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How Passion Delivers Impact: Nicole ‘Nikki’ Clifton (B.A. ’93), President of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation

By Rin-rin Yu Nicole “Nikki” Clifton (B.A. ’93) is the president of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation, where she leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact and community affairs efforts to respond to the world’s most pressing social, humanitarian and environmental needs. The UPS Foundation’s mission is to help create resilient and safe communities and a more equitable and just world. Clifton credits Howard for playing a fundamental role in shaping her confidence and leadership to help forward UPS’s mission. How do you inspire and motivate people as a leader? I am a people-centered leader. I lead with empathy and an

Two Grambling State students among women featured in EBONY STEM Queens issue

By T. Scott Boatright, A pair of Grambling State University (GSU) students are branching out nationwide as two of 11 women featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of EBONY Magazine, set for release on Friday, February 11. The pair will be part of a commemorative print issue focusing on OLAY and EBONY’s HBCU STEM Queens competition highlighting successful students majoring in STEM fields. While the U.S. Census indicates that women fill almost 50% of the U.S. workforce, they only make up 27% of workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. But GSU students Destney Johnson, a

TSU President Glover Pleased with Progress of New Residence Hall Set to Open in the Fall

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says she is very pleased with the pace of construction of the new 700-bed ultra-modern residence hall that is scheduled to open in the fall. The president toured the massive facility on the main campus on Feb. 3, accompanied by the project management team and senior administrative staff. She said not only is the project ahead of schedule, but she is also impressed by the cutting-edge technology and the types of amenities students will enjoy in the building. “This is an exciting time for Tennessee State University and for our students

Alumni Spotlight Wall: 28 Tigers Who Have Made and are Making History

By Savannah State University During the month of February, each day, as we celebrate Black history, we will shine a light on Savannah State University’s notable alumni who have made and are making history. Traci Adams, class of ‘00 Traci Adams, class of ‘00, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and graduated cum laude. Upon graduating, Adams began her career as a Programming & Promotions Assistant at Radio One. Adams is currently the Executive Vice President for Promotion at Epic Records, an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment.  From Mariah Carey to Future, Adams has worked with

FAMU Doctor of Pharmacy Graduates Surpass State and National Examination Averages

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH)  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2021 made unprecedented gains in their performance on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). In 2021, students took the NAPLEX and the MPJE exam between June 1 and December 31 for the first time. On the NAPLEX, the Doctor of Pharmacy class of 2021 earned an 89.9 percent first-time pass rate. This pass rate is an increase of approximately 7 percentage points over the 2020 results.

EWU Psychology Professor, Dr. Jacqueline Conley, receives over $1 million to meet the high demand of Certified Addictions Professionals

Courtesy of Edward Waters University, Edward Waters University’s (EWU) Dr. Jacqueline Conley, Professor of Psychology, has been awarded the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that totals about $1.7 million to produce more Certified Addictions Professionals (CAPs) and Certified Addictions Counselors (CACs). There has been an increased demand for these professions as there is a nationwide opioid crisis and Dr. Conley is more than honored to lead applicants into the substance abuse and mental health field through this grant that will enable her to provide courses for applicants who want

Hampton University Campus Representative for Victoria’s Secret Pink Team Featured in Black History Month Collection

By Hampton University Two Hampton University campus representatives for Victoria’s Secret Pink Team, Ciara White-Sparks and Dominique Hunt have been selected as faces of Victoria’s Secret Pink Black History Month Campaign featuring We the Urban.  “At Hampton University, we enjoy seeing our students take advantage of opportunities, aiding in their personal and professional growth. Congratulations to both Ms. Ciara White-Sparks and Dominique Hunt on being selected as ambassadors for the collaboration between Victoria’s Secret and We the Urban,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.  The Black History collection launched on February 1, 2022, as a call to action

Coppin State Announces Strategic Partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation and Schwab Advisor Services

By Angela Galeano Coppin State University has received a multi-year grant from Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation to develop programs in financial planning and wealth management, that will lead to meaningful impact in the lives of Coppin students in Wealth Management, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Industry, and the surrounding community. The considerable grant to Coppin State University, a historically Black public anchor institution in West Baltimore, Maryland, will establish registered financial programs for Certified Financial Analysts or Certified Financial Planners. The programs will provide faculty development and curriculum that will produce education pathways for

TIAA Commits $1.5M Scholarship Endowment to Howard University

By Misha Cornelius  Howard University undergraduate students will have access to a $1.5M scholarship endowment from TIAA to help cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other academic costs. The new Roger W. Ferguson Jr.–TIAA Scholarship Fund, named in recognition of TIAA’s former CEO, will provide financial assistance to select undergraduate students who demonstrate clear financial need and who have completed their freshman year. This endowment also enables Howard’s Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence program to live in perpetuity and will be named the Ferguson-TIAA GRACE Scholars program. “We are incredibly grateful to TIAA for investing in the success of Howard

Meharry Library and Archive engages new effort to educate Nashvillians on College’s history

• BY ELLEN KIMBRO •  In observance of Black History Month, the Meharry Medical College Library and Archives is placing a series of exhibits across Nashville recognizing the College’s storied history and longstanding contributions to public health in Middle Tennessee and beyond. It is appropriate during Black History Month to showcase the vitality of Meharry’s history, said Library Executive Director Sandra Parham. “The evolution and history of Meharry Medical College is phenomenal to read,” Parham said, “However, its compelling story is best documented in the remarkable collection of images that memorialize the spirit of Meharry.” Parham, who has been at

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