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Deion Sanders Responds To Nick Saban Accusing Jackson State Of Paying $1 Million To Top Recruit

By Bruce Goodwin II The college athlete pay debate just got even more controversial. It hasn’t even been a year since it was ruled legal for players to receive checks from name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, and Alabama’s head football coach Nick Saban is already hating on it. While at a 50-day countdown event for the World Games, Saban dug into the most recent recruiting season by saying that Jimbo Fisher’s Texas A&M “bought” every player on their team with the help of those newfound NIL deals. “It’s going to be difficult for the people who are spending tons of money to

UNCF to Host Summit Focused on HBCU Improvement in June

By Arrman Kyaw The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will be hosting UNITE 2022, a summit focused on improving HBCUs, June 12-16. The event – set to take place at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway – is centered on “Delivering on the Promise of Black Higher Education.” The summit will be held in person – for the first time since 2019 – but will have participation opportunities for those unable to travel to Atlanta. Registration for the event is open. Notable leaders in the realm of Black higher ed who are scheduled to attend include: Dr. Dietra Trent, executive director of The

Howard University Joins NFL Initiative to Increase Diversity in Sports Medicine

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University, together with the NFL, the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS), today announced the launch of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which will provide medical students at the four HBCU medical schools with the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation with NFL club medical staff. “HBCUs have a long history of serving the nation’s health needs and ensuring the vital pipeline of Black doctors,” said Dr. Hugh Mighty, MD, MBA, dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president of health affairs at Howard University. “We welcome the NFL’s contributions to

Jackson State University College of Liberal Arts unveils new Pre-Law Center in honor of Attorney Bob Owens

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University students who aspire to have a career in law will now have a space dedicated to making those goals a reality. The JSU College of Liberal Arts unveiled the new Bob Owens Pre-Law Center, located on the second floor of the Dolly M.E. Robinson Building. A large gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and elected officials attended the event honoring alumnus Bob Owens, J.D., ’73. “I want to give thanks to Attorney Owens. Twenty-four years ago in the Fall of 1998 you came and spoke to our class,” recalls President Thomas Hudson, J.D. “I was

From Graduation To Employment, TSU Graduates Secure Top Jobs with Fortune 500 Companies

By Alexis Clark The experience, success and or job stability are just a few of many reasons behind attending college. At TSU, many of the undergraduates did just that by successfully landing employment in their industry before walking across the stage. From Microsoft to Bank of America, here are four Spring 2022 graduates who landed top-paying jobs with fortune 500 companies. Davarious Thompson accepted a full-time job offer last fall as a project engineer assistant with one of the largest domestic contractors in the United States, Turner Construction Company. Thompson of Memphis, Tennessee, received a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering

Wiley College STEMulate Summer Camp

Courtesy of Wiley College Wiley College STEMulate Summer Science and Math Camp will be held June 6-17, 2022. The experience is open to high school junior and senior students interested in a fun and interactive exploration of the sciences! Registration will close on June 1, 2022, and will take place on Wiley College’s campus and the campus of Southern University in Shreveport, LA. Camp hours will be from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, and there is no cost to participants, and transportation to the Southern University campus will be provided. The STEMulate Summer Camp has been in existence since 2015, taking

Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Magazine

By Shaw University Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles is a professor of higher education and senior advisor for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the college of education at North Carolina State University. She is also president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). In addition, Gayles is nationally recognized for her research and scholarship on intercollegiate athletics and the college athlete experience, and the experiences of women and people of color in STEM fields.  Gayles is nationally known for her work in partnership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), the largest faculty development

Howard University Team Wins $1 Million Grand Prize at Goldman Sachs Case Study Competition

By Brittany Bailer Five Howard University students won the grand prize of $1 million at the Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Case Study Competition. The team consisted of sophomore computer information systems major Corine Houngninou, sophomore finance major Jaiden Coleman, freshman history major JD Jean-Jacques, freshman business management major Sierra Williamson and sophomore computer science major Surakshya Aryal. The Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program is a four-month immersive introduction to financial concepts. Twenty-six teams from 12 HBCUs engaged in weekly educational sessions with nearly 50 Goldman Sachs coaches, who introduced them to the businesses, people and culture of the firm. “This  group of Howard University students has exhibited

FAMU Becomes First HBCU to Pilot Google’s Shape Co-Lab

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) this spring became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to pilot Google’s Shape Co-Lab. The program is designed to educate and inspire more students to pursue careers in user experience (UX) and technology. UX designers help fulfill users’ needs with a product or service that is useful and functional. “Partnering with Google in this way elevates our Graphic Communication program by preparing our students with highly-sought skillsets for a global workforce,” said SJGC Dean Mira Lowe. “The Shape Co-Lab allows us to be

BSU Hosts Inaugural Greatest of All Time (GOAT) Mental Health Expo

Courtesy of Bowie State University Over 300 mental health experts and African American youth from across Prince George’s County participated in the Inaugural Greatest of All Time (GOAT) Mental Health Expo held at Bowie State University on Saturday, May 14, to raise awareness about anxiety, depression, suicide, and the growing risk of other mental health issues that are plaguing 15 -25 year old African American youth. The Expo also provided a mechanism for caregivers to collaborate and begin developing strategies to help youth learn methods to effectively identify warning signs and manage their mental health through systems of care in

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