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FAMU Celebrates Successful Return of STEM Day

By Andrew Skerritt “We want to thank parents, teachers, and counselors for bringing these students. We want to prepare them to get them out into the world to do great things,” said Robinson, who told the audience that FAMU was experiencing another record year in the number of students applying to the institution. “Don’t take it for granted there will be a spot waiting for you,” said Robinson. “This is the place to go. You can get anywhere from Florida A&M University.” The day was a collaborative effort between the University and the College of Science and Technology, School of

Virginia Union University Board of Trustees Unanimously Approves Contract Extension for President Hakim J. Lucas

Courtesy of Virginia Union University Virginia Union University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to approve a five-year contract extension for Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of the university. Dr. Lucas is VUU’s 13th President. “The Board of Trustees is very proud to be guided by the sacrificial leadership of our President and CEO, Dr. Hakim J. Lucas. His competence has excelled VUU to new Levels,” said Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Chairman of VUU’s Board of Trustees. “Under his leadership, we have made major strides on our quest to provide a quality education to students and a greater impact

Introducing “The Beginning”: Fisk University welcomes First-Ever Modeling Organization

By Fisk University The grounds of Fisk University host many opportunities to be involved, engaged, and active on campus. The institution currently operates with over 30 student-based clubs, organizations, and groups. One of Fisk’s latest initiatives in this area is the recent implementation of a fashion organization. The Beginning Modeling Organization (or The Beginning), a student organization on campus, unites different types of fashion-oriented students. The first student engagement organization of its kind on Fisk grounds ever, The Beginning was founded in 2021 by senior Genesis Williams. She’s possessed a sense of fashion since her adolescent years. “I consider myself a

Bowie State University Announces the BIONIC Initiative

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University (BSU) in partnership with The Maryland Center at Bowie State University announces the establishment of an innovation center to perform research and development projects aimed at countering misinformation, disinformation and associated negative consequences. A Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Bowie State University will serve as the lead on this initiative to combat counter malign activity in collaboration with several partners; TDX International, a certified SBA Native Alaska small business defense intelligence company; Greer Institute for Leadership and Innovation, a minority-owned nonprofit leadership development firm focused on harnessing disruptive technologies, Forward Edge-AI, a minority

Earth Month @ Howard

By Aaliyah Butler To kick off Earth Month, the Howard University Department of Environmental Studies hosted the “DC Climate Convergence” in Cramton Auditorium to explore topics such as climate conversations, public health and advocacy. “We are all engaged in a collective project of calibrating the cold science of climate change causes and effects with the warm inspirational narratives that lead citizens and institutions into action to effect change,” said Rubin Patterson, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Science. “This month of events is ideal for one to learn more about climate justice. I look forward to joining others in a series

Hampton University to Erase Outstanding Student Balances for the Spring 2022 Semester, Announces No Increase in Tuition, Fees, Room and Board for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Courtesy of Hampton University Recognizing that many Hampton University students and their families have continued to experience financial hardships and have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President, has announced there will be no increase in tuition, fees, room and board for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, all outstanding student account balances for the Spring 2022 semester will be erased. “In keeping with the University’s efforts to help our students, there will be no increase in tuition, fees, room and board for the 2022-2023 academic year,” said Dr Harvey.  “In addition, on behalf

PVAMU, Texas A&M announce faculty winners of $400K joint PRISE research grants for 2022

By Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University are continuing their mission of increasing research collaborations between the two institutions. PVAMU and Texas A&M are awarding $400,000 in grants to support ten PVAMU-Texas A&M teams of faculty investigators to support research projects under the 2022 Panther Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence grant program. The universities initiated the PRISE grant program in October 2020 to boost the submission of multidisciplinary, collaborative proposals from the two institutions in response to federal requests for proposals to address complex problems. “The PRISE initiative is an example of how

Fisk University’s Team Wins the Highly Coveted 2022 HBCU Battle of the Brains

Courtesy of Fisk University On the 9th of March 2022, Fiskites flew to Austin, Texas, to represent Fisk University at the weeklong HBCU Battle of the Brains Competition at SXSW, majorly sponsored by the National Football League (NFL). Fisk emerged 1st out of 30 colleges, winning more than $80,000. The students participated in a 24hr technology-and-problem-solving competition (hack-a-thon), which lasted from 7 am on Friday to 7 am on Saturday. They invented an innovative solution (and built an app!) that connects HBCU student talent to opportunities in the sports industry. Gregory Gibson Jr., the founder & executive director of HBCU Battle of the Brains, created

Stillman students moving businesses forward after Green Print

By David Miller There’s no greater feeling than showing off a new pair of shoes at school. Brand, style, color – the more style points, the better. And if the wearer designed them? Well, that’s a rare and ultimate flex. Customized sneakers are a unique space of fashion that greatly reflect one’s personality and often allow for creativity beyond what’s designed at the factory. In 2016, Malcolm Bridges, then a junior at Fairfield High School in Birmingham, became the “sneaker guy” when he donned a pair of self-painted pink Nike Air Force 1s to a school awards show. “Kids then

Jackson State University Communications Receives Gift of Canon Cameras from Getty Images and Canon

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Office of University Communications at Jackson State University is the recipient of two Canon camera bodies and three Canon lenses which have been donated by Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, as part of their new partnership with the institution. Getty Images photographers and editors will mentor JSU students and provide best practices for using the equipment ahead of major events on campus, including collegiate sports and graduation ceremonies. JSU was recently selected for the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges, an initiative aimed at preserving and

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