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

Courtesy of 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

Howard Football Kicks Off Season in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Written by Howard University Newsroom With the college football season less than two months away, the Howard University football program will get a chance to showcase its talent to a national audience when it takes on Alabama State Saturday, August 27 in the Annual Cricket Wireless MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The game will be televised live on ESPN and will kick off at 7 p.m. at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. It will mark the official start of the 2022 college football season. “This game features two historic programs,” said John Grant, executive director of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the Celebration Bowl. “This

Scholars from Across the Nation Spend Summer Researching at ASU

 By Hazel Scott/ASU Alabama State University’s NSF-REU program is sponsoring a 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Training program, which runs through July 29.  The program is hosting ten undergraduate students from across the nation who plan to pursue a doctoral degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Participants are training with acclaimed ASU researchers who are involving the students in ongoing “hands-on” scientific research projects. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding ASU’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates” (REU) program. Throughout the program, the students will be provided with exciting and stimulating experimental research training experience in bioengineering, embryology, laser-induced break spectroscopy (LIBS), cancer biology, nanobiotechnology and more. They are also

Corinne Tarver Promoted to Athletic Director at Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University On July 6, Vann Newkirk, Fisk University President, announced the promotion of Corinne Tarver to Athletic Director, overseeing the Athletics Department and Intramural sports and activities. The appointment follows a comprehensive and competitive search by an internal committee. With her selection, Tarver is not only responsible for leading the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program but will also be the second woman in Fisk’s 156-year history hired to lead its athletic operations. “We are excited to welcome Coach Tarver as the athletic director at Fisk University. She brings a wealth of knowledge that will help take the athletic

The 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival Announces Crowdfunding Campaign to Expand Opportunities for Filmmakers

Written by Morehouse College The 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival (MCHRFF) is launching its first-ever crowdfunding campaign to support filmmakers around the world. With a goal of raising $50,000 by Aug. 22, 2022, the funds will be used to help cover the cost of bringing human rights filmmakers and activists to the College’s campus for programming that educates, engages, and inspires film enthusiasts, advocates for equity, and the student storytellers of the Atlanta University Center. To donate to the MCHRFF crowdfunding campaign, visit morehousehumanrightsfilmfestival.com/donate. Amidst deep polarization and nationwide calls for racial justice, the MCHRFF was founded in 2019

Dillard signs MOU with DHS to create opportunities for students and recent graduates

Courtesy of Dillard University To cap off an active first week, President Rochelle L. Ford signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Dillard and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The MOU allows for the expansion of outreach and recruitment of Dillard students and recent graduates for opportunities with DHS. The opportunities include, but are not limited to, permanent federal employment, internships, fellowships, academic programs, mentorships and overall student engagement. For Ford, the MOU covers multiple critical bases for Dillard. “Student outcomes, safety and wellness are our top priorities at Dillard; and those lead to success during and after college,”

Xavier University of Louisiana ranked as the top HBCU in Louisiana, earns other prestigious recognitions

By Xavier University of Lousiana Xavier University of Louisiana, America’s only historically Black and Catholic university, was recently awarded several accolades from Plexuss, Inc. Plexuss is an education technology company that seeks to connect millions of students with universities and opportunities for growth. Plexuss recognized Xavier as the nation’s #2 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and as the number one HBCU in Louisiana as part of their 2022 rankings. Plexuss also ranked Xavier’s Data Science as the top in the state and as the second-highest Faith-based College in Louisiana.  Xavier’s Bachelor of Science in Data Science program is a newer

UAPB Social Work Department Chair Completes Harvard’s Management Development Program

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Social Work Department at UAPB prepares students to apply problem-solving techniques and intervention strategies as they work with diverse individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural and urban settings. To advance that objective, Dr. Tamara Pace-Glover ’09, Social Work, recently was accepted into and attended Harvard University’s Management Development Program (MDP) for higher education managers. Harvard University’s MDP philosophy centers around participants learning to recognize new ways to broadly see their departments, institutions, and the higher education community. The MDP is a five-day program offered on the Harvard Graduate

Xavier University Recognized for Commitment to Effective Urban Forest Management

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Recently, Xavier University of Louisiana was honored with 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Xavier earned this distinction through its dedication to including green spaces on campus to benefit students.    The Tree Campus Higher Education program began in 2008 to encourage colleges and universities to plant trees on their campuses.  The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Xavier achieved the distinction by meeting Tree Campus Higher Education’s five standards, including

Albany State University Art Exhibit: Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art

Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University (ASU) is pleased to announce the art exhibit for Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art, celebrating the passion of an ordinary couple who spent more than 35 years as devoted connoisseurs, building a collection of vivid artworks that are both resonant and remarkably personal. Memories & Inspiration will be on view at the Arthur R. Berry Gallery in the ASU Dr. Joseph W. Holley Fine Arts Center from July 11 through August 24. Regular gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through

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