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SC State grads ready to rise to President Biden’s commencement challenge for change in America

By Sam Watson After all the challenges presented by COVID-19, coursework, late-night studies and exams, Robert O’Dell Flint Jr. walked across the South Carolina State University commencement stage on Friday with his second higher education degree in hand. “You know it’s been a long journey — dealing with the pandemic, doing the classes virtually,” Flint said. “It was an adjustment that I had to get used to, so I had to get that weight off my shoulders, and I’m feeling good.” With a goal of working in the sports counseling field, Flint completed his master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling this

UGA to Open Small Business Development Center at Morehouse

Written by Morehouse College A new office of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) is coming to the campus of Morehouse College. The project, led by UGA and the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, will support economic growth in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood, as well as the metro area. As the predominant small business outreach organization in Georgia, the SBDC, a state and federally-funded program, provides business owners and prospective entrepreneurs with consulting advice and continuing education classes at its 17 current locations statewide. The new UGA SBDC office at Morehouse will open this summer and

SC State 1890 garden project plants seeds of resilience in Orangeburg 5th graders

By Sam Watson For a select group of Mellichamp Elementary School students, learning to plant seeds and grow things has been more than just fun. It has helped them grow, as well. The students are part of a research project funded by South Carolina State University 1890 Research & Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Antoinette C. Hollis, lead researcher and an assistant professor in the Counselor Education Program in the Department of Human Services at SC State, wrote the grant to investigate the effects of horticultural therapy on elementary school students, specifically looking at self-esteem, wellness and

Historical city marker in the works for Meharry’s first female faculty member

By Meharry Medical College The Metropolitan Historical Commission of Nashville and Davidson County has approved the erection of a historical marker as a memorial for Dr. Josie E. Wells—one of three female 1904 graduates of Meharry Medical College, its first female faculty member and Meharry President Dr. George W. Hubbard’s administrative right hand. In collaboration with President James E.K. Hildreth, Meharry library director Sandra Parham submitted the application for the marker to the commission in October 2021 after having learned of Wells’ accomplishments through working with researcher Kristi Farrow in the library’s archival materials. The Commission’s Historical Marker Program Guidelines stipulate city

Hampton University Architecture Student One of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Design Challenge Winners

By Hampton University  Hampton University third-year architecture student, Trajan Baker, is one of the top three winners of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Challenge.  “Our students here at this illustrious university continue to go above and beyond to excel in their chosen fields. We are proud to acknowledge Mr. Trajan Baker for his outstanding success on behalf of Hampton,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.  The HBCU Design Challenge is a competition to design t-shirt artwork and graphics for the Target 2022 Black History Month campaign. Out of ten total winners, Baker placed in the top three. “I

JSU Poli Sci Department receives $509K NSF grant, will collaborate with other universities on racial trauma and political behaviors

By Rachel James-Terry Political Science Professor D’Andra Orey, Ph.D., has received a $509,000 multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Orey serves as the principal investigator. Funds will be used to explore the intersection of race, exposure to trauma and politics on urban residents compared to individuals residing in rural areas. Partnering institutions include Mississippi Valley State University, the University of Michigan and the University of Arkansas. “The grant is intended to help facilitate mutually beneficial relationships and research between faculty and students by partnering with other schools,” says Orey. “Together, we intend to explore the mental duress caused through

Challenger Learning Center Director To Depart After 20 Years of Service

By Andrew Skerritt, Florida A&M University and Florida State University announced today that Michelle Personette, the executive director of Tallahassee’s Challenger Learning Center (CLC), will step down on Feb.  3, 2022. Personette has led the center, which is the K-12 STEM outreach facility of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, since 2004. Prior to that, she served as its communications and development manager, beginning in 2001. During her two decades at the CLC, Personette has become well-known as the face of STEM outreach in the state capital and has led the center past several notable milestones. She has grown the CLC’s

Twelve FAMU Students To Participate in Goldman Sachs Market Madness Program

Written by Florida A&M University A dozen Florida A&M University (FAMU) students were selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program this spring. The FAMU students, who were among more than 500 applicants, will participate in an immersive, semester-long crash course in key financial concepts. FAMU students will join students from 11 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Alcorn State University, Delaware State University, Fisk University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College and Texas Southern University. “We are extremely excited

Fayetteville State University’s Chancellor Receives Prestigious Award

By Fayetteville State University Darrell T. Allison, Fayetteville State University, Chancellor was named the William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher education award winner by Student Veterans of America (SVA). The annual award is given to university leaders across the country who excels in providing innovative and creative management strategies, demonstrates excellence in leadership in supporting military and veteran students.  In this case, Chancellor Allison was recognized for making a difference at Fayetteville State University (FSU). Chancellor Allison is also working to broaden FSU’s reach with targeted student populations, providing more effective outreach, services, and resources to adult learners

Carnegie Classification reaffirms JSU as a ‘high research activity’ university

by Jackson State University Jackson State University has received reaffirmation in the category of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” based on the latest evaluation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.   The 2021 reaffirmation reflects the university’s commitment to elevate its research and empower academic excellence and outreach as part of our mission to positively impact the community. During the past fiscal year, the Division of Research and Economic Development has garnered $54.4 million in research awards, including more than $11 million from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities to establish the RCMI Center for Health Disparities Research. Also,

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