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Hampton Football Receives Highest NCAA APR Rating Among HBCU and Big South Football Programs, Other Programs Also Score High

Courtesy of Hampton University The NCAA released the Academic Progress Rate report for the 2020-21 academic year. The Hampton University Football program received the highest score among all HBCU football programs and Big South Football Programs. Hampton Football’s score of 966 is the highest score the football program has received since the NCAA started the APR reports in 2003. “This is the kind of news that every football coach wants to receive heading into Summer workouts,” said head coachĀ Robert Prunty. “Academic excellence is the championship mindset we push our players to strive for in the classroom, and it’s the expectation

Grambling State receives 900 gallons of Benjamin Moore paint worth $81,000

By Grambling State University Despite the gray clouds overhead today, Grambling State University were surrounded by a portion of the 900 gallons of high quality paint donated by Benjamin Moore. Valued at $81,000, the donation was garnered by the advocacy of 2002 alumnus Eric Bowie who serves as Senior Manufacturing Manager at Benjamin Moore. When Bowie was appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion board for Benjamin Moore, he wanted to use his platform to educate fellow colleagues about HBCUs and ways the company can help. The idea to donate paint, however, started from a conversation Bowie had with GSU

Stillman Alumni Deltas hold milestone event

Courtesy of Stillman College Alumnae Divas gift $2,000 gift to Stillman, announce fundraising campaign The Alumnae Divas of Stillman College hosted their ā€œDiamond Celebration of Epsilon Eta: 60 Years of ā€˜Certified’ Sisterhoodā€ on May 20-22, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The ADSC consists of members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who were duly initiated into the Epsilon Eta Chapter, the first chartered Greek-letter organization on the Stillman College campus, established on May 19, 1962. Alumnae Divas of Stillman College donated $2,000 to Stillman College. The purpose of the weekend event was to commemorate the 60thĀ anniversary of the Epsilon Eta (EH)

Jackson State University awarded $2.8M toward Upward Bound programs

By Kyle Kidd The U.S.Ā  Department of Education recently awarded Jackson State UniversityĀ two Upward Bound grants of $1.4 million individually, which shall be dispersed annually over five years totaling $2.8M. This is the first UB grant for JSU since 2017. ā€œAs a former Upward Bound participant, I am very excited to add the Upward Bound Program to our TRIO program offerings,ā€ saysĀ Mitchell Shears, Ph.D,Ā executive directorĀ of JSU Title III programs, ā€œThe UB program will focus solely on high school students and could definitely be a driving force for increased postsecondary enrollment and completion which are two of the objectives.ā€ Upward Bound

TSU’s Millicent Lownes-Jackson Receives National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Highest Honor

By Emmanuel Freeman Dr. Millicent Lownes-Jackson, dean of the TSU College of Business, has received the coveted Milton Wilson Award for exceptional service. The award is given by theĀ National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable, an organization dedicated to providing a forum for deans of HBCU business schools to address opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing business programs and initiatives. Lownes-Jackson, now in her ninth year as dean at TSU, and more than 40 years in higher education, was recognized for her leadership, service and commitment to the academic profession. ā€œIt is truly an honor to receive the Milton Wilson Award named

Howard University Center for Sickle Cell Disease Marks 50th Anniversary

By Sholnn Z. Freeman TheĀ Howard University Center for Sickle Cell DiseaseĀ celebrates its 50th anniversary with a symposiumĀ focused on the history of the landmark institution on Friday, June 17. The event coincides with World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, which will be commemorated on Sunday, June 19. All former directors of the center, except founderĀ Dr. Roland B. Scott, will be featured throughout the event. Each will give remarks with memories of their directorship and their experiences here at Howard University providing care for patients and advancing research into sickle cell disease, the most frequent rare genetic disease, which mostly affects people of

Two Coppin State University Students Named 2022 White House HBCU Scholars

Courtesy of Coppin State University Two Coppin State University students are among the 2022 cohort of HBCU Scholars selected by the White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Jamie Reed (’23) and Stephanie Leggette (’23) are among the 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students representing 56 HBCUs across the country, recognized for their excellence in academic achievement, civic and campus engagement, as well as their willingness to pursue new opportunities. The current cohort was selected from a competitive pool of over 350 students. Jamie Reed is an elementary education major from

Hampton University Linebacker KeShaun Moore Becomes First HBCU Student-Athlete Signed to WWE’s NIL Program

By Hampton University Hampton University senior linebackerĀ KeShaun MooreĀ (Suffolk, VA) was announced as 1 of 15 collegiate athletes to be signed to the WWE’s NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program – “Next In Lineā„¢. Today the WWEĀ unveiled 15 college athletes who will join the company’s NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) program – “Next In Lineā„¢” – that provides a clear pathway from collegiate athletics to WWE. “WWE is a nationally renowned brand, and this opportunity can lead to other opportunities that support my future dreams of gaining exposure for the NFL and pursuing my goals for life after collegiate athletics,” said

Audit findings show progress, areas for improvement that are being addressed

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University President Richard J. Gallot​, Jr. is determined to continue improving the future growth and financial health of the institution and is encouraged by the progress indicated in the recent release of audit findings by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA). ā€œThe results of an audit engagement provide a unique opportunity to celebrate financial successes as well as identify opportunities for improvement for the future growth and health of any organization,ā€ Gallot said. ā€œToday, Grambling State University is in the best financial position it has been in its 120-year history. I am grateful for

Clark Atlanta University School of Education Dean Serves as Panelist on White House Annual Black History Program Focusing on Black Health and Wellness

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University The Clark Atlanta University community congratulates Dr. J Fidel Turner, Jr., (CAU 93’) Dean of the School of Education, on his accomplishments and his invitation from the Executive Office of The President of the United States to represent Clark Atlanta University as a guest panelist for the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Annual Black History Program. The event was held at the White House in our nation’s capital. Dr. Turner represented Clark Atlanta with pride and served as a subject matter expert in the discussion regarding mental health, education, and wellness in

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