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New federal budget funds two UMES projects

By The University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is in line to receive $850,000 from the latest federal omnibus funding legislation Congress approved earlier this month. The money will underwrite a new initiative in UMES’ School of Graduate Studies and Research as well as an ongoing project to convert records, photos and other important documents in the university archives into digitized form. The university’s requests were submitted to Maryland’s two U.S. senators, Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, who announced jointly March 11 both were among some $9.5 million in projects on the Eastern Shore

$10 million gift from Reed Hastings, Patty Quillin to bolster 58-year-old Brown-Tougaloo Partnership

By Tougaloo College A generous $10 million gift from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and documentary film producer Patty Quillin will provide a major boost in scholarship support for students at Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Tougaloo, Mississippi. The gift will fund much-needed financial aid for Tougaloo students working toward careers in medicine, public health, the sciences, education, business and other fields and aspiring to make a positive impact on their communities after graduation. It will also support Tougaloo students participating in a unique and enduring 58-year-old partnership between Brown and Tougaloo, which has connected generations of students, faculty and

Virginia Union University Celebrates Historic Opinion by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on HBCU Funding

By Virginia Union University On Monday, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released his official opinion announcing that “the state has the ability to fund both public and private HBCUs in Virginia.” “This is a significant moment in time for HBCUs,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “While Virginia Union is recognized as a private institution by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), we are a public-serving HBCU in Richmond, Virginia. Our community partnerships speak directly to our strategic vision of serving the underserved. We are here to show our community that there are limitless

Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs Appointed Inaugural Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute for Law, Race, Social Justice, and Economic Policy

By Edward Waters University After a national search Edward Waters University (EWU) and President & CEO, Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. is pleased to welcome Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs as the Inaugural Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute for Law, Race, Social Justice, and Economic Policy at EWU. Dr. Hobbs’ tenure at EWU became effective as of March 15, 2022 where she will lead the university’s first of its kind Institute named for one of its most distinguished alumni. Under the direct auspices of the Division of Academic Affairs with a corollary relationship with the Office of the President, Dr.

Tuskegee University showcases academic excellence in 33rd Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is marking its 32nd year in the upcoming Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament. The HCASC quiz bowl is America’s premier academic competition among HBCUs. The annual event brings together more than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents, and institutional representatives for a tournament that uniquely combines educational and personal development experiences beyond the classroom. After advancing in the preliminary rounds of the HCASC National Championship Series, Tuskegee University is one of 16 teams that competed in the HCASC Playoffs on March 20 to advance to the HCASC National Championship Tournament, April 10-12.

Stillman, UA ink graduate school pathways agreement

By David Miller Stillman College students have a new bridge to graduate school at The University of Alabama. Stillman President Dr. Cynthia Warrick and UA President Dr. Stuart R. Bell Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow Stillman students, under particular conditions, to potentially take graduate level courses at UA during their senior year, participate in early advising and immersion programs, and eventually matriculate to graduate school. The new graduate school pathways are an expansion of the two institutions’ long-running concurrent enrollment agreement. Administrators and faculty from both Stillman and UA celebrated the 50th anniversary of that agreement and

UAPB to Offer Non-thesis Graduate Degree Programs in Agricultural Regulations, Aquaculture/Fisheries in Fall 2022

By Will Hehemann New non-thesis graduate degree programs in agricultural regulations and aquaculture and fisheries will be offered in the fall semester at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, Dr. Bruce W. McGowan, interim dean/director for the School, said. “We are excited to offer students this opportunity to earn graduate degrees in these competitive fields,” he said. “The fact that these are non-thesis programs means students will not be required to write a thesis paper. Instead of focusing on research, these programs will primarily emphasize practical application and training. Equipped with the

Savannah State University Obtains $830,000 for New Computer Science Degree Track

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University has been awarded more than $830,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to offer a new modeling and simulation program (MSP) option within the Computer Science Technology degree program. The MSP aims to build graduates’ computer science credentials, and to increase the number of minority students and women in the computer science field, both of which are underrepresented. The grant will contribute to the diversification of the nation’s modeling and simulation workforce, respond to the growing need for underrepresented computer scientists and ensure accessibility for students with disabilities. “I remain proud of

Republic is UMES’ latest corporate aviation partner

By University of Maryland Eastern Shore Republic Airways, an Indianapolis-based regional passenger airline, made a St. Patrick’s Day donation of $20,000 to support the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s aviation science program. The gift will be used to provide scholarships for students, underwrite their travel and participation in professional aviation events, and support advanced faculty and flight instructor training. “Our goal with the donation,” said Darrell Morton, Republic’s senior manager of education programs and diversity partnerships, “is to make sure we are connected (with universities) and inspire the next generation to consider a career in aviation.” Morton joined Republic in

Student Alana I. Smith Reflects on Women’s History Month by Highlighting Notable Women Across Campus

By Camil Douthit This Women’s History Month, we recognized trailblazing alumnae who forged paths of progress in a range of fields; from activism, medicine and global change, Howard women represent a legacy of monumental impact. While we continue to honor women during March and throughout the year, we create space to recognize those within our campus community whose impact may not always be publicized but hold equal significance and value on the lives of all they encounter. Meet Alana I. Smith, a sophomore television and film major, marketing minor, from Sacramento, California. She has a background in film and loves

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