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Xavier University of Louisiana Celebrates Founders’ Day with a ceremony and conversation with Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana In commemoration of St. Katharine’s and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament’s vision of a sacred place of learning rooted in faith and scholarship, Xavier is hosting its annual Founders’ Day Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, October 4, in the University’s Convocation Center at 12:15 p.m. In addition to celebrating Xavier’s founding and the class of 2023, the ceremony will also recognize the accomplishments and milestones of Xavier’s faculty and staff. “Founders’ Day is a celebration and recognition of the great achievement of St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, which is

W.E.B. DuBois Center for the Study of Black Experience to Be Established at BSU

By D. Thompson The University System of Maryland (USM) has awarded a prestigious Wilson H. Elkins Professorship to Dr. Karen Cook-Bell, associate professor and chair of the Department of History and Government. The professorship supports USM professors and researchers who demonstrate exemplary ability to inspire students and whose professional work and scholarly endeavors make a positive impact at their institutions. Dr. Cook-Bell received a $75,000 award to establish the W.E.B. DuBois Center for the Study of Black Experience to encourage and disseminate research about African American and African diaspora. She said the center was named for DuBois because he represents a model

MSM Gets Grant to Advance Genomics Research

By Donovan J. Thomas Morehouse School of Medicine is joining a $46 million collaboration focused on expanding genomic research efforts in order to discover new ways to treat and prevent diseases. The partnership, known as the Accelerate Precision Health program, is supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, an organization created by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan to “solve some of society’s toughest challenges.” The grant is part of a multi-year, $500 million investment to support healthcare research advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. Together with the nation’s three other Historically Black Medical Colleges — Charles R. Drew

College of Education Speaker Series at N.C. A&T to Welcome Author, Educator Paula Young Shelton

By Tonya Dixon The College of Education (CEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will welcome longtime early childhood educator and best-selling author Paula Young Shelton as guest speaker for the Dean’s Equity, Access and Advocacy Speaker Series and related events. Kicking off the day, Shelton will address students of Aggie Academy at 12:30 p.m. through an engaging, oral presentation and reading of her new book, “Just Like Jesse Owens,” co-written with her father, civil rights activist Ambassador Andrew Young. She will also deliver a speech at 5 p.m. in Proctor Hall to faculty and friends titled, “Liberating

Howard University Master of Architecture Program Awarded DoE New Zero Energy Design Designation

By Hayya Shah The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded its first-ever Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) seal of recognition to Howard University for its master of architecture program with an equitable high-performance energy design concentration. Earned by only 12 collegiate institutions worldwide, this inaugural designation distinguishes post-secondary academic programs that impart the best practices of zero-energy design on students and require them to apply those building science concepts in actual projects. These leading educational programs are recognized by the DOE for preparing tomorrow’s architectural and engineering leaders to design and build the most sustainable buildings possible.

Sisters of Charity Foundation Announces 2022 President’s Fellows

Courtesy of Benedict College The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the start of a new class for the President’s Fellows program, an initiative in partnership with HBCUs in South Carolina that provides professional development experiences in philanthropy for African American males. The 2022-2023 President’s Fellows are: ● Marcus Alexander, Benedict College ● Matthew Bradshaw, Claflin University ● Aubrey Brown, South Carolina State University ● Ja’varrius Wilson, Benedict College ● Charles Wofford, Claflin University Launched in 2015, the President’s Fellows program addresses underrepresentation of African Americans in nonprofit leadership. Male executive directors of color are the most underrepresented

U.S. Secretary of Ed Miguel Cardona visits DSU Riverfront

Courtesy of Delaware State University U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona believes that other colleges and universities ought to pay attention to what is happening at Delaware State University to get more black males in the teaching profession. University President Tony Allen, Dr. Shelley Rouser, Early College School Director Dr. Evelyn Edney and other University officials met Jan. 26 with Secretary Cardona at DSU Riverfront in Wilmington to discuss that issue. Joining the group for the afternoon discussion was the entire Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester – as well as Delaware

Fisk Announces Inaugural John Lewis Center Fellows

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is excited to announce the first three Fellows of the John Lewis Center for Social Justice: Michelle Eistrup, Justin Jones, and Lena Winfree. These yearlong fellowships are focused in three specific areas of social justice impact: Arts/Culture: The Arts/Culture Fellow is inspired by extraordinary Fisk artists, poets, and musicians such as Nikki Giovanni, Arna Bontemps, Aaron Douglas, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers–-all of whom have sought to promote social justice through their work. Policy/Activism: The Policy/Activism Fellow will follow in the footsteps of iconic Fiskites Diane Nash and the late Congressman John Lewis to continue the

JSU receives 1,000 cases of hydrogen-infused water from Hardy Beverages founder; touts Black philanthropy

By William H. Kelley III Jackson State University received 1,000 cases of HTWO premium hydrogen-infused water from Carolyn Hardy, president and founder of Hardy Beverages, LLC. Hardy donated the water to support the health and wellness of JSU students, faculty and staff amidst the water crisis that plagued the city of Jackson for a number of weeks. “The outpouring of local and national support we have received from people and organizations like Carolyn Hardy of Hardy Beverages, LLC has been overwhelming,” says JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. “It is an outstanding display of philanthropy and how the greater community comes together in

Xavier University of Louisiana Professors receive NASA award

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier’s Department of Physics and Engineering professors Dr. Morewell Gasseller, Dr. Shafiqul Islam and Dr. Freddie Landry received a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) award to fund their university research for five years. The award will support the project “XULA Surface-Based Measurement Initiative for Environmental/Air Quality Monitoring,” which addresses air quality conditions in communities around Xavier. As air pollution poses significant risks to personal and environmental health, the professors’ award supports environmental education and future health outcomes. Xavier will also receive three NASA instruments to support the professors’ research. AERONET measures atmospheric aerosols

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