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Spelman College receives major gift from The Shubert Foundation to support future theater professionals

By Spelman College Spelman College recently received a $1 million gift from The Shubert Foundation to support an endowed scholarship for students majoring in theater and performing arts. The scholarship will allow future theater professionals to graduate with less debt, ready to step into their creative careers. “Spelman College is honored to receive such a generous endowment gift from the Shubert Foundation in support of the developing theater artistry of women of color,” said Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, President, of Spelman College. “With the College’s expansion and renewal of our theaters and performing spaces underway, the support of our promising

$25,000 Center for Financial Advancement Funding for ASU!

By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University has entered into a partnership that netted a $25,000 donation, as well as new opportunities for students. ASU officials and representatives of the Center of Financial Advancement (CFA) along with CFA’s HomeFree-USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 27 for a program that is a first-of-its-kind for the state of Alabama. Participating during the MOU ceremony were ASU President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr. and the executive director of the Center of Financial Advancement, Gwen Garnett. They were joined at the podium by the President Pro-Tempore of the ASU Board of Trustees, Delbert

$3 Million in Grants to Support Faculty Development

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University and Spelman College announced today that they are the recipients of $3 million in grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Rockefeller Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of faculty on their campuses. Excellence and student success at the historically Black colleges and university rely on pedagogically innovative, research active and creative faculty who provide students with the tools that enable them to take responsibility for their learning. The grants allow the colleges to provide an array of faculty support structures and requires

Claflin University’s Institute of Teaching and Nursing to Offer High School Students Internships and Experiential Learning Opportunities

Courtesy of Claflin University A group of highly-ambitious and talented high school students and recent graduates are taking advantage of a unique educational experience that introduces them to careers in K-12 education. Nearly 40 students are participating in the Claflin University Bridge to Education (CUBE) program, a state-funded initiative created to recruit and prepare minority students from communities along the Interstate 95 (I-95) Corridor to enter and complete teacher education programs.A major component of the project is to provide counseling, mentoring, on-campus summer enrichment activities, and opportunities for dual credits at Claflin University and its partner institution, South Carolina State

2022 TSU Summer Camps Give Students Fun and Real-World Educational Experience

By Alexis Clark As Summer officially starts this week, here’s a look at a few camps that TSU has to offer for students to have fun while engaging in educational enrichment activities. While some camps were modified due to the pandemic last year, from activities around medical college knowledge to musical advancements, this year marks the return of more than 15 various summer camps. Anthony Fallacaro, assistant director of Events Management, Camps and Programs, said this year’s activities include day camps and overnight housing for children from elementary school age up to post graduate students. “The camps and programs range

Coppin State University and Community College of Baltimore County Launch Pathways to Success Program

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) have launched their Pathways to Success Program, a dual admission program allowing students to enroll in both institutions and make the road to obtaining their associate degree and bachelor’s degree a more efficient and seamless process. Students participating in the Pathways to Success Program will complete their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at CCBC before enrolling in courses at Coppin State University. Students will be admitted to Coppin State University with Junior Standing (between 60 and 70 credits). Full-time students are anticipated to earn their bachelor’s degree

JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 M to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students

Courtesy of Spelman College JPMorgan Chase recently announced an expanded five-year, $30 million commitment to the financial and career success of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Spelman College will receive a $1 million commitment to support the expansion of the Spelman Pathways initiative, designed to chart clearer track toward economic success and empowerment within the Black community. “HBCUs have been producing top talent for decades and are uniquely positioned to accelerate economic mobility for students of color,” said Monique Baptiste, head of jobs and skills, global philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase. “Helping these institutions build capacity to support more students as

Partnerships Highlight Successful Academic Year for Department of Public Safety

By Jarrett Carter Howard University is an anchor institution for culture and commerce in the nation’s capital, driving much of the city’s identity through its campus life, workforce development and economic impact. But the institution also plays a key role in the city’s public safety planning for students and employees on campus and for communities beyond its borders. The most recent academic year highlighted the best of the relationships held between the University’s Department of Public Safety and partners on campus, in the district and within the federal government. A historic ransomware attack and a series of bomb threats during the Spring

Alumna Shalonda Brinkley named Jefferson County Career and Technical Center’s Teacher of the Year

Courtesy of Alcorn State University An educator that got her training at Alcorn State University is making significant strides with her latest accomplishment. Shalonda Brinkley ’14, who earned a bachelor’s degree in child development, was recently named Jefferson County Career and Technical Center’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year. Accomplishing such an esteemed award in her young five-year career is significant to Brinkley, who teaches family and consumer sciences. “I’ve only been teaching for a few years, but I’ve been blessed with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that has helped me earn this year’s award,” said Brinkley. “I believe I have passed

Morehouse Leadership Needed to End Mass Shootings

By David H. Thomas, Ph.D. I write hoping that you have begun to enjoy and appreciate the beginning of summer. Unfortunately, I also write with a heaviness of heart. That heaviness comes upon me as I reflect on the days since our graduation and Reunion Weekend. That most glorious and celebratory Morehouse time was sandwiched by violence, first by the senseless killings in Buffalo, New York that targeted a Black community on the Saturday before our Commencement. A few days following Commencement, tragedy struck again in Uvalde, Texas, where little children and their teachers were slaughtered by an intruding shooter.

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