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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

Clearing the Air Conference and Arkansas Cancer Summit to Focus on Mental Health

By University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Minority Initiative Sub-Recipient Grant Office (MISRGO) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and the Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) have partnered for a third year to jointly host the 19th Clearing the Air Communities of Color Conference (Clearing the Air) and 23rd Arkansas Cancer Summit (Summit) March 8-9, 2022. The conferences are virtual and open to the public.  Full summit and conference details are available at arcancercoalition.org/arkansas-cancer-summit. The purpose of the Summit, themed “Finding A Way Forward: Mental Health, Screenings and Survivorship,” is to showcase the recent progress Coalition partners have made toward meeting goals and

University’s Sociology Dept. receives grant for COVID vaccine outreach

By Delaware State University Delaware Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health has awarded Delaware State University a $203,698 contract grant to address a critical component of COVID-19 health disparities by providing community outreach around the COVID-19 vaccine. The project entitled, “Strategies to Effectively Promote Vaccination for Universal Coverage Project (STEP-For-U Project)” employs several health communication principles that engage community members and build rapport, enhance understanding, trust, empathy, and knowledge. The outreach activities include engaging migrant-based religious organizations, African-American-based denominations, as well as door-to-door campaigns in selected census tracts in Kent and Sussex counties. The PI and Co-PI – Dr. Raymond

Hampton University Alumna Appointed as New Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCU

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University alumna Dr. Dietra Trent has been appointed by The White House and U.S. Department of Education as the new Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHI-HBCUs). “We extend sincere congratulations to Dr. Dietra Trent for her latest appointment by The White House and the U.S. Department of Education,” said Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey. “For many years, Dr. Trent has been dedicated and committed to providing the best educational pathways for Virginians and now she can apply that

Morris Chestnut to Emcee Howard University’s 2022 Charter Day Celebration

Written by Howard University Newsroom  American actor and NAACP Image Award winner Morris Chestnut will serve as the master of ceremonies of the 2022 Charter Day Celebration: A Virtual Experience on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. EST. Chestnut has been nominated for NAACP Image Awards for his various roles. In 2014, he received an NAACP Image Award for his role in the hit TV series “Nurse Jackie.” That same year, his performance in “The Best Man Holiday,” the sequel to the wedding-themed, star-studded 1999 film, earned him and his castmates the Acapulco Black Film Festival Award for Best Acting Ensemble. Chestnut’s acting career spans more

JSU’s McNeil receives IHL diversity award

By Rachel James-Terry State higher education officials have honored ConSandra McNeil, Ph.D., assistant provost and professor of sociology, at Jackson State University for her efforts in advancing diversity and encouraging understanding and respect. The Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning recognized her Thursday, Feb. 17. “I am grateful to President (Thomas) Hudson and Provost (Alisa) Mosley for recommending me for this prestigious award. I have spent my entire career promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion,” McNeil said. “From teaching, research, and service, this has been my passion, and it has shaped my approaches to teaching, research, and service.

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