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Albany State University’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. “Every student that takes advantage of this program is another new Ram well-positioned for success,” 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. “I have a plan to keep going and get the CRNA. That’s the ultimate goal,” he said. Celebrating with him was his wife Ordalia and their four children, ages 8, 4, 3 and 1. “I couldn’t do it without her,” 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. “Because 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) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – has awarded $4 million to support a collaboration across the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and the North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC) 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

Renowned HBCUs Administrator Dr. Walter Kimbrough Joins Morehouse College as Interim Executive Director of the new Black Men’s Research Institute

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College, the nation’s only college dedicated to educating and developing men of color, announced the appointment of Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough as interim executive director of the College’s recently launched Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI), a first-of-its-kind institute dedicated to the in-depth, nuanced, and intersectional study of Black men, their impact, and societal influences. A distinguished educator and higher education administrator, Kimbrough previously served as the 12th president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark., and most recently as the seventh president of Dillard University in New Orleans, La. He has also held leadership roles

USDA’s Dr. Shefali Mehta and Others Visit UAPB, Speak with Local Farmers 

By Alicia Dorn The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Shefali Mehta, Ph.D., Deputy Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics (USDA REE), recently visited the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (UAPB-SAFHS). During her visit, she participated in a forum focusing on the needs of African American farmers in the Delta region. Topics discussed were: amplifying the message shared at the 1890s Strategy Sessions in New Orleans and promoting the Census of Agriculture; learning more about the research needs and priorities of what would be most beneficial to African American farmers in finding ways to

Hampton University Alumni and Friends Donate $60,000 to Character Matters Scholarship and to Support Campus Ministries

Courtesy of Hampton University  Hampton University President-Elect Darrell K. Williams and Mrs. Myra Richardson Williams were the guests of honor at a reception organized by The Friends of Hampton University to celebrate his impending installation as Hampton’s 13th president. The event successfully raised $60,000 ($25,000 from Alfred Street Baptist Church) in support of the Character Matters Scholarship and campus ministries. Kendrick F. Ashton, Jr. and Craig Dickenson, owners of The St. James, a 450,000 square-foot health club in Springfield VA, and 1983 Hampton graduate Pleasant S. Broadnax, III, Esq. hosted the event. Others in attendance included Hampton University alumni, current and

Howard University Expands Clinical Research Work, Receives a Boost with Novartis US Foundation Beacon of Hope Grant

By Kevin Childs Howard University’s clinical research capabilities received a boost with a grant from the Novartis US Foundation, which will establish a Clinical Trial Center of Excellence on its campus. Involving African Americans and other minority populations in studies for the development of new treatments is going to be extremely important, said Hugh E. Mighty, dean of Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) and senior vice president of health affairs. This requires increased capabilities and infrastructure to support additional facilities, equipment, and more. “Not only do we have to expand our faculty of experts, but we also have to train and

Dr. Yolanda Page ‘91 to take over as provost at Savannah State University

By Eddie Francis Dr. Yolanda W. Page arrived at Dillard as a first year student in 1987. As is the case for so many other Bleu Devils, Page quickly came to love “Fair Dillard,” and that showed throughout her career. She began her academic career as an English instructor at Dillard in 1994. She also served as chair of the English Department and as assistant dean of humanities. After leadership stints at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Page returned to Dillard in 2013 to serve as vice president for academic

Save the Date: Award-Winning Jazz Musician to Host 2023 Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape at NCCU

By Quiana Shepard Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated artist Marcus Anderson, ’07, will return to his alma mater, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), to celebrate the five-year anniversary of his annual Jazz AND Coffee Escape on July 27-29, 2023. Since its inception, the Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape (MAJACE) festival has combined Anderson’s love for music and coffee, shining a spotlight on his café, the Trax Coffee Bar, and coffee brand, AND Coffee. The action-packed weekend, which attracts music lovers from across the U.S., includes social events, culinary treats and other entertainment. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Anderson. “Hosting MAJACE while partnering with

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