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Jackson State Hosts 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Jackson State University will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, professional opportunities, and local community engagement.  YALI was created in 2010 and supports young Africans as they spur economic growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance,

IFE Hosts First HBCU EdTech Summit at Howard University

By Misha Cornelius Innovation For Equity, Inc. (IFE), a nonprofit organization committed to promoting innovative ways to improve life outcomes for Black learners of all ages, will host a first-of-its-kind EdTech Summit and Career Fair at Howard University from Feb 7-9, 2023.The summit— EdTech: At the Intersection of Purpose and Progress— will unite multidisciplinary leaders across the education ecosystem as well as college and university students from premier historically Black colleges and universities to foster collaboration and connection. In keeping with IFE’s core strategy of cultivating Black leadership in education, the summit will include a hybrid EdTech Career/Networking Fair for in-person college and

FAMU Law Graduates Urged to Build Futures in Orlando

By Andrew Skerritt Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer made a pitch for 134 newly hooded Florida A&M University College of Law graduates to stay and play a role in shaping the community for future generations. “Some of you may be headed out of town to realize your dreams. For those of you who are undecided… For those of you still trying to figure out what job or exact career path you’ll apply that law degree to, it’s my hope that you’ll pursue all of that in Orlando,” Dyer told the gathering of faculty, graduates and relatives at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

JSU MBA Students Join Elite HBCU Cohort at NBMBAA 2022

By Anthony Howard Two graduate students from Jackson State University’s College of Business(COB) were selected to represent the university at the 45th annual National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) conference. Tyra McCormick and Aaron Bailey attended the 2022 conference held in Atlanta as members of the association’s first HBCU Student Scholarship Cohort. “Our MBA program is growing by leaps and bounds, and the quality is also growing. In order to maintain our standards, we have to raise the bar, too. We’re really proud of what we’re building with the program and the successes of our students,” said Dean Fidelis Ikem, Ph.D., College of Business. The two students were

Morehouse, Ida B. Wells Society Partner to Train Journalists

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College announced its partnership with the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting (the Society), which focuses on increasing and retaining journalists and editors of color in the field of investigative reporting. Serving as advisers and mentors, the Society will have an on-campus presence at the College to prepare Morehouse students for ethical careers in journalism through skills building in investigative and social justice reporting. Co-founded by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones; Ron Nixon, vice president of news and head of investigations, enterprise, partnerships and grants at The Associated Press; Topher Sanders, an award-winning investigative reporter at ProPublica;

FAMU-FSU Engineering Secures $2M in NSF, DoD Research Grants

By Trisha Radulovich Through Florida A&M University, the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering recently received a total of $2 million in funding for state-of-the-art research equipment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). These three grants are set aside for research programs associated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Mark Dobek, the assistant dean for research administration at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, said, “These awards are essential to providing a top-tier education to our students and continued development at FAMU of novel technologies and materials research.” One grant funds an antenna measurement system that

Howard University Alumni Shine with Grammy Wins & Noms

By Nylah Lee Last night at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, as Beyoncé made Black history by becoming the most-awarded artist in Grammy history with 32 accolades, and Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands claimed a Grammy for “Best Roots Gospel Album” – a first for HBCUs – we celebrate the history of the Howard University’s role in fostering some of the most notable trailblazers in music. Here are some University alumni who’ve made strides in the music industry by receiving the honor of a Grammy nomination or a win. Richard Smallwood BFA ‘71, MDiv ’04  A D.C. native, cum

MTU & UDC Forge DEI-Focused Research and Education MOU

Courtesy of The University of the District of Columbia Michigan Technological University (MTU) and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) focused on the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and sense of belonging (DEIS) that empowers both universities to tap into each other’s strengths and expertise. With a shared understanding that DEIS contributes to a thriving and innovative workforce and society, MTU and UDC held a collaborative session on UDC’s Van Ness Campus on February 3 that culminated in a ceremonial signing of the MOU. During the session, members of MTU’s

TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands Wins Historic Grammy Award

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s marching band is now known as the Grammy-award winning Aristocrat of Bands! The AOB made history as the first collegiate marching band to win the music industry’s highest honor for Best Roots Gospel Album, The Urban Hymnal, at the 65th annual ceremony. AOB is also featured on Spoken Word Artist and Poet, J. Ivy’s album The Poet Who Sat By The Door, that won a Grammy as well. “We congratulate our students, Dr. Reginald McDonald, Professor Larry Jenkins, and the band staff for this amazing accomplishment as we continue to write history and prove why the Aristocrat of Bands is the

Howard University Begins $785M Campus Renovation Project

By Misha Cornelius Inspiration and idealism joined forces on Wednesday, February 1, when Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the beginning of extensive renovations during a groundbreaking ceremony and “hard hat” tour at its Myrtilla Miner Building, a 109-year-old landmark for Black educators. The Miner Building restoration kicks off a series of projects in the University’s largest campus development project in its history. Preservation and sustainability are at the heart of the University’s real estate development initiatives. The Miner Building’s planned rebirth as a revitalized academic space fits neatly into both. Once renovations are completed, the Miner Building will serve as a

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