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Savannah State University Showcases “The Early Years” Art Exhibition

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Program in partnership with the Telfair Museums is showcasing the ceremonial art installation titled The Early Years posthumously honoring professor and American painter Phillip J. Hampton (1922 – 2016). An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 on Savannah State’s campus in the Asa H. Gordon Library, followed by a viewing in the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery from 3 – 6 p.m. The gallery is available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. “Phillip

Internship Program Provides Insight Into Cutting-Edge Cancer Therapy Research

Courtesy of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Understanding T cells, antitumor immunity and chimeric antigen receptors are some of the many critical areas of study to discovering effective therapies that can turn cancer into a curable disease. It is where science and medicine meet, and where Cheyney students have recently had the opportunity to be on the frontline of cutting-edge research. Through a partnership with the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania (PICI@Penn), Cheyney students have been interning in labs alongside the nation’s top immunotherapy cancer researchers and clinicians. Faculty members recommended Michael Ikpe, Natalie Brown and

JSU alum named seventh president, second woman, of Huston-Tillotson University

By Kyle Kidd Jackson State University (JSU) alumna Melva Williams, Ph.D., was recently appointed seventh president and chief executive officer of Huston-Tillotson University (HT) , becoming only the second woman to serve in this capacity since the university’s inception in 1875. “I am honored and energized to serve as HT’s second female president,” Williams said. “The trust of the Board of Trustees and the HT Presidential Search Committee is very much appreciated, and I look forward to advancing an aggressive agenda that will ensure HT’s continued success.” Williams has nearly 20 years in higher education with numerous accolades, including being named Top Professional of the

Fayetteville State University Partners with Cape Fear Valley Health System To Build, Expand Regional Healthcare Workforce

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University (FSU) and Cape Fear Valley Health (CFVH) are joining forces to help address a critical workforce shortage by developing current and future talent to strengthen Cape Fear Valley’s capacity to deliver exceptional care to the burgeoning population in southeastern North Carolina. The initiative – Growing Regionally Optimized Workforce Talent-Healthcare, or GROWTH – aims to help CFVH address growing patient needs and bolster its workforce while creating opportunities for FSU students to gain valuable training and experience for their future career path. Together, FSU and CFVH will boost the pipeline of highly qualified individuals entering the

TSU Holds Largest Freshman Convocation in University History With Class of 2026

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University officially welcomed its largest class ever of first-year students during the Fall 2022 Freshman Convocation held on Sept. 16. More than 3,400 new students poured into the Gentry Center complex in all-white attire and were formally introduced by TSU faculty and staff as official TSU tigers. The annual assembly for freshmen marks the beginning of their academic journey at the University and their transformation as college students. TSU President Glenda Glover welcomed the students to the university with words of encouragement. “As young college students, you are heading in the right direction,” Glover said.

Morgan State University teaches values, excellence

Courtesy of Morgan State University I’m sitting in the back of a classroom at Morgan State University in east Baltimore, Maryland. While the room has only about 15 people present, it’s loud. “Are you kidding me? There’s no way that’s ethical!” cries one student near the front. “Who cares? I don’t think that that is newsworthy at all,” responds another. The professor simply chuckles and proceeds to lay out other possible scenarios, prodding students along in a conversation about journalistic ethics in today’s world. Between my BYU classmate who is keeping me from completely falling asleep (thanks, redeye flight) and

Bowie State To Host Second Annual HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference

By D.L. Thompson It began in 2021 and in one year the HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference has grown into one of Bowie State University’s (BSU) signature events attended by students, leaders from other HBCUs, foundation executives, entrepreneurs and others interested in furthering entrepreneurship and innovation. Hosted by the BSU Entrepreneurship Innovation Center EIC), the hybrid conference is set for October 6, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Supported by lead sponsor Truist, registration is now open and free for all attendees. Conference participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers to share research and experience a new vision for experiential education in entrepreneurship beyond the

Women’s Health Education and Career Exploration Event

By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central University’s Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Office of Human Research and Community Engagement at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) / National Institutes of Health (NIH), will host the Women’s Health Education and Career Exploration event on Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the university’s Student Center, 500 Nelson St. in Durham. The free event includes resume reviews and workshops, health education sessions, dress for success fashion show, COVID-19 vaccines, mammograms and much more. To receive a mammogram, participants must register here by 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16. The event also provides a unique

Convocation 2022: President Frederick and Congressman Clyburn Spread a Message of Perseverance

By Brittany Bailer During the 2022 Opening Convocation, Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn encouraged students to be resilient through life’s challenges. At the first full in-person Opening Convocation since 2019, the Howard community gathered to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. The address welcomed the Class of 2026 and acknowledged recent achievements of the University despite the challenge of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, a cyberattack and bomb threats. “To the entire extended Howard community and to any bad actors who have made or may consider issuing bomb threats against our campus or any other historically

National Conference at A&T Highlights Sustainability, Tech in Agriculture

By Lydian Bernhardt Small-scale producers from around the country gathered at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to share ideas and experiences on such topics as farm justice, environmental impacts and innovations in growing practices during a three-day sustainability conference this month. Small farmers, Cooperative Extension agents, researchers, educators and policy makers from such agencies as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in the inaugural National Conference of Next-Generation, Sustainable Technologies for Small-Scale Producers. “Access to capital and to sustainable technologies continues to be a major

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