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Savannah State University’s Band to be Featured in Bally Sports Content Series

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University (SSU) is one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to be featured in Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast’s annual Black History Month series, “Empowering Athletes: A Celebration of HBCUs.” The series will showcase the culture and traditions of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. The vignette featuring SSU provides a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning Powerhouse of the South marching band and its impact on athletes and athletic events. Assistant Professor of Music and Director of University Bands, Gabriel Arnold, Ph.D., is interviewed, along with three SSU students: Head Drum

TSU to Host African American Read-In Event, Highlighting Writers and The Black Experience

By Meagan Gosa Tennessee State University will celebrate African American literature and literacy during the African American Read-In virtual event on Friday, February 11, at noon.  As part of Black History Month, the Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Department in the College of Liberal Arts is hosting the read-in, with the theme of “Self- discovery.” The National African American Read-In (AARI) is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature and encourages communities to read together, centering around African American books and authors. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers

FAMU Researchers Win NSSR Director Awards for STEM Scholars’ Success Article

By Andrew Skerritt Six Florida A&M University (FAMU) faculty members were honored with Director Awards at the National Symposium on Student Retention Conference 2021. The group received the award for Best Paper that featured a path for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) student success. The conference is a strategic initiative taken by the Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE) at the University of Oklahoma. FAMU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington, Ph.D., served as the principal investigator for the study. The paper titled, “Preparing STEM Scholars for Success (PS3) Program at Florida A&M University,” demonstrates the

Howard President Wayne A. I. Frederick Joins NBA’s Mark Tatum for Courtside Chat Ahead of Inaugural NBA HBCU Classic

Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff Join Howard University, in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), for a special courtside chat on Wednesday, February 9 at 11:30 a.m. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick and Mark Tatum, NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, will discuss social justice, student opportunities and Howard’s participation in the first NBA HBCU classic. To watch the fireside chat, register here. The courtside chat highlights Howard’s participation in the first-ever NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T that will be simulcast on TNT and ESPN2 on Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. EST as part of NBA All-Star 2022. The Mid-Eastern Athletic

How Passion Delivers Impact: Nicole ‘Nikki’ Clifton (B.A. ’93), President of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation

By Rin-rin Yu Nicole “Nikki” Clifton (B.A. ’93) is the president of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation, where she leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact and community affairs efforts to respond to the world’s most pressing social, humanitarian and environmental needs. The UPS Foundation’s mission is to help create resilient and safe communities and a more equitable and just world. Clifton credits Howard for playing a fundamental role in shaping her confidence and leadership to help forward UPS’s mission. How do you inspire and motivate people as a leader? I am a people-centered leader. I lead with empathy and an

Two Grambling State students among women featured in EBONY STEM Queens issue

By T. Scott Boatright, A pair of Grambling State University (GSU) students are branching out nationwide as two of 11 women featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of EBONY Magazine, set for release on Friday, February 11. The pair will be part of a commemorative print issue focusing on OLAY and EBONY’s HBCU STEM Queens competition highlighting successful students majoring in STEM fields. While the U.S. Census indicates that women fill almost 50% of the U.S. workforce, they only make up 27% of workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. But GSU students Destney Johnson, a

TSU President Glover Pleased with Progress of New Residence Hall Set to Open in the Fall

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says she is very pleased with the pace of construction of the new 700-bed ultra-modern residence hall that is scheduled to open in the fall. The president toured the massive facility on the main campus on Feb. 3, accompanied by the project management team and senior administrative staff. She said not only is the project ahead of schedule, but she is also impressed by the cutting-edge technology and the types of amenities students will enjoy in the building. “This is an exciting time for Tennessee State University and for our students

Alumni Spotlight Wall: 28 Tigers Who Have Made and are Making History

By Savannah State University During the month of February, each day, as we celebrate Black history, we will shine a light on Savannah State University’s notable alumni who have made and are making history. Traci Adams, class of ‘00 Traci Adams, class of ‘00, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and graduated cum laude. Upon graduating, Adams began her career as a Programming & Promotions Assistant at Radio One. Adams is currently the Executive Vice President for Promotion at Epic Records, an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment.  From Mariah Carey to Future, Adams has worked with

FAMU Doctor of Pharmacy Graduates Surpass State and National Examination Averages

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH)  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2021 made unprecedented gains in their performance on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). In 2021, students took the NAPLEX and the MPJE exam between June 1 and December 31 for the first time. On the NAPLEX, the Doctor of Pharmacy class of 2021 earned an 89.9 percent first-time pass rate. This pass rate is an increase of approximately 7 percentage points over the 2020 results.

EWU Psychology Professor, Dr. Jacqueline Conley, receives over $1 million to meet the high demand of Certified Addictions Professionals

Courtesy of Edward Waters University, Edward Waters University’s (EWU) Dr. Jacqueline Conley, Professor of Psychology, has been awarded the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that totals about $1.7 million to produce more Certified Addictions Professionals (CAPs) and Certified Addictions Counselors (CACs). There has been an increased demand for these professions as there is a nationwide opioid crisis and Dr. Conley is more than honored to lead applicants into the substance abuse and mental health field through this grant that will enable her to provide courses for applicants who want

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