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Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance to Receive Nearly $74 Million to Expand Research Collaboration

Courtesy of Morehouse School Of Medicine The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $58.6 million over the next five years to theĀ Georgia Clinical & Translational Science AllianceĀ (Georgia CTSA) to continue its efforts to advance the quality of clinical research and transform research results to impact health in Georgia and beyond. In addition to NIH funding, the Georgia CTSA will receive $15.1 million in institutional support from its academic institutions. The Georgia CTSA is a collaborative research alliance that accelerates clinical and translational education, research, workforce development, and community engagement.Ā Emory University,Ā Morehouse School of MedicineĀ (MSM),Ā Georgia Institute of TechnologyĀ (Georgia Tech), and theĀ University

Fayetteville State University Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

By Fayetteville State University The American Society of CriminologyĀ will honor Emily Lenning, Ph.D., professor of criminal justice at Fayetteville State University with its 2022 Teaching Award. The distinction is a lifetime-achievement award recognizing excellence in undergraduate or graduate teaching over the span of an academic career. On its website, the society notes Lenningā€™s ability to meet the needs of diverse learners, and that she challenges herself and her students to look beyond the classroom for opportunities to engage in lifelong learning. ā€œIt is an honor to receive this award, and to be recognized by such a prestigious organization for doing

Center for Racial Justice to host 1-on-1 interview and book signing with alumnus Dave Dennis Sr. and Son

By Olivia Viltz The Center for Racial Justice will host an one-on-one interview and book signing with Dave Dennis Sr. ā€˜68 and Dave Dennis Jr. for their new book ā€œThe Movement Made Us: A Father, A Son, and a Legacy of a Freedom Rideā€. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 11 at 6 p.m., in room 115 of the Professional Schools Building. Black college students played a significant role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, one that often goes unrecognized in mainstream history. Dave Dennis Sr. was one such college student. His first protest was a sit-in at

HCA Healthcare announces $1.5 million donation to Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University HCA Healthcare announced that it will give $1.5 million toĀ Fisk UniversityĀ to support scholarships for students pursuing a degree in nursing. This gift is part of the organizationā€™s larger commitment toĀ give $10 million over three yearsĀ to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $6.75 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment. ā€œWe are proud to partner with Fisk University as we work to build a diverse pipeline of healthcare professionals,ā€ said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer for HCA Healthcare. ā€œIt is our hope that this

BGE Black Excellence in Energy Series Debuts at Bowie State

By D. Thompson Students listened to entrepreneurs and a corporate executive involved in the energy sector at the BGE Black Excellence in Energy Speaker series inaugural session held at Bowie State on Monday that provided them guidance on growing sustainability and green technology career opportunities. Speakers included Sunny Elebua, senior vice president and chief of strategy and sustainability at Exelon; Natalie King, founder and CEO of Dunamis Energy; and Gilbert Campbell, founder and CEO of Volt Energy. ā€œMore than 70 students who attended this session got a first-hand accounting from these executives of how they navigated to positions of influence

Jackson State University Communications named finalist for 2022 PRNews Platinum Awards

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Division of University Communications atĀ Jackson State University (JSU)Ā is a finalist for the prestigious PRNews Platinum Awards, taking place October 12 in New York City. ā€œOur Division of University Communications does an incredible job of elevating the Jackson State brand to students, alumni and supporters across the country,ā€ saidĀ President Thomas K. Hudson. ā€œIā€™d like to thank the entire team for the knowledge and dedication they bring daily as we amplify the JSU story of student success and research excellence in a nurturing environment.ā€ For over two decades, the Platinum Awards have been hailed as one

Diverse Design Teams Selected to Advance Howard Universityā€™s Capital Projects

By Misha Cornelius Partnerships between local minority-owned firms and nationally recognized firms whose teams include several Howard alumni demonstrate Howardā€™s mission-driven values in delivering its new academic facilities. Six months after announcing its most significant investment in new academic facilities and renovations, Howard Universityā€™sĀ Office of Real Estate Development and Capital Asset ManagementĀ (REDCAM) has chosen several visionary architecture and engineering teams to support its largest and most transformative academic projects. Notable for the substantial levels of diversity and alumni involvement among firm leadership and staff, the selected teams offer an array of local and national expertise to advance Howardā€™s major capital

Dillard receives a $16K scholarship commitment from Resource Bank, awards two qualifying business majors

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University has partnered with Resource Bank to launch the Resource Bank Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students who are pursuing a business degree. Resource Bank has committed a total of $16,000 in scholarship funds to the University. Each academic year, two qualifying students will be awarded $1,000 in scholarship funds each semester. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to ease financial burdens, and to encourage students to pursue careers in the financial industry by offering opportunities to engage with local companies to build a network of business contacts and mentors that will lead to career

Alumnus and distinguished surgeon returns to the Valley

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University FVSUĀ alumnus Dr. Wright Jones, an internationally renowned plastic surgeon, has been named theĀ 2022 Homecoming ParadeĀ Grand Marshal. A distinguished surgeon within the Atlanta community and owner and founder of Muse Plastic Surgery, Jones is a native of Georgia who received his undergraduate degree in Biology from FVSU and later obtained his medical degree from Meharry Medical College. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV), where he served as Chief Resident. Board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery, Dr. Jones excelled as a chief resident of

Denmark Technical College honors 28 with Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Courtesy of Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College held their annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on August 12, celebrating the 28 nursing graduates who are about to enter the workforce, surrounded by hundreds of family members, friends, educators, staff and administrators in an overwhelming show of support. The pinning ceremony is an age-old tradition in the nursing field and, in many rights, just as momentous as the graduation ceremony itself. Nursing is often regarded as one of the toughest courses of study and the pinning ceremony is a symbol of the hard work and dedication students have put into their coursework

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