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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.

West Fraser $50,000 Gift to Support Student Scholarships and Upgrade Industrial Technology Management & Applied Engineering Equipment

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff On Monday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced that it is the recipient of a $50,000 gift from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) to provide scholarships for students pursuing industrial technology management and applied engineering degrees and to upgrade department equipment. “On behalf of our university, I extend many thanks to West Fraser for its generosity,” Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander said. “Careers in engineering are among the most in-demand, and UAPB is grateful to have a partner that recognizes the importance of ensuring our students are

Upcoming ‘What About Me’ screening at PVAMU to address Black men portrayals in media

By Kerry Laird Prairie View A&M University and its Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center will host a virtual screening of the critically acclaimed documentary What About Me on Thursday, March 3. Focused on the challenges faced by African American males, the film will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. “What we hope will happen from this event is that persons will hear these perspectives and think about the experiences of African American males,” said Camille Gibson, Ph.D., executive director of the TJCPC at PVAMU. Because all interpersonal relationships depend on healthy communication, it is critical that people feel at ease when speaking to young males

GSU professor, eight students, headed to Ghana to promote develop partnerships with West African universities

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Sports Administration Dr. Aaron Livingson along with eight GSU students departed Saturday morning en route to Ghana, where the group hopes to develop partnerships between GSU and three universities located in the West African country. Livingston said the trip will be about promoting education, sports, and cultural enrichment and will consist of three components. “During the educational component, I will be conducting a series of meetings with university officials and department heads at the University of Ghana, The University of Education, Winneba, and the University of

Howard University Celebrates 2022 Charter Day Virtually

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University’s annual Charter Day Celebration: A Virtual Experience will be held on Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The celebration is the culminating event commemorating the signing of the University charter by President Andrew Johnson on March 2, 1867, despite his opposing personal and political views which were notoriously racist and misogynistic. Traditionally held the day after Charter Day Convocation, the Charter Day Celebration is a time-honored tradition featuring a notable potpourri of speakers, entertainment and recognition of distinguished alumni and staff. It is a time when Howard honors its past, revels in the present

XULA Alumna directed powerful play at Jefferson Performing Arts Center about Tuskegee Airmen

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) Alumna Tommye Myrick (‘74) directed the play “Fly,” which opened on February 3 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) in Metairie, Louisiana. The show ran for two weekends, with the last performance held on February 13, and tells the story of four Tuskegee Airmen set primarily in the summer of 1943.   The Tuskegee Airmen refers to the group of Black pilots trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, to serve as part of the 332nd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Written by Trey Ellis and

JSU alum helps launch world’s most powerful telescope that could unlock mysteries of life

By L.A. Warren If intelligent life is discovered on another planet, JSU can boast that it played a significant role because one of its alums recently helped launch the world’s most powerful telescope that can peer back 13.5 billion years — well before humans populated the Earth. The joy of being part of the team that developed the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) sent Douglas J. Williams II, 26, over the moon, figuratively speaking. Now, he’s eagerly awaiting images of the universe that have never been seen before. The College of Science, Engineering and Technology alum earned his bachelor’s degree

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