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Frederick Douglass Library chosen as a patent and trademark center for entrepreneurs

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Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES becomes fifth HBCU to receive U.S. Patent Office designation Aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore – and in the local community – now have a place to help them create their next big idea. In July, UMES became the fifth HBCU designated as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) – and the only one of its kind on the entire Eastern Shore. Adding the PTRC was a natural progression for UMES’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). “In the

Morehouse School of Medicine Establishes Industry Partnership to Advance Cancer Research

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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine The Morehouse School of Medicine, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has established a new partnership with Manifold, an AI-powered clinical data platform, to enhance research initiatives at the school’s Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine. By leveraging Manifold’s technology, scholars at the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine will work to build their own modern data foundation for cancer research through utilizing AI-powered analysis capabilities to integrate diverse data types in a unified platform. The institute plans to first focus their new capabilities on advancing research for a cohort of breast

FAMU Athletics secures NCAA grant for academic success

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Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M (FAMU) Athletics is a recipient of the NCAA’s Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP) single-year initiative grant for the 2024-25 academic year, receiving $87,000. Spearheaded by Senior Associate Athletic Director & Senior Woman Administrator Brittney Johnson, FAMU was awarded $87,000, which requires a matching fund of $17,400 from the institution. Under Johnson’s guidance, the committee was comprised of Marquel Broussard (Athletic Administration), Gokhan Yilmaz (Head Volleyball Coach), Carrie Hickey, and Ronnie Mackey Jr. (Athletic Academic Support) to review historical data on APR and Graduation Success Rates, current FAMU APR trends and resources that will directly impact the

Schwartz Family Foundation Donates to Howard University’s GRACE Grant Fund for Pre-Med Students

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Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff The Schwartz Family Foundation has donated graciously to Howard University’s GRACE (Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence) program to ease the financial load for pre-med students. The Schwartz Family GRACE Scholarship Fund will support undergraduate students in pre-medical curricula, positioning them to fulfill their goals of attending medical school. “On behalf the Howard University community, thank you to Eric Schwartz and the Schwartz Family Foundation for this magnanimous gift that will support the academic aspirations of our students who are pursuing   careers in the medical field. This investment will go a long

HBCU Student Becomes First Student Elected to NASW-NC Board of Directors

By Ashley Brown In a groundbreaking achievement, Trinitee Smith, a senior at Elizabeth City State University, has made history by becoming the university’s first social work student elected to the National Association of Social Workers – North Carolina Chapter board of directors. Smith will serve as the undergraduate student representative for the 2024-2025 term. She emerged victorious amidst fierce competition from social work students statewide. Smith’s journey into social work was fueled by her lifelong dream of supporting children and advocating within the mental health and legal sectors. Beyond personal achievement, Smith views her election as a significant milestone for representation. As

NCAA Places South Carolina State University Athletics on Probation for Ineligible Competition Violations

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Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University, a historically Black university in Orangeburg, has been placed on probation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for various non-compliance violations. In the fall of 2022, administrators from South Carolina State University’s athletics division self-reported infractions to the NCAA, resulting in an investigation into the HBCU’s compliancy. According to the NCAA investigation’s findings, South Carolina State University failed to maintain squad lists for 14 different sports teams and allowed a total of four ineligible student-athletes to compete on the women’s basketball team, the football team, and the women’s soccer

Alumnus, Sterling Brown Chair Ta-Nehisi Coates Brings Book Tour to Howard University

By Larry J. Sanders Ta-Nehisi Coates took the stage at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium to rousing applause on Thursday evening (Oct. 3), returning to his alma mater for the third stop on a national tour in support of his newest book The Message, published Oct. 1 (One World). Coates, a Howard alumnus and the University’s current Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, fought through fatigue to speak for roughly 80 minutes with Graduate School Dean Dana A. Williams (MA ’95, Ph.D. ’98) on a litany of topics, including his days as a Howard undergraduate, his literary career to date, and the moments that compelled his latest

Howard University School of Education Receives Award from American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

By: Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Education has been named the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives. The University is being recognized for its revamped elementary education program that integrates global experiences into the curriculum. “It is an honor to be recognized by AACTE,” said School of Education Dean Dawn Williams, Ph.D. “This collective effort to foster cross-cultural understanding for our pre-service teachers underscores the importance of interconnected education in our increasingly interconnected world.” The School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares

HBCU Receives $2M for Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab

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Courtesy of Jackson State University Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded Jackson State University a $2 million grant to establish the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity within the energy sector. The school announced the news during a press conference on Monday, where Entergy Mississippi president and CEO Haley Fisackerly presented JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D., with a ceremonial check. Local leaders, including Congressman Bennie Thompson who has long championed JSU’s initiatives, attended the event. Fueling the Workforce This new lab will serve as an innovation hub designed to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. It

Cam Newton added to First Take roster will debut at an HBCU

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By Tolly Carr Cam Newton is joining ESPN as a regular contributor on First Take, the network announced Thursday. Front Office Sports reports that Newton’s debut will be at Tennessee State on Friday as part of the network’s HBCU road show. Cecil Newton Jr., the older brother of Cam Newton, was an offensive lineman at Tennessee State. The former NFL MVP, who spent a decade as a quarterback, last appeared on an NFL roster in 2021. Though he hasn’t officially retired, Newton has been focusing on media ventures, including his podcasts 4th & 1 With Cam Newton and the Funky Friday Podcast. “I’ve always brought passion and

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