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TSU High Vaccination Percentage Among Employees, Students, Emphasizes Commitment to Safety

By Lucas Johnson, Tennessee State University is continuing to prioritize safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 70 percent of its full-time faculty and staff vaccinated, as well as hundreds of students. As of Nov. 8, TSU officials said 74.5 percent, or roughly 920, faculty and staff have had both vaccination shots. More than 2,300 students have presented proof of vaccination. “Tennessee State University has worked diligently to keep infections to a minimum,” said Dr. Curtis Johnson, TSU’s associate vice president and chief of staff. “We continue to enforce the guidelines we have in place to protect the health and well-being of our students,

Congresswoman Nikema Williams to Delivers TSU’s Fall Commencement Address Nov. 20

Written by Emmanuel Freeman, U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) will be the commencement speaker when Tennessee State University holds its fall graduation ceremony on Nov. 20. More than 700 undergraduate and graduate students will receive degrees in various disciplines. The commencement will be held in hybrid format with the live ceremony in the Gentry Complex, where U.S. Rep. Williams will address the graduates. University officials say COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including the wearing of masks, social distancing, as well as encouraging all adults to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, each student will receive only five invitations for family members and

FAMU Partners with the Estée Lauder Companies to Build the Next Generation of Black Beauty Leaders in Travel Retail

By Florida A&M University Newsroom, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Monday announced a partnership to create a new talent and development program to build the next generation of Black beauty leaders in Travel Retail. In line to create a more diverse workforce, ELC’s Travel Retail division has established an exclusive internship and scholarship program with FAMU furthering the company’s goal to double full time and intern recruits from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this exclusive 10-week summer internship program, rising FAMU juniors and seniors will have an inside look into the fast-paced world of Travel Retail at

State of Howard University Address

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Dear Howard University Community, President Wayne A. I. Frederick delivered the Fall 2021 State of the University Address, where he responded directly to questions posed by students, alumni, and staff members of the Howard community. We encourage everyone to watch the conversation in full on the Howard University YouTube channel. Here are a few of the important questions and Dr. Frederick’s responses. Why haven’t you met with the student protestors in Blackburn? Actually, I have met with the students. The protest began October 12; I met with them on October 14. I’ve also made overtures to them as

Fisk University & Galen College of Nursing Create A New Pathway To Nursing with Articulation Agreement

Courtesy of Fisk University, Fisk University and Galen College of Nursing have announced an articulation agreement to create a new pathway in nursing for Fisk students. Filling an unmet need for students enrolled in science programs who wish to explore nursing, the agreement allows for Fisk degree coursework credits to transfer to Galen College of Nursing so students may go directly into Galen’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The articulation agreement is designed to help Fisk students excel with degrees that will lead to advancement and growth, as well as make a meaningful impact on the quality of

National Science Foundation Awards $499,500 to Grambling State University

Courtesy of Grambling University,  The National Science Foundation has awarded a $499,500 grant to Grambling State University. The Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies will use the funding for a project titled “iMed-Sec: Exploring Hardware-Assisted Solutions for Energy-Efficient Low-Overhead Security and Privacy for the Internet-of-Medical-Things”.  The project will address the security concerns of physical devices that are connected to internet.  “The combination of a network of physical devices embedded with electronics, Internet connectivity, and sensors, that can communicate and interact with others over the Internet is known as the Internet of Things (IoT). An IoT-based framework for the healthcare industry is called the Internet of

Knight Foundation’s $1.5M Grant Helps Transform New FAMU Performing Arts Amphitheater Into 21st Century Tech-Forward Student Hub

By Florida A&M University Newsroom, The Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater will be part of the newly named Knight Foundation Plaza on FAMU’s Tallahassee campus. Knight’s latest FAMU investment continues its ongoing support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and equitable public spaces.​​ Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced during its Homecoming celebration today that it received $1.5 million from the Knight Foundation to add multimedia functionality to the University’s new amphitheater. This new public space, which includes the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater, will be known as the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Plaza. The investment demonstrates

Manufacture Alabama launches Girls Learning About Manufacturing on Manufacturing Day

By Bishop State Community College, Manufacture Alabama is excited to announce the launch of Girls Learning About Manufacturing (GLAM), a program designed to create interest in manufacturing careers amongst the next generation of women in the workforce. In conjunction with the Alabama Community College System, WiM Alabama, and member companies throughout the state, Manufacture Alabama is excited to launch an engaging and hands-on program that offers female students an opportunity to connect with women in the industry and to deepen their understanding of the job opportunities that exist in manufacturing. The launch of GLAM corresponds with Manufacturing Day, a day

Langston University To Clear $4.6 Million in Balances For Students Enrolled in a ‘Pandemic Semester’ to Zero

By Christina Gray,  Langston University students and graduates have received life-changing news in a letter from President Kent J. Smith, Jr. Today, the University announced that it will clear student account balances for students enrolled in the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 semesters through the support of the HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund) III HBCU Award. The amount of student account balances erased through this initiative totals $4,654,112.06. “We know the hardship that our community has faced over the course of the pandemic,” said Langston University Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Ruth

More than $4 Million in New Money Designated to Establish Academic Opportunities for Hampton University Students

Courtesy of Hampton University, Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey’s contributions as a true transformational leader in the world of education and beyond are demonstrated by the greater level of access to education he created for students through his business acumen. One such example is the marvelous growth in the amount of scholarship funds that have been made to Hampton University students since his arrival. This total now stands at more than $34 million annually. He has continued to add to this tangible support for students with three new scholarships.  “In establishing the Character, Legacy and Merit Scholarships and designating $3 million dollars in

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