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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

TSU Alumni Cap Off Historic Commencement with $2.8 Million Donation to University, including $300000 presented over the Weekend

By Emmanuel Freeman Vice President Kamala Harris wasn’t the only thing that made students and family cheer and applaud on Saturday, May 7 during the Tennessee State University Spring Undergraduate Commencement. Without a doubt, Vice President Harris was the main attraction as the crowd roared with excitement as she arrived at Hale stadium. The audience hung on every word of her dynamic and historic commencement address. However, the second loudest cheers were for the TSU Vintagers as University President Glenda Glover announced their $300,000 donation for student scholarships. With the gift, the group’s contribution to the institution has totaled more than $2.8 million since July 2019. “We thank you

FAMU Senior Leadership Team Participate in Hurricane Preparedness Exercise

By Florida A&M University With the Atlantic hurricane season less than a month away, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Senior Leadership Team (SLT) participated in a hurricane preparedness exercise and training session on May 3. The Florida Division of Emergency Management also participated in the exercise. “The hurricane preparedness exercise helped us to contemplate scenarios and issues that we have to be ready for, especially living in Florida. This state has been impacted by three hurricanes over the last four years,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. In 2017, when Hurricane Michael tore through the Big Bend, classes at FAMU were disrupted.

Princeton partners with UNCF and HBCUs to expand Research and Innovation

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Princeton University is partnering with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to launch a groundbreaking program designed to enable research collaborations between Princeton faculty and their peers at HBCUs. During the initial phase, Princeton researchers and researchers from Howard University, Jackson State University (JSU), Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Spelman College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will co-lead research projects. These projects will be funded by Princeton University through its new Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). Teams of Princeton-HBCU researchers are invited to submit

Xavier University of Louisiana announces planning phase for Graduate School of Health and Sciences Medical School

By Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana announced that it is entering the planning phase to establish a Graduate School of Health Sciences and Medical School. For decades, Xavier has consistently produced more African American students and students of color who achieve Medical Degrees and Ph.D.’s in the health sciences than any other higher education institution in the nation. Xavier’s College of Pharmacy is the oldest in Louisiana and continues to rank amongst the highest performing. Building upon this success, Xavier University of Louisiana has continued to add innovative graduate degree programs, including a Physicians Assistant program, a

GSU’s Kailey Pena Gears Up for Next Chapter

Courtesy of Grambling State University Four years ago, Kailey Pena stepped foot on the Grambling State University campus as a freshman and etched her name into the athletic record books. As one of the most decorated student-athletes to come from Grambling State, Pena’s determination and hard work led her to being one of the best Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) women’s soccer players in history. The Rio Rancho, New Mexico native leaves a legacy that includes being a four-time SWAC First Team selection, three-time SWAC all-tournament team honoree and two-time SWAC postseason offensive player of the year. The accolades are nice,

FAMU Alumna Disney Executive Sybil Crum Shares ABCs of Success with Graduates

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna and Disneyland Resort Vice President Sybil Crum shared the ABCs of success with spring 2022 graduates Saturday morning. Crum told the thousands gathered at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center about the alphabet of values – from authenticity to tenacity, courage to hustle, resiliency to optimism – graduates will need to make their mark in the years ahead. “Be yourself; lean into your own uniqueness; don’t compromise; if you do, you always will, and that’s an extremely dangerous brand,” said Crum, vice president of Marketing & Commercial Strategy for Disneyland Resort in California. “I’ve

Bowie State to Host STEAM Camp Open House

Courtesy of Bowie State University Former Dematha High and NFL Star Brian Westbrook Partners With Data Science Camp, Inc. Why do some unknown college players get drafted and end up experiencing long careers in the professional sports leagues while other high profile college athletes never make it to the next level? Many times it comes down to the big “D” or data. Catching a long pass, making three point shots, or hitting home runs out of a ballpark is important, but not nearly as critical as the data collected on athletes by scouts and team owners which drives their decisions

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