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Hampton University Architecture Student One of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Design Challenge Winners

By Hampton University  Hampton University third-year architecture student, Trajan Baker, is one of the top three winners of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Challenge.  “Our students here at this illustrious university continue to go above and beyond to excel in their chosen fields. We are proud to acknowledge Mr. Trajan Baker for his outstanding success on behalf of Hampton,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.  The HBCU Design Challenge is a competition to design t-shirt artwork and graphics for the Target 2022 Black History Month campaign. Out of ten total winners, Baker placed in the top three. “I

JSU Poli Sci Department receives $509K NSF grant, will collaborate with other universities on racial trauma and political behaviors

By Rachel James-Terry Political Science Professor D’Andra Orey, Ph.D., has received a $509,000 multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Orey serves as the principal investigator. Funds will be used to explore the intersection of race, exposure to trauma and politics on urban residents compared to individuals residing in rural areas. Partnering institutions include Mississippi Valley State University, the University of Michigan and the University of Arkansas. “The grant is intended to help facilitate mutually beneficial relationships and research between faculty and students by partnering with other schools,” says Orey. “Together, we intend to explore the mental duress caused through

Challenger Learning Center Director To Depart After 20 Years of Service

By Andrew Skerritt, Florida A&M University and Florida State University announced today that Michelle Personette, the executive director of Tallahassee’s Challenger Learning Center (CLC), will step down on Feb.  3, 2022. Personette has led the center, which is the K-12 STEM outreach facility of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, since 2004. Prior to that, she served as its communications and development manager, beginning in 2001. During her two decades at the CLC, Personette has become well-known as the face of STEM outreach in the state capital and has led the center past several notable milestones. She has grown the CLC’s

Twelve FAMU Students To Participate in Goldman Sachs Market Madness Program

Written by Florida A&M University A dozen Florida A&M University (FAMU) students were selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program this spring. The FAMU students, who were among more than 500 applicants, will participate in an immersive, semester-long crash course in key financial concepts. FAMU students will join students from 11 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Alcorn State University, Delaware State University, Fisk University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College and Texas Southern University. “We are extremely excited

Fayetteville State University’s Chancellor Receives Prestigious Award

By Fayetteville State University Darrell T. Allison, Fayetteville State University, Chancellor was named the William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher education award winner by Student Veterans of America (SVA). The annual award is given to university leaders across the country who excels in providing innovative and creative management strategies, demonstrates excellence in leadership in supporting military and veteran students.  In this case, Chancellor Allison was recognized for making a difference at Fayetteville State University (FSU). Chancellor Allison is also working to broaden FSU’s reach with targeted student populations, providing more effective outreach, services, and resources to adult learners

Carnegie Classification reaffirms JSU as a ‘high research activity’ university

by Jackson State University Jackson State University has received reaffirmation in the category of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” based on the latest evaluation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.   The 2021 reaffirmation reflects the university’s commitment to elevate its research and empower academic excellence and outreach as part of our mission to positively impact the community. During the past fiscal year, the Division of Research and Economic Development has garnered $54.4 million in research awards, including more than $11 million from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to establish the RCMI Center for Health Disparities Research. Also,

Delaware State University receives $438,000 NIH research grant

Written by Delaware State University A Delaware State University scientist has received a research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his work in developing novel protein/RNA interactions, and their incorporation into a technology capable of fixing adverse RNA mutations. Dr. Brian McNaughton, a Senior Fellow in the University’s Delaware Institute for Science and Technology, has been awarded a three-year, $438,000 NIH-R15 research grant for his project entitled “Evolved RNA Recognition Motifs for Therapeutic and Gene Editing Applications.” Dr. McNaughton – who first came to Del State in January 2020 – has been working over the last few years on

TSU Partners with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is one of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to partner with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to support University museums and archives. The five-year project will enhance TSU’s ability to care for and share archives that tell the story of African Americans and their essential role in American culture and history. It also includes internships, training and a traveling exhibition of artifacts from the Universities’ collection. “Texas Southern University is proud to partner with The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Howard Magazine Wins Three 2021 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards

Written By the Howard University Newroom The Office of University Communications is pleased to announce that Howard Magazine won three 2021 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards this Fall. The Folio Awards are run by Folio, a New York-based business magazine focused on trends in the publishing industry, and bring together some of the best publications around the country and the world. The nominations were announced last August, and the awards ceremony took place on October 14, 2021. Magazines and newsletters in print and digital from all segments were recognized for their writing and design, including consumer, business, industry, nonprofits, universities and more.

TSU New 700-Bed Ultra-Modern Residence Hall on Track To Open For Fall 2022

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University officials say a new 700-bed ultra-modern residence hall scheduled to open in the fall is indicative of TSU’s growth and desire to create a better living and learning environment for students. With growing enrollment and the need for new facilities, officials say the building will play a major role in recruitment efforts, as well as facilitate socialization and engagement, and provide an atmosphere for academic success. It is part of several planned and ongoing construction projects, including a new Health Sciences Building that was recently dedicated. “The university is undergoing a renaissance of sorts,”

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