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Coppin State Awarded $3.7M to Boost Teacher Diversity

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University has received a $3.7 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will be used to support Coppin’s Pathways to Professions (P2P) initiative over the next five years. The P2P program aims to increase teacher diversity while also boosting student success in high-needs urban and rural schools across Maryland. “The Pathways to Professions Program builds upon the foundation of Coppin State University as a destination for training and cultivating quality educators, who then go on to shape the minds of our young people,” said Coppin State University

JSU Awarded $50K Grant to Promote Health Through African Arts

By William H. Kelly The Jackson State University Department of Music is bringing African dance and music to the community through a $50,000 grant funded by the Mississippi Department of Health via the Jackson Heart Study. The grant comes from the proposal of demonstration projects sought after by the MSDH that would address health disparities in underrepresented communities. The study is an eight-month program, scheduled to launch sometime in November, designed to introduce community members to a new way of living through African dance, drumming, and more. The Chair of the Department of Music, Lisa Beckley-Roberts, Ph.D., credits this opportunity

Morgan State to Open New HBCU Medical School in Baltimore

Courtesy of Morgan State University CBS Baltimore reports that for the first time in 45 years, a new medical school at an HBCU is opening and it’s proposed at Morgan State University. Morgan State plans to partner with Ascension St. Agnes Hospital to launch a for-profit, private medical school aimed to open in 2024. “Let’s do this for Baltimore, let’s do this for our community,” said Dr. John Sealey, Founding Dean of the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at MSU. According to CBS Baltimore, Morgan State will give underserved minority students an opportunity to live, learn and work in Baltimore. “If you want to be

Morgan State Gets NSF Grant to Study Human Behavior in Fires

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University has received a grant award of $596,383 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the responsiveness to environmental indications of fire through the in-depth analysis of human behavior in diverse situations and physical cues. In addition, the research findings will also be used to improve fire safety systems, particularly in the home. The grant is a first-of-its-kind awarded to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) through the NSF Decision, Risk and Management Sciences, Office of Integrative Activities, and HBCU Excellence in Research (EiR) integrated programs, to conduct this type of research. Morgan’s Justin Bonny, Ph.D., assistant professor

Claflin Honors Alice Tisdale With Memorial Garden Tribute

Courtesy of Claflin University When asked to share his reflections on former First Lady Alice Carson Tisdale’s immeasurable contributions to and influence at Claflin University and throughout South Carolina, her husband, president emeritus Henry N. Tisdale responded quickly and effusively. “Alice was First Lady and Partner like you would not believe, said Dr. Tisdale, who served as Claflin’s eighth president for 25 years. While I was raising funds for the University, Alice was a friend-raiser. She was renowned for her hospitality and left an indelible mark on countless University events. Alice was always out in the community, making friends and bringing

Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University Named to PRNEWS 2023 Education A-List

By Tia C.M.Tyree, Ph.D. The public relations program within Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications was named to the PRNEWS 2023 Education A-List. Its inclusion marks the industry’s acknowledgement of the program’s high-caliber students, the faculty’s dedication and teaching efforts, as well as the curriculum and extracurricular activities within the program. “We are very proud that our public relations program is listed among the top programs in our nation,” said Gracie Lawson-Borders, PhD, dean of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications. “Our expert faculty bring a robust set of academic knowledge and industry experience, as well as a commitment to student success, that helps to guide, challenge and

ASU Alumnus Isaiah Crowell Feeds Hundreds for Thanksgiving

By Hazel Scott Thanksgiving kicks off the season of giving and one Alabama State University alumnus is getting into that giving spirit by spending Turkey Day eve feeding those in need. Former NFL running back Isaiah Crowell and his Feed the Crow Foundation will once again bring Thanksgiving a day early (Nov. 23) to hundreds of men, women and children in his hometown of Columbus, Georgia. “It is great to see this holiday tradition is still going strong. It’s important to me to give back to the community where I grew up. It’s a blessing to be a blessing to someone else, especially

N.C. A&T Student Leila Noufal Earns Top FFA Honor

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences student Leila Noufal has been named a 2022 recipient of the American FFA Degree, the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization. Noufal received this prestigious honor at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo, which brought more than 60,000 FFA members to Indianapolis. Fewer than 1% of FFA members earn the American FFA Degree. “This award says that agriculture is my passion and that I’m an effective advocate for agriculture,” Noufal said. “It shows my commitment has been consistent over the

Hampton University Supports Students at Major HBCU Fair

Courtesy of Hampton University The Hampton University Office of Admission provided free transportation for Hampton and Newport News high school students to attend the 20th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Fair on Oct. 8. The event took place on the University of the District of Columbia’s campus in Washington D.C. Students and parents representing each Hampton and Newport News public high school participated in the one-day excursion, which was sponsored by Hampton University. This activity was President Darrell K. Williams’ plan in the effort to build stronger relationships with the local community and school systems. The President was on-site

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