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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

PVAMU professor, alumna to lead university in national COVID-19 initiative with CDC

By Andrew Cohen Tiffany D. Thomas ‘08 could barely hide her excitement when she learned she would receive the UNCF’s John and Drucie Chase Young Builders Award, which annually honors a leader in education. The Prairie View A&M University alumna, program coordinator and assistant professor of community development in the School of Architecture at PVAMU was nominated by the Houston Leadership Council of UNCF for her efforts inside and outside the classroom. Thomas describes her work in the classroom as being akin to “community labs, where we work directly with neighborhoods and their issues to provide research-based outcomes.” An admirer of the

Actor Malik Yoba to address graduates of Livingstone College

Courtesy of Livingstone College The Livingstone College graduating class of 2022 will have a New York detective, astronaut and Jamaican sprinter – all in one speaker. These are among the roles played by actor, writer, director, activist and serial entrepreneur Malik Yoba, who will deliver the commencement address at Livingstone College at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The ceremonies will be held for the first time on the college’s historic front lawn. Malik is a Hollywood veteran with more than three decades of commitment to the arts. He has amassed over 50 film credits and more than a

American Baptist Slated to Receive Funds from Congress’s Spending Package

Courtesy of American Baptist College Several million dollars in funding could be to three North Nashville projects. It’s part of a move by Congress to fund more community projects. American Baptist College, in partnership with the Metro Historical Commission, will receive funds to restore buildings on the campus, where many notable Civil Rights leaders received their education and training, as well as create a complementary Civil Rights walking tour of the campus to educate the public about the College’s significance and role in the Civil Rights story. Congressman Jim Cooper (TN-05), secured nearly $4.8 million in funding. The spending package

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