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TSU Aviation Program Breaking Barriers to Increase Number of Black Commercial, Air Force Pilots

By Emmanuel Freeman Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Mateo Lannaman’s dream was to be a pilot and fly high across the sky. With lack of funding and without a clear path, he didn’t know where to turn, until he met a mentor in flight training at Rising Aviation who gave him an advice that would change the young man’s life forever. “He told me about Tennessee State University and the outstanding aviation program there,” Lannaman said. “He said there were scholarships for qualified students who were interested.” Lannaman took his mentor’s advice and applied. He was accepted with a full scholarship to

WSSU named among best HBCUs for LGBTQ students

By Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State University has been named one of the nation’s best historically Black colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students. In partnership with Campus Pride, these newly established rankings by BestColleges.com were released on June 7. “WSSU has made great strides to ensure that all students receive a top-notch academic experience in a welcoming environment where they feel safe and accepted,” said Mitch Mitchell, assistant dean of students at WSSU. “This recognition is a testament to the success of our shared efforts.” The best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ rankings is to assist students of various gender and sexual

Chief Academic Officer Announces Appointment of Sharon Beasley, Ph.D., as UDC’s Director of Nursing Education

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia Dr. Lawrence T. Potter, Jr., Chief Academic Officer, has approved the appointment of Dr. Sharon Beasley to serve as the University’s Director of Nursing Education (DNE) effective August 1, 2022. Dr. Beasley’s prior position was Director of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), based in Atlanta, GA. Her range of experiences includes working as a faculty member, program director of nursing programs, and ACEN Director—and she presents UDC with a seasoned professional who can lead UDC’s Associate and Bachelor’s nursing programs to a more seamless and successful outcome for

Lt. Governor Duncan Creates Committee to Support HBCU Growth in Georgia

By Albany State University Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announced the formation of the Interim Legislative Study Committee on Excellence, Innovation, and Technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Chaired by Sen. Sonya Halpern (D – Atlanta), the study committee is tasked with examining ways the state can support growth at HBCUs and promote access to high-demand industries for upcoming graduates. A part of the Lt. Governor’s initiative to foster inclusive innovation, the study committee will help guide policymakers with how best to build on the successes of HBCUs and discover challenges that remain to their growth. “Georgia’s recognition as

13.7 million grant will diversify faculty biomedical research workforce at Tuskegee University and UAB

By Kawana McGough Tuskegee University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham received a $13.7 million grant to hire and train 12 new research faculty members across both institutions. The grant will help recruit and train 12 new research faculty members across both institutions to create systemic and sustainable culture change. Under the NIH Common Fund’s Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) partnership, the grant will further support the two institutions in building a self-reinforcing community of scientists by recruiting a critical mass of early-career faculty who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. “Tuskegee University and UAB

University of Cincinnati removes name of founder who owned enslaved people

By Zachary Schermele The board of trustees of the University of Cincinnati (UC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to remove any mention of the school’s racist founder, Charles McMicken, from campus. The decision came after a yearslong process spearheaded by Neville Pinto, the university’s president, to investigate and begin the process of reconciling the school’s relationship with McMicken, a Cincinnati businessman and owner of enslaved people who had at least two children with enslaved women. Upon his death in 1858, McMicken left land to the city for the purposes of establishing “two Colleges for the education of white Boys and Girls,”

Delaware State University’s Molecular Diagnostic Lab awarded accreditation

By Delaware State University The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Delaware State University DSU Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, the highest standard a testing facility can accomplish. The accreditation was based on a recent on-site inspection of the Kirkwood Highway lab which was opened in December 2020 and at the peak of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant outbreak was handling close to 2,000 samples on a daily basis. CAP accreditation is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. Inspectors examine two years of laboratory records, quality control procedures, equipment, staff qualifications,

ASU Gains New Partners for the 2022 Reebok Human Rights Awards

Courtesy of Alabama State University Reebok, the iconic lifestyle brand, today announced the return of its celebrated Reebok Human Rights Awards program which, beginning in 2022, will honor extraordinary activists in the world of sports and athletics. With this shift to a greater focus on the intersection of human rights and sport, Reebok has partnered with the Sports Illustrated Awards (SI Awards) to celebrate this year’s honoree alongside some of the best athletes in the world. The honoree will also receive a cash reward to support their work. Additionally, the honoree will receive guidance and mentorship from Reebok and its involved partners.

Howard professor Justin Hansford Hosts Juneteenth Celebration and Community Forum

By Brittany Bailer Justin Hansford, executive director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University, hosted a community forum and Juneteenth celebration. The event served as an introduction to the newly established U.N. Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, which Hansford was elected to last year. Members of the forum include representatives from the U.S., Colombia, Costa Rica, Bahamas, St. Lucia, Kenya, Cameroon, Egypt, Sweden and China. The event was co-sponsored by the International Student House DC and the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University. According to Hansford, the U.N. Permanent Forum is to “serve as a voice, serve as a

Alcorn’s Upward Bound program receives $1.8 United States Department of Education grant

By Alcorn State University One of Alcorn State University’s most recognizable enrichment programs for teenagers recently received a significant grant that would steer them into the future. In May, the United States Department of Education awarded Alcorn’s Upward Bound program with a $1.8 million Educational Building Corporation grant. The program will receive the funds from 2022 to 2027. Alcorn has received this second consecutive $1.8 million grant from the Department. The last round of funding lasted from 2017 to 2022. Lucille Donaldson, director for Upward Bound, is proud of the grant because it shows that the program’s priority is sticking

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