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UNCF Empower Me Tour Kicks Off at Shaw University

Courtesy of Shaw University UNCF (The United Negro College Fund) is launching its college and career roadshow to help students of color seeking career advice assistance to connect the dots after graduation and to build on the current economic recovery. The UNCF Empower Me Tour (EMT) is a free college-and-career-readiness opportunity that is returning in-person for its Fall 2022 Tour, after being virtual for the last two years. The UNCF EMT was created 15 years ago by founding sponsor Wells Fargo to inspire students to take control of their futures by pursuing a four-year college degree and graduating with an

AT&T Donates $18K to Support DSU First Responder Training

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University’s Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS) has received some scholarship support through an $18,000 donation from the AT&T Foundation. The donation will result in scholarships to first responders who enroll in the CHBS Trauma Academy’s certificate program in Organization Trauma and Resiliency Training Program, said Dr. Gwen Scott-Jones, CHBS Dean. “This certificate program will focus on imparting knowledge and values that enable professionals to skillfully engage in service delivery to individuals who are impacted by toxic stress and complex trauma,” Dr. Scott-Jones said. “More specifically, our overall goal is to educate and

Howard Hosts Harvard in 2022 Truth and Service Classic

By Kevin Childs Howard alumni and students came to Audi Field in Washington to cheer for the Bison football team in the second annual Truth and Service Classic on October 15, 2022. This year’s contest was against Harvard University, which won 41-25. “I love going to HBCU football games. It’s political, it’s cultural, it’s spiritual – it’s a combination of all those things,” said A. Peter Bailey, one of the fans excited to be there. Bailey, who attended Howard from 1959 to 1961, is a contributing columnist to the Washington Informer newspaper, and a former editor at Ebony. Although the

Bowie State Hosts 2nd Annual HBCU Entrepreneurship Event

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Second Annual HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference held at Bowie State surpassed expectations with 179 institutions of higher learning and over 900 students, entrepreneur champions, HBCU and business leaders, and foundation executives engaged in the virtual event demonstrating the desire that people have to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur. The conference provided keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions to help advance entrepreneurship education by creating space for attendees to crowdsource solutions and receive feedback from participants on research ideas and business challenges. “Even though the HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference was virtual, we still attracted almost

TSU Pursues R1 Research Status to Elevate National Profile

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, Nashville’s only public university, aims to become only the second HBCU to reach the nation’s top research echelon with an “R1” designation under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. The designation would mean more doctoral programs, research initiatives and funding for students and the university. Currently, TSU is one of only 11 HBCUs with an R2 designation under the category of “high research activity.” For its drive to “R1” status or “very high research activity,” the university is mobilizing its research enterprise – teaching faculty, researchers, graduate school, staff, students – to

Howard President Dr. Wayne Frederick Elected to NAM

By Ron-rin Yu Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, Charles R. Drew professor of surgery and Howard University president, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today. He joins the 90 new regular and 10 new international members who were announced at today’s annual meeting. According to today’s announcement from NAM, Dr. Frederick was chosen “for being a tireless and gifted higher education leader and health care administrator and world-renowned surgeon. As president of Howard University, he has worked to develop a diverse health care workforce while serving as an adviser to U.S. and international officials in navigating the

JSU Launches “THEE Pathway” to Personalize Gen Ed Learning

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Division of Academic Affairs at Jackson State University has launched “THEE Pathway,” a new general education curriculum. “THEE Pathway” creates flexible course options for general education requirements, including seven new pathway themes that provide undergraduate students with a customizable academic experience. The new curriculum took effect Fall 2022 for first-time and transfer students. “The new general education curriculum provides an equitable pathway to academic achievement and student success​ for JSU students. The general education committee took an intentional approach to create a curriculum that advances equity and identifies and eliminates barriers. History will show that

Delaware State Hosts Forum on Federal Student Debt Relief

Courtesy of Delaware State University A national expert on federal student loan debt relief programs presented important updates and information Thursday in a Delaware State University community Forum. Guest Speaker Ashley Harrington, the senior advisor to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), offered details and tips during a 45-minute, information packed session, which is available for viewing here. Ms. Harrington reviewed two federal programs that can reduce student debt, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program that has temporary time-limited changes and a recently announced, sweeping plan to reduce student debt for Americans considered middle or lower income. Announced by

Hampton University Receives STEM Grant for Student Aid

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University announced today that it has received a $200,747 grant from the Amateur Radio Digital Communications Foundation. This private foundation supports amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. Funding received will be used to establish scholarship funding to support for students majoring in STEM-related fields who may experience a gap in funding, who needs tuition assistance, or who may have a financial need. “The focus of this investment is to provide academic support for students studying in STEM areas and have an unmet need. This funding is incredible and supports the university’s vision of delivering

Shaw University Receives $90K Grant for Historic Preservation

Courtesy of Shaw University The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced its award of $90,000 to Shaw University. With more than $80 million in funding, the Action Fund is the largest U.S. resource dedicated to the preservation of African American historic places.  Shaw University is one of 33 organizations in 2022 to receive a total of $3 million in funding from the Action Fund to protect and preserve sites representing African American history. These grant funds will support the Window Rehabilitation Project for Tyler Hall (formerly Leonard Medical Hospital),which

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