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Howard Named First HBCU to Lead $90M Defense Research UARC

By Brittany Bailer Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, hosted U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, and U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to announce that Howard will serve as the 15th University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). With this announcement, Howard makes history as the first HBCU to lead a UARC and the first center to be funded by the Air Force. “Being awarded this contract is a historic and tremendous accomplishment for Howard University. No other UARCs are providing this type of research to the Department of Defense at present, and Howard researchers are uniquely positioned to

Bowie State Launches $2.1M Cybersecurity Scholarship Program

By D. Thompson Students at Bowie State University now have the opportunity to participate in a new program designed to increase the number and diversity of individuals entering the government cybersecurity workforce by offering two-year scholarships for those majoring in cybersecurity under a $2.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF’s Scholarships for Service (SFS) program is providing more than $29 million in new funding this year to nine universities to support developing students for cybersecurity positions with the Department of Homeland Security, FBI and other federal agencies. Bowie State is the only HBCU that received a grant

FAMU Researchers 3D Print Corneas in U.S. First Breakthrough

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) researchers have, for the first time in the United States, created corneas using a high performance 3D printer. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the project is geared toward 3D printing and additive processing and could lead to breakthroughs in helping patients with eye problems and reduce the need to conduct testing on animals. FAMU Pharmacy professor Mandip Sachdeva, Ph.D., who leads the three-person team, said this process of manufacturing corneas using high throughput 3D printing technology, which could print a number of corneas in a matter of minutes, should become routine. The group,

Jackson State MBA Students Shine at 2022 NBMBAA Conference

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

Howard Hosts “Reporting While Black” Jan. 6 Journalist Panel

By Sholnn Z. Freeman “Reporting While Black: The January 6th Attack on Democracy” will offer the unique perspectives of five noted journalists who covered the insurrection on Capitol Hill at the start of 2021. This captivating discussion will be held virtually and in person from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, in the School of Social Work auditorium. The panel discussion, which coincides with the second anniversary of the insurrection, is being sponsored by the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, the Howard University Association of Black Journalists, and HUNewsService.com.  The session

FAMU Alumnus Quincy Griffin to Speak at 2023 MLK Convocation

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University alumnus and Tallahassee pastor Quincy D. Griffin, Sr. has been announced as the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation speaker. The event will be held at 10:10 a.m. Friday, January 13 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center, 1800 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee. “Pastor Quincy Griffin is a gifted and charismatic leader who is mindful of the needs of those he serves. His efforts to empower members of his congregation and the larger Tallahassee community reflect Dr. King’s legacy. We are honored to have him address us,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. Griffin, who has led Family

JSU’s Alivia Welch Joins Inaugural HBCU Journalism Network

By Kyle Kidd Jackson State University (JSU) senior Alivia Welch was recently selected as one of six student fellows from historically Black colleges and universities across the country to be part of the first class of the new Open Campus HBCU Student Journalism Network. Through the paid reporting fellowship, these students will cover their campuses for regional and national audiences while exploring the trends affecting the entire sector. They also will participate in professional training and networking. “I’m extremely excited for this upcoming semester because this fellowship is all about exposure and sharpening my skills by engaging me in the field of journalism,”

Ed Reed Sparks BCU Student Protests Over Campus Conditions

By Kalyn Womack When former NFL star Ed Reed vlogged about his visit to Bethune-Cookman University’s campus, he dragged them for its disappointing appearance. According to ClickOrlando, the school announced shortly after that, to stop contract negotiations with him. However, his remarks were just the encouragement students needed to demand their administrators act on their poor living conditions.  The report says Reed was picked to replace the school’s former head football coach, Terry Sims. Reed immediately immersed himself into his new work environment, but was greeted by an unclean campus. On an Instagram Live, he commented on the amount of trash he saw on the grounds and complained he had to clean up outdoor

Howard Wins MLK Classic, Honors Legacy With Service

By Brittany Bailer The second annual MLK Day Classic saw the Howard Bison take on the Morehouse Maroon Tigers in a game that drew over 2,500 spectators from all around the country. The Bison won the game in an 89-65 victory and led by as much as 40 points. The game was broadcast nationally on Fox Sports. Sophomore Elijah Hawkins led the team to victory with 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. During the game, current players from NBA Championship team Golden State Warriors Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, and Donte DiVincenzo visited to show their support. The Bison continue to drive impact on and off the court with

FAMU LaunchPad Boosts Student Entrepreneurs with Blackstone

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University School of Business and Industry’s (SBI) Interdisciplinary Center for Creativity and Innovation (ICCI) has partnered with the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to create and enhance the entrepreneurial mindset at FAMU and in the surrounding Southside community. LaunchPad is a grant-funded program awarded to FAMU’s ICCI initiative that provides entrepreneurial training, skill building, career development and networking opportunities to FAMU students, alumni, and local and regional partners. Students can use the program components to learn more about starting and maintaining a business, network with entrepreneurial mentors in the field, participate in conferences, workshops, and other

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