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Xavier University of Louisiana Solidifies Economic Stability Standard for Graduates

By Xavier University of Louisiana  Annually, the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce rank colleges and universities by return on investment. This year, more than 4,500 institutions were ranked using a new metric that measures the share of students at an institution whose earnings 10 years after enrollment are higher than those of workers with a high school diploma as their highest level of education. According to the report, Xavier University of Louisiana is the highest-ranking HBCU regarding students’ 15, 30, and 40-year return on investment (ROI). Return on investment is described as a performance measure used to evaluate

Gallot to Embark on Annual Bernetta Ambres Ambassador Tour

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University President Rick Gallot will journey south later this month to meet and interact with potential GSU students as part of the 2022 Bernetta Ambres Ambassador Tour. The event was started by the late Grambling State alumna Bernetta Ambres and will connect GSU with high school students from St. John the Baptist, Jefferson and Orleans parishes. Gallot, GSU Vice President for Advancement, Research and Economic Development Melanie Jones and the GSU admissions team speak to junior and senior classes about the benefits of attending Grambling with students being offered on-site admittance. GSU Director

Hudson testifies before Homeland Security Committee about recent bomb threats

By Jackson State University Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., testified before the Committee on Homeland Security about the recent bomb threats plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson serves as the committee chairman.  The hearing, “The Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to University Bomb Threats,” was held Thursday, March 17 at the Cannon House Office Building. Hudson shared the impact that the bomb threats pose to the safety and sanctity of the HBCU community. He also voiced the need for equitable resources, closing gaps in security challenges and how to ensure

TSU, Regions Partner To Give Students ‘Reality Check’ About Money Management

By Lucas Johnson Tennessee State University partnered with Regions Bank on Thursday to help students better manage their money, and give them a “reality check” about life. Representatives from Regions, a longtime partner with TSU, held a financial literacy workshop for students in the university’s College of Business. The students participated in an interactive activity to learn about building and balancing a budget, as well as being prepared for unexpected expenses that could affect a budget. Called the Reality Check, students were assigned a role and then had to select real-life options that would directly impact that person’s budget. The

Claflin School of Education: Developing Black Male Visionary Educators

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University is pleased to have been invited by AACTE to help celebrate Black History Month. Founded in 1869, primarily to educate freed slaves, Claflin was the first historically Black college/University (HBCU) in South Carolina to open its doors to all people – regardless of race, class, gender, and/or any of the other social constructs that have been divisive across many components of society. For over 150 years, Claflin has remained committed to her mission, one in which diversity and inclusion are central to the development of visionary leaders and scholars in their chosen fields of

NRMN MISSION Offers ASU’s STEM Students Mentorship and Networking Opportunities

By Alabama State University More than 100 freshmen students, from five universities, attended the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) MISSION Research project’s first orientation at Alabama State University on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The program provides students majoring in biomedical, behavioral and social sciences extensive mentorship and networking opportunities. With ASU as the lead institution, this project includes the collaboration with four other universities – Tuskegee University, Savannah State University, Vanderbilt University and University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Manoj Mishra, Professor of Biology and Director of Cancer Biology and Freshmen Biology program serves as a principal investigator. He

PVAMU’s second TEDx event set to inspire, motivate audience on a path to success

By Meredith Mohr In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell wrote that “who we are cannot be separated from where we’re from.” It was at this intersection of action and identity that a group of Prairie View A&M University students found inspiration and ran with it to plan PVAMU’s second TEDx talk: “Becoming an Outlier.” The event, a production by PVAMU’s Honors Program, will be held Saturday, March 5, on campus. What does it mean to be an outlier? According to Gladwell, ‘outliers’ are people who operate beyond our typical understanding of success and achievement. They are otherwise normal, everyday people

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

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