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ASU Awarded a $2.97 Million Grant from National Institute of Health.

By Alabama State University The National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded Alabama State University a five-year grant worth $2.97 million from its National Research Mentoring Network titled, “Intersection of Social Capital, Mentorship, and Networking on Persistence, Engagement, and Science Identity.” ASU will lead the grant activities, as well as partner institutions Tuskegee University (TU), Savannah State University (SSU), Vanderbilt University (VU), and the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC). Each year, a minimum of 150 freshmen students from ASU as well as TU and SSU will be benefited by this grant. ASU’s Dr. Manoj Mishra, professor of

Silkroad Announces Its First Residency at Spelman College

By Jazmyn Burton  Silkroad, an arts and social-impact organization conceived by Yo-Yo Ma to highlight global music, will host its first educational residency at Spelman College. The three-part residency includes artist intensives and creative workshops led by Silkroad’s Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens on March 15 and 16, and will culminate with an event and performance celebrating the retirement of Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D., who significantly expanded the presence of the arts throughout the Atlanta University Center. Featuring Silkroad artist Mazz Swift, the celebratory concert will take place during Founders Day celebration events on April 11. “We look

Polo Ralph Lauren Introduces New Collection That Builds Upon Its Historic Partnership with Morehouse and Spelman Colleges

By Morehouse College Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) today expanded its partnership with Morehouse College and Spelman College, unveiling a limited-edition collection inspired by the schools’ rich heritage and esteemed traditions. The Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection is a first-of-its kind collaboration for the Company. The collection seeks to honor the history of both schools and widen the aperture of Ralph Lauren’s storytelling — including the nature of life at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), a story untold in depictions of Ralph Lauren’s collegiate sensibility until today. “This collection expresses the spirited history, deep sense of community and

United Airlines, TSU Announce Major Partnership

By Texas Southern Unviversity Officials from United Airlines visited Texas Southern University on Wednesday, March 9, to announce a partnership with the university’s Aviation Science and Technology program, including the Professional Pilot concentration. United Houston Hub Vice President Phil Griffith presented the university with a $100,000 check for the first two years of the scholarship program. The partnership also includes ongoing mentorship activities between United employees and students in the program. Representatives from United, TSU, and the Aviation Science and Technology advisory committee then toured the program’s flight simulation labs in the Spearman Technology Building. The event concluded with a

Congressman Troy Carter Secures $2.5 Million in Funding for Xavier University of Louisiana

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana U.S. Representative and Xavier University of Louisiana Alum Troy Carter (LA-02) secured $2.5 million for Xavier University of Louisiana for the development of a pre-health advising and STEM education center. As part of a $17.5 million government funding package advocated by Congressman Troy Carter, Xavier’s funding is one of seven projects included in the Community Funding Project. The Community Funding Project will provide mental health services, student services, public health research, local parks upgrades, and contribute to building a new public athletic venue. The community project will directly benefit the people of Louisiana’s Second

Howard University Gallery Reopens

Written by Brenda C. Siler Reopening arts institutions counts as another step in living through the current COVID-19 pandemic. And after being closed for two years, Howard University’s Gallery of Art in the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts has returned with two exhibitions that can be viewed in person or virtually through March 3. Private collection acquisitions from Ronald W. and Patricia Walters, Lois Mailou Jones and James A. Porter have been added to existing gallery pieces to present one of the most impressive art collections in the country. Lisa Farrington, Ph.D., director of the gallery and Scott Baker,

Record number of PVAMU CAHS students accepted into veterinary school

By Taylor Stewart Jaylin Lewis, a graduating senior from Prairie View A&M University, has only just begun her journey to become a veterinarian, but this dream has been in the making for some time. Through sheer grit and dedication to knocking down roadblocks throughout her life, Lewis is now one of ten current College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) students who have been accepted to veterinary school, a record number for the college. “It feels so surreal, honestly speaking!” said Lewis, the first student this year to get into a vet school. “I’m so grateful for what’s to come in regards

Coppin State University to Adopt Mask-Optional Policy

By Coppin State University Coppin State University president, Anthony L. Jenkins, today, announced the members of the campus community and visitors are no longer required to wear masks indoors while on campus effective, March 7, 2022. The shift to a mask optional policy follows the end of  the state of emergency, in Maryland, and the end of the City of Baltimore’s mask mandate, as of March 1. “Managing personal health and well-being always involves responsibility and accountability on the part of individuals,” said Dr. Jenkins. “Members of the community who wish to continue wearing masks on campus to safeguard their personal safety are fully

Savannah State University Partners with SCORE

By Savannah State University Savannah State University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), has partnered with SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, to help students gain valuable skills in planning, launching and operating their own businesses. Six local business people from the SCORE network will mentor students throughout March culminating in a business pitch competition later this spring. “We are grateful for the relationship with SCORE and the valuable expertise they are sharing with our students,” said Nicole Cannonier, Ph.D., Savannah State University’s associate professor of management. “It is an enriching partnership, one which provides students

Howard University women in NCAA Tourney First Four

By Howard University The Howard University women’s basketball program waited 21 years between NCAA Tournament bids. Now it gets to take the center stage in a First Four matchup. The Division I Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket was released on Sunday night and the MEAC champion learned it will take on Incarnate Word. The game will be played in Columbia, S.C. on Wednesday, live on ESPNU at 7 p.m. The winner will then face No. 1 overall seed South Carolina in the first round on Friday. Howard University (20-9) was named co-champion of the regular season along with Morgan State and Norfolk State before

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