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Southern Laboratory School unveils first dedicated esports lab in Louisiana

Courtesy of Southern University Southern University Laboratory School on Jan. 28 held its ribbon-cutting for its state-of-the-art Esports and Media Lab. This particular lab is the first of its kind in Louisiana. “We are providing inclusive competition, where skill is the great equalizer,” said Christopher Turner, founder of Southern University Baton Rouge and Southern Lab esports programs. “This lab is not just for our competitive esports teams. The new space will offer all students the best in science, technology, entertainment, math, and esports education.” The Esports and Media Lab consists of RIG gaming headsets, Bloody Hands Light Strike keyboards, Vertagear

Department of Defense (DoD) selects Tuskegee University to receive equipment/instrumentation award

Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering USD(R&E), has listed Tuskegee University as a recipient of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 DoD Equipment/Instrumentation award under the Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MSIs). The award totaling $101,625 will support the acquisition of a Zeta potential analyzer and an Advanced Automated Goniometer/Tensiometer. Dr. Shahryar Jafarinejad, assistant professor of the Chemical Engineering Department and Tuskegee University faculty senate member, served as the project’s principal investigator, and Dr. Nader Vahdat, professor

Three University of the District of Columbia Students Selected for Inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Apple’s Engineering & Innovation Program

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Apple announced the 43 scholars who were selected for the inaugural class of Apple’s Engineering & Innovation (E&I) Program. The Apple Engineering & Innovation Scholars were selected from applicants from engineering programs at America’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). The Apple E&I Scholars from the University of the District of Columbia are: Jamelia Ancel, Junior, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering Matthew Brown, Senior, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Jermel Watson, Senior, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Made possible

$250,000 Partnership to Help Increase Diversity, Home Ownership in Real Estate Industry

By Hazel Scott/ASU Alabama State University received a major financial donation as well as a new partnership on Wednesday, June 29. To help bridge the diversity gap in the real estate industry, Alabama State University, a public historically black university, has partnered with The Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) to promote educational and career opportunities for ASU students to become diverse leaders in the real estate industry. The AAR committed $250,000 (over a five-year period at $50,000 per year) to Alabama State University during a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with President Quinton T. Ross, Jr. “It’s a Great Time to

Alumnus Dr. Terence Lynch promoted to director of NOAA’s Office of Science Support

By Alcorn State University Alcornites are making strides at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as one of its alumni recently received a promotion at one of the agency’s newest offices. Dr. Terence Lynch ’98 is the first director of Science Support within NOAA’s Office of Oceanic Atmospheric Research (OAR). Lynch received a bachelor’s degree in general agriculture and a master’s degree in agricultural education from Alcorn. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in agricultural and extension education services from Virginia Tech in 2001. OAR supports the administration and management of research and development across NOAA. At its core, the

Claflin University Bridge to Education Program Provides Career Pathway for Aspiring Educators

By 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 University.

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

Courtesy of 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

Lumen Learning Partners with Howard University to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students of Color

Written by the Howard University Newsroom Staff Collaboration aims to identify best practices and create courseware with nation’s leading historically Black research university to support students’ academic excellence and eliminate race and income as predictors of student success.  Lumen Learning, a leading provider of teaching and learning materials focused on improving student success, affordability, and access, today announced a partnership with Howard University‘s Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Assessment (CETLA) to develop courseware to increase the effectiveness and cultural relevance of Lumen’s solutions for Black students as well as Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income students across the United States. After successful

TSU Aviation Program Breaking Barriers to Increase Number of Black Commercial, Air Force Pilots

By Emmanuel Freeman Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Mateo Lannaman’s dream was to be a pilot and fly high across the sky. With lack of funding and without a clear path, he didn’t know where to turn, until he met a mentor in flight training at Rising Aviation who gave him an advice that would change the young man’s life forever. “He told me about Tennessee State University and the outstanding aviation program there,” Lannaman said. “He said there were scholarships for qualified students who were interested.” Lannaman took his mentor’s advice and applied. He was accepted with a full scholarship to

WSSU named among best HBCUs for LGBTQ students

By Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State University has been named one of the nation’s best historically Black colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students. In partnership with Campus Pride, these newly established rankings by BestColleges.com were released on June 7. “WSSU has made great strides to ensure that all students receive a top-notch academic experience in a welcoming environment where they feel safe and accepted,” said Mitch Mitchell, assistant dean of students at WSSU. “This recognition is a testament to the success of our shared efforts.” The best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ rankings is to assist students of various gender and sexual

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