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Departing College of Pharmacy Dean Toyin Tofade Establishes Endowed Fund for Leadership Development

By Kelvin Childs Toyin Tofade, the former dean of the Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP), will continue to support the University even after she becomes a college president in New York, by establishing a fund for leadership development. The Alfred and Toyin Tofade Aspiring Leaders Endowed Fund, to launch in the Fall, will benefit at least one faculty member, one staff member and one student each year. Recipients may use it for registration, travel and other costs related to events, meetings or programs that support leadership and professional development. At an April 20 farewell reception in the Louis Stokes

Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Welcomes 8-time EMMY Winner Maynard Eaton as Endowed Professor

Ā Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, one of the nationā€™s leading Historically Black Colleges & Universities, today announced the addition of award-winning newsman Maynard Eaton to the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. A 1971 Hampton University graduate, Eaton is an eight-time, EMMY-winning journalist and the first African American local newsman at WVEC ā€“ Channel 13 in Hampton. ā€œWe are honored to welcome Endowed Professor Eaton to our school,ā€ said Julia A. Wilson, dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. ā€œProfessor Eaton is a veteran journalist and local pioneer in the television industry, with vast experience

SWARMAS1 Coaches’ Caravan Garners More than $100,000 In Donations

Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State Athletics held its first SWARMAS1 Coachesā€™ Caravan this summer and Hornet pride was on full display with more than $110,000 raised during visits to nine cities across Hornet Nation. ASU Athletic Director, Dr. Jason Cable, said the tour donations show the commitment and passion of our alumni and supporters. Donations continue to come in to the Athletics Department due to the excitement generated from the tour. ā€œThe SWARMAS1 Coaches’ Caravan was an excellent opportunity for our coaches to share their vision for their programs and for me to share my vision for the

UMES freshman enrollment hits highest rate since 2015

University of Maryland Eastern Shore WhenĀ Latoya JenkinsĀ hit the stage, she was energized. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Engagement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore could easily have felt worn down as she and her staff had been working tirelessly recruiting UMESā€™s incoming freshman class. However, she had a special pep in her step as she and her staff saw the fruits of their labor as it was announced UMES had hit its highest new student enrollment since 2015. ā€œThis was because of all the hard work that we have put in as an institution to get

Howard, FEMA partner to promote disaster readiness in African American communities

By Jarrett Carter A delegation of emergency management professionals joined dozens of Howard University students on the Yard yesterday asĀ HowardĀ and theĀ Federal Emergency Management AgencyĀ (FEMA) hosted a historic launch event for National Preparedness Month. Howard is the lead institution in a coalition of historically Black colleges and universities nationwide looking to work with the agency to support disaster readiness in African American communities. FEMA AdministratorĀ Deanne CriswellĀ held a morning meeting with students and served as the keynote speaker for an afternoon press conference, pledging FEMA’s commitment to saving lives under an awareness campaign theme of ‘A Lasting Legacy.’ ā€œThis theme is centered

HBCU Alumnus Chadwick Boseman To Receive Disney Legend Honor At Upcoming D23 Expo

A Howard University alumnus has been selected byĀ The Walt Disney CompanyĀ for a very prestigious honor at its upcomingĀ D23 ExpoĀ presented by Visa.Ā Chadwick BosemanĀ will be one of fourteenĀ Disney LegendsĀ honored for their lasting contributions to DIsneyā€™s iconic legacy. Most known for his celebrated role as the Black Panther, Boseman will be honored posthumously after passing away from colon cancer in August 2020. However, thanks to this award he will formally go down in history as one of the companyā€™s most influential figures of all times. The D23 Expo has served as Disneyā€™s largest and most comprehensive fan experience in the world since 2009.

U.S. Department of Education Awards MVSU $3.9 Million for Upward Bound I Services

By Michael Coleman The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Mississippi Valley State University over $3.9 million to continue funding the Upward Bound I Program for the next five years. MVSUā€™s Upward Bound I Program serves low-income and first-generation students at Amanda Elzy High School, Gentry High School, Greenwood High School, Holmes County Central High School, Humphreys County High School, Leflore County High School, and Thomas Edwards Sr. High School. ā€œThis is a great day at MVSU as we announce that the Upward Bound I Program will continue to provide academic and enrichment services to high school students in the

Fisk University Expands Marketing and Communications Team

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is excited to announce that on September 1st, Fredrick Haywood, Jr. joined the Marketing and Communications team as the new Digital Marketing and Communications Manager to help further expand the institutionā€™s rapidly growing digital footprint. As the new Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, Fredrick will be responsible for setting quantifiable goals as well as creating, executing, and measuring digital marketing campaigns for each of the universityā€™s target audiences. ā€œI have observed Fredrickā€™s growth over the past five years and am impressed with both his keen eye for emerging marketing trends as well as his

N.C. A&T, N.C. Association of County Commissioners Partner to Host Food Security Event

By Lydian Bernhardt Food security, or having enough to eat, is a statewide problem that only increased in the wake of COVID 19, according to national hunger-relief organization Feeding America. In Guilford County alone, the food insecurity rate is nearly 14 percent. Luckily, many are hungry to help. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) have partnered to host documentary screening and panel discussion centering around food security: who has it, who needs it, and what policy-makers, educators, community organizations and students can do to

ECSUā€™s CERT Wins National Innovation of the Year Award

By Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)ā€™s Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) earned a top award from theĀ National CERT AssociationĀ at the organizationā€™s awards ceremony in Galveston, Texas, today. Created by CERT Leaders across the United States in partnership with FEMA, the non-profit association was established in September 2019 to support communication and resource sharing across the CERT community. ECSUā€™s CERT was organized in 2018 and has grown to include 65 students, faculty, and staff who are trained to offer certification courses to other members of the community in emergency and disaster preparedness and response. The university

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