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Saint Augustine’s University Appoints Former NFL Standout as Dean of Exercise Science and Collegiate Athletics

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) appoints Dr. J. Lin Dawson as its Dean of Exercise Science and Collegiate Athletics. In this role, Dr. Dawson will use his 30 years of experience in collegiate athletics to advance the student experience in exercise science at Saint Augustine’s University. Dr. Dawson previously served as the Director of Athletics at Clark Atlanta University. In this role, he was pivotal — leading a $2.4 million athletics facilities enhancement and growing scholarships from 52 to 82. “Lin Dawson is a significant addition to the Saint Augustine’s University family. We are confident that

Why Corporate America’s Investment In HBCU Students Can’t Stop Now

By Donovan Dooley After the police murder of George Floyd sparked one of the most significant racial awakenings in this country’s history, major companies responded in part by pouring tens of billions of dollars into fighting racial inequality. Approximately 24 months later, that momentum has seemingly slowed significantly. While it’s become abundantly clear that the monetary commitment from corporate America has been impactful, the need for investment in the next generation of Black talent remains vital. One way to bridge that opportunity is to forge a deeper connection to the community. For a number of corporations, establishing that connection starts at HBCUs. These

UNCF summit exposes HBCU students to inside look at Silicon Valley

By Gregory Clay Rules of engagement: 10 teams. Five to six members per team. Four-and-a-half minutes to state your case. Students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) doing the stating. Slide shows. Power Point packages. Video visuals. And the most important: the vocal presentations from the students themselves. Because the right voice and tone can speak volumes. That was the scene recently in northern California’s fabled enclave of innovation, Silicon Valley. Featuring students from HBCUs from around the nation, this was a chance for them to pitch their ideas for theoretical start-ups and innovations in global technology as part

“What Does That Mean for My Grandparents?” TSU Student and New York Native, Professors Reflect on Fatal Buffalo Attack, Black Mental Health

By Alexis Clark More than 700 miles away from Tennessee State University, the 198th mass shooting of 2022 in Buffalo, New York, has impacted communities across the country. TSU psychology and history experts and an incoming student from New York said the attack was extremely personal. Incoming freshman Michkayla Lewis, who starts classes at TSU in the fall, said the attack has put fear into her community. The Elmont, New York native lives in a predominantly Black neighborhood, about 400 miles from Buffalo. Incoming freshman Michkayla Lewis visits TSU for new student orientation. (Photo submitted) “I don’t know if I can ever see New

Claflin University and London Metropolitan University Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Launch History Academic Partnership

Courtesy of CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY Claflin University and London Metropolitan University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday (May 26) to launch a historic academic partnership that will provide international study, teaching, and research opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at both institutions. Claflin President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack and London Metropolitan University Vice-Chancellor Lynn Dobbs signed the agreement in Claflin’s Ministers’ Hall. “This partnership is special. It’s very different because it represents a significant financial investment by London Metropolitan University,” Warmack said. “They are investing in our students by bringing them to London and providing housing and scholarship opportunities.”

JSU Faculty Senate Hosts Annual Appreciation Lunch

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Jackson State University Faculty Senate held its annual appreciation lunch on May 2 at the Walter Payton Center. During the celebration the group installed officers, celebrated academic excellence and the accomplishments of the university’s athletic teams, and heard remarks from the JSU president and provost. “It’s our tradition to end the year with a luncheon to install officers and applaud the work of our Faculty Senate members and others across campus,” said Dawn Bishop McLin, Ph.D., president of the Faculty Senate. “This year, we chose to honor some of JSU’s coaches because of the

To Protect Family Land, Solve Heirs’ Property Issues at Local USDA Farm Service Agency Office

By Will Heheman Beverly Burkett, owner of F&B Associates, is using the expertise she gained during her career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to help African American landowners in Arkansas keep their land for future generations. She is working with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program to reverse the trend of land loss among Black farmers because of complications related to land being designated as heirs’ property. Challenges associated with heirs’ property status are the leading cause of involuntary land loss among African American farmers, Burkett said. Heirs’ property

Spelman Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members, Mourns the Loss of Life Trustee Bob Holland Jr.

Courtesy of Spelman College In addition to appointing the 11th president of College, the Spelman Board of Trustees welcomed two new members this year and mourned the loss of a life trustee.  Former members of the Board who have served the College and the Board with unusual distinction may be designated Life Trustees, with the right and privilege to participate in a variety of ways, but are non-voting. The term of a Life Trustee is without limit. The newest members of the Board are familiar to the College. Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, C’93, is a founding partner at the Lawrence Bundy law

“To the Metaverse, and Beyond”

Courtesy of Talladega College EON Reality (EON-XR), the international leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education, recently partnered with Talladega College to introduce students and faculty to the knowledge metaverse. The total in-kind grant program value is $4,462,913.00 This collaboration will enable professors to offer hands-on training to their students without being present in the classroom. In addition, EON-XR can supplement traditional training and education methods by introducing user-friendly, immersive lessons and content. This platform also enables educators, trainers, employers, and other users to create augmented reality and virtual reality lessons without coding or

Southern University System partners with IBM for Cybersecurity Leadership Centers

Courtesy of Southern University The Southern University System is part of IBM’s recently announced education initiatives with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Specialisterne Foundation, and six Historically Black Colleges and Universities to provide no-cost STEM job training to U.S. military veterans, neurodivergent learners worldwide, and university students from underrepresented communities in the U.S. In 2021, IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna pledged for IBM to partner with HBCUs to establish Cybersecurity Leadership Centers, with the goal of building a more diverse U.S. cyber workforce. Southern is among the first six of more than 20 Cybersecurity Leadership Centers. Other institutions include Clark Atlanta University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University,

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