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‘Long Overdue’, TSU Weighs in On Nomination of First Black Woman to Nation’s Highest Court

By Lucas Johnson When President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court, for many it was more than just keeping a campaign promise. The historic move, in the eyes of civil rights groups and women’s organizations, is viewed as “long overdue.” Biden nominated Jackson on Feb. 25. If confirmed, she would not only be the first African-American woman, but also the third Black justice and sixth woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover, who also serves as vice chair of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), explains the nomination has

FAMU Professor Secures $3.5M to Support Wellness of Florida’s First Responders

By Andrew Skerritt A Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS,IPH) faculty member secured an estimated $2.5 million from the Florida Department of Children and Families to continue collaborative efforts to support the wellness of the state’s first responders. This new award is in addition to more than $1 million in previously awarded external funding for first responder resiliency initiatives secured by Kellie O’Dare, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Institute of Public Health and director of the 2nd Alarm Project. O’Dare received the grant as part of an initiative spearheaded by Florida First

FSU Graduate Council Members Present at Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Annual Meeting

By Fayetteville State University Three Fayetteville State University Graduate Council members recently presented at the 2022 Conference of Southern Graduate Schools. The collaborative presentation, “Virtual Innovation in Graduate Education,” detailed novel methods the graduate school has designed, developed, and implemented to further expand and improve learning options and opportunities for its ever-growing distance learning populations. The cross-disciple approach included the FSU College of Education, School of Social Work, and a showcase of over-arching virtual innovation for the entirety of the Graduate School. Presenters included: Tanya Hudson, Ed.D., interim chair, and associate professor of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading and Special

BSC Alumni Siblings Pledge $100K in Scholarships for Bluefield State Students

By Bluefield State College The first recipients of the “Terry Thompson and John Cardwell” scholarships are pictured at the recent Hatter Hall Scholarship Luncheon at Bluefield State College.  They are (seated, left-to-right) Damien Lynch, Aziyah Jackson, (standing, left-to-right) Michael Acheampong, Michelle Lawson, Kashif Alston, Terry Thompson (BSC retiree for whom, with John Cardwell, the scholarship was named), Patrice Sterling, Nia Lumpkins, and Desmond Freeman.  BSC alumna Tosin and Yemisi Falasinnu pledged $100,000 to create the scholarship fund, named in honor of the Bluefield State College retirees who assisted the Falasinnus during their undergraduate years at the College. The Mercer County

AmerisourceBergen Launches Pharmacy Distribution Leadership Rotation Course at Xavier University of Louisiana

 Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare company, today announced the launch of a unique supply chain elective course at Xavier University of Louisiana’s (XULA) College of Pharmacy, a top-ranked historically Black university. The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Pharmacy Distribution Leadership Rotation course exposes students to the interconnectivity between pharmaceutical supply chain stakeholders such as distributors, manufacturers and providers and gives students an understanding of the system and its essential role in the delivery of patient care.   “As one of the top producers of African American pharmacists in the nation, Xavier’s College of Pharmacy is constantly evolving

Jackson State University announces president and dean’s list for fall 2021

By Justin Walls Jackson State University (JSU) has over 1400 students who have made the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. The President’s List is composed of students who, during a regular semester, complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours with a semester grade point average of 4.00. The Dean’s List is composed of students who, during a regular semester, complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours with a semester grade point average of 3.00 to 3.99. Antwon Jefferson, elementary education major, and Britney Bobo, health care administration major, were among those named to the President’s List.

Troon makes the day for the maroon & gray

Written By The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Another high-profile golf industry partner has stepped forward to support the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s hospitality and tourism management program. Troon, a leading international golf course and resort management company, announced a Black History Month initiative to help underrepresented hospitality and professional golf management majors defray college expenses. The Troon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program committed to investing $75,000 over the next three years to underwrite scholarships and make internships available to UMES students at more than 625 Troon-managed properties around the world. “By working with the partners at Troon …

Howard University School of Law Hosts Library Dedication Ceremony for the late Vernon E. Jordan Jr.

By Aaliyah Butler Howard University School of Law recognized the late alumnus, Vernon E. Jordan Jr., by naming the School of Law library in his honor. The Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Law Library dedication took place on March 3 on Howard University West campus. Many gathered to honor Jordan as a long-time civil rights leader, adviser, grandfather and close friend. “Students come here to get the truth, but it is useless until they go out and change the world around them by providing service to others,” said Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University. “The example that Mr. Jordan set for us is exactly

TSU Professor, Apple Creating App to Highlight Nashville’s Civil Rights History

By Lucas Johnson For more than a decade, Tennessee State University history professor Learotha Williams has worked to highlight those unsung heroes of the civil rights movement in North Nashville. Now, with the help of Apple, Inc. and TSU’s National Center for SMART Technology Innovations, Dr. Williams is creating an app to do just that, and more. When completed, the app will guide people on a walking tour of key landmarks in the movement, including the cafeteria (now called Elliott Hall) where TSU students were recruited for activism. Along the way, people will be able to hear interviews Williams conducted

SBDC’s Little Pink Toolbox Conference kicks off Women’s History Month

Courtesy of Alabama State University March is Women’s History Month! The Alabama Small Business Development Center  (SBDC) at Alabama State University will celebrate the month by hosting its Annual WIB Little Pink Toolbox Conference from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST March 3 on Zoom. This virtual conference is designed to provide participants with skills in business management, tips on financial wellness, and shared experience discussions from successful businesswomen entrepreneurs.  This year’s conference theme is How WE Conquer in the New Normal. Keynote speaker is  Jevonnah “Lady J” Ellison, Certified Leading Business Coach, Author & Founder of The Leading Ladies Mastermind

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