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JSU receives $75,000 for the late Stephen F. Mason Scholarship Endowment

By Rachel James-Terry Jackson State University is the recipient of a $75,000 education endowment named for the late Stephen F. Mason, the 17th pastor of the Greater Pearlie Grove M.B. Church. An alum, Mason graduated with a Bachelor of Science from JSU in 1976. “It is always a pleasure to work with those who really take the time to invest in our students. We are excited about the Stephen F. Mason education endowment and the impact it will make on the lives of our students during their matriculation,” said Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., president of JSU. Mason’s peers describe him as

HHS announces Meharry as a winner of national challenge to increase pediatric vaccinations and well-child visits

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced that Meharry Medical College was among 20 winners of the “Promoting Pediatric Primary Prevention (P4) Challenge,” a nationwide competition to increase pediatric vaccination rates and well-child visits. Final winners, announced Monday, February 14, 2022, represent the diversity of the country and include mobile vaccination projects, Head Start partnerships, primary care texting strategies and targeted support for children supported by resource families. Challenge projects generated more than 52,000 pediatric well-child visits and nearly 23,000 immunizations. “Among the

Morehouse Named Hub for Coding, Creativity In Apple’s Community Education Initiative

By D. Aileen Dodd Morehouse College on Thursday was named one of 10 new regional hubs for coding and creativity as part of Apple’s Community Education Initiative, a partnership that is increasing tech training and certification opportunities at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their surrounding communities. Morehouse follows Tennessee State University (TSU) and its HBCU C2 (coding and creativity) pilot program into the Apple Community Initiative partnership expansion. Morehouse will be provided with Apple equipment and professional development training to help the College become the pre-eminent regional HBCU C2 hub to bring coding and creativity to metro Atlanta. “We are excited

Hampton University to Offer Free Room, Board and Tuition to Ukrainian and International Students Studying in Ukraine Displaced by Ongoing Conflict

By Hampton University In a humanitarian effort to help those college students and families affected by the current conflict in Ukraine, Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has announced that it will invite 50-100 Ukrainian and international college students presently studying in Ukraine to continue their education on HU’s campus this summer. “The collective Hampton University faculty, staff and students are heart-broken because the war-torn country of Ukraine must deal with atrocities like the bombing of maternity wards, hospitals and other civilian areas,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey. “I think this partnership is something that can

Xavier University of Louisiana one of six HBCUs selected by Complete College America to participate in $2.5 million initiative to drive digital learning innovation

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Complete College America (CCA) has selected six Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) to take part in a first-of-its-kind Digital Learning Infrastructure (DLI) initiative. As a national leader focused on building movements to transform postsecondary education and drive college completion, CCA will work alongside these partner institutions to reimagine how colleges and universities can build digital cultures that promote learning and student success. In addition to the participating institutions, CCA has convened 19 leading experts from HBCUs, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and the digital learning sector who will advise the initiative as it explores

TSU Executive MPA program partners with the Texas Lyceum to provide graduate student fellowships

By Texas Southern University The Executive Master of Public Administration program (eMPA) at Texas Southern University has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Texas Lyceum. The partnership includes fellowships for graduate student recipients ($5,000 per annual fellowship), stipends for faculty advisors, and funding to support programming and research. For more than 40 years, the Texas Lyceum has served as a forum for collaboration to identify and address complex issues the state of Texas is facing. The organization is committed to identifying and developing the next generation of top leadership in the State of Texas and promoting an appreciation of

Mathematics Professor at FSU Receives Prestigious UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

By Fayetteville State University The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected Fayetteville State University’s Kimberly Smith Burton, Ph.D. to receive the 2022 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Burton is one of 17 outstanding faculty members across the system to receive the prestigious award. “Dr. Burton is one of our most outstanding faculty members. She has proven her dedication to our great students and this university,” said Provost Monica Terrell Leach, Ed.D. “Moreover, she personifies and daily exhibits the excellence that is required for this exceptional award. We whole-heartedly congratulate her and appreciate the impact she continues to

Hampton University Becomes Delta Airline’s First HBCU Propel College

Courtesy of Hampton University Delta Airlines is proud to announce that Hampton University has joined the Propel Collegiate Pilot Career Path Program, the airline’s first such partnership with a historically Black university. This partnership is a part of the airline’s work to better reflect the diversity of the world it serves. It helps broaden diversity and builds upon the significant legacy people of color have contributed to aviation. Hampton University is proud to partner with Delta for this collaborative effort designed to grow and develop aviation students into future first officers with Delta through the Propel, Pilot Career Path Program,”

Meharry Medical College announces new Biomedical Data Science Ph.D. Program

By Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College is expanding its academic computational science programs with a new Biomedical Data Science Ph.D. at the School of Applied Computational Sciences. The School is currently accepting applications for the first Ph.D. cohort that will begin classes in August of 2022. “This is an exciting addition to our master’s degrees and graduate certificates in data science and biomedical data science,” says Fortune S. Mhlanga, dean, School Applied Computational Sciences. “Our Ph.D. students could discover new knowledge from biomedical data sets and develop new technologies and novel data analysis methods through their research.” Biomedical data science

Stillman College, NY Racing team up for Atlanta NASCAR Race

Courtesy of Stillman College Let’s Go Racing! Stillman College will make its NASCAR debut Sunday, March 20 in the Folds of Honor QuickTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. The No. 44 Stillman College themed Chevrolet Camaro will be driven by Greg Biffle of NY Racing Team. Qualifying for the race will occur Saturday, March 19. Sunday’s race is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FOX, PRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio. NY Racing Team, owned by African American entrepreneur John Cohen, is a marketing partner of Urban Edge Network, Inc. and HBCU League

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