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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina invests in BlueScholars at Benedict College and Claflin University

Courtesy of Benedict College BlueCross® BlueShield® 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. 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 state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),” said BlueCross President and CEO Mike Mizeur. “Early during the pandemic, BlueCross made a significant investment in several South Carolina HBCUs, and we aim for our

Howard University Welcomes Jordan Brand to the Family

By Frank Tramble What to Know The 20-year partnership between Jordan Brand and Howard University is built on a legacy of excellence and a vision for Black futures. The partnership aims to elevate Howard University’s athletic department, unlock new opportunities for recruitment and inspire a new generation to dream of excellence. Together, Jordan Brand and Howard University aim to amplify the influence of HBCUs on collegiate sport and continued impact on cultural globally. In addition to the partnership with Howard University, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand’s $100M commitment to the Black Community helps advance the work of organizations fighting to

Claflin University Freedom School Prepares Area Youth For Academic Success

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University’s Freedom School concluded its summer activities recently with a closing presentation that featured speeches on topics such as climate change, conflict resolution, healthy lifestyles, step performances, and recognition of the program’s outstanding scholars. More than 70 students in the third through the eighth grades participated in the Freedom School, which celebrated its 12th year at Claflin. The six-week program began on June 13, 2022. The Freedom School follows the Integrated Reading Curriculum, which promotes multicultural learning, reading, and creative activities that reinforce non-violent conflict resolution and cooperation. The students also learn academic and life skills through interactive

ASU VP Wins National Advancement Leadership Award

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU Alabama State University’s vice president for the division of Marketing and Strategic Communications – Lois Russell – brought home a top award and accolades from the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, which she recently attended in our nation’s capital. The Advancement Leadership Award was presented to Russell during the Symposium which drew hundreds of Advancement and other higher education professionals for the three-day event. Russell has worn many professional “hats” during her 15-year tenure at ASU, including Director of Marketing, University Editor, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and currently, Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications. Russell, who is known for having a

Albany State University’s Summer Success Academy Flourishes

Courtesy of Albany State University This summer, Albany State University (ASU) welcomed 40 freshmen on campus as part of the fourth Summer Success Academy (SSA) cohort, a 30% increase from the previous year. The program has also seen a nearly 1000% increase in male participation over the last two years, from two participants in 2020 to 19 participants this summer. Additionally, 78% of the SSA students completed the semester with a 3.0 GPA or above. “Every student that takes advantage of this program is another new Ram well-positioned for success,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Kenyatta

Nursing/Allied Health graduates celebrate with families

By Cathy Hayden Hinds Community College nursing classmates Sergio Sanchez San Juan of Pearl and Patricia Doty of Byram each brought a spouse and four children to their graduation ceremony on July 28. Both celebrated receiving their Associate Degree in Nursing. Sanchez San Juan, 31, is planning to continue his education and eventually become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. “I have a plan to keep going and get the CRNA. That’s the ultimate goal,” he said. Celebrating with him was his wife Ordalia and their four children, ages 8, 4, 3 and 1. “I couldn’t do it without her,” he

Windgate Foundation Awards $859,000 Visual and Performing Arts Grant to Philander Smith College

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to announce that the Windgate Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas, will fund a new Visual and Performing Arts Program and Visual Arts Scholarships with a $859,000 grant to be paid over the next three years, starting June 1, 2021. “Because the arts help sustain the human spirit and are an essential cultural touchstone, we are deeply appreciative of this gift from the Windgate Foundation that will support our desire to nurture the creativity of our students. In turn, we believe that the College will be greater positioned to enrich the

N.C. A&T, UNC Receive $4M NIH Award to Boost Diversity in Nutrition, Obesity and Diabetes Research

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – has awarded $4 million to support a collaboration across the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and the North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC) that will provide career advancement for nutrition, obesity and diabetes researchers from underrepresented minority groups, and ultimately, diversify the research workforce dedicated to investigating these chronic diseases. The grant will help to establish the North Carolina Consortium for Diversity Career Development

Renowned HBCUs Administrator Dr. Walter Kimbrough Joins Morehouse College as Interim Executive Director of the new Black Men’s Research Institute

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College, the nation’s only college dedicated to educating and developing men of color, announced the appointment of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough as interim executive director of the College’s recently launched Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI), a first-of-its-kind institute dedicated to the in-depth, nuanced, and intersectional study of Black men, their impact, and societal influences. A distinguished educator and higher education administrator, Kimbrough previously served as the 12th president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark., and most recently as the seventh president of Dillard University in New Orleans, La. He has also held leadership roles

USDA’s Dr. Shefali Mehta and Others Visit UAPB, Speak with Local Farmers 

By Alicia Dorn The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Shefali Mehta, Ph.D., Deputy Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics (USDA REE), recently visited the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (UAPB-SAFHS). During her visit, she participated in a forum focusing on the needs of African American farmers in the Delta region. Topics discussed were: amplifying the message shared at the 1890s Strategy Sessions in New Orleans and promoting the Census of Agriculture; learning more about the research needs and priorities of what would be most beneficial to African American farmers in finding ways to

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