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Martesha Johnson Recalls How TSU Inspired Her Journey To Become Chief Public Defender

By Ciara Walker Williams Four years ago, Martesha Johnson made history when she was sworn in as the first African American and second woman to become Nashville’s Metropolitan Chief Public Defender. When Johnson reflects on her journey to that achievement, she credits her beloved Tennessee State University for playing a role in her success. “TSU has always been in the backdrop of my life,” says Johnson. “I couldn’t be from Nashville and not have a love for the school.” She shares that her mother, Jacqueline Johnson, is a huge football fan, so they would attend games at TSU. That was

Jackson State University establishes partnership with six Alabama community colleges to create new scholar pipeline

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University will partner with six Alabama community colleges to help associate degree graduates transition into its bachelor degree programs. The articulation agreements aim to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at JSU after completing their two-year degree at Bishop State Community College in Mobile; J.F. Drake Community & Technical College in Huntsville; Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden; Lawson State Community College in Birmingham; Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa; and Trenholm Community College in Montgomery. “I am excited that Jackson State University will have an opportunity to serve the students

LSU Health New Orleans & Xavier Partner on Medical School Early Acceptance Program

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana  LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine will begin reviewing applications recommended by Xavier University of Louisiana for early acceptance into medical school through a new program launched this year. At the time of conditional acceptance, LSU Health New Orleans will provide Louisiana residents who commit a conditional full four-year scholarship.    “We are dedicated to increasing the diversity of the professional health workforce,” says Dr. Steve Nelson, LSU Health New Orleans Interim Chancellor. “Xavier has been enormously successful nationally in graduating pre-med students, and it seemed a natural partnership to keep these promising future

Claflin University Recognized For Leadership in Continuous Improvement in Honor of Frank Murray

By Claflin University The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has announced that Claflin University is one of 26 providers from 17 states and the United Arab Emirates to receive recognition for leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. The recipients of the 2021 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement provided evidence and data trends to achieve accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement. The Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement is named after the founding President of the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). CAEP was created by the consolidation of the National Council for Accreditation

Powering HBCU Minds: Fisk University Showcases Academic Excellence in 33rd Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Courtesy of Fisk University  The journey to the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament is underway for the team of scholars from Fisk University. Now in its 33rd year, HCASC is America’s premier academic competition among HBCUs, annually bringing 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, Fisk University is one of 16 teams that will compete in the HCASC Playoffs on March 20 with the goal of advancing to the HCASC National

Jackson State University and Tougaloo College host FBI Beacon Conference; establish HBCU partnership

By Alonda Thomas Building on the summer 2021 launch of the Beacon Project, Jackson State University (JSU) and Tougaloo College proudly hosted FBI leaders and executives from 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on JSU’s campus in Jackson, Mississippi, to further the project’s goals of strengthening community ties and improving the diversity of the FBI. View the virtual press conference here. “This is the first-ever regional conference of the FBI through Beacon Project, which is bringing together 25 schools from across the southeast and Ohio with the goal of diversifying their ranks,” said President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. “We are collaborating to build those pipelines that

ASU Awarded a $2.97 Million Grant from National Institute of Health.

By Alabama State University The National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded Alabama State University a five-year grant worth $2.97 million from its National Research Mentoring Network titled, “Intersection of Social Capital, Mentorship, and Networking on Persistence, Engagement, and Science Identity.” ASU will lead the grant activities, as well as partner institutions Tuskegee University (TU), Savannah State University (SSU), Vanderbilt University (VU), and the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC). Each year, a minimum of 150 freshmen students from ASU as well as TU and SSU will be benefited by this grant. ASU’s Dr. Manoj Mishra, professor of

Silkroad Announces Its First Residency at Spelman College

By Jazmyn Burton  Silkroad, an arts and social-impact organization conceived by Yo-Yo Ma to highlight global music, will host its first educational residency at Spelman College. The three-part residency includes artist intensives and creative workshops led by Silkroad’s Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens on March 15 and 16, and will culminate with an event and performance celebrating the retirement of Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., who significantly expanded the presence of the arts throughout the Atlanta University Center. Featuring Silkroad artist Mazz Swift, the celebratory concert will take place during Founders Day celebration events on April 11. “We look

Polo Ralph Lauren Introduces New Collection That Builds Upon Its Historic Partnership with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges

By Morehouse College Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) today expanded its partnership with Morehouse College and Spelman College, unveiling a limited-edition collection inspired by the schools’ rich heritage and esteemed traditions. The Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection is a first-of-its kind collaboration for the Company. The collection seeks to honor the history of both schools and widen the aperture of Ralph Lauren’s storytelling — including the nature of life at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), a story untold in depictions of Ralph Lauren’s collegiate sensibility until today. “This collection expresses the spirited history, deep sense of community and

United Airlines, TSU Announce Major Partnership

By Texas Southern Unviversity Officials from United Airlines visited Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, to announce a partnership with the university’s Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration. United Houston Hub Vice President Phil Griffith presented the university with a $100,000 check for the first two years of the scholarship program. The partnership also includes ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in the program. Representatives from United, TSU, and the Aviation Science and Technology advisory committee then toured the program’s flight simulation labs in the Spearman Technology Building. The event concluded with a

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