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UAPB Social Work Department Chair Completes Harvard’s Management Development Program

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Social Work Department at UAPB prepares students to apply problem-solving techniques and intervention strategies as they work with diverse individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural and urban settings. To advance that objective, Dr. Tamara Pace-Glover ’09, Social Work, recently was accepted into and attended Harvard University’s Management Development Program (MDP) for higher education managers. Harvard University’s MDP philosophy centers around participants learning to recognize new ways to broadly see their departments, institutions, and the higher education community. The MDP is a five-day program offered on the Harvard Graduate

Xavier University Recognized for Commitment to Effective Urban Forest Management

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Recently, Xavier University of Louisiana was honored with 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Xavier earned this distinction through its dedication to including green spaces on campus to benefit students.    The Tree Campus Higher Education program began in 2008 to encourage colleges and universities to plant trees on their campuses.  The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Xavier achieved the distinction by meeting Tree Campus Higher Education’s five standards, including

Albany State University Art Exhibit: Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art

Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University (ASU) is pleased to announce the art exhibit for Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art, celebrating the passion of an ordinary couple who spent more than 35 years as devoted connoisseurs, building a collection of vivid artworks that are both resonant and remarkably personal. Memories & Inspiration will be on view at the Arthur R. Berry Gallery in the ASU Dr. Joseph W. Holley Fine Arts Center from July 11 through August 24. Regular gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through

Tuskegee University signs Historic MOU with USAID to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Development

By Kawana McGough Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris and USAID Administrator Samantha Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the international development workforce. USAID and Tuskegee University are committed to working together to shape research, technology, resilience, nutrition, and water security across the development space. “We are excited about this historic partnership. This initiative with USAID provides the opportunity to highlight our exceptional students – and give them a seat at the table and the opportunity to showcase their talents,” said President Charlotte P. Morris. “Our partnership with USAID leverages our

Howard Magazine Receives Two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for 2022

By Brittany Bailer  Howard University is proud to announce that Howard Magazine is a double winner for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards. The magazine received a silver award in the alumni/general interest category and a gold award for publishing improvement. This year, the awards considered submissions from over 4,500 submissions across 28 countries. The CASE Circle of Excellence Awards celebrate the creative, resourceful and innovative ways advancement professionals around the globe champion their institutions’ success. The awards acknowledge superior accomplishments that have lasting impact, demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, and deliver exceptional results. Professionals affiliated with either CASE-member colleges

Dillard to create community garden with $10K grant from AARP

By Dillard University  Dillard’s Office of Community and Church Relations has received a grant of $10,000 through the AARP Community Challenge to support a community garden at Bethany United Methodist Church, located in Pontchartrain Park.  The grant will fund 20 raised-bed garden boxes as well as six healthy cooking demonstrations and four health fairs. The community garden will help to fight obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental health in the New Orleans community. “Our goal is to build a sustainable community-academic partnership between Dillard University’s Office of Community and Church Relations, Dillard University’s academic departments, AARP and Bethany United Methodist Church, which will mutually

Savannah State University Obtains $830,000 for New Computer Science Degree Track

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University has been awarded more than $830,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to offer a new modeling and simulation program (MSP) option within the Computer Science Technology degree program. The MSP aims to build graduates’ computer science credentials, and to increase the number of minority students and women in the computer science field, both of which are underrepresented. The grant will contribute to the diversification of the nation’s modeling and simulation workforce, respond to the growing need for underrepresented computer scientists and ensure accessibility for students with disabilities. “I remain proud of

ASU Former Coach’s New Children’s Books Affirm and Encourage Self-Love

By Hazel Scott Empowering young children to self-love and believe in themselves is the motivation behind two  Affirmation Books written by former Alabama State Head Football Coach and alumnus Reggie Barlow. “I Am, And I Will Be Positive Affirmation for  Girls” and “I Am, And I Will Be Positive Affirmation for Boys,” which have accompanying coloring books,  provide positive affirmations while young boys and girls learn who they are and prepare for the person they will become. Both books contain 25 easy-to-read statements that promote positive thinking, boost self-image, and increase confidence in girls and boys ages 4 to middle

Alcorn State named to Best Colleges in America 2022 by Money

By Alcorn State University Alcorn State University joins five Mississippi universities in a list of 623 ranked public and private institutions and is ranked among the top HBCUs in the nation in Money’s “The Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” In its listing released May 16, Money ranked more than 600 colleges and universities after looking at more than 2,400 institutions with above-average graduation rates. Scoring included 24 measures within three broad categories: quality, affordability, and outcomes. The quality measures focused on graduation rates; affordability looked at the net price of a degree, student and parent borrowing and loan

Coppin State University to Provide Health Consultations for Summer Camps at the Maryland Zoo

By Coppin State University The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is partnering with Coppin State University to provide medical consultation for the Zoo’s sold out Keeper-in-Training program and week-long summer camps. Two family nurse practitioners from the Coppin State University Community Health Center will coordinate with the Zoo on a plan of action in the event of medical emergencies, and to review camper health forms to make camps as accessible as possible, and better equip the Zoo to accommodate special needs wherever possible. Nurses will also be on-call to provide medical advice. The Zoo has licensed paramedics as part of its Safety team,

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