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TSU’s Freshmen Class Largest Among HBCUs

By Kelli Sharpe  Tennessee State University is projected to enroll over 3,300 new tigers to the TSU family for the fall. It is the largest freshman class in the history of TSU and one of the largest among HBCUs. This number does not include the nearly 400 new transfer students and 1,000 plus graduate students who registered for classes the 2022-2023 academic year.  The TSU freshman class alone has more Black first-year students than some universities total minority population. This is based on a 2021 report in the Washington Post, Flagship universities say diversity is a priority. But Black enrollment in many states

N.C. A&T To Host 48th Annual Career Fair

By Tonya Dixon Dust off your résumés, cover letters and power suits, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its annual in-person, fall career fair, Wednesday Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Corbett Sports Center. Additonally, a virtual career fair will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, noon to 6 p.m. via Handshake. The career fair provides an opportunity for students and alumni to engage with employers from local as well as global companies and corporations. From Amazon to 3M, Apple to Honeywell and more than 200 additional employers in between, hiring managers know the level of excellence A&T students bring

Congressman James E. Clyburn to Serve as Howard University Convocation Orator on September 16

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University is pleased to welcome leading U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn, the third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives and a passionate supporter of the nation’s HBCUs, as orator for its 155th Opening Convocation on Friday, September 16. Opening Convocation is a time-honored tradition that officially signals the beginning of the academic year. The ceremony will also feature remarks from President Wayne A. I. Frederick and alumnus and chair of the Howard University Board of Trustees, Larry C. Morse, Ph.D.  The event will take place at 11 a.m. in Cramton Auditorium. Congressman Clyburn is the Majority Whip in the United

Dillard University rankings offer opportunities to discuss hidden value

By E.Francis Today, U.S. News & World Report released their annual college rankings, an event highly anticipated annually by high school guidance counselors, prospective college students, parents of high school students and even employers. Dillard University is one of the institutions that views the U.S. News & World Report rankings, in addition to other college rankings, as an opportunity to expand the national conversation about a hidden area where institutions of higher learning such as Dillard provide a wealth of value–community. “Last year, Malcolm Gladwell dedicated an episode of his ‘Revisionist History’ podcast to Dillard,” said Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, president of

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Activates Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to Expand Black Representation in Health Care

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is launching an undergraduate medical training program for students from Morehouse School of Medicine.  Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of seven sites in the nation, and the only site in the Pacific Northwest, selected by CommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine to address two of the most pressing challenges in health care – a shortage of diverse clinicians and the need for more equitable care. “At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we are committed to building a more diverse team of clinicians to better reflect the distinct communities we serve. Through

UMES ranked 16th among HBCUs in U.S. News & World Report’s survey

Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore moved a step closer to meeting President Heidi M. Anderson’s goal of being a “Top 10” historically Black institution in the latest Best Colleges survey released today by U.S. News and World Report. UMES came in at 16 in the publication’s 2022 rankings of HBCUs, one notch higher than a year ago and equaling the highest peer rating since the publication created a category in 2007 focusing exclusively on historically Black colleges and universities as a group. This year is the third year under President Anderson’s leadership

Howard University Alums Daja E. Henry and Katherine Gilyard Awarded Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship from The 19th News

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Two recent alumna from Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, Daja E. Henry and Katherine Gilyard, are among the recipients of The 19th News’ Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship – the organization’s first fellowship for students and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities. The Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship provides recent graduates and mid-career alumni of HBCUs with a yearlong salaried fellowship in editorial, audience engagement or newsroom technology. The fellowship will feature on-the-job training, mentorship and growth opportunities, support navigating job placement post-fellowship, and advisory support from Nikole Hannah-Jones, Howard University’s Knight Chair in Race and Journalism, and Howard’s Center for Journalism

Tuskegee University and OnMed announce partnership to deliver innovative virtual care clinic and services

By Thonnia Lee Tuskegee University has partnered with Virtual Health company OnMed to deploy a custom OnMed Care Station on campus. The Tuskegee OnMed Care Station allows Tuskegee students, faculty, and staff to have extended access to most Primary Care services and elevates the university’s commitment to enhancing the student experience through extended access to quality healthcare and complements their current student health center service. Tuskegee’s investment in the OnMed Virtual Care Platform is consistent with the goals and objectives of the university’s strategic plan. In addition, through Tuskegee’s leadership of the Center for Rural Health and Economic Equity, the

Fisk University Set to Offer DEI Course by C-Suite Executive, Nzinga Shaw

Courtesy of Fisk University These days, higher education is under a microscope. Rising costs and a continually shifting work climate have added further pressure on higher education to demonstrate and deliver a return on investment. Critics everywhere are questioning the traditional formula and the mounting student debt bubble casts a long shadow over a whole generation. Many universities are responding to these changes by implementing new majors, certificates, and extra-curricular programs. Six years ago, Fisk University made a commitment to complement its liberal arts curriculum with a strong emphasis on professional development, executive leadership, and corporate internships. Since then, Fisk

Benedict College Launches Accredited Environmental Engineering Program

Courtesy of Benedict College Benedict College is now the first South Carolina HBCU to offer an accredited environmental engineering program. The Environmental Engineering Program at Benedict College received its initial accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the national organization that accredits undergraduate programs in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. Clemson University is the only other institution in South Carolina with an accredited Environmental Engineering program. Now Benedict makes history as the first HBCU with an accredited program of its kind. Since the program debuted in 2012, it has more than doubled its enrollment, showing the growing demand for the major.

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