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Hampton University Receives $1 Million Grant from the New York Life Foundation to Support Diverse STEM-Focused Scholars

Written by Hampton University Newsroom Ā Hampton University announced today that the New York Life Foundation, the charitable arm of New York Life, has contributed $1 million to the institution for the establishment of six separate funds, with the focus of helping diverse STEM-focused scholars succeed and grow in their academic careers. Award disbursals will begin in spring 2022 for the fall academic school year.Ā  ā€œWe are grateful for the New York Life Foundationā€™s commitment to Hampton University and its students,ā€ said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. ā€œBy investing so broadly in Hampton, the New York Life Foundation is

Jennie E. Lane Legacy Society Inductees Honored

Coutesy of Lane College, Lane College would like to formally congratulate Greg (’70) and Cheryl Davis and Leon Freeman (’68) on their recent induction into the Jennie E. Lane Legacy Society. The Society welcomes those alumni and friends into the membership once they have documented a commitment to Lane College of $100,000 or more. The ceremony was held Friday, November 12 on the 139th anniversary of the first session of the C.M.E. High School, later to become Lane College. The Society is named in honor of Miss Jennie E. Lane, the first teacher at the institution. A reception was held

Student/Parent Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022

Written by Howard University Newsroom Dear Howard University Community, On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.,Ā Provost Anthony WutohĀ will hostĀ a town hall meeting for students and parentsĀ regardingĀ the planning for the Spring 2022 term at Howard University. The omicron variant has increased the number of persons exposed to COVID-19, not only in the District of Columbia, but all over the United States. As a consequence, the University has already taken steps to provide additional safeguards for students, faculty and staff by requiring all to have the booster shot no later than January 31, 2022 and delaying the start of the Spring

TSU Delaying Classes Due to Covid-19 Omicron Variant

By Lucas Johnson Tennessee State Universityā€™s classes for the spring semester will be delayed for one week and will begin on Monday, January 24, 2022, due to the COVID-19 omicron variant. TSU opened as planned on January 3 for administrators and staff. The University will continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and will follow state and local guidance regarding any developments pertaining to COVID-19 and related variants. Federal, state, and local health and safety guidance will also continue to drive the Universityā€™s actions regarding course delivery and in-person operations affecting the TSU community. Faculty, staff,

Girl Scoutsā€™ West Alabama Service Center hosts first event on campus after moving to Hay Center in September

ByĀ David Miller When Carla Longmire took the stage at the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabamaā€™s Mini Leadership Summit, she was motivated by both the opportunity and the responsibility. Roughly 50 Girl Scouts from nine counties attended the day-long summit at Stillman on Dec. 11 and participated in a variety of activities and speaker sessions that tied to this yearā€™s theme of ā€œHealthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.ā€ Longmire, chief of police at Stillman College, was one of four speakers at the Summit and emphasized the importance of internet safety for girls and young women, and how to become a leader in a

Georgia Trend 100 Most Influential Georgians

By Morehouse College Georgia Trend recently named Morehouse Collegeā€™s President David A. Thomas, Ph.D. and alumni Milton Little ’76, Nathaniel Smith ’96, and U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock ’91 to its annualĀ Most Influential Georgians list.Ā This annual list from Georgia Trend magazine consists of ā€œleaders who have inspired and spearheaded efforts to meet and beat challenges in virtually every corner of the Peach State.ā€ Milton Little ’76 is the first Black president and CEO ofĀ United Way of Greater AtlantaĀ where he guides the expansion of programs that benefit children and some of the metro regionā€™s most vulnerable citizens. As the second largest

AOB Thrills In 2022 Rose Bowl Parade: Band Wows Many in ‘West Coast Swing’

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State Universityā€™s Aristocrat of Bands once again showcased its excellence to the world with a spectacular performance in the 2022 Rose Bowl Parade on New Yearā€™s Day. One of only four university marching bands and the only HBCU to participate in this yearā€™s Tournament of Roses, the AOB also captivated huge crowds and fans in a ā€œWest Coast swingā€ that included performances in Disney Land, the African American Museum, and a halftime show for the Los Angeles Lakers in the Staples Center. TSU President Glenda Glover, who traveled to California with a large group of TSU

Frank Baker II and Laura Day Baker Gift Will Support the Center for Innovation & the Arts

Courtesy of Spelman College Frank Baker II, founder and managing partner of Siris, a leading private equity firm focused on investing and driving value creation in technology and telecommunications companies, and his wife, Laura Day Baker, an interior designer and philanthropist focused on empowering historically underserved communities, recently announced a significant gift to support the creation of Spelmanā€™s forthcoming Center for Innovation & the Arts. The gift will enable Spelman to complete the Center for Innovation & the Arts infrastructure, and name the Frank Baker and Laura Day Baker Theater Performance Room within the Center. ā€œFrom helping clear balances for

Grambling State to open Spring semester on schedule

By Grambling State University Grambling State University is on schedule with other UL System schools to welcome students and employees back for the Spring 2022 semester. With the first day of class set for January 10, Spring registration is open through January 7 and available online atĀ gram.edu/registration. All activities will be governed with COVID protocols in place that include mask-wearing when indoors, social distancing, and enhanced sanitation. On move-in day, January 4, arrival will be staggered to reduce traffic and large gatherings. Prior to moving into the residence hall, students must provide either proof of vaccination and proof of a

$12M Gift from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation to Support the Center for Innovation & the Arts at Spelman College

Written by Spelman College Newsroom, A $12 million gift from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation will place Spelman College closer to opening the doors of a state-of-the-art academic facility designed to bring creative disciplines, technology, and innovation into close collaboration. ā€œSpelman College is an exceptional institution,” said Russ Hardin, president of the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation. ā€œWe are pleased to support the Center for Innovation & the Arts with a grant that will allow Spelman to fulfill its ambitions in arts, technology and innovation.ā€ The Center is designed to become a catalyst for interdisciplinary interaction by clustering together numerous arts

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