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Grambling State University Enters into Partnership with ProTrain, a Leader in Continuing Education

By Grambling State University, Grambling State Universityā€™s Office of Continuing Education and Service-LearningĀ hasĀ partneredĀ withĀ ProTrain, a leader in continuing educationĀ toĀ bring quality training toĀ GSUĀ students andĀ theĀ community that meets national, regional, and local requirements leading to careers in high demand fields. Served industriesĀ include:Ā healthcare; information technology; business and leadership; and industrial and skilled trades. Course offerings are ideal for both career entry and career advancement opportunities. TheĀ partnership offers various programs for individuals, corporate, and government including Military Tuition Assistance (TA), Military Spouses Scholarship (MyCAA), Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation, andĀ those that areĀ Unemployed or Underemployed (WIOA).Ā Ā While all persons who desire to retool or enhance their current educational

FAMU Alum Godwin Recalls Journey from SJGC to ABC News President

By Florid A&M University Newsroom, Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Kim Godwin recalled her journey from journalism school to local television newsrooms around the country to being president of ABC News. Speaking at the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) annualĀ Grads Are Back ColloquiumĀ in the Charles Winterwood Theatre Thursday, Oct. 28, Godwin spoke of the importance of persistence and faith during her career. Godwin told gathered students and faculty about working in local television newsrooms in cities across America and serving as SJGC Division of Journalism director before arriving at WCBSTV, New York, which is a top local station

Drake State, HudsonAlpha Bring Genomic Health Options to College Employees

Courtesy of Drake State Community & Technical College, Faculty and staff atĀ Drake State Community & Technical CollegeĀ in Huntsville, Ala. are being given greater insight into their future disease risk thanks to a new collaboration with theĀ HudsonAlpha Institute for BiotechnologyĀ and theĀ HudsonAlpha Health Alliance. The voluntary program, offered as an employee wellness benefit and accessible through the Community Health Action Center on the Oakwood University Campus, will give Drake State employees access to genetic screening that can help identify disease risk as well as medication response to certain drugs. ā€œHudsonAlphaā€™s Health Alliance program opens up new wellness options previously inaccessible by most

FVSU Recognized as a Top School for Online Counseling Degree Program

By Mechell Clark McCrary Fort Valley State University has been named one of 2021ā€™s best schools for online programs and courses in healthcare education byĀ EduMed.org. FVSU earned honors for distance education as one of the top 50 schools with theĀ Most Affordable Online Counseling Masterā€™s Degrees. FVSU is among only 8 percent of U.S. post-secondary institutions earning a position on the list. ā€œWe are delighted at this honor and recognition. It is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and their commitment to student success,ā€ said Dr. Olufunke Fontenot, FVSU Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. ā€œOur online

TSU High Vaccination Percentage Among Employees, Students, Emphasizes Commitment to Safety

By Lucas Johnson, Tennessee State University is continuing to prioritize safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 70 percent of its full-time faculty and staff vaccinated, as well as hundreds of students. As of Nov. 8, TSU officials said 74.5 percent, or roughly 920, faculty and staff have had both vaccination shots. More than 2,300 students have presented proof of vaccination. ā€œTennessee State University has worked diligently to keep infections to aĀ minimum,ā€ said Dr. Curtis Johnson, TSUā€™s associate vice president and chief of staff. ā€œWe continue to enforce the guidelines we have inĀ place to protectĀ the health and well-beingĀ ofĀ our students,

Congresswoman Nikema Williams to Delivers TSU’s Fall Commencement Address Nov. 20

Written by Emmanuel Freeman, U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) will be the commencement speaker when Tennessee State University holds its fall graduation ceremony on Nov. 20. More than 700 undergraduate and graduate students will receive degrees in various disciplines. The commencement will be held in hybrid format with the live ceremony in the Gentry Complex, where U.S. Rep. Williams will address the graduates. University officials say COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including the wearing of masks, social distancing, as well as encouraging all adults to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, each student will receive only five invitations for family members and

FAMU Partners with the EstƩe Lauder Companies to Build the Next Generation of Black Beauty Leaders in Travel Retail

By Florida A&M University Newsroom, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and The EstĆ©e Lauder Companies (ELC) Monday announced a partnership to create a new talent and development program to build the next generation of Black beauty leaders in Travel Retail. In line to create a more diverse workforce, ELCā€™s Travel Retail division has established an exclusive internship and scholarship program with FAMU furthering the companyā€™s goal toĀ double full time and intern recruits from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this exclusive 10-week summer internship program, rising FAMU juniors and seniorsĀ will have an insideĀ look intoĀ the fast-paced world of Travel Retail at

State of Howard University Address

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Dear Howard University Community, President Wayne A. I. Frederick delivered the Fall 2021 State of the University Address, where he responded directly to questions posedĀ by students, alumni, and staff membersĀ of the Howard community. We encourage everyone to watch the conversation in full on theĀ Howard University YouTube channel. Here are a few of the important questions and Dr. Frederickā€™s responses. Why havenā€™t you met with the student protestors in Blackburn? Actually, I have met with the students. The protest began October 12; I met with them on October 14. Iā€™ve also made overtures to them as

Fisk University & Galen College of Nursing Create A New Pathway To Nursing with Articulation Agreement

Courtesy of Fisk University, Fisk University and Galen College of Nursing have announced an articulation agreement to create a new pathway in nursing for Fisk students. Filling an unmet need for students enrolled in science programs who wish to explore nursing, the agreement allows for Fisk degree coursework credits to transfer to Galen College of Nursing so students may go directly into Galenā€™s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The articulation agreement is designed to help Fisk students excel with degrees that will lead to advancement and growth, as well as make a meaningful impact on the quality of

National Science Foundation Awards $499,500 to Grambling State University

Courtesy of Grambling University, Ā The National Science Foundation has awarded a $499,500 grant to Grambling State University. The Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies will use the funding for a project titled ā€œiMed-Sec: Exploring Hardware-Assisted Solutions for Energy-Efficient Low-Overhead Security and Privacy for the Internet-of-Medical-Thingsā€.Ā  TheĀ project will address the security concernsĀ of physical devices thatĀ are connectedĀ to internet.Ā  ā€œThe combination of a network of physical devices embedded with electronics, Internet connectivity, and sensors, that can communicate and interact with others over the Internet is knownĀ as the Internet of Things (IoT).Ā An IoT-based framework for the healthcare industry is called the Internet of

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