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Give.Love.Xavier fundraiser raises over $1 million

By Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana raised more than $1 million during its annual online, social media-driven fundraising event – Give.Love.Xavier (GLX) Day on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This year’s theme was “In the Spirit of Love.”  The Office of Alumni Relations launched the Give.Love.Xavier initiative 10 years ago to strengthen alumni engagement. “The remarkable response to the Give.Love.Xavier Fundraiser will fund many need-based scholarships and other financial aid that will assist students in continuing the pursuit of their dreams of a Xavier degree,” said Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Reynold Verret. “The success of this year’s event

BSU Football and Women’s Bowling Honored

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Prince George’s County Council issued a proclamation Tuesday morning honoring the Bowie State football and women’s bowling team’s program success, including the 2021 and 2022 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building. The Bulldogs women’s bowling team captured its sixth-straight CIAA championship; the program’s 10th overall marking the most championships won by a program in conference history while the Bulldogs football team secured its third-straight CIAA title. “What can I say? I have beauty and brains because these young ladies have excelled in everything that has been expected

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Invites FAMU College of Law Graduates To Stay Around and Shape the Community

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

Bandy-Neal honored by NBJ as one of Nashville’s ‘2022 Women of Influence’

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer LaMel Bandy-Neal was recently honored by the Nashville Business Journal as one of the city’s “2022 Women of Influence.” The NBJ says the award is given to “the women shaping how we do business in Nashville” According to their website, “the NBJ’s Women of Influence winners are leading top companies and nonprofits, supporting their communities and inspiring those coming behind them.” The awards were presented at a special event on May 10th. Bandy-Neal began at Meharry in 1985 as assistant director of internal audit and rose to

Deion Sanders Responds To Nick Saban Accusing Jackson State Of Paying $1 Million To Top Recruit

By Bruce Goodwin II The college athlete pay debate just got even more controversial. It hasn’t even been a year since it was ruled legal for players to receive checks from name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, and Alabama’s head football coach Nick Saban is already hating on it. While at a 50-day countdown event for the World Games, Saban dug into the most recent recruiting season by saying that Jimbo Fisher’s Texas A&M “bought” every player on their team with the help of those newfound NIL deals. “It’s going to be difficult for the people who are spending tons of money to

UNCF to Host Summit Focused on HBCU Improvement in June

By Arrman Kyaw The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will be hosting UNITE 2022, a summit focused on improving HBCUs, June 12-16. The event – set to take place at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway – is centered on “Delivering on the Promise of Black Higher Education.” The summit will be held in person – for the first time since 2019 – but will have participation opportunities for those unable to travel to Atlanta. Registration for the event is open. Notable leaders in the realm of Black higher ed who are scheduled to attend include: Dr. Dietra Trent, executive director of The

Howard University Joins NFL Initiative to Increase Diversity in Sports Medicine

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University, together with the NFL, the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and the Professional Football Athletic Trainer Society (PFATS), today announced the launch of the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which will provide medical students at the four HBCU medical schools with the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation with NFL club medical staff. “HBCUs have a long history of serving the nation’s health needs and ensuring the vital pipeline of Black doctors,” said Dr. Hugh Mighty, MD, MBA, dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president of health affairs at Howard University. “We welcome the NFL’s contributions to

Jackson State University College of Liberal Arts unveils new Pre-Law Center in honor of Attorney Bob Owens

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University students who aspire to have a career in law will now have a space dedicated to making those goals a reality. The JSU College of Liberal Arts unveiled the new Bob Owens Pre-Law Center, located on the second floor of the Dolly M.E. Robinson Building. A large gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and elected officials attended the event honoring alumnus Bob Owens, J.D., ’73. “I want to give thanks to Attorney Owens. Twenty-four years ago in the Fall of 1998 you came and spoke to our class,” recalls President Thomas Hudson, J.D. “I was

From Graduation To Employment, TSU Graduates Secure Top Jobs with Fortune 500 Companies

By Alexis Clark The experience, success and or job stability are just a few of many reasons behind attending college. At TSU, many of the undergraduates did just that by successfully landing employment in their industry before walking across the stage. From Microsoft to Bank of America, here are four Spring 2022 graduates who landed top-paying jobs with fortune 500 companies. Davarious Thompson accepted a full-time job offer last fall as a project engineer assistant with one of the largest domestic contractors in the United States, Turner Construction Company. Thompson of Memphis, Tennessee, received a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering

Wiley College STEMulate Summer Camp

Courtesy of Wiley College Wiley College STEMulate Summer Science and Math Camp will be held June 6-17, 2022. The experience is open to high school junior and senior students interested in a fun and interactive exploration of the sciences! Registration will close on June 1, 2022, and will take place on Wiley College’s campus and the campus of Southern University in Shreveport, LA. Camp hours will be from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, and there is no cost to participants, and transportation to the Southern University campus will be provided. The STEMulate Summer Camp has been in existence since 2015, taking

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