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A&T Leadership Studies Department to Present Leadership Ethics Seminar Series

By Jackie Torok TheĀ Leadership Studies and Adult Education Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityĀ is offering a leadership ethics seminar series, ā€œEthical Leadership, Decision-Making and Research in Modern Times.ā€ The department, which is housed in N.C. A&Tā€™s College of Education, will present the five-part series that features graduates of the universityā€™s leadership studies doctoral program. The series is open to N.C. A&T students, staff and faculty. Each part of the virtual series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The dates, speakers and topics are: Thursday, Sept. 15, Ernest Cuthbertson ā€™18, ā€œLeadership Ethics, Wealth-building and Politics in Modern

Howard University Climbs to No. 30 on U.S. News & World Report Rankings List of Most Innovative Schools

By Misha Cornelius Ā Howard University climbed 10 points to No. 30 on the latest U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings list of most innovative schools. The positive increase in the ranking represents the success of the Howard Forward strategic plan, which emphasizes measures that enable resource savings through upgraded technology and automation; initiatives that expand the campus footprint through facility improvements and real estate development; and processes that drive excellence in customer service and delivery of products and services. The University remains listed among the top 100 schools on U.S. News & World Reportā€™s list of best national universities

NCCU Launches Infrastructure to Boost STEM Education and Technology Resources in North Carolina

By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central University (NCCU),Ā in collaboration withĀ Davidson College,Ā Duke UniversityĀ andĀ MCNC, has launched the North Carolina Shared Research & Education collaborative infrastructure (NCShare) to provide high-speed research network capacity, support high-performance computing, and boost STEM education to at least eight minority-serving, smaller, or mid-sized institutions of higher education throughout North Carolina. The project is funded by two National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling approximately $1.4 million.The first NSF award (Abstract #2201525 for CC* Regional: NCShare Science DMZ) is for $984,868 and spans two years. The award will establish a parallel science network infrastructure to interconnect campus researchers to external

Fayetteville State University records largest enrollment in over 20 years, First-Year, Military-affiliated and Transfer Students Increase

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University (FSU) records its largest enrollment in over 20 years with a total matriculation of 6,787 students. Fall 2022 enrollment jumped significantly among several populations as the university welcomed its largest, most diverse first-year class in nearly 15 years. According to its 2022 campus census, FSU enrolled its largest first-year, first-time freshman class since 2007 ā€” 766 students ā€” an increase of 130 students over last year. The university hit an all-time high for military-affiliated student enrollment, surpassing 2,000 for the first time in history with a total of 2,037, an increase of

Clark Atlanta School Of Social Work Programs Receive Eight-Year Reaccreditation

By Clark Atlanta University On Thursday,Ā Clark Atlanta UniversityĀ announcedĀ that their bachelorā€™sĀ and masterā€™s social work programs have been reaffirmed accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation for another eight years, ending inĀ June 2030. According to Dr.Ā Jenny L. Jones, dean and professor of theĀ Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work, the reaffirmed accreditation shows the quality and excellence of the program. ā€œIt is a vote of confidence in the caliber of the programs for our graduates and the public they serve,ā€ she said. ā€œIt ensures excellence and is evident that our programs meet the highest level of

Hampton University Continues to Receive High Marks as Top School in Several National Publications

Courtesy of Hampton University Several prestigious college listings throughout the world, including U. S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review,Ā continue to recognize Hampton University.Ā  “At Hampton University, we strive to upholdĀ our founderā€™s ideals of providing a strong academic program and building character,ā€ said Hampton University President, Darrell K. Williams.Ā ā€œThe high marks that Hampton University continues to receive in the Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and other reputable publicationsĀ serve as confirmation that we are one of the nation’s top institutions of higher education, especially as relates to our new aim to “Deliver the #1 Student Experience in

Morehouse College Continues to Climb the U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College maintains its No. 4 ranking among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, according toĀ U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings. Recognized for one of the most comprehensive new student orientation traditions in higher education, the College climbed 13 spots to becoming No. 1 HBCU overall for First-Year Experiences. Additionally, with the launch of ā€œMorehouse in the Metaverse,ā€ the Black Menā€™s Research Institute, and several other academic initiatives, Morehouse advanced to the No. 1 Liberal Arts College and Most Innovative College among Georgia institutions that men can attend; it is the No. 1 HBCU

Saving the Environment: Claflin University Launches New Master’s Program Dedicated To Solving Climate Change

Courtesy of Claflin University We all talk about climate change and its detrimental effects on our planet. Yet if we donā€™t have scientists specifically trained to help combat it, how will we fight and adapt? Dr. Nicholas Panasik, associate professor of biology and chemistry at Claflin University is helping lead the way with not just ideas but real-world solutions to make that happen. This fall, Claflin launched its online masterā€™s degree program in Biotechnology to Mitigate Climate Change. The first of its kind, this Master of Science degree in biotechnology, led by Panasik, an award-winning professor with more than 20

TSU Students Gain Access To Hockey Through Partnership with Nashville Predators

By Emmanuel Freeman Nearly three years after forming a historic partnership between an HBCU and NHL team, Tennessee State University and the Nashville Predators have worked to ensure the alliance continues to thrive. The short-term goal was to help TSU raise $1 million in one month in February 2020. The long-term goal was to create opportunities for students in the league, starting with the hometown team. Two TSU professors are helping students with the latter. College of Business Associate Professors of Marketing Dr. Vaidas Lukosius and Dr. Ramaprasad Unni say they are committed to providing TSU students with firsthand knowledge

First Lady Biden, Secretary Cardona Celebrate A&T’s Success In Education

By Jackie Torok North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was in the national spotlight as First Lady Jill Biden, Ph.D., and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ph.D., made the campus their first stop of the academic year for the Department of Educationā€™s Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour. Biden and Cardona teamed up to celebrate N.C. A&Tā€™s efforts to train teachers, support education in grades K-12 and encourage diversity within the educational workforce. ā€œWeā€™re here to highlight A&Tā€™s great work, including A&Tā€™s leadership in STEM education and equitable workforce development, which is second to none,ā€ said

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