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Howard University to Delay Start of Spring 2022 Semester

Written by Howard University Newsroom We are continuing to monitor the surge in COVID-19 cases locally and throughout the region. The significant increase in cases is, in part, due to the spread of the omicron variant, which is more easily transmissible than the delta variant. So far, it has resulted mainly in mild to moderate symptoms among vaccinated individuals. Our public health team continually monitors COVID-19 transmission data and the changing local and federal public health guidance. We have also consulted with academic institutions in the D.C. consortium of universities. Further, the CDC predicts a potential peak in COVID-19 cases in January. Our

Xavier Professor has artworks featured in Prospect.5 New Orleans exhibit at Newcomb Museum, installation featuring Tonia Nekkia McClodden opens at Xavier

By Xavier University Newsroom, Ron Bechet, Professor of Art in the Department of Art and Performance Studies at Xavier, is one of the artists with featured works in the “Yesterday we said Tomorrow” Prospect.5 New Orleans exhibit. The only one of its kind in the United States, “Prospect” is a triennial exhibition that has placements across the city of New Orleans in museums, galleries, and even some unexpected public spaces. This year, the Xavier University Art Gallery on the first floor of the Administration Building is also host to a section of the exhibit. An installation featuring works from artist Tiona Nekkia

The Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center Publishes Final Report of ‘Engaging College Students in 21st Century Law Enforcement’

Written by the Howard University Newsroom, Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center published their final report studying police-community relations using college students to help drive the discussion on diversity and inclusion and how best to transform recruitment strategies for law enforcement agencies in the 21st century. This project was supported by a cooperative agreement awarded to Howard University by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Under the Community Policing Development grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, focus groups at the campuses of four predominantly Black institutions convened

Howard University Announces Faculty and Staff Pay Raises in the New Year 

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Howard University today announced it will spend an additional $17 million in 2022 to increase compensation for faculty and staff. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick said the raises represent a continued focus on supporting Howard’s exceptional employees amid challenging circumstances. During the pandemic, Howard took the necessary steps to avoid group layoffs and furloughs of any of its staff members, and moved $80 million from the endowment in order to fully fund the employee pension plan. Howard also remains committed to providing free health insurance coverage for every staff member who earns less than $35,000 per year. Plus, the University’s endowment and financial posture continues to improve, positioning it to implement this latest round of pay increases. “Many institutions of higher education have yet to implement staff raises since the pandemic,” President Frederick said.

PSEG Foundation to Provide STEM Scholarships in August 2022

Written by Howard University Newsroom  Howard University is proud to partner with the PSEG Foundation to offer scholarships to undergraduate environmental studies majors. The PSEG Scholars Program established at Howard University is designed to support students from communities previously underrepresented in environmental science and clean energy research, yet overrepresented in areas that battle the highest levels of environmental pollution. “We are proud to have worked with the leadership of Howard University to build a program that will provide underrepresented students access to environmental education and generate a pipeline of capable talent for the future workforce,” said PSEG Foundation President Calvin Ledford. Four

Grambling State names Melanie E. Jones VP for Advancement, Research and Economic Development

Written by Grambling State University Grambling State University is moving forward by adding solid experience in developing and expanding its advancement programs, as GSU President Rick Gallot has announced the hiring of Melanie E. Jones as Vice President for Advancement, Research, and Economic Development. An energetic and transformative leader committed to advancing communities in which she has lived and served, Jones most recently has served as Vice President for College Advancement at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she also served as the Executive Director of the York Technical College Foundation. “I am beyond elated and extremely

Del State Aviation Program partners with Alaska Airline

Written By Delaware State University Aspiring pilots in Delaware State University’s Aviation Program now have a new possibility that will ensure that they will have a less expansive and clear path into an entry-level aviator position. Del State has reached an agreement with Alaska Airlines in which two selected Del State aviation students will become a part of the airline’s True North Program – and initiative that will ease some of the financial burden that such student experience in pilot training. Once selected by the air provider, Alaska Airlines will cover the cost of flight lab fees – which could total as

Grambling State commencement speaker urges graduates to tell their story

By T. Scott Boatright Keynote speaker Dr. Rachel Francis opened her Grambling State University Fall 2021 Commencement speech by asking the new graduates to stop to soak in the moment and enjoy every bit of the day. And like Francis, Pharmacist-In-Charge at the Teche Action Clinic Pharmacy in Youngsville, Louisiana, ended the speech Friday morning in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, she told them it is now time to tell their story. A big component of Francis’ speech was her own story. “Imagine, just for a second, the year of 2009,” Francis said. “It was three days before graduation

State awards Del State $230,000 grant for Black History project

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University has been enlisted by the First State to play a major role in ensuring that Black History instruction is included in the education programming in all school districts and charter schools in Delaware. With the state enactment of House Bill 198, the University’s Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy has been awarded a two-year $230,000 grant to create U.S. History curriculum and lesson plans that includes Black History for the 8th and 11th grades of public and charter schools. Dr. Donna A. Patterson, Department Chair and principal investigator of the grant, said the

UDC Receives $2.3 Million Donation—Its Largest Private Gift In History

Courtesy of University of the District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia (UDC) received a collective $2.3 million private gift from an anonymous donor to support Black, Brown and economically disadvantaged UDC students in their academic pursuits. Earlier this year, UDC received $300,000 from the donor to support the DAWN (Developing America’s Workforce Nucleus) initiative, and the additional $2 million will establish two distinct scholarship programs through DAWN. The award is the largest private gift UDC has received from a single donation; the previous largest was a $1.5 million estate gift from the Hilda H. M. and Charles

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