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The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library Receives Grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources to Digitize The University’s Fiskiana Collection

Courtesy of Fisk University The Fisk University John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library has received $180,000.00 from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) to digitize, describe, and make the Fiskiana Collection publicly available online. This project will bring the digitized content from the Fiskiana Collection together into a single, centralized site or portal, via the Special Collections or Franklin Library website with full search capabilities and finding aids for students, faculty, researchers, and scholars. Director of Library Services Dr. Brandon Owens said, “The proposed project will draw thousands of visitors and researchers interested in the unique history and culture of Fisk

Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Student Named to ESPN’s Andscape Sixth Class of Rhoden Fellows

By Hampton University Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications junior Zoey Hodge has been named a Rhoden Fellow. Hodge will participate with the sixth class of the Rhoden Fellowship, named for award-winning sports columnist William C. “Bill” Rhoden. A partnership with Andscape [andscape.com] (formerly ESPN’s The Undefeated), this is as an opportunity to increase diversity and inclusion in sports journalism. Each year, undergraduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) apply to participate in the internship. Hodge is the eighth member of the Rhoden Fellowship from Scripps Howard.  “Bill is a friend of Hampton University and a personal friend of mine,” said

Howard University Gallery of Art Artwork Featured in Hessel Museum of Art’s “Black Melancholia” Exhibition

By Aaliyah Butler The Howard University Gallery of Art painting “Despondency” (c. 1961) by Charles McGee (1924-2021) is featured in the “Black Melancholia” exhibition in the CCS Bard Galleries at the Hessel Museum of Art from June 25 through October 16, 2022. A well-known figure on the art scene in Detroit, McGee created a vast catalog of works from charcoal drawings and photography to avant-garde three-dimensional pieces incorporating various media. His works have both chronicled the Black experience and celebrated his lifelong love of nature. “The Howard Gallery is pleased to be able to loan this work to an exhibition highlighting the work of Black artists

The return of Reunion & Homecoming at Meharry

After two years of virtual get-togethers and Zoom events, Meharry alumni returned to Nashville to gather for their class reunions for class years ending in “2” and “7.” This year, however, attendees from other class years came as well to take part in the College’s first Homecoming celebration. The event drew nearly 400 alumni, spouses and guests back to Nashville to see classmates, friends and acquaintances. Returning alumni find their names on the Alumni Circle Wall of Honor. The Alumni Circle event was for alumni who have given at least $1,000 in one of the last three fiscal years during

Alcorn State and Copiah-Lincoln Community College announce new student transfer agreement

Courtesy of Alcorn State Univesity Alcorn State University and Copiah-Lincoln Community College have entered into an articulation agreement that will allow students who complete specific associate degree requirements receive guaranteed admission to Alcorn’s four-year degree programs. The presidents of the two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in the Howell Garner Building on Co-Lin’s campus. The agreement covers the following majors — nursing, social work, education, chemistry, math, computer science, and business with an opportunity for future expansion of program offerings. “We are extremely excited to continue to grow our long-standing relationship with Co-Lin Community College,”

TSU Community to Celebrate Juneteenth

By Texas Southern University Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region. Juneteenth 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. Texas Southern University alumnus and former state representative, the late Al Edwards (’66), initiated legislation to establish Juneteenth as a holiday in

Free immersive STEM program for students in grades 6-8 at Dillard University

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University is partnering with Verizon and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) to offer the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program, which is a free project-based STEM learning program for middle school students beginning on June 6, 2022. Verizon launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields. Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training. The initiative provides engaging programming where sixth to eighth grade

Longtime educator, historian Thelma Williams recognized by La. Legislators for dedication to education, love for Grambling

By T. Scott Boatright Ever since coming to Grambling State University (GSU), Thelma Williams, who celebrated her 97th birthday in January, has long believed in “mind over matter.” “If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter,” remains Williams’ mantra, eyes aglow and smile shining brilliantly all the while. Her decades of work teaching young children through college-aged students as well as serving as one of Grambling’s unofficial historians of sorts garnered the attention of the Louisiana Legislature. Williams was recognized by the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives on May 12 while she was in Baton Rouge visiting daughter Alicia Williams,

Region fraternity chapter gifts $5k to Stillman College

By Stillman College Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has made a significant investment in the futures of students at Stillman College. Members of the fraternity’s Alpha Tau chapter gathered on Stillman’s campus Friday morning to present a $5,000 gift to the college. Its gift will go toward Stillman’s Black Male Initiative, a service and leadership organization on campus. The Black Male Initiative focuses on the academic and life issues of Black males, both on and off campus, through consistent interaction and mentoring between students, faculty, staff and alumni. BMI has a keen focus on empowering Stillman students to compete in industries like

FAMU’s Annual Fundraising Campaign Raises A Record $23.1M

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s 2021-2022 annual giving campaign raised a record $23.1 million so far, a 70 percent increase over a year ago. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who was credited with being the annual campaign’s chief fundraiser, said the phenomenal increase in annual giving will make a big difference to the achievement of the University’s student success priorities. “It gives us a lot more flexibility in providing support for our students, faculty, and other needs in the University. I’m proud of the people who were so generous to make that happen – our corporate partners, foundations, alumni, and

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