. ā€œThis designation underscores Azurest Southā€™s enduring significance in American architectural history.ā€ An Amaza Lee Meredith Construction Constructed in 1939 by VSU alumna Amaza

Jimmy Carter Delivered a Positive Message About Hospice Care at Morehouse School of Medicine

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By Shelia Poole and Ariel Hart Hospice advocates said the end-of-life journey of former President Jimmy Carter was a “powerful” message to terminally ill patients and their families about the benefits of hospice care. Carter, the nation’s 39th president, died December 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia, after being in home hospice care for 22 months. “It’s pretty remarkable that he got to celebrate his 100th birthday, he got to vote and, as I understand, it was important to him that he was able to do these things with the support of hospice,” said Dr. Vicki Jackson, president of

Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

By Jon Marcus Pickup trucks with trailers and cars with yawning trunks pulled up onto untended lawns in front of buildings from which people lugged books, furniture, mattresses, trophy cases and artwork. Anything else of value had already been sold by a company that specializes in auctioning off the leftover assets of failed businesses. At least one of the buildings was soon to be demolished altogether, its red-brick walls dumped into its 1921 foundation. This was the unceremonious end of Iowa Wesleyan University, a 181-year-old institution that closed in 2023 after financial losses due in part to discounts it gave

Howard AVP Is First Woman of Color Named President of National Association of College Auxiliary Services

Written by Howard Newstaff LaNiece Tyree, MPA, CASP,Ā Howard’s assistant vice president forĀ Auxiliary Enterprises, was recently elected president of theĀ National Association of College Auxiliary ServicesĀ (NACAS), making her both the first woman of color and the first HBCU leader in the role. College auxiliary services are the operations within a college that enhance the learning and living environment, such as dining, housing, and transportation services as well as the campus bookstore. These often operate in partnership with an outside company who is responsible for day-to-day functions and may generate significant revenue for the college. Elected on October 29 during the C3X Annual

Hampton University Receives Industry Support to Expand the Hampton Investment Program

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Courtesy of Hampton University In 2022, Hampton University, a historically Black university in Virginia, partnered with Stackwell, a Black-owned financial technology company, to create the Hampton Investment Program. After two years of a successful partnership, Hampton University and Stackwell have recently announced plans to expand their program, offering new investment opportunities for both students and the local Hampton community. The Hampton Investment Program was founded to promote financial literacy among diverse Americans. Participating students are provided with a free investment account, as well as educational opportunities to learn about financial well-being and how to build generational wealth. For the past

Monique Guillory Named Ninth President of Dillard University

Courtesy of Dillard University After seven months of service as interim president, Monique Guillory has been officially named the ninth president of Dillard University, a historically Black university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dillard University enrolls about 1,100 undergraduate students, 89 percent of whom are Black. While it is primarily an undergraduate institution, the university recently launched its first masterā€™s degree program in nursing in 2023. Dr. Guillory joined the Dillard University administration in April 2024 as provost and chief academic and enrollment officer. Following the sudden resignation of former president Rochelle Ford one month later, Dr. Guillory quickly transitioned to

Livingstone College Receives $3M Anonymous Donation as Renovation Plans Unfold

Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis revealed to faculty and staff that the school is kicking off the new year with an impressive $3 million donation from an anonymous benefactor. This contribution adds to theĀ $23 millionĀ the donor has already given the school over the past fiscal year, including a notable $10 million gift in July. During his address, Dr. Davis emphasized the collective effort behind such philanthropy. ā€œWe donā€™t receive philanthropy at this level because of a president who gets up and makes an eloquent speech,ā€ he stated. ā€œThis happens because all of you have

PVAMUā€™s new Foodscaping venture targets importance of agriculture in daily living

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, with reports revealing that 1 in 5 families in the greater Houston area struggle to access sufficient food. This challenge extends to college campuses nationwide, where 40% of students regularly face difficulties in obtaining healthy, nutritious meals, according to the World Health Organization. At Prairie View A&M University, theĀ College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesĀ Student Garden Club (CAFNR SGC) has been at the forefront of combating food insecurity. For years, the SGC has cultivated vegetables, including mustard, turnip, and collard greens, to supply fresh produce to both the

Spelman College Economics Department Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion Practices

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman Collegeā€™sĀ Department of EconomicsĀ has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the American Economic Associationā€™s (AEA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion. The College will accept a certificate honoring the achievement on January 3, at the 2025 Allied Social Science (ASSA) Annual Meeting. To be considered for the award, recipients must take productive steps to establish programs and procedures, create an inclusive environment and increase participation of underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities, women and LGBTQ+ individuals in their economics communities. As an AEA Award recipient, the College is being recognized for developing innovative initiatives that address

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