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Grambling State to award posthumous degrees to Natalie Desselle Reid, Zaria Griffith during commencement

By Grambling State University Next week will be a cause for celebration and remembrance as Grambling State University holds its Spring 2022 commencement exercises on May 12. Unique to this semester’s ceremonies is the awarding of a posthumous degree to the late Natalie Desselle Reid and Zaria Griffith during the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony to be held in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center and streamed live on Grambling State’s YouTube Channel. A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, actress Natalie Desselle Reid graduated from Peabody Magnet High School and attended Grambling State University for 2 1/2 years. The acting bug bit

Bowie State Establishes the Barbara Lynch Freeman Endowed Scholarship

By Bowie State University The late Barbara Lynch Freeman taught for 28 years at Bowie State University and poured so much of herself into thousands of students, faculty members, staff, and the community. In recognition of her tireless work and sacrifice, the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services has honored her by raising $25,000 to establish an endowed scholarship in her name. “Barbara Lynch Freeman was a fierce advocate for students and was committed to their intellectual growth,” said President Aminta Breaux. “The endowment will be used to assist Sociology students with their financial needs. This endowment is an

Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates graduates and honorary degree recipients with two commencement ceremonies

By Xavier University of Louisiana On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Xavier University of Louisiana will host its official 95th commencement ceremony in person at the University Convocation Center. There will be two separate graduation ceremonies, the first at 10 a.m. for the College of Pharmacy and the second at 2 p.m. for those graduating from the College of Arts and Sciences. Four individuals will receive honorary degrees. The Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson (‘99), president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council and CDF Action Council; Jerome “Big Duck” Smith, the director of

Morehouse College Appoints Paula Resley as Chief Brand Officer and Vice President of Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Admissions

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College today announced the appointment of Paula Resley as Chief Brand Officer and Vice President of Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Admissions. She will direct brand and messaging strategy as well as targeted recruitment and digital engagement. Throughout her career, Resley has led marketing and communications strategy across digital and non-digital channels for a variety of industries represented by Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded organizations, companies as they went through the IPO process, and privately-owned agencies, as well as non-profit organizations. “Morehouse is fully committed to leveraging technology and targeted communications strategies to build our brand,

Anthony Anderson Graduates from Howard University: ’30 Years in the Making’

By Joelle Goldstein Anthony Anderson is a Howard grad! The former Black-ish actor, 51, earned his diploma from Howard University in Washington D.C. on Saturday. Anderson celebrated the exciting moment on Sunday with an Instagram post, in which he called his graduation “a full circle moment” that was “30 years in the making.” He also shared several photos from the big day, including one with fellow actor and Howard grad, Taraji P. Henson, who delivered the commencement address at the ceremony, and Phylicia Rashad, the current Dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. “To quote Biggie, ‘IT WAS ALL A DREAM!'” Anderson began his post.

Tuskegee University President to Speak at the Lincoln Memorial 100th Anniversary

By Katana McGough Tuskegee University president, Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, will deliver the keynote address during the 100th Anniversary dedication at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on May 22, 2022. The Memorial was dedicated in 1922 to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, who preserved the Union. Since then, the monument has become associated with the advancement of civil rights and equality. “I am honored to continue Tuskegee’s legacy of speaking at the Lincoln Memorial’s dedication,” said President Charlotte P. Morris. “Tuskegee plays a central role as a thought leader and advocate for civil and human rights, social justice, and

Mother/daughter duo to graduate together at Grambling State University

By Grambling State University A Monroe, Louisiana, mother and her daughter will be making Grambling State University’s May 12 commencement exercises an especially significant GramFam graduation celebration. Suzzon Jiles and her daughter Trinity will be graduating together, with Suzzon Jiles earning her bachelor’s degree in Child Development while Trinity Jiles will be presented with her bachelor’s degree in Biology. “Grambling State has changed my life,” Suzzon Jiles said. “I’m now educated and soon to be degreed! I have enjoyed every connection I have made here, finding friends for a lifetime and a plethora of knowledge about early childhood education. I’m

Bowie State College of Education Partners with Calvert County to Jazz Up Teaching

By Bowie State University Teaching doesn’t need to be rote and uninspiring. It can be wonderous for the teachers and the students. Just ask Dr. Lynne G. Long, Bowie State University  chair of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development in the College of Education. “My goodness, it’s not all about the common core and all the assessments,” she says of imparting knowledge and skills to students. “You can get it other ways. You can make it fun for the kids.” Long has partnered with Dramatic Results, an educational nonprofit in California, Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS), Calvert Library and community-based art groups

Howard University Joins Princeton-HBCU Alliance Designed to Boost Research Partnerships

By Howard University Newsroom Howard University has partnered with Princeton University, United Negro College Fund and four other HBCUs to launch a groundbreaking program designed to enable research collaboration between peer faculty at the institutions. In the initial phase, Princeton researchers and researchers from Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will co-lead research projects. These projects will be funded by Princeton University through its new Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). “I see great potential in bringing together great minds from two excellent institutions to tackle common problems of interest for mutual benefit,” said Bruce Jones, Ph.D., professor and vice president for

HBCU Night with Cannon Ballers Saturday

By KHarrington It’s HBCU Night with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers this weekend. Join Livingstone College and other HBCUs at the Atrium Health Ball Park, located at 210 Oak Avenue, Kannapolis, on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, a minor league baseball team based in Kannapolis, will take on Fredericksburg with post game fireworks. Livingstone College’s Blue Thunder Marching Band will perform pre-game and play the National Anthem. The college’s admissions team will be on hand ready to admit students to college on the spot. Livingstone’s Divine 9 will participate as well. Livingstone President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins will

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