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Benedict College Wins $525K EDA Grant for Startup Accelerator

Courtesy of Benedict College U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced recently that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding 51 “Build to Scale” grants – totaling $47 million – to organizations that support technology entrepreneurs, catalyze innovation and fuel economic growth. Benedict College received $525,000 to help organize, launch, and operate a state-wide investment accelerator program for underrepresented and minority persons who are in the early stages of entrepreneurship in South Carolina. “This is a huge accomplishment for Dean Dunn and her team,” said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. “We are primed to contribute to

FSU, ACUE Partner to Enhance Teaching and Student Success

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Beginning Fall 2022, Fayetteville State University (FSU) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) — the leader in student success and equity through quality instruction — are joining forces to equip faculty with evidence-based teaching practices shown to improve student engagement, increase persistence, and close equity gaps. Faculty members who meet program requirements become ACUE Certified and earn a Certificate in Effective College Instruction — the only nationally recognized collegiate teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education. “Our students are our top priority and we are committed to ensuring that the faculty who serve

JCSU Professors Join National Humanities Research Residency

Courtesy of John C. Smith University Three Johnson C. Smith University professors joined dozens of other teaching professionals at the National Humanities Center this past summer to advance research and teaching in their respective fields. Dr. Debra Terrell, associate professor of Psychology; Dr. Felesia Stukes, assistant professor of Computer Science; and Dr. Tyler Bunzey, visiting assistant professor of Cultural Studies all participated. The National Humanities Center, located in Research Triangle Park, N.C., is dedicated to providing resources that can help generate new knowledge and further the understanding of all forms of cultural expression, social interaction and human thought. “To say

Nike Honors TSU with Yardrunners Dunk by Alum KT Terrell

By Alexis Clark The tiger spirt has been embedded in Tennessee State University since 1912. However, a new groundbreaking Nike “Yardrunners” sneaker collection has given alumni and students a new way to strut their school spirit. “THINK. WORK. SERVE. ” has always been the motto at Tennessee State University. But in this instance, TSU students are ‘serving’ looks this fall as Nike launched a multicolor Dunk Low sneaker displaying the university’s colors designed by TSU alum, Kalynn ‘KT’ Terrell. “This was a goal that I always wanted to accomplish and the prototype was my exact design,” Terrell said. Head drum

USC Majorette Team Sparks Debate, Pride Among Black Dancers

By Tat Bellamy-Walker When a clip of the Cardinal Divas, a majorette dance team at the University of Southern California — Los Angeles, went viral last month, the group’s founder, Princess Isis Lang, said she didn’t expect her life to dramatically change. “Honestly, my life has been so crazy,” said Lang, 20, who is studying musical theater at USC. “Some people have come up to me and they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, are you Princess? Are you that girl that created that majorette team?’” “I’m really blessed. And I can only really thank God and my friends and family,” she

Lincoln University Launches Cybersecurity Pipeline Program

Courtesy of Lincoln Univesity of Missouri The Jefferson City School District and Lincoln University of Missouri signed a Letter of Articulation and announced a new partnership aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity career pipeline on Thursday, Oct. 13. Project REACH (Realizing Equitable Access to Cybersecurity in High School) is a feeder program funded by the U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in collaboration with CYBER.ORG that connects K-12 students to HBCU (Historically Black College or University) cybersecurity and computer science programs in an effort to close the diversity gap in the cybersecurity workforce. Lincoln University, one of 10 HBCUs across the country chosen

Sentara Funds $850K Program to Diversify Healthcare at HU

Courtesy of Hampton University Sentara has provided funding to Hampton University for a program entitled: Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce to Create Healthier Communities. The gift is $850,000 and is designed to increase and grow the number of diverse healthcare professionals in Hampton Roads and to combat challenges in the delivery of healthcare to underserved populations. The funded program elements include: Sentara Healthcare – Current Use Scholarship for Nursing Students Provides academic support to students in four-year Nursing degree programs in Health Sciences and Community Health Promotion, as well as the RN to BSN degree programs, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Information Management, Physical

Benedict College Joins $5 FoodShare Box Program for Students

Courtesy of Benedict College The $5 boxes are distributed every other week and contain nearly 10 pounds of fresh produce. Students and staff at four local college campuses now have access to boxes of fresh produce for just $5. FoodShare South Carolina launched the new program Wednesday at the University of South Carolina, Allen University, and Columbia College. Foodshare will soon be coming to Benedict College as well. According to the national advocacy nonprofit, Swipe Out Hunger, one in three college students faced food insecurity. Food insecurity is defined by the USDA as a household that has “limited or uncertain access to adequate food.”

FVSU Awarded $3M Grant to Boost Minority STEM Education

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the Department of Education to expand the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) to increase the number of minority Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) graduates. The grant will be used to address the shortage of women and minority STEM professionals and the need to increase their participation in pursuing STEM disciplines. The project addresses the challenge by focusing on providing STEM education to students from rural areas and populations of students under-represented in STEM. The project aims to recruit, mentor and

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