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Tuskegee University announces Dr. David Wilson ‘77, ’79 as Spring 2022 Commencement Speaker

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University and Tuskegee University Alumnus, will deliver the undergraduate commencement address to Tuskegee University’s class of 2022 on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. inside the General Daniel “Chappie” James Arena. The Spring 2022 Commencement Exercises is the University’s first time returning to campus since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. “We are excited and grateful to welcome one of Tuskegee’s own, Dr. Wilson, back to our campus as the undergraduate commencement speaker,” said President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris. “Dr. Wilson has experienced a great upward trajectory during his tenure

Delaware State University mourns the passing of Dr. Howard B. Brockington

Courtesy of Delaware State University In honor of Dr. Howard B. Brockington, longtime Chair of the Department of Music Education at Delaware State College, the University celebrates in contribution to the institution through the following tribute. Following that, there is a reflection written by Dr. Yvonne Pigler Johnson, a retired music faculty member who worked under Dr. Brockington Delaware State University extends this tribute in honor of Dr. Howard Burnell Brockington, a longtime Chair of the institution’s Department of Music Education, who passed away on April 7, 2022. WHEREAS Dr. Brockington was born on Oct. 21, 1922 in Lansing, Michigan, where he

Virginia Union University Celebrates 2022 Graduates at 123rd Commencement Ceremony

by Virginia Union University Virginia Union University (VUU) will hold its 123rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, at 10:00 AM on Hovey Field with individual school celebrations taking place on campus at 1:00 PM. This year, American activist, Tamika Mallory will deliver the commencement address. “Among our value propositions here at the university, we aim to develop students who are socially responsible and ethically and ethnically conscious,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of VUU. “We are excited to have Tamika Mallory speak to our graduating students, as her experience in activism speaks directly to our goals for

Xavier University of Louisiana announces planning phase for Graduate School of Health and Sciences Medical School

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Today, Xavier University of Louisiana announced that it is entering the planning phase to establish a Graduate School of Health Sciences and Medical School. For decades, Xavier has consistently produced more African American students and students of color who achieve Medical Degrees and Ph.D.’s in the health sciences than any other higher education institution in the nation. Xavier’s College of Pharmacy is the oldest in Louisiana and continues to rank amongst the highest performing. Building upon this success, Xavier University of Louisiana has continued to add innovative graduate degree programs, including a Physicians Assistant

Shaw University Awarded $150K from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

By Shaw University The National Trust for Historic Preservation, through its HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative, awarded more than $650,000 in grants to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to fund Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plans. Shaw University received $150,000 and will use the funds to preserve important architecture, historic assets, cultural landscapes, and collections, which represent more than 150 years of learning, growing, and empowerment for students, faculty, and alumni. Shaw University President Dr. Paulette Dillard said, “The Shaw University community expresses its sincerest appreciation to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for awarding the campus a $150,000 planning grant

Coppin State University to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum April 26

By Coppin State University On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., the Coppin State University College of Business (COB) will host a public forum featuring 2022 candidates for Maryland Governor. The event, which is being sponsored by the COB Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship, will provide a forum for the candidates to discuss issues related to economic development, strategic investment, and economic empowerment, statewide and in West Baltimore. Kelly Swoope, anchor for WMAR 2 News, will serve as moderator. “It is important as we prepare to vote for the next Governor of Maryland that people whose lives are shaped by policy decisions in Annapolis have a chance to hear and understand how the candidates plan on leading our state and investing in Baltimore,”

ASU to Enter Agreement with Michigan’s Grand Valley State University to Advance Undergraduate/Graduate Engineering/Computing for Students

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU An agreement focused on the advancement of educational and career opportunities for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels at both Alabama State University and Michigan’s Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will be formalized on April 25. The agreement will support students in a master’s degree program in engineering/computing and help diversify the talent pipeline for employers who are seeking engineers. “Representatives between ASU and Grand Valley State University will finalize the agreement that creates a pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree (Computer Science) from ASU and earn a master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Applied

JSU College of Business receives $50,000 gift from Alumnus Joe N. Tatum

By Kyle Kidd Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from Joe N. Tatum, JSU alumnus and distinguished attorney, for the College of Business in order to provide students with the concrete life skills necessary to function within the business world. “We are truly grateful for this generous donation. It is through alumni like Joe Tatum we have an opportunity to reflect on the fruits of our labor as an institution. This is the epitome of what we do: build up industry leaders who then pour back into our community as a way to say thank you,” said Thomas K.

Association of African American Museums and the Howard University School of Business Establish a New Advanced Executive Training Partnership

By Howard University The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) and the Howard University School of Business (HUSB) announced the launch of their exciting new Advanced Executive Training Partnership. This groundbreaking executive education initiative is designed by HUSB Executive Education and AAAM to establish a renewed sense of mission and management excellence for Black museum leaders from across the nation. According to Vedet Coleman-Robinson, the executive director of AAAM, who is also a Howard University alumna, “The partnership between Howard University’s School of Business and the Association of African American Museums is the first of its kind, and we are honored to be able to provide

Albany State University students to participate in UCLA Summer Program

Courtesy of Albany State University Two of Albany State University’s (ASU) honor students have been selected to participate in the Evolutionary Medicine Research Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The two-month program is set to begin in June. Talyia Griffin, a senior biology major, and Bevin Glanton, a senior forensic science major, will conduct research with UCLA professors. The program is all-inclusive and will provide a stipend for each participant. “I am really looking forward to investigating the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance with antibiotics. Of course, as a person uses antibiotics, bacteria has the potential to become resistant,

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