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Morehouse College Appoints Paula Resley as Chief Brand Officer and Vice President of Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Admissions

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College today announced the appointment of Paula Resley as Chief Brand Officer and Vice President of Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Admissions. She will direct brand and messaging strategy as well as targeted recruitment and digital engagement. Throughout her career, Resley has led marketing and communications strategy across digital and non-digital channels for a variety of industries represented by Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded organizations, companies as they went through the IPO process, and privately-owned agencies, as well as non-profit organizations. “Morehouse is fully committed to leveraging technology and targeted communications strategies to build our brand,

Anthony Anderson Graduates from Howard University: ’30 Years in the Making’

By Joelle Goldstein Anthony Anderson is a Howard grad! The former Black-ish actor, 51, earned his diploma from Howard University in Washington D.C. on Saturday. Anderson celebrated the exciting moment on Sunday with an Instagram post, in which he called his graduation “a full circle moment” that was “30 years in the making.” He also shared several photos from the big day, including one with fellow actor and Howard grad, Taraji P. Henson, who delivered the commencement address at the ceremony, and Phylicia Rashad, the current Dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. “To quote Biggie, ‘IT WAS ALL A DREAM!'” Anderson began his post.

Tuskegee University President to Speak at the Lincoln Memorial 100th Anniversary

By Katana McGough Tuskegee University president, Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, will deliver the keynote address during the 100th Anniversary dedication at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2022. The Memorial was dedicated in 1922 to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the Union. Since then, the monument has become associated with the advancement of civil rights and equality. “I am honored to continue Tuskegee’s legacy of speaking at the Lincoln Memorial’s dedication,” said President Charlotte P. Morris. “Tuskegee plays a central role as a thought leader and advocate for civil and human rights, social justice, and

Mother/daughter duo to graduate together at Grambling State University

By Grambling State University A Monroe, Louisiana, mother and her daughter will be making Grambling State University’s May 12 commencement exercises an especially significant GramFam graduation celebration. Suzzon Jiles and her daughter Trinity will be graduating together, with Suzzon Jiles earning her bachelor’s degree in Child Development while Trinity Jiles will be presented with her bachelor’s degree in Biology. “Grambling State has changed my life,” Suzzon Jiles said. “I’m now educated and soon to be degreed! I have enjoyed every connection I have made here, finding friends for a lifetime and a plethora of knowledge about early childhood education. I’m

Bowie State College of Education Partners with Calvert County to Jazz Up Teaching

By Bowie State University Teaching doesn’t need to be rote and uninspiring. It can be wonderous for the teachers and the students. Just ask Dr. Lynne G. Long, Bowie State University  chair of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development in the College of Education. “My goodness, it’s not all about the common core and all the assessments,” she says of imparting knowledge and skills to students. “You can get it other ways. You can make it fun for the kids.” Long has partnered with Dramatic Results, an educational nonprofit in California, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS), Calvert Library and community-based art groups

Howard University Joins Princeton-HBCU Alliance Designed to Boost Research Partnerships

By Howard University Newsroom Howard University has partnered with Princeton University, United Negro College Fund and four other HBCUs to launch a groundbreaking program designed to enable research collaboration between peer faculty at the institutions. In the initial phase, Princeton researchers and researchers from Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will co-lead research projects. These projects will be funded by Princeton University through its new Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). “I see great potential in bringing together great minds from two excellent institutions to tackle common problems of interest for mutual benefit,” said Bruce Jones, Ph.D., professor and vice president for

HBCU Night with Cannon Ballers Saturday

By KHarrington It’s HBCU Night with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this weekend. Join Livingstone College and other HBCUs at the Atrium Health Ball Park, located at 210 Oak Avenue, Kannapolis, on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, a minor league baseball team based in Kannapolis, will take on Fredericksburg with post game fireworks. Livingstone College’s Blue Thunder Marching Band will perform pre-game and play the National Anthem. The college’s admissions team will be on hand ready to admit students to college on the spot. Livingstone’s Divine 9 will participate as well. Livingstone President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins will

TSU Alumni Cap Off Historic Commencement with $2.8 Million Donation to University, including $300000 presented over the Weekend

By Emmanuel Freeman Vice President Kamala Harris wasn’t the only thing that made students and family cheer and applaud on Saturday, May 7 during the Tennessee State University Spring Undergraduate Commencement. Without a doubt, Vice President Harris was the main attraction as the crowd roared with excitement as she arrived at Hale stadium. The audience hung on every word of her dynamic and historic commencement address. However, the second loudest cheers were for the TSU Vintagers as University President Glenda Glover announced their $300,000 donation for student scholarships. With the gift, the group’s contribution to the institution has totaled more than $2.8 million since July 2019. “We thank you

FAMU Senior Leadership Team Participate in Hurricane Preparedness Exercise

By Florida A&M University With the Atlantic hurricane season less than a month away, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Senior Leadership Team (SLT) participated in a hurricane preparedness exercise and training session on May 3. The Florida Division of Emergency Management also participated in the exercise. “The hurricane preparedness exercise helped us to contemplate scenarios and issues that we have to be ready for, especially living in Florida. This state has been impacted by three hurricanes over the last four years,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. In 2017, when Hurricane Michael tore through the Big Bend, classes at FAMU were disrupted.

Princeton partners with UNCF and HBCUs to expand Research and Innovation

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Princeton University is partnering with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to launch a groundbreaking program designed to enable research collaborations between Princeton faculty and their peers at HBCUs. During the initial phase, Princeton researchers and researchers from Howard University, Jackson State University (JSU), Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Spelman College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will co-lead research projects. These projects will be funded by Princeton University through its new Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). Teams of Princeton-HBCU researchers are invited to submit

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