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N.C. A&T Galleries Unveil African American Art Exhibit

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a new art exhibition, “The Beauty Within: African American Art from the Permanent Collection.” The on-site exhibition features fifteen works from the permanent collection and opens on Sept. 1. Consisting of art spanning mediums, time periods and cultures, the “Girl Power!” exhibition showcases courage, agency and presence of females in art. Works by noted artists such as Norman Barbee, John Biggers and Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe feature an array of subjects that exude a captivating presence while acknowledging the contributions African American

Former HUCOP Dean Establishes Leadership Fund at Howard

By Kelvin Childs Toyin Tofade, the former dean of the Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP), will continue to support the University even after she becomes a college president in New York, by establishing a fund for leadership development. The Alfred and Toyin Tofade Aspiring Leaders Endowed Fund, to launch in the Fall, will benefit at least one faculty member, one staff member and one student each year. Recipients may use it for registration, travel and other costs related to events, meetings or programs that support leadership and professional development. At an April 20 farewell reception in the Louis Stokes

Maynard Eaton Joins Hampton University as Endowed Professor

 Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges & Universities, today announced the addition of award-winning newsman Maynard Eaton to the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. A 1971 Hampton University graduate, Eaton is an eight-time, EMMY-winning journalist and the first African American local newsman at WVEC – Channel 13 in Hampton. “We are honored to welcome Endowed Professor Eaton to our school,” said Julia A. Wilson, dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. “Professor Eaton is a veteran journalist and local pioneer in the television industry, with vast experience

ASU’s SWARMAS1 Coaches’ Caravan Raises Over $110,000

Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State Athletics held its first SWARMAS1 Coaches’ Caravan this summer and Hornet pride was on full display with more than $110,000 raised during visits to nine cities across Hornet Nation. ASU Athletic Director, Dr. Jason Cable, said the tour donations show the commitment and passion of our alumni and supporters. Donations continue to come in to the Athletics Department due to the excitement generated from the tour. “The SWARMAS1 Coaches’ Caravan was an excellent opportunity for our coaches to share their vision for their programs and for me to share my vision for the

UMES Sees Highest New Student Enrollment Since 2015

University of Maryland Eastern Shore When Latoya Jenkins hit the stage, she was energized. The Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Engagement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore could easily have felt worn down as she and her staff had been working tirelessly recruiting UMES’s incoming freshman class. However, she had a special pep in her step as she and her staff saw the fruits of their labor as it was announced UMES had hit its highest new student enrollment since 2015. “This was because of all the hard work that we have put in as an institution to get

Howard, FEMA Launch National Preparedness Month Campaign

By Jarrett Carter A delegation of emergency management professionals joined dozens of Howard University students on the Yard yesterday as Howard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hosted a historic launch event for National Preparedness Month. Howard is the lead institution in a coalition of historically Black colleges and universities nationwide looking to work with the agency to support disaster readiness in African American communities. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell held a morning meeting with students and served as the keynote speaker for an afternoon press conference, pledging FEMA’s commitment to saving lives under an awareness campaign theme of ‘A Lasting Legacy.’ “This theme is centered

Chadwick Boseman Named Disney Legend at D23 Expo

A Howard University alumnus has been selected by The Walt Disney Company for a very prestigious honor at its upcoming D23 Expo presented by Visa. Chadwick Boseman will be one of fourteen Disney Legends honored for their lasting contributions to DIsney’s iconic legacy. Most known for his celebrated role as the Black Panther, Boseman will be honored posthumously after passing away from colon cancer in August 2020. However, thanks to this award he will formally go down in history as one of the company’s most influential figures of all times. The D23 Expo has served as Disney’s largest and most comprehensive fan experience in the world since 2009.

MVSU Awarded $3.9M to Continue Upward Bound I Program

By Michael Coleman The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Mississippi Valley State University over $3.9 million to continue funding the Upward Bound I Program for the next five years. MVSU’s Upward Bound I Program serves low-income and first-generation students at Amanda Elzy High School, Gentry High School, Greenwood High School, Holmes County Central High School, Humphreys County High School, Leflore County High School, and Thomas Edwards Sr. High School. “This is a great day at MVSU as we announce that the Upward Bound I Program will continue to provide academic and enrichment services to high school students in the

Fisk Hires Fredrick Haywood Jr. as Digital Marketing Lead

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University is excited to announce that on September 1st, Fredrick Haywood, Jr. joined the Marketing and Communications team as the new Digital Marketing and Communications Manager to help further expand the institution’s rapidly growing digital footprint. As the new Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, Fredrick will be responsible for setting quantifiable goals as well as creating, executing, and measuring digital marketing campaigns for each of the university’s target audiences. “I have observed Fredrick’s growth over the past five years and am impressed with both his keen eye for emerging marketing trends as well as his

N.C. A&T Hosts Food Security Film & Panel on Sept. 7

By Lydian Bernhardt Food security, or having enough to eat, is a statewide problem that only increased in the wake of COVID 19, according to national hunger-relief organization Feeding America. In Guilford County alone, the food insecurity rate is nearly 14 percent. Luckily, many are hungry to help. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) have partnered to host documentary screening and panel discussion centering around food security: who has it, who needs it, and what policy-makers, educators, community organizations and students can do to

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