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Dave Dennis Sr. & Jr. Host Book Talk on Civil Rights Legacy

By Olivia Viltz The Center for Racial Justice will host an one-on-one interview and book signing with Dave Dennis Sr. ‘68 and Dave Dennis Jr. for their new book “The Movement Made Us: A Father, A Son, and a Legacy of a Freedom Ride”. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 11 at 6 p.m., in room 115 of the Professional Schools Building. Black college students played a significant role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, one that often goes unrecognized in mainstream history. Dave Dennis Sr. was one such college student. His first protest was a sit-in at

Fisk University Gets $1.5M from HCA for Nursing Scholarships

Courtesy of Fisk University HCA Healthcare announced that it will give $1.5 million to Fisk University to support scholarships for students pursuing a degree in nursing. This gift is part of the organization’s larger commitment to give $10 million over three years to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). HCA Healthcare has now announced approximately $6.75 million to multiple colleges and universities towards that commitment. “We are proud to partner with Fisk University as we work to build a diverse pipeline of healthcare professionals,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer for HCA Healthcare. “It is our hope that this

BGE Launches Energy Speaker Series at Bowie State University

By D. Thompson Students listened to entrepreneurs and a corporate executive involved in the energy sector at the BGE Black Excellence in Energy Speaker series inaugural session held at Bowie State on Monday that provided them guidance on growing sustainability and green technology career opportunities. Speakers included Sunny Elebua, senior vice president and chief of strategy and sustainability at Exelon; Natalie King, founder and CEO of Dunamis Energy; and Gilbert Campbell, founder and CEO of Volt Energy. “More than 70 students who attended this session got a first-hand accounting from these executives of how they navigated to positions of influence

JSU Named PRNews Platinum Award Finalist for Marketing

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Division of University Communications at Jackson State University (JSU) is a finalist for the prestigious PRNews Platinum Awards, taking place October 12 in New York City. “Our Division of University Communications does an incredible job of elevating the Jackson State brand to students, alumni and supporters across the country,” said President Thomas K. Hudson. “I’d like to thank the entire team for the knowledge and dedication they bring daily as we amplify the JSU story of student success and research excellence in a nurturing environment.” For over two decades, the Platinum Awards have been hailed as one

Howard Taps Alumni-Led Teams for $785M Campus Expansion

By Misha Cornelius Partnerships between local minority-owned firms and nationally recognized firms whose teams include several Howard alumni demonstrate Howard’s mission-driven values in delivering its new academic facilities. Six months after announcing its most significant investment in new academic facilities and renovations, Howard University’s Office of Real Estate Development and Capital Asset Management (REDCAM) has chosen several visionary architecture and engineering teams to support its largest and most transformative academic projects. Notable for the substantial levels of diversity and alumni involvement among firm leadership and staff, the selected teams offer an array of local and national expertise to advance Howard’s major capital

Dillard, Resource Bank Launch New Business Scholarship Fund

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University has partnered with Resource Bank to launch the Resource Bank Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students who are pursuing a business degree. Resource Bank has committed a total of $16,000 in scholarship funds to the University. Each academic year, two qualifying students will be awarded $1,000 in scholarship funds each semester. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to ease financial burdens, and to encourage students to pursue careers in the financial industry by offering opportunities to engage with local companies to build a network of business contacts and mentors that will lead to career

FVSU Names Dr. Wright Jones 2022 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University FVSU alumnus Dr. Wright Jones, an internationally renowned plastic surgeon, has been named the 2022 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. A distinguished surgeon within the Atlanta community and owner and founder of Muse Plastic Surgery, Jones is a native of Georgia who received his undergraduate degree in Biology from FVSU and later obtained his medical degree from Meharry Medical College. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV), where he served as Chief Resident. Board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery, Dr. Jones excelled as a chief resident of

Denmark Tech Celebrates 28 Graduates at Nursing Pinning

Courtesy of Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College held their annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on August 12, celebrating the 28 nursing graduates who are about to enter the workforce, surrounded by hundreds of family members, friends, educators, staff and administrators in an overwhelming show of support. The pinning ceremony is an age-old tradition in the nursing field and, in many rights, just as momentous as the graduation ceremony itself. Nursing is often regarded as one of the toughest courses of study and the pinning ceremony is a symbol of the hard work and dedication students have put into their coursework

Bowie State Joins $9M VA HELM Tech Modernization Project

By D. Thompson The Maryland Center at Bowie State University along with students and professors from the Departments of Technology and Security and Nursing have joined with Cognosante, a technology transformation company, to develop, deliver and sustain supply chain management systems for medical logistics as part of the Veteran Affairs Healthcare Enterprise Logistics Modernization (HELM) Program. A $9 million award was provided to the Maryland Center as a subcontract of Cognosante to support BSU’s engagement in the project. The VA HELM project aims to improve productivity and reliability of VA assets and equipment while reducing costs in a safe and

Alfred Street Baptist Donates $1M to Jackson State Crisis

Courtesy of Jackson State University Alfred Street Baptist Church’s (ASBC) Mission Division will donate up to $1 million to Jackson State University (JSU) to help defray costs related to the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, MS, which began in late August 2022. When the city of Jackson water treatment facility experienced low water pressure and issued a boil water notice, the lack of water pressure on campus prompted the University to delay its student move-in date. Classes began virtually and staff worked remotely until normal water pressure resumed, making it safe to return to normal operation. The University incurred significant expenses to rent

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