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Tuskegee University & USAID Partner for DEI in Development

By Kawana McGough Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris and USAID Administrator Samantha Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the international development workforce. USAID and Tuskegee University are committed to working together to shape research, technology, resilience, nutrition, and water security across the development space. “We are excited about this historic partnership. This initiative with USAID provides the opportunity to highlight our exceptional students – and give them a seat at the table and the opportunity to showcase their talents,” said President Charlotte P. Morris. “Our partnership with USAID leverages our

Howard Magazine Wins Gold & Silver CASE Circle Awards

By Brittany Bailer  Howard University is proud to announce that Howard Magazine is a double winner for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards. The magazine received a silver award in the alumni/general interest category and a gold award for publishing improvement. This year, the awards considered submissions from over 4,500 submissions across 28 countries. The CASE Circle of Excellence Awards celebrate the creative, resourceful and innovative ways advancement professionals around the globe champion their institutions’ success. The awards acknowledge superior accomplishments that have lasting impact, demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, and deliver exceptional results. Professionals affiliated with either CASE-member colleges

Dillard University Wins $10K Grant for Community Garden

By Dillard University  Dillard’s Office of Community and Church Relations has received a grant of $10,000 through the AARP Community Challenge to support a community garden at Bethany United Methodist Church, located in Pontchartrain Park.  The grant will fund 20 raised-bed garden boxes as well as six healthy cooking demonstrations and four health fairs. The community garden will help to fight obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental health in the New Orleans community. “Our goal is to build a sustainable community-academic partnership between Dillard University’s Office of Community and Church Relations, Dillard University’s academic departments, AARP and Bethany United Methodist Church, which will mutually

Savannah State Wins $830K Grant for New Modeling Program

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University has been awarded more than $830,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to offer a new modeling and simulation program (MSP) option within the Computer Science Technology degree program. The MSP aims to build graduates’ computer science credentials, and to increase the number of minority students and women in the computer science field, both of which are underrepresented. The grant will contribute to the diversification of the nation’s modeling and simulation workforce, respond to the growing need for underrepresented computer scientists and ensure accessibility for students with disabilities. “I remain proud of

Reggie Barlow’s Affirmation Books Inspire Kids’ Self-Love

By Hazel Scott Empowering young children to self-love and believe in themselves is the motivation behind two  Affirmation Books written by former Alabama State Head Football Coach and alumnus Reggie Barlow. “I Am, And I Will Be Positive Affirmation for  Girls” and “I Am, And I Will Be Positive Affirmation for Boys,” which have accompanying coloring books,  provide positive affirmations while young boys and girls learn who they are and prepare for the person they will become. Both books contain 25 easy-to-read statements that promote positive thinking, boost self-image, and increase confidence in girls and boys ages 4 to middle

Alcorn State Ranks Among Top HBCUs for Value and Success

By Alcorn State University Alcorn State University joins five Mississippi universities in a list of 623 ranked public and private institutions and is ranked among the top HBCUs in the nation in Money’s “The Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” In its listing released May 16, Money ranked more than 600 colleges and universities after looking at more than 2,400 institutions with above-average graduation rates. Scoring included 24 measures within three broad categories: quality, affordability, and outcomes. The quality measures focused on graduation rates; affordability looked at the net price of a degree, student and parent borrowing and loan

Coppin State Supports Maryland Zoo Summer Camp Health

By Coppin State University The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is partnering with Coppin State University to provide medical consultation for the Zoo’s sold out Keeper-in-Training program and week-long summer camps. Two family nurse practitioners from the Coppin State University Community Health Center will coordinate with the Zoo on a plan of action in the event of medical emergencies, and to review camper health forms to make camps as accessible as possible, and better equip the Zoo to accommodate special needs wherever possible. Nurses will also be on-call to provide medical advice. The Zoo has licensed paramedics as part of its Safety team,

UAPB Hosts AgDiscovery Program, Inspiring Future Agriculturists

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Nineteen high school students from 10 states spent two weeks on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) campus as part of the AgDiscovery summer enrichment residential career exploration program. Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr., program director, said participants gained a firsthand look at career opportunities in the agricultural sciences through hands-on labs, field trips and group and team-building activities. “AgDiscovery at UAPB was successful due to the ‘boots on the ground,’ with Mr. Dameion White, who served as the program coordinator, and the dynamic staff he assembled this year,”

Fisk University Digitalizes Rosenwald Fund Collection

Courtesy of Fisk University The Fisk University John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library has received $1.6 million from the Mellon Foundation to support the implementation of a new digital platform for the Julius Rosenwald Fund Collection. This four-year project will provide unprecedented public access to a collection of over 650,000 items and more than 1.4 terabytes of data online. Mellon Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 1969 to support the arts and humanities and their contributions to human flourishing. Through their grants, the Mellon Foundation seeks to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking.

Spelman College Boosts Women in Computer Science Careers

By Spelman College While other science disciplines have long been considered part of the core for K-12 curriculum, computer science is often left out.  Without exposure to computing topics, high school graduates may never consider computing related degrees or careers. Through the $1,064,500 funding from the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition, including an $160,000 addition from the Intel Foundation at Intel Corporation, Dr. Hill and the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Spelman College will implement Computer Science (CS) Challenge, a multi-faceted Computer Science Preparation program that not only provides financial support to scholars, but also provides awareness of the field of

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