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FAMU plans Giving Tuesday initiative to support campaign to build statue for former President Humphries

By Andrew Skerritt, Florida A&M University (FAMU) hopes to cap off a strong fundraising fall with a successful Giving Tuesday on November 30. The focus for this year’s initiative is to raise donations to design and construct a statue for the late Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D., FAMU’s eighth president who died on June 24, 2021, at age 85. Humphries is credited with leading FAMU through its golden age, from 1985 to 2001. Many of the most prominent and active alumni were personally recruited as scholars to FAMU by Humphries during his tenure. Humphries’s second son, Laurence Humphries, said a

Dillard University goes for $1 million GivingTuesday goal

By Dillard University After a final count of more than $800,000 in gifts in 2020, Dillard University is raising the bar for the 2021 GivingTuesday. The annual 24-hour day of online giving will be November 30, 2021. GivingTuesday, which falls on the Tuesday after “Black Friday,” encourages people from around the world to support causes and nonprofit entities through monetary donations. For Dillard, it has been a special day. “People giving in large numbers to Dillard on GivingTuesday helps us show the world that those who are closest to the University believe in our mission,” says Dr. Marc Barnes, vice

Kirkland & Ellis Donates $12.5M to 7 HBCUs, Nonprofits Using Statutory Fees From Maryland-HBCU Settlement

By Jessica Ruf, The law firm Kirkland & Ellis says it is donating $12.5 million to seven historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), nonprofits and community organizations with missions to advance racial justice, equity and civil rights. The money will go toward scholarships, fellowships and public internships for students. Funding for the donation comes from statutory fees awarded to Kirkland & Ellis by the state of Maryland following a 15-year case between the state and a coalition of students, faculty and alumni at Maryland’s four public HBCUs. Kirkland & Ellis, which is the largest law firm in the world by

First Black Female American POW and Best-Selling Author, Shoshana Johnson, to Share Her Story at ECSU

By Robert Kelly-Goss, She is the first Black female American prisoner of war and her story is about survival. On March 23, 2003, Shoshana Johnson was captured by Iraqi forces in the early days of Operation Iraqi Freedom and now, on Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day, at 7 p.m., she will come to Elizabeth City State University as part of the Community Connections Lecture and Performance Series to tell her story. Ms. Johnson is the bestselling author of a memoir, “I’m Still Standing: From Captured Soldier to Free Citizen – My Journey Home.” The book was nominated for an NAACP Image

TSU Leads Collaborative Awarded $4 Million to Address Health Disparities Advance Health Equity

By the Tennessee State University News Service, Tennessee State University is leading a project that has been awarded $4 million from the National Institutes of Health to address health disparities and advance health equity. Dr. Rebecca Selove, director of TSU’s Center for Prevention, and Dr. Jemal Gishe, also at TSU, are heading up the Engaging Partners in Caring Communities (EPICC) project. It is designed to support delivery of evidence-based health promotion programs in churches serving African American communities, and engage participants in collectively identifying and addressing social determinants of health. Drs. Selove and Gishe are joined by investigators at Meharry

Xavierite, Holly Honore, Featured in 2021s Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research

By Xavier University Newsroom, Quarterly, the Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research selects students to be featured in their journal’s publication. This year celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research selected Xavierite Holly Honore, highlighting her undergraduate research at Xavier University. As a senior Chemistry major, Honore was thrilled to learn of her journal feature. “To be honest, it was a great honor to have been nominated and have them reach out asking if I wanted to be featured. My parents were also super excited and proud. I really appreciate the Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research for including me,” said Honore.

JSU’s Misti Munroe Named 2021 Mississippi Business Journal Leader in Finance Honoree

By Jackson State University, Jackson State University’s Misti Munroe, associate vice president for the Division of Business and Finance, is a recipient of the 2021 Mississippi Business Journal’s Leaders in Finance award. This is the ninth year to recognize leaders who have shaped the finance, banking and CPA sector in the state of Mississippi. “We’re pleased to be able to recognize so many great top finance professionals with this program,” said Tami Jones, publisher of the Mississippi Business Journal. “These individuals are at the top of their field in the financial sector, and certainly deserving of the honor.” Munroe assists the chief

The Hampton University Marching Force performed in 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Written by the Hampton University Newsroom, The Hampton University Marching Force will perform in a spectacle like no other when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns this Thanksgiving to usher in the start of the holiday season as performers from across the country take to the streets of New York City. On Thursday, November 25 at 9:00 A.M., the 95th march of the world-famous Parade of Magic will bring the nation together in celebration featuring Macy’s signature mix of giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, incredible marching bands, jubilant performance groups, whimsical clowns, music stars and the one-and-only Santa Claus. “For

Meharry Medical Gives Students $10,000 Each for Thanksgiving

By Meharry Medical College, Meharry Medical College announced Monday that it would be awarding each student $10,000 in cash as an early Thanksgiving present. College President James Hildreth announced in a video message Monday that 956 Meharry students will receive the cash gift to reduce the financial strains due to the pandemic. The funds have been provided by CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds. Hildreth took the time to commend all who work for the college, also voicing his admiration for the hard-working students committed to healthcare education and public service who “will soon give so much to our world.” The money will be deposited in students’

Xavier University of Louisiana announces a Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Program

By Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana is excited to announce its new Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering program beginning in January 2022. The university is the first HBCU to implement such a program, and students in the 120-hour program will receive a Bachelor of Science upon their graduation. The curriculum is designed for students interested in applying intelligent systems to improve the quality and performance of technology and products. Program graduates will be valuable to employers in various industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, or defense. “The implementation of this program reflects Xavier honoring our mission to strive

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