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Paula Young Shelton Headlines N.C. A&T Equity Series

By Tonya Dixon The College of Education (CEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will welcome longtime early childhood educator and best-selling author Paula Young Shelton as guest speaker for the Dean’s Equity, Access and Advocacy Speaker Series and related events. Kicking off the day, Shelton will address students of Aggie Academy at 12:30 p.m. through an engaging, oral presentation and reading of her new book, “Just Like Jesse Owens,” co-written with her father, civil rights activist Ambassador Andrew Young. She will also deliver a speech at 5 p.m. in Proctor Hall to faculty and friends titled, “Liberating

Howard Architecture Program Earns DOE ZEDD Distinction

By Hayya Shah The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded its first-ever Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) seal of recognition to Howard University for its master of architecture program with an equitable high-performance energy design concentration. Earned by only 12 collegiate institutions worldwide, this inaugural designation distinguishes post-secondary academic programs that impart the best practices of zero-energy design on students and require them to apply those building science concepts in actual projects. These leading educational programs are recognized by the DOE for preparing tomorrow’s architectural and engineering leaders to design and build the most sustainable buildings possible.

Benedict Students Named to President’s Fellows Program

Courtesy of Benedict College The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the start of a new class for the President’s Fellows program, an initiative in partnership with HBCUs in South Carolina that provides professional development experiences in philanthropy for African American males. The 2022-2023 President’s Fellows are: ● Marcus Alexander, Benedict College ● Matthew Bradshaw, Claflin University ● Aubrey Brown, South Carolina State University ● Ja’varrius Wilson, Benedict College ● Charles Wofford, Claflin University Launched in 2015, the President’s Fellows program addresses underrepresentation of African Americans in nonprofit leadership. Male executive directors of color are the most underrepresented

Delaware State Praised for Boosting Black Male Educators

Courtesy of Delaware State University U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona believes that other colleges and universities ought to pay attention to what is happening at Delaware State University to get more black males in the teaching profession. University President Tony Allen, Dr. Shelley Rouser, Early College School Director Dr. Evelyn Edney and other University officials met Jan. 26 with Secretary Cardona at DSU Riverfront in Wilmington to discuss that issue. Joining the group for the afternoon discussion was the entire Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester – as well as Delaware

Fisk University Names Inaugural Fellows for John Lewis Center

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is excited to announce the first three Fellows of the John Lewis Center for Social Justice: Michelle Eistrup, Justin Jones, and Lena Winfree. These yearlong fellowships are focused in three specific areas of social justice impact: Arts/Culture: The Arts/Culture Fellow is inspired by extraordinary Fisk artists, poets, and musicians such as Nikki Giovanni, Arna Bontemps, Aaron Douglas, and the Fisk Jubilee Singers–-all of whom have sought to promote social justice through their work. Policy/Activism: The Policy/Activism Fellow will follow in the footsteps of iconic Fiskites Diane Nash and the late Congressman John Lewis to continue the

Hardy Donates 1,000 Cases of HTWO Water to Jackson State

By William H. Kelley III Jackson State University received 1,000 cases of HTWO premium hydrogen-infused water from Carolyn Hardy, president and founder of Hardy Beverages, LLC. Hardy donated the water to support the health and wellness of JSU students, faculty and staff amidst the water crisis that plagued the city of Jackson for a number of weeks. “The outpouring of local and national support we have received from people and organizations like Carolyn Hardy of Hardy Beverages, LLC has been overwhelming,” says JSU President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. “It is an outstanding display of philanthropy and how the greater community comes together in

Xavier University Wins NASA Grant for Air Quality Research

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier’s Department of Physics and Engineering professors Dr. Morewell Gasseller, Dr. Shafiqul Islam and Dr. Freddie Landry received a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) award to fund their university research for five years. The award will support the project “XULA Surface-Based Measurement Initiative for Environmental/Air Quality Monitoring,” which addresses air quality conditions in communities around Xavier. As air pollution poses significant risks to personal and environmental health, the professors’ award supports environmental education and future health outcomes. Xavier will also receive three NASA instruments to support the professors’ research. AERONET measures atmospheric aerosols

ASU President Declares ‘We Are On the Move’ at Convocation

By Hazel Scott Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., delivered a message of certainty that “ASU is on the move” in his State of the University address during the 2022 Virtual Fall Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 22. “When my tenure began on Oct. 3, 2017, I invited all of Hornet Nation to join me with one primary, overarching goal – to move Alabama State University 150 years forward. Today, I can tell you that we are a University that is moving forward with a renewed commitment to excellence and a stronger resolve to fulfill our mission.  ASU is moving

Bowie State Students Explore Hollywood Careers via HBCU LA

By D. Thompson Students from Bowie State’s Fine and Performing Arts Department discovered pathways to opportunities and success in the film industry this week when they met with senior executives from the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) about HBCU LA. A Los Angeles-based initiative, HBCU LA is designed to provide underrepresented students the opportunity to participate in 8 – 10-week internships with major studios, networks, talent agencies, and other global creative industry organizations. It started in 2017 with 24 aspiring HBCU students looking to begin careers in the highly competitive Hollywood film industry. “Our internship program has experienced phenomenal

TSU Career Fair Connects 1,000+ Students With Employers

By Alexis Clark Over 1,000 TSU students will be better prepared for internships and the job market following the university’s Fall Career Fair. The students took advantage of meeting over 240 potential employers at the fair that included representatives from government agencies, aerospace, banking, engineering, healthcare, and several other industries. The employers set up tables and displays in the Gentry Center Complex to network with students about career and employment opportunities. “This is amazing,” Antoinette Duke, Director of the Career Development Center said during the event. “This is the largest career fair that we’ve had.” In preparation of the fair, the

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