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N.C. A&T Announces Second February One Scholars Cohort

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its second cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service the A&T Four began as Aggie freshmen. Eight scholars are from North Carolina, two are from Georgia, two are from South Carolina, and the remaining three are from California, New Jersey and Ohio. They boast an average GPA of 4.1 and ranked in the top 15% of their graduating high school class. Eligibility requirements include a minimum weighted 3.75 cumulative GPA and demonstrated

President Roslyn Clark Artis and Alumnus I.S. Leevy Johnson were Inducted into the 2022 National Black Alumni Hall of Fameļæ¼

Courtesy of Benedict College The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. hosted its Annual Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Each year, Alumni of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) are honored for their significant contributions to their respective institution. This year, Benedict College celebrates two inductees, its 14thĀ and first female President and CEO, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, and Alumnus I. S. Leevy Johnson. Attorney Johnson has been practicing law for over forty years and is recognized as one of the top criminal attorneys. ā€œI am deeply honored to be recognized

Biology Professor Receives 40 Under 40 Recognition by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

Courtesy of Morgan State University Samendra Sherchan, Ph.D, associate professor of Biology from the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (SCMNS), named to theĀ American Academy of Environmental Engineers and ScientistsĀ®Ā (AAEES)Ā 40 Under 40 Recognition Program. AAEES serves the environmental engineering and environmental science professions and encourages ongoing development within the field through a variety of enrichment activities including workshops and seminars, sponsored lecture series, university accreditation, cultivating talent pipelines by engaging students and young professionals. The recognition was given to Dr. Sherchan, an environmental health microbiologist, in appreciation of his dedication to notable achievements in environmental science or environmental engineering.

NCCU and RTI Celebrate New Partnership and Shared Lab Space Supporting Health and Environmental Justice Research

By Ayana D. Hernandez North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, today hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the launch of the NCCU-RTI Center for Applied Research in Environmental Sciences (CARES) and an accompanying shared lab space on RTIā€™s campus. Together researchers from both institutions will study the role the environment plays on health and disease and the disproportionate impact on underserved populations. ā€œNCCU celebrates with RTI International on enhancing our collaboration that has been nurtured formally over the past three years,ā€ saidĀ Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D., chancellor of North Carolina Central University. ā€œThe new NCCU-RTI

JSU College Of Business Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State UniversityĀ is celebrating the anniversary of its College of Business, and the festivities will last to the end of the year! Learn more in theĀ releaseĀ from Jackson State. Jackson State Universityā€™s College of Business (COB) is celebrating its 50thĀ anniversary. On Monday, July25, the college commemorated decades of success with a kick-off reception noting milestones and the thousands of graduates it has produced. ā€œThis means 50 years of excellence; 50 years of producing those excellent Black entrepreneurs, economists, accountants and just really doing the great work to move this state forward,ā€ saidĀ JSU President Thomas K. Hudson,

Fayetteville State Faculty Member to Participate in White House Event: “Communities in Action: Building a Better North Carolina”

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Dr. Robert Taber, an Associate Professor of History at Fayetteville State University (FSU), will participate in the ā€œCommunities in Actionā€ event on the White House grounds tomorrow to discuss the impact of Biden-Harris policies and recent legislation on North Carolinians. Taber will join North Carolina elected officials and community leaders at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for a roundtable discussion and briefings from senior White House and Cabinet officials. He plans to highlight the impact of American Rescue Plan funds on Fayetteville State studentsā€™ progress toward graduation, the enabling of important campus capital improvements, the

Fisk University Business Department Welcomes Three New Faculty Members

By Maya Brown Fisk University is excited to welcome three new faculty members to its business department: Dr. Duncan Pelly, Dr. Sufyan Baksh, and Ngozi Nnaji, MS. In recent years, the Universityā€™s business department has grown significantly as many students are coveting a career in the corporate world upon graduation. These three professors will add tremendous expertise to the business department, spanning a broad range of topics including entrepreneurship, management, fintech, marketing, risk management and insurance. With the additions of these outstanding faculty, Fisk will be positioned to develop new programs/concentrations and to pursue Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of

Congressman Steny Hoyer Meets With Bowie State Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University Congressman Steny Hoyer, the House Majority Leader, visited Bowie State last week at the Entrepreneurship Living and Learning Community (ELLC) to articulate his unwavering support for BSU and hear from students about major issues impacting the nation. The ELLC is a real-world innovation hub that encourages creative collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking.Ā  Before meeting with students, Congressman Hoyer toured the ELLC visiting makerspaces where students have the opportunity to develop their business aspirations and explore their ideas for new inventions in specialized spaces infused with the latest technology. ā€œBowie State has become one of the great

Rita Brent, comedian and JSU alum, returns home to host show after three years, sells out

By Rachel James-Terry Rita BrentĀ is back and sold out. The multi-hyphenated comedian and Jackson State University alum has returned to the Capital City to host ā€œRaised in the Sippā€ Saturday, Sept.17, at Duling Hall. It is her first Jackson, Mississippi, comedy show after a three-year hiatus due to a pandemic that surprised most of the world. The show promises to provide the ā€œultimate comedy and musical experience for people of all backgrounds.ā€ ā€œIā€™m trying to make it as unique as possible because Iā€™m trying to shift into the comedy music vein, where Iā€™m not just doing stand-up comedy. I love

Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Participate in Panel Discussion at Claflin University

Courtesy of Claflin University Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Claflin University Tuesday for a panel discussion with nine outstanding scholars on topics that included voter registration, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Harris’s visit coincided with National Voter Registration Day and HBCU (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) Week. “Today we are celebrating National Voter Registration Day, “Harris said. “When I think about that and the last big election we had in 2020, I am happy to report that over half of the people in our country who were 18 ā€“ 21 years of age voted. “These young

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