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Coppin State University Center Announce Strategic Partnership with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State Career and Professional Services and Eagle Achievement Center announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “The agreement between Coppin and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT within the Department of Health and Human Services allows even closer engagement opportunities through the Pathways to Public Service program,” said James Stewart, Associate VP for Student Development and Achievement at Coppin State University. “This program aligns with Coppin’s strong

San Francisco Mayor Looks To Bring An HBCU Satellite Campus To The City

By Quintessa Williams San Francisco’s Mayor, London N. Breed, has announced a plan to bring a satellite campus of a historically Black college or university (HBCU) to the city as part of her 30 by 30 initiative. The proposal, named Black 2 San Francisco, aims to increase the city’s population by 300,000 residents and students by 2030. The Black 2 San Francisco initiative, led by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, will offer a city grant to a selected HBCU to aid in the establishment of a satellite campus in downtown San Francisco. The campus will cater to

Coppin State University Awarded $1.2 Million to Train Diverse Special Educators in Maryland

By CherRae Dickerson Coppin State University received a personnel preparation grant from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) within the U.S. Department of Education. This $1.2 million grant will fund Project Special Educators Qualified to Uplift Exceptional Learners (SEQUEL), which aims to improve literacy, math, and social-emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities, particularly those who are children of color or multilingual. Project SEQUEL will provide 20 diverse rural scholars with the coursework and experiences necessary to earn a B.S. in Special Education and initial certification to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8. This initiative will not only

TSU Offers New Summer Camps For All Age Groups

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University is offering over 20 summer camps for all ages to keep children engaged for the next three months. This is great news for Metro parents as more than 86,000 students, from pre-school to high, will be out of school for summer. Children will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy academic and athletic camps at Tennessee State University. The camps include athletics, the arts, and educational enrichment activities that will also help them retain what was learned during the school year. From NABA Inc.’s Accounting Career Awareness Program, which aims to empower high school students

Former Miss Texas Southern and Newly Minted PharmD Heading to Philadelphia to Begin Pharmaceutical Journey

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Janai Minga didn’t choose Texas Southern University. “I really say Texas Southern University chose me,” she said. Minga was looking for two things coming out of high school: an HBCU and the best pharmacy program. A lifelong cheerleader, an audition for TSU cheer in 2017 helped her find both. “I drove all the way down from North Carolina, 17 hours, with my dad. But it was an adventure. When I got here, I tried out and made the team and I said this is the school. I love Houston. I love TSU. I love the

Morgan State’s Office of Safety, Health and Environment Receives SERMA National Award of Excellence

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s Office of Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) was recognized with the Health and Safety Award of Excellence by the State Employee Risk Management Administration (SERMA). The award was presented at the annual SERMA Conference, held in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 23, 2024. Upon accepting the award for his eight-member staff, Dwayne L. Jackson, associate director of OSHE, said, “Receiving this award sends a strong message to our employees that safety is not just a one-time occurrence but rather a change of mindset: continuing to be proactive in all we do in order to

Inaugural HBCU Festival Hosted In Charlotte: ‘Great Opportunity To Educate People About What HBCUs Are’

By Kyra Alessandrini The first HBCU Festival took place for the very first time in Charlotte, N.C. earlier this month. The event celebrated HBCU culture and offered educational opportunities to the community and their families. “We brought together all HBCU cultures in one place for the first ever inaugural HBCU Festival,” Nasir Jones, a North Carolina A&T alum and one of the event’s organizers, told WCNC. The event featured HBCU gear, food, music and several vendors throughout the day. It also had board games and Trivia for Us, which focuses on Black history and culture. “It’s a great opportunity to educate people about what

$400,000 Raised During 2nd Coppin State University Gala

Courtesy of Coppin State University Dressed in their finest attire, over 750 guests were treated to an incredible display of elegance and generosity at the second annual gala hosted by Coppin State University. The event at the prestigious Baltimore Marriott Waterfront surpassed all expectations, raising record-breaking support from alumni, faculty members, philanthropists, community leaders, and friends. The evening began with a VIP reception, where guests mingled and enjoyed the musical musings of saxophonist,  Phillip “Doc” Martin. Once in the main ballroom, guests were treated to a gourmet dinner, followed by the main event – a series of inspirational speeches highlighting

CLIR and The HBCU Library Alliance Collaboration Supports Preservation Projects at HBCU Libraries and Archives

By The HBCU Library Alliance The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the HBCU Library Alliance proudly announce the successful culmination of their inaugural collaboration, aimed at empowering Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to preserve and digitize their invaluable cultural heritage. With the generous support of 78 CLIR sponsors, the initiative raised $85,000, underscoring a resounding commitment to safeguarding the historical legacies of HBCUs for generations to come. The initiative was sparked by a recognition of the crucial role historically HBCUs play in educating students of color since their founding in the mid-1800s. Despite their significant contributions

Multiple HBCUs Ranked Among Colleges With Largest Increases In Applicants Since Pre-COVID

By Quintessa Williams This summer, high school students worldwide will begin researching the colleges that best suit their ambitions for the future, sending millions of applications to their top schools by the fall. Numerade recently analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to rank the 50 colleges where applications are growing the fastest. To be included, colleges and universities had to receive at least 2,000 applications in the 2022-2023 school year and offer four-year degrees. They are ranked by the percent increase in applications from the 2019-2020 school year to the 2022-2023 school year, the latest data available. Among the 50 colleges, the nine Historically

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