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TSU Community to Celebrate Juneteenth

By Texas Southern University Members of the Texas Southern University community are honoring Juneteenth at a variety of events – both on- and off-campus, as well as virtually, over the next two weeks. Texas Southern University has a unique connection to Juneteenth, which celebrates the day that slaves in Galveston, TX, were notified of their freedom. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced the end of slavery. However, this news came almost two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. TSU alumnus and former state representative, the

FAMU Marching ‘100’ Invited to Perform at Louis Vuitton Men’s Fashion Show in Paris

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s Incomparable Marching “100” Band is scheduled to appear at the Louis Vuitton Men’s Paris Fashion Week Show. The invitation is for 35 band members and 10 accompanying staff to perform at the June 23 show at the world-renown Louvre museum in Paris, France. “It’s wonderful for the Marching “100” to return to Paris for the Louis Vuitton Fashion Show as they did for Bastille Day in 1989,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. “The Marching “100” is symbolic of the excellence of FAMU students and the expertise and care of our Music Department faculty and

Coppin State University Announces Three Executive Appointments for Academic Affairs Posts

By Coppin State University Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D. today, announced the appointments of Pamela Richardson Wilks, Ph.D., as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Stephan T. Moore, Ed.D., as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; and James G. Stewart, Ph.D., as Associate Vice President for Student Development and Achievement. The three executive appointees will work closely together to address priorities related to student enrollment and retention, as well as enhancing the student experience at Coppin State University. They will also provide strategic resources and support for academic success to all student populations, including international students, adult learners, and military

Hampton Football Receives Highest NCAA APR Rating Among HBCU and Big South Football Programs, Other Programs Also Score High

Courtesy of Hampton University The NCAA released the Academic Progress Rate report for the 2020-21 academic year. The Hampton University Football program received the highest score among all HBCU football programs and Big South Football Programs. Hampton Football’s score of 966 is the highest score the football program has received since the NCAA started the APR reports in 2003. “This is the kind of news that every football coach wants to receive heading into Summer workouts,” said head coach Robert Prunty. “Academic excellence is the championship mindset we push our players to strive for in the classroom, and it’s the expectation

Grambling State receives 900 gallons of Benjamin Moore paint worth $81,000

By Grambling State University Despite the gray clouds overhead today, Grambling State University were surrounded by a portion of the 900 gallons of high quality paint donated by Benjamin Moore. Valued at $81,000, the donation was garnered by the advocacy of 2002 alumnus Eric Bowie who serves as Senior Manufacturing Manager at Benjamin Moore. When Bowie was appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion board for Benjamin Moore, he wanted to use his platform to educate fellow colleagues about HBCUs and ways the company can help. The idea to donate paint, however, started from a conversation Bowie had with GSU

Stillman Alumni Deltas hold milestone event

Courtesy of Stillman College Alumnae Divas gift $2,000 gift to Stillman, announce fundraising campaign The Alumnae Divas of Stillman College hosted their “Diamond Celebration of Epsilon Eta: 60 Years of ‘Certified’ Sisterhood” on May 20-22, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ADSC consists of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who were duly initiated into the Epsilon Eta Chapter, the first chartered Greek-letter organization on the Stillman College campus, established on May 19, 1962. Alumnae Divas of Stillman College donated $2,000 to Stillman College. The purpose of the weekend event was to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Epsilon Eta (EH)

Jackson State University awarded $2.8M toward Upward Bound programs

By Kyle Kidd The U.S.  Department of Education recently awarded Jackson State University two Upward Bound grants of $1.4 million individually, which shall be dispersed annually over five years totaling $2.8M. This is the first UB grant for JSU since 2017. “As a former Upward Bound participant, I am very excited to add the Upward Bound Program to our TRIO program offerings,” says Mitchell Shears, Ph.D, executive director of JSU Title III programs, “The UB program will focus solely on high school students and could definitely be a driving force for increased postsecondary enrollment and completion which are two of the objectives.” Upward Bound

TSU’s Millicent Lownes-Jackson Receives National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Highest Honor

By Emmanuel Freeman Dr. Millicent Lownes-Jackson, dean of the TSU College of Business, has received the coveted Milton Wilson Award for exceptional service. The award is given by the National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable, an organization dedicated to providing a forum for deans of HBCU business schools to address opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing business programs and initiatives. Lownes-Jackson, now in her ninth year as dean at TSU, and more than 40 years in higher education, was recognized for her leadership, service and commitment to the academic profession. “It is truly an honor to receive the Milton Wilson Award named

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease Marks 50th Anniversary

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease celebrates its 50th anniversary with a symposium focused on the history of the landmark institution on Friday, June 17. The event coincides with World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, which will be commemorated on Sunday, June 19. All former directors of the center, except founder Dr. Roland B. Scott, will be featured throughout the event. Each will give remarks with memories of their directorship and their experiences here at Howard University providing care for patients and advancing research into sickle cell disease, the most frequent rare genetic disease, which mostly affects people of

Two Coppin State University Students Named 2022 White House HBCU Scholars

Courtesy of Coppin State University Two Coppin State University students are among the 2022 cohort of HBCU Scholars selected by the White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Jamie Reed (’23) and Stephanie Leggette (’23) are among the 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students representing 56 HBCUs across the country, recognized for their excellence in academic achievement, civic and campus engagement, as well as their willingness to pursue new opportunities. The current cohort was selected from a competitive pool of over 350 students. Jamie Reed is an elementary education major from

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