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ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon Appointed to American Association of State Colleges and Universities Board of Directors

By Robert Kelly-Goss, Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). During AASCU’s annual meeting in Clearwater, Florida this week, Chancellor Dixon was one of a number of university chancellors and presidents named to the board for this three-year appointment. “This is a great honor to be named to the board of directors. I look forward to the work we will accomplish collectively advocating for higher education institutions  in our country,” said Chancellor Dixon. Prior to becoming ECSU’s 12th chief executive officer, Chancellor Dixon had

Stillman, Lt. General Willie J. Williams launch leadership institute

By Stillman College, As part of a commitment to innovation, cutting-edge programming, and academic opportunities, Stillman College’s Veterans Resource Center has launched the Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams Institute for Leadership, Education Equity, and Race Relations in America. The Institute expounds upon the life and legacy of Stillman alumnus Willie J. Williams, one of the first three African-American Marines to wear the rank of three-star general. Williams retired in 2013 from his position as the director for Marine Corps Staff. The Williams Institute is an effort to afford Stillman College and the community extensive access to scholarly research, interdisciplinary study,

Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson Sports Complex Naming Ceremony

By University of the District of Columbia, Edwin B. Henderson set the tone and created the infrastructure for African American participation in athletics by creating leagues and associations for black athletes and referees when no such thing previously existed.” Edwin B. Henderson II, 2008 (Grandson of the late EB Henderson) A special fund has been established at the UDC Foundation in honor of legendary UDC alumnus Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson.  The purpose of the fund is to receive donations to support the establishment of an EB Henderson scholarship endowment, renaming the University sports complex after Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson, and

Talladega College professor serves as panel judge for national voice competition

By Talladega College, Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Pamela Burns-Bell, served as a regional judge for the 105 Voices of History competition in Washington D.C. She was one of only six judges who was selected to serve on the panel for the southeastern region. The 105 Voices of History is a Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) national initiative that was created to promote diversity in America’s national venues for the performing arts. The competition is held annually and it provides HBCUs a national voice to increase their visibility. “It was truly an honor to watch students from various institutions perform during the competition,” said Burns-Bell. “I

JSU receives $10M from U.S. Health and Human Services’ ONC division to create public health informatics curricula

By Jackson State University, Jackson State University’s College of Health Sciences, “A CEPH-accredited School of Public Health,” has been awarded a $10 million cooperative grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology. The ONC created a Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) Workforce Development Program that will allow JSU to train public health professionals in collecting scientific data for improving clinical and medical decisions. The collaborative grant also will allow JSU to partner with Alcorn State University’s Cora S. Balmat School of Nursing in Lorman, Mississippi, and develop curricula to train Alcorn students in

FBI Visits Talladega College To Discuss The Beacon Project

By Talladega College Newsroom, Members from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Birmingham Office met with Dr. Lisa Long, Acting President of Talladega College, and members of her executive cabinet, to discuss a potential partnership through the Bureau’s Beacon Project. The Beacon Project is a national, community engagement initiative designed to significantly enhance relationships between minority-serving institutions and the FBI. The Project’s strategy is aligned to emphasize recruitment efforts at minority-serving institutions with a commitment from senior-level FBI leadership. “At Talladega College, we aspire to develop leaders and trailblazers who will continue the legacies of our founders,” said Dr. Long. “The Beacon Project

UDC Biomedical Engineering program becomes only ABET-accredited program at HBCU

By University of the District of Columbia, The Bachelor of Science program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has become the first of its kind among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology programs. ABET accreditation assures that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates. To date, 4,361 programs at 850 colleges and universities in

Edward Waters University Accelerates Digital Transformation through New Partnership with Ellucian

Courtesy of Edward Waters University, Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Edward Waters University has selected Ellucian Colleague SaaS to modernize its technology operations.  A longtime Ellucian customer and one of the nation’s 101 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Edward Waters University joins more than 1,100 institutions worldwide in the cloud with Ellucian. Edward Waters University will leverage Ellucian Colleague SaaS, a comprehensive and cloud-based ERP, to optimize processes, empower faculty and staff with greater access to data, and support student success with a better user experience.  With the institution’s highest overall enrollment in nearly twenty years, automated processes will provide

Howard students reach agreement with university officials after month-long protest over poor housing conditions

By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Students at Howard University have reached an agreement with university officials after a month-long protest over housing conditions on campus. Wayne Frederick, the president of the historically Black college in Washington, DC, said Monday afternoon that the agreement between the school and the students who occupied Blackburn University Center over poor housing concerns is a “welcome step forward.” In a video message and letter posted on the school’s website, Frederick said, “even one issue in one of our dormitories is too many, and we will continue to remain vigilant in our pledge to maintain safe and high-end housing.”

Talladega College freshman publishes her first book

By Talladega College, Thubelihle Nkiwane, a freshman majoring in Psychology at Talladega College, recently published her first book titled, To the Inner-Most Self. According to Nkiwane, the book is a guide that will assist young people in developing a sense of identity and self-worth. She was inspired to write the novel after recalling her initial encounter with depression. “I lost my mother at the age of four,” said Nkiwane. “When I look back at some of the obstacles that I faced at that age, I realize that I was showing signs of depression but no one knew what it was at that

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