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NIH Grant Funds Study on Social Media’s Impact on Black Women

By Jackie Torok Kalynda C. Smith, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, has received a four-year $545,686 grant to study the impact social media has on the health of Black women. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) awarded the grant, “How Health and Weight Management Social Media Messages Targeting African American Women Impact Health Behaviors,” to Smith, an assistant professor in the Hairston College’s Department of Psychology. Smith’s study seeks to determine how social media use that emphasizes physical

NSF Funds DSU Data Science Research on Biomolecules

Courtesy of Delaware State University The National Science Foundation has awarded Delaware State University a three-year $584,970 grant that will put into research practice the use of data science and machine learning in identifying and analyzing biomolecules. Delaware State University is the lead institution in this research project and scientists from University of Delaware and the University of Virgin Islands are also collaborating researchers. Dr. Hacene Boukari, Professor of Physics and Engineering, is the Principal Investigator of the project. Co-Principal Investigators are Dr. Fatima Boukari, Associate Professor of Computer Science, and from the University of Delaware, Dr. Cathy H. Wu, Professor of

Clark Atlanta to Host Global PROPEL Innovation Hub

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to announce the university has been selected as the home of the New PROPEL Center, a global headquarters for innovation. The global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, will be constructed at 635 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd., at Parsons Street between Vine and Elm Streets on the former site of The University Plaza Apartments – formerly known as “The Birdcage.” The location is an approximately 5.2-acre site that holds special historic and cultural significance to Clark Atlanta University and its alumni who once

FVSU Students Explore Gene Editing in CRISPR Workshop

By Latasha FordSix students studying plant science-biotechnology and biology at Fort Valley State University participated in a CRISPR-based summer workshop to learn more about DNA sequences and molecular biology techniques A group of Wildcats who participated in a summer workshop are better prepared for the classroom now that the fall semester has begun on Fort Valley State University’s campus.  The three-day workshop introduced five plant science-biotechnology students and a biology student to clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR). This latest technology allows scientists to enable gene editing and refine gene expression in living organisms, including plants, animals and humans.

Lincoln Univ Pre-Law Students Attend HBCU Summit in D.C.

Courtesy Lincoln University of Missouri Seven Lincoln University of Missouri pre-law students recently attended the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit in Washington, D.C. A study program organized by the Osgood Center for International Studies, the summit is the nation’s only major national pre-law event created especially for HBCU students and alumni interested in law school and becoming lawyers. The Lincoln University of Missouri Honors Program and the Lincoln University Political Science Program combined efforts to take the students to Washington for the event in September. The Honors Program provided funding and planning, and the Political Science Program planning of the international studies component and

WVAS Joins as Radio Partner for Inaugural Jazz Awards

Courtesy of Alabama State University WVAS 90.7FM, the “Voice of Alabama State University” is serving as a Radio Partner for the inaugural global awards ceremony, The Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz.  This event will recognize individuals who have made – and continue to make – a lasting contribution to this uniquely American art form.  Finalists in each category are the result of the first round of nominations submitted during the eligibility period from April 1 – March 31. These well-deserved honors will be presented at the Jazz Music Awards ceremony, set for October 22, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in

TSU Named Fulbright HBCU Leader for Third Year in a Row

By Alexis Clark For the third consecutive year Tennessee State University has been selected as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. TSU receives the honor from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is recognized for demonstrating exemplary work with its foreign exchange program for students, faculty and staff.  The Fullbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program. TSU earned the honor for the2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years and for promoting exchange opportunities on campus. The University is one of 19 HBCUs to receive the designation by the State Department.

Coppin State Upgrades Nursing Prep with $25K Tech Grant

Courtesy of Coppin State University The Coppin State University Helene Fuld School of Nursing has received more than $25,000 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to support and modernize undergraduate student preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The grant will enable the School of Nursing to acquire and integrate ExamSoft learning assessment tools and software into the existing curriculum, and instructional technology which will help prepare students for the newest iteration of the NCLEX-RN. The adoption of the ExamSoft technology will expose students to the new exam format, which includes case studies, and more questions

Xavier Hosts Eric Holder for Founders’ Day Celebration

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana In commemoration of St. Katharine’s and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament’s vision of a sacred place of learning rooted in faith and scholarship, Xavier is hosting its annual Founders’ Day Convocation Ceremony on Tuesday, October 4, in the University’s Convocation Center at 12:15 p.m. In addition to celebrating Xavier’s founding and the class of 2023, the ceremony will also recognize the accomplishments and milestones of Xavier’s faculty and staff. “Founders’ Day is a celebration and recognition of the great achievement of St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, which is

Dr. Cook-Bell Awarded Elkins Professorship for DuBois Center

By D. Thompson The University System of Maryland (USM) has awarded a prestigious Wilson H. Elkins Professorship to Dr. Karen Cook-Bell, associate professor and chair of the Department of History and Government. The professorship supports USM professors and researchers who demonstrate exemplary ability to inspire students and whose professional work and scholarly endeavors make a positive impact at their institutions. Dr. Cook-Bell received a $75,000 award to establish the W.E.B. DuBois Center for the Study of Black Experience to encourage and disseminate research about African American and African diaspora. She said the center was named for DuBois because he represents a model

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