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Recurring Donations from Xavier Alums Inspire Vision for Division 1 Sports at XULA

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana alumni and former athletes David Egans and Olumide Olafioye recently pledged a recurring donation to their alma materā€™s Menā€™s and Womenā€™s Basketball teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 sports season. Influenced by their time at Xavier, Egans and Olafioye are on a mission to give back, starting with the team that brought them together, the Gold Rush.Ā Ā  The duo first became acquainted in 2006-2009 during Olafioyeā€™s time on the menā€™s basketball team while Egans was an athletic assistant coach. Over the years, Olafioye and Egansā€™ relationship morphed from mentorship to business

Nearly 1,700 New Eagles Join NCCU for 2022-2023 Academic Year

By Quiana Shepard An estimated 1,296 first-year students have joinedĀ North Carolina Central Universityā€™sĀ (NCCU) Class of 2026,Ā with an additional 393 transfer students registered for fall classes for the 2022-2023 academic year. More than 600 students have entered into NCCUā€™s graduate and professional schools, with the universityā€™s School of Law welcoming approximately 163 students to its day and evening programs. ā€œThe North Carolina Central University community is excited to welcome the class of 2026 to experience ā€˜The Eagle Promise.ā€™ These Eagles now join a bold legacy of leaders who transform communities,ā€Ā said NCCU Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D. ā€œWe are steadfastly committed to

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina invests in BlueScholars at Benedict College and Claflin University

Courtesy of Benedict College BlueCrossĀ® BlueShieldĀ® of South Carolina is partnering with Benedict College and Claflin University to give more students an opportunity to pursue an education while getting a head start on their career paths. The BlueCross BlueScholars program will select four students from each institution to receive a full four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room and board. ā€œWe are committed to supporting students of our stateā€™s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),ā€ said BlueCross President and CEO Mike Mizeur. ā€œEarly during the pandemic, BlueCross made a significant investment in several South Carolina HBCUs, and we aim for our

Howard University Welcomes Jordan Brand to the Family

By Frank Tramble What to Know The 20-year partnership between Jordan Brand and Howard University is built on a legacy of excellence and a vision for Black futures. The partnership aims to elevate Howard Universityā€™s athletic department, unlock new opportunities for recruitment and inspire a new generation to dream of excellence. Together, Jordan Brand and Howard University aim to amplify the influence of HBCUs on collegiate sport and continued impact on cultural globally. In addition to the partnership with Howard University, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brandā€™s $100M commitment to the Black Community helps advance the work of organizations fighting to

Claflin University Freedom School Prepares Area Youth For Academic Success

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University’s Freedom School concluded its summer activities recently with a closing presentation that featured speeches on topics such as climate change, conflict resolution, healthy lifestyles,Ā step performances, and recognition of the program’s outstanding scholars. More than 70 students in the third through the eighth grades participated in the Freedom School, which celebrated its 12th year at Claflin.Ā The six-week program began on June 13, 2022. The Freedom School follows the Integrated Reading Curriculum, which promotes multicultural learning, reading, and creative activities that reinforce non-violent conflict resolution and cooperation.Ā The students also learn academic and life skills through interactive

ASU VP Wins National Advancement Leadership Award

By KennethĀ Mullinax/ASU Alabama State University’s vice president for the division of Marketing and Strategic Communications –Ā Lois RussellĀ – brought home a top award and accolades from the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, which she recently attended in our nation’s capital. TheĀ Advancement Leadership AwardĀ was presented to Russell during the Symposium which drew hundreds of Advancement and other higher education professionals for the three-day event. Russell has worn many professional ā€œhatsā€ during her 15-year tenure at ASU, including Director of Marketing, University Editor, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and currently, Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications. Russell, who is known for having a

Albany State Universityā€™s Summer Success Academy Flourishes

Courtesy of Albany State University This summer, Albany State University (ASU) welcomed 40 freshmen on campus as part of the fourth Summer Success Academy (SSA) cohort, a 30% increase from the previous year. The program has also seen a nearly 1000% increase in male participation over the last two years, from two participants in 2020 to 19 participants this summer. Additionally, 78% of the SSA students completed the semester with a 3.0 GPA or above. ā€œEvery student that takes advantage of this program is another new Ram well-positioned for success,ā€ said Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Kenyatta

Nursing/Allied Health graduates celebrate with families

By Cathy Hayden Hinds Community College nursing classmates Sergio Sanchez San Juan of Pearl and Patricia Doty of Byram each brought a spouse and four children to their graduation ceremony on July 28. Both celebrated receiving their Associate Degree in Nursing. Sanchez San Juan, 31, is planning to continue his education and eventually become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. ā€œI have a plan to keep going and get the CRNA. Thatā€™s the ultimate goal,ā€ he said. Celebrating with him was his wife Ordalia and their four children, ages 8, 4, 3 and 1. ā€œI couldnā€™t do it without her,ā€ he

Windgate Foundation Awards $859,000 Visual and Performing Arts Grant to Philander Smith College

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to announce that the Windgate Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas, will fund a new Visual and Performing Arts Program and Visual Arts Scholarships with a $859,000 grant to be paid over the next three years, starting June 1, 2021. ā€œBecause the arts help sustain the human spirit and are an essential cultural touchstone, we are deeply appreciative of this gift from the Windgate Foundation that will support our desire to nurture the creativity of our students. In turn, we believe that the College will be greater positioned to enrich the

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) ā€“ part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ā€“ has awarded $4 million to support a collaboration across theĀ Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC)Ā at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and theĀ North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC)Ā 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

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