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Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, Phylicia Rashad, Wins Tony Award for Best Featured Actress

By Aaliyah Butler Howard University would like to congratulate Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, who won the Tony Award for best featured actress in a play for her performance in “Skeleton Crew,” which was also nominated for best new play. Founded by theater producer and director Brock Pemberton and named after actress, producer and theater director, Antoinette “Tony” Perry, the Tony Awards recognize excellence in live Broadway theater. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Midtown Manhattan, New York. “On behalf of the entire Howard University community, I’d like to offer Dean

Stillman, Verizon to host free STEM program for middle-schoolers

By Stillman College Empowering young students with STEM and entrepreneurship skills to help build future success Stillman College is partnering with Verizon and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to offer a free, project-based STEM learning program, Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers, for middle school students starting on June 12. Verizon launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields. Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training. The initiative provides engaging programming where

Living With Pride: Margaret Walker Center kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with an eye-opening exhibit centering on Southern Black queer stories

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Margaret Walker Center kicked off LGBTQ+ Pride month with an exhibit unveiling honoring the stories of Black queer individuals who navigated the difficult terrains of sexuality while growing up in the South. Collecting the unique perspectives of young Black men who have both triumphed and struggled in the pursuit of peace, this project presented a series of oral interviews with participants that allow the audience to gain an understanding that may have once been clouded by preconceived notions. “We wanted to create a space for black members of the LGBTQ+ community in Jackson to

Second cohort of Contractor’s College continues partnership with City of Mobile

By Bishop State Community Bishop State Community College is proud to partner with the City of Mobile – Office of Supplier Diversity to bring the second cohort of Contractor’s College that started May 10, 2022. The program helps contractors become knowledgeable about the processes and requirements of various construction projects. This program is intended to increase the available pool of contractors with a DBE or MBE certification as well as submit bid packages for contracted services. This cohort of 14 students will learn about Project Management and the Fundamentals of Crew Leadership in the 139-hour course. The course runs on

Benedict College and Synovus Bank Celebrate Future Entrepreneurs

By Benedict College Benedict College, in partnership with Synovus Bank, will recognize a cohort of rising seniors from area high schools for completing a week-long Synovus Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp as part of the College’s Upward Bound program. Fourteen female students from Airport High School, C.A. Johnson High School, Camden High School, Fairfield Central High School, and W.J. Keenan High School completed the Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp. The curriculum focused on topics such as owning a business, planning for a healthy business, and more. During the graduation ceremony, students will receive certificates of completion and present business elevator pitches to

Grant-funded breast cancer screening, wrap-around services available through Texas Southern University

By Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is now providing breast cancer screening, among other services, for African American and other ethnic minority women in Harris, Grimes, Matagorda, Walker, and Wharton counties, as part of a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The $1 million grant, which TSU secured in fall 2021, also provides patient navigation/barrier reduction services, and evidence-based culturally appropriate breast cancer awareness and education services for a population that has traditionally been underserved and at higher risk for breast cancer. “African-American women have been shown to have worse breast cancer

FAMU Receives Nearly $70M in New Funding in State Budget

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University received nearly $70 million in new funding in the 2022-2023 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., thanked the Governor, the leadership of the Florida Senate and House, the Florida Board of Governors, the FAMU Board of Trustees, the Rattler Legislative Caucus, the Leon County Legislative Delegation, the FAMU National Alumni Association and the Student Government Association, among others, for their support in accomplishing the University’s legislative goals. “These allocations reflect the Legislature’s commitment to support our mission and strategic initiatives,” Robinson said. “These funds will boost student

HVACR students earn certification and potentially increase earnings

By Bishop State University Congratulations to Bishop State’s Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) students for passing their EPA 608 Refrigerant Recovery Certification! More that 24 students chose to take the critically assessed exam on March 23, 2022 and they had a 85% passing rate! With this certification, these HVACR students will now be able to choose a career path in multiple arenas. For students who are currently employed in the field, it also means they will receive a $2 to $3 dollar an hour pay increase. Those who have not entered the workforce yet and are at entry-level employment will

Jackson State University launches new Tiger Ready Scholarship for first-time freshmen

By Jackson State University This fall, Jackson State University (JSU) will make access to a higher education a little easier for 2,000 first-time-in-college freshmen through the new Tiger Ready Scholarship.  The one-time award of up to $1,000 will be given to incoming students who have not received other scholarships to defray the cost of tuition. “Enrolling and paying for college can be an eye-opening experience for many families who are sending students off for the first time,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management Josiah J. Sampson, III, Ph.D. “Even though Jackson State has made the conscious effort to hold our tuition flat for the past

Coppin State University Students to Participate in the NASA Student Airborne Science Activation Program

By Coppin State University Three Coppin State University students are among 25 students taking part in the inaugural cohort of the NASA Student Airborne Science Activation (SaSa) program. The eight-week paid internship provides students with hands-on experience with research, data collection, analysis, and experimentation and exposure to geo, oceanic, and atmospheric sciences. The Coppin State University students chosen for the 2022 program are: Tochi Iwuji (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Brandywine, MD; Annalyse Belton (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Middle River, MD; and Muyang Chunga (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Germantown, MD. On June 10, the students will

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