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JSU Awarded Grant to Tackle Kidney Disease, Promote Equity

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation has been awarded a $162,230 grant for a 20-month partnership with the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) and the Office of Preventive Health and Health Equity, and the Health Equity Coalition of Mississippi. The collaboration will launch the statewide project “Advancing Health Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease: Changing the Narrative to Serve Mississippi’s Most Equitable Populations,” funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health

FSU’s Justin Graham Secures $507K to Advance STEM Research

Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Three grants awarded to Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) Justin Graham, Ph.D., will help advance its research enterprise, procure state-of-the-art equipment, and encourage undergraduates and high school students to explore STEM disciplines. Graham, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences (DBFS) and director of the FSU Honors Program, received his third grant award in six months, bringing his recent funding total to $507,175. A Class of 2009 FSU graduate, Graham aims to enrich and expand the university’s research capabilities, create opportunities to further engage students and bolster their post baccalaureate success. In

JCSU Unveils Aquaponics Greenhouses to Fight Food Insecurity

Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith University Johnson C. Smith University celebrated the dedication of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) aquaponics greenhouses at its Sustainability Village during a ceremony on Friday. Aquaponics is soil-less system for growing, making it an ideal way to grow food in urban areas like Charlotte. The system uses fish which create a fertilizer that can be recycled continuously throughout the growing system. At the time of the dedication ceremony, JCSU aquaponics greenhouse had 530 fish. Dr. Mark A. Dugo, director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability and

President Biden Visits Delaware State to Promote Debt Relief

Courtesy of Delaware State University History was made at Delaware State University on Friday when President Joe Biden visited campus to discuss his sweeping plan for student debt relief. While no stranger to Delaware State – he began his political career here, visited as Vice President and again while campaigning for President – it was the first time a sitting U.S. President came to call. “It’s a beautiful thing, the President of the United States coming to Delaware State University,” said senior Jordan Spencer. “I’m speechless, honestly.” An enthusiastic crowd of dignitaries, University leaders, faculty, staff and students filled the Education & Humanities

Morgan State Hits Record 9,100 Enrollment for Second Year

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University continues its milestone-marking growth with its second consecutive year of historic enrollment figures. For the Fall 2022 semester Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) recorded an all-time high for enrollment, surpassing 9,100 students. The increase represents a 7.5% growth over Morgan’s total student count for the 2021–22 academic year and places the University on an expedited trajectory of achieving its goal of enrolling 10,000 students well ahead of schedule. The increased interest in Morgan comes at an opportune time, as the campus undergoes a physical transformation supported by nearly $1B in

FBI Hosts Cybersecurity Career Talk at Bowie State University

By D. Thompson More than 200 high school students from Washington, D.C. Public Schools and Charles Flowers High School in Prince George’s County, along with Bowie State students and faculty members, will learn about the FBI’s role in combatting our nation’s cyber security threats during a special event hosted by the Department of Computer Science on Friday, October 28. The session is set for 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Jr. Arts and Communications Building auditorium and is open to all students interested in cybersecurity. Scott Gillis and David Paniwozik, FBI Special Agents who specialize in

Fisk Students Named 2025 University Innovation Fellows

Courtesy of Fisk University 242 students from 63 higher education institutions in 16 countries have been named University Innovation Fellows. The University Innovation Fellows program empowers students to become agents of change at their schools. Fellows work to ensure that all students gain the attitudes, skills and knowledge required to navigate a complex world and build the future. These student leaders from schools around the globe create opportunities to help their peers build the creative confidence, agency, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to address global challenges. Fellows create student innovation spaces, start entrepreneurship organizations, facilitate experiential workshops, work with faculty and

Lincoln Joins HBCUs in Expanding CYBER.ORG Project REACH

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri CYBER.ORG – a workforce development organization funded by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant – today announced the expansion of Project REACH, a feeder program created to recruit a diverse body of K-12 students to pursue undergraduate cybersecurity degrees and bolster the U.S. cybersecurity workforce. Lincoln University of Missouri is proud to be part of that program expansion. Following the successful launch of the pilot program at Grambling State University, Project REACH has expanded to 10 additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that intend to join the national program, including: Bowie

Claflin Expands Global Programs With Study Abroad Revival

Courtesy of Claflin University Dr. Catherine L. Adams (second from left), associate professor of African American Studies, explored the Virgin Islands during a Study Abroad trip with students Otiana Thompson and Lauren Tolbert. They are pictured with Anya Stuart, director of the Family Resource Center in St. Thomas (third from left). Claflin University is poised to elevate and transform its globalization agenda with the arrival of Dr. Annette Singleton Jackson, who was appointed director of Global Programs in August. Jackson has more than two decades of higher education experience, including developing and teaching study abroad courses. She has extensive experience

JSU Hosts Pink Out to Honor Breast Cancer Survivors

By Kyle Kidd Jackson State University hosted a celebratory Pink Out party on Wednesday, Oct. 19, highlighting JSU’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative during the university’s homecoming week of events. Pamela Banks, Ph.D., department chair and professor of psychology, said she was impressed and equally joyful at JSU, utilizing the excitement around homecoming to check in with employees’ physical, emotional, and mental health. “The importance of today for me is that JSU is exhibiting commitment to improving health among men and women, not just the students, but also the entire community,” said Banks. “Dedicating time out of this exciting week

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