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Hampton University Alumni and Friends Donate $60,000 to Character Matters Scholarship and to Support Campus Ministries

Courtesy of Hampton University  Hampton University President-Elect Darrell K. Williams and Mrs. Myra Richardson Williams were the guests of honor at a reception organized by The Friends of Hampton University to celebrate his impending installation as Hampton’s 13th president. The event successfully raised $60,000 ($25,000 from Alfred Street Baptist Church) in support of the Character Matters Scholarship and campus ministries. Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. and Craig Dickenson, owners of The St. James, a 450,000 square-foot health club in Springfield VA, and 1983 Hampton graduate Pleasant S. Broadnax, III, Esq. hosted the event. Others in attendance included Hampton University alumni, current and

Howard University Expands Clinical Research Work, Receives a Boost with Novartis US Foundation Beacon of Hope Grant

By Kevin Childs Howard University’s clinical research capabilities received a boost with a grant from the Novartis US Foundation, which will establish a Clinical Trial Center of Excellence on its campus. Involving African Americans and other minority populations in studies for the development of new treatments is going to be extremely important, said Hugh E. Mighty, dean of Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) and senior vice president of health affairs. This requires increased capabilities and infrastructure to support additional facilities, equipment, and more. “Not only do we have to expand our faculty of experts, but we also have to train and

Dr. Yolanda Page ‘91 to take over as provost at Savannah State University

By Eddie Francis Dr. Yolanda W. Page arrived at Dillard as a first year student in 1987. As is the case for so many other Bleu Devils, Page quickly came to love “Fair Dillard,” and that showed throughout her career. She began her academic career as an English instructor at Dillard in 1994. She also served as chair of the English Department and as assistant dean of humanities. After leadership stints at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Page returned to Dillard in 2013 to serve as vice president for academic

Save the Date: Award-Winning Jazz Musician to Host 2023 Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape at NCCU

By Quiana Shepard Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated artist Marcus Anderson, ’07, will return to his alma mater, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), to celebrate the five-year anniversary of his annual Jazz AND Coffee Escape on July 27-29, 2023. Since its inception, the Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape (MAJACE) festival has combined Anderson’s love for music and coffee, shining a spotlight on his café, the Trax Coffee Bar, and coffee brand, AND Coffee. The action-packed weekend, which attracts music lovers from across the U.S., includes social events, culinary treats and other entertainment. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Anderson. “Hosting MAJACE while partnering with

President’s Gala Returns, Features Three-Time Grammy-Nominated Artist Raheem DeVaughn

By Hazel Scott/ASU One of Alabama State University’s annual touchtone events returns — The President’s Gala! President Quinton T. Ross Jr.’s event is best described as an evening of glamour, glitz, entertainment, dinner, dancing, donor recognition, student highlights and entertainment. The ticketed event is Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center.  A Pre-Gala reception at 6 p.m. kicks off the event. “I am extremely excited to host the 2022 President’s Gala. Over the years, the Gala has proven to be a signature event for the city of Montgomery as we welcome

Simmons joins WSSU as the new Director of the Office of Community Standards and Civility

By Gabrielle Brown Jamaul Simmons is the new Director of the Office of Community Standards & Civility at Winston-Salem State University. Simmons considers himself an education retention specialist. Throughout his career, he has worked to prepare students for life after high school, expose groups to higher education and shape programs that help retain minority students on college campuses. The role of The Office of Community Standards & Civility is to educate the campus community about the university’s policies, procedures and core values. “In addition, our office facilitates the process of holding community members accountable for their actions under the WSSU Students’ Code of

Savannah State University Showcases Gabrielle Torres Art Installation

By Savannah State University Savannah State University’s (SSU) Visual and Performing Arts Program is showcasing a new art installation featuring the work of Gabrielle Torres on display today through Sept. 10. Located on the university’s campus in the Kennedy Fine Arts Center, the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery is available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “At an HBCU, as an interdisciplinary art program, we love to bring in mixed media and feature installation artists to make these works freely available to our students as a learning tool as well as the wider community,” said Christen

N.C. A&T Announces Second-Consecutive Record Year in Research Funding:$97.3M

By Todd Simmons, Jamie Crockett and Jackie Torok Sponsored research activities at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University expanded significantly in fiscal year 2022, supported by a second-consecutive record year in contracts and grants to A&T faculty: Researchers earned $97.3 million in awards. That marked an increase of $19.2 million over the previous fiscal year and a nearly 62% in total research funding over the past two years. Faculty across the university are increasingly prominent as principal or co-principal investigators on significant federally funded projects of interest to North Carolinians and the world of science more broadly. A&T faculty

Philander Smith College Receives $65,000 HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative Grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

By Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to announce that a $65,000 grant to support a Rehabilitation Plan for the Sherman E. Tate Student Recreation Center is being awarded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a part of its HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative program. Included in the award is a $5,000 grant from the Wunsch Americana Foundation and Chipstone Foundation that will be used to support a professional development opportunity for a Philander Smith College student. “Philander Smith College is fortunate to have a number of beautiful and historic buildings on its campus, including the

Kailash Bohara Appointed as Extension Specialist, Fish Health in Lonoke for UAPB’s Department of Aquaculture/Fisheries

By Wil Hehemann Kailash Bohara has been appointed as an Extension specialist of fish health for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Department of Aquaculture/Fisheries. He will be headquartered at the university’s Fish Health and Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Lonoke, Arkansas. In this position, Bohara is responsible for providing vital laboratory and field services to fish producers. He will work to solve problems related to fish health and disease diagnostics, aquatic weeds, water quality, emerging diseases and hatchery operations. He will also provide farm site visits and other outreach services. In addition, Bohara will help develop programs utilizing some of

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