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N.C. A&T, UNC Receive $4M NIH Award to Boost Diversity in Nutrition, Obesity and Diabetes Research

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – has awarded $4 million to support a collaboration across the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and the North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC) that will provide career advancement for nutrition, obesity and diabetes researchers from underrepresented minority groups, and ultimately, diversify the research workforce dedicated to investigating these chronic diseases. The grant will help to establish the North Carolina Consortium for Diversity Career Development

Renowned HBCUs Administrator Dr. Walter Kimbrough Joins Morehouse College as Interim Executive Director of the new Black Men’s Research Institute

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College, the nation’s only college dedicated to educating and developing men of color, announced the appointment of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough as interim executive director of the College’s recently launched Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI), a first-of-its-kind institute dedicated to the in-depth, nuanced, and intersectional study of Black men, their impact, and societal influences. A distinguished educator and higher education administrator, Kimbrough previously served as the 12th president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark., and most recently as the seventh president of Dillard University in New Orleans, La. He has also held leadership roles

USDA’s Dr. Shefali Mehta and Others Visit UAPB, Speak with Local Farmers 

By Alicia Dorn The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Shefali Mehta, Ph.D., Deputy Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics (USDA REE), recently visited the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (UAPB-SAFHS). During her visit, she participated in a forum focusing on the needs of African American farmers in the Delta region. Topics discussed were: amplifying the message shared at the 1890s Strategy Sessions in New Orleans and promoting the Census of Agriculture; learning more about the research needs and priorities of what would be most beneficial to African American farmers in finding ways to

Hampton University Alumni and Friends Donate $60,000 to Character Matters Scholarship and to Support Campus Ministries

Courtesy of Hampton University  Hampton University President-Elect Darrell K. Williams and Mrs. Myra Richardson Williams were the guests of honor at a reception organized by The Friends of Hampton University to celebrate his impending installation as Hampton’s 13th president. The event successfully raised $60,000 ($25,000 from Alfred Street Baptist Church) in support of the Character Matters Scholarship and campus ministries. Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. and Craig Dickenson, owners of The St. James, a 450,000 square-foot health club in Springfield VA, and 1983 Hampton graduate Pleasant S. Broadnax, III, Esq. hosted the event. Others in attendance included Hampton University alumni, current and

Howard University Expands Clinical Research Work, Receives a Boost with Novartis US Foundation Beacon of Hope Grant

By Kevin Childs Howard University’s clinical research capabilities received a boost with a grant from the Novartis US Foundation, which will establish a Clinical Trial Center of Excellence on its campus. Involving African Americans and other minority populations in studies for the development of new treatments is going to be extremely important, said Hugh E. Mighty, dean of Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) and senior vice president of health affairs. This requires increased capabilities and infrastructure to support additional facilities, equipment, and more. “Not only do we have to expand our faculty of experts, but we also have to train and

Dr. Yolanda Page ‘91 to take over as provost at Savannah State University

By Eddie Francis Dr. Yolanda W. Page arrived at Dillard as a first year student in 1987. As is the case for so many other Bleu Devils, Page quickly came to love “Fair Dillard,” and that showed throughout her career. She began her academic career as an English instructor at Dillard in 1994. She also served as chair of the English Department and as assistant dean of humanities. After leadership stints at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Page returned to Dillard in 2013 to serve as vice president for academic

Save the Date: Award-Winning Jazz Musician to Host 2023 Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape at NCCU

By Quiana Shepard Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated artist Marcus Anderson, ’07, will return to his alma mater, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), to celebrate the five-year anniversary of his annual Jazz AND Coffee Escape on July 27-29, 2023. Since its inception, the Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape (MAJACE) festival has combined Anderson’s love for music and coffee, shining a spotlight on his café, the Trax Coffee Bar, and coffee brand, AND Coffee. The action-packed weekend, which attracts music lovers from across the U.S., includes social events, culinary treats and other entertainment. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Anderson. “Hosting MAJACE while partnering with

President’s Gala Returns, Features Three-Time Grammy-Nominated Artist Raheem DeVaughn

By Hazel Scott/ASU One of Alabama State University’s annual touchtone events returns — The President’s Gala! President Quinton T. Ross Jr.’s event is best described as an evening of glamour, glitz, entertainment, dinner, dancing, donor recognition, student highlights and entertainment. The ticketed event is Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center.  A Pre-Gala reception at 6 p.m. kicks off the event. “I am extremely excited to host the 2022 President’s Gala. Over the years, the Gala has proven to be a signature event for the city of Montgomery as we welcome

Simmons joins WSSU as the new Director of the Office of Community Standards and Civility

By Gabrielle Brown Jamaul Simmons is the new Director of the Office of Community Standards & Civility at Winston-Salem State University. Simmons considers himself an education retention specialist. Throughout his career, he has worked to prepare students for life after high school, expose groups to higher education and shape programs that help retain minority students on college campuses. The role of The Office of Community Standards & Civility is to educate the campus community about the university’s policies, procedures and core values. “In addition, our office facilitates the process of holding community members accountable for their actions under the WSSU Students’ Code of

Savannah State University Showcases Gabrielle Torres Art Installation

By Savannah State University Savannah State University’s (SSU) Visual and Performing Arts Program is showcasing a new art installation featuring the work of Gabrielle Torres on display today through Sept. 10. Located on the university’s campus in the Kennedy Fine Arts Center, the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery is available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “At an HBCU, as an interdisciplinary art program, we love to bring in mixed media and feature installation artists to make these works freely available to our students as a learning tool as well as the wider community,” said Christen

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