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EWU Students Attend NASAP Leadership Institute in Georgia

Courtesy of Edward Waters University Thirteen Edward Waters University student leaders attended the National Association of Student Affairs (NASAP) Student Leadership Institute (SLI) May 31st – June 6th in Savannah, Georgia on the beautiful campus of Savannah State University. The Student Leadership Institute is an intensive, interactive, and stimulating leadership program developed by HBCU administration aimed to develop HBCU student leaders. Our EWU delegation attended sessions and activities aimed at leadership topics to include gaining a holistic overview of their respective roles and responsibilities; conflict resolution, leadership  inventory styles, problem solving. The SLI experience provides for a collaborative space with

Bowie State Grad Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University’s graduate programs in education, nursing, computer science and public administration were recognized among the nation’s best by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools ranking, distinguishing the university’s success in preparing students for advanced career opportunities. Designed for prospective students looking to further their education beyond college, the Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing. Each ranking uses different indicators of excellence across the fields of study to assess the quality of each program. One common success metric is

Benedict College Alumni Fund Surpasses $1.5M Goal Again

Courtesy of Benedict College Thanks to the unprecedented support from Benedict alumni and friends across the country, the Annual Alumni Fund Campaign surpassed its record-setting $1.5 million goal by $33,000. This year’s success is due to an extraordinary Campaign Leadership team led by the College’s Assistant Vice President, Ada Brown Belton. The leadership team consist of members from around the nation. “This year’s team consists of Chairwoman Dr. Elsie Hamler, co-chairs Marlene McClerklin and Teshine Good, and 10 additional dedicated committee members. The team also included Mrs. Cedelle Gates, president of The Benedict College National Alumni Association, and finally, our

Claflin Wins Getty Grant to Digitize Historic Photo Archive

By Claflin University Claflin University’s selection as a recipient of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities will provide South Carolina’s oldest HBCU with expanded opportunities to increase awareness of its proud legacy. Founded in 1869, Claflin was also the first college/university in South Carolina to admit all students regardless of ethnic origin, gender, race, or religion. Claflin, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M, and North Carolina Central University were awarded the $500,000 grant funded to support preserving and amplifying the invaluable visual history of our institutions. The Grant was funded by the Getty

A&T Leaders Join 2022 UNC Executive Leadership Institute

Courtesy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Interim Senior Vice Provost Valerie Giddings, Ph.D., and Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Arwin Smallwood, Ph.D., have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2022 Executive Leadership Institute. This is the third cohort of the program, which is designed to build the next generation of top leadership from within the UNC System. The Executive Leadership Institute works to share and leverage best practices by building collaboration among participants and their institutions. It includes a focus on enhancing the pool of

SAU Celebrates 155 Years, Supports Regenerative Farming

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Representatives of Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) celebrated the 155th anniversary of its founding date on the floor of the House Chamber. U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, Chairman of the Congressional Subcommittee on Environment, held a hybrid hearing to examine regenerative agriculture. “SAU has a legacy of leadership in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail. “In celebration of our institution’s founding date, our ancestors would be proud to witness this moment.” As a result of SAU’s recent partnership with the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), Dr. Leslie Rodriguez-McClellon, Senior Vice President of Student

Alabama State Hosts First Juneteenth Art Exhibit Through July 29

Courtesy of Alabama State University On June 19, 1865, roughly a quarter-million enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally set free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. To commemorate a day that is linked to a defining moment in American history, the abolition of slavery, Alabama State University’s Department of Visual Arts is sponsoring its first Juneteenth art exhibit titled“Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom,” which will run through July 29 at ASU’s Warren/Britt Galleries. This exhibit will feature works representing freedom and commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people. Participating artists are: Tiebetabasi Essiet (Alabama), Joseph Pearson (Texas), Dennis Winston (West

Tuskegee Awarded $1.5M for Forest Climate Education Project

By Tuskegee University The United States Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded Tuskegee University $1.5 million grant for a Forest Owner Carbon and Climate Education (FOCCE) project in partnership with Pennsylvania State University. How it works The four-year award aims to prepare forest owners and extension professionals to serve their clients with forest carbon and climate issues. Tuskegee University will train forest owners to connect with peers and deliver the content they learned through the online program – consisting of 20-minute web-based training modules. The training modules will cover various issues, including climate

Howard’s Farhana Ferdous Wins ARCC New Researcher Award

By Hayya Shah Howard University architecture assistant professor Farhana Ferdous, Ph.D., recently received the 2022 Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) New Researcher Award. The ARCC New Researcher Award celebrates the activities, accomplishments and promise of scholars in the early stages of their research careers. Ferdous received the award for critical and timely research, extraordinary teaching and research skills, and for her work in the development of evidence-based design. “I am extremely honored and pleased to be selected for this prestigious recognition. My heartiest gratitude to the ARCC selection committee and board of directors for acknowledging my accomplishment through this highest honor,” Ferdous said. Ferdous pointed

Xavier Grad Named Barnes & Thornburg Prelaw Scholar 2022

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Recent Xavier graduate Aylin Murillo-Valle was announced as one of six fellows of the 2022 class of the Barnes & Thornburg Prelaw Scholars Program. The program assists students that are aspiring legal professionals in pursuit of a law degree by providing financial aid and mentorship with a focus on students from marginalized communities. “These students are all accomplished individuals, and Barnes & Thornburg is thrilled to be a part of their journey to law school,” stated Sarah Evenson, Barnes & Thornburg’s director of law school programs during the announcement. “Our hope is this program decreases

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