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Morehouse College, Aetho to Launch 3D Interactive Campus Using Mobile Edge Computing with Verizon 5G and AWS Wavelength

By Morehouse College, Morehouse College has teamed up with augmented reality technology company Aetho, the makers ofĀ Beame, to create a 3D, fully interactive, online version of its campus to create a more inclusive admissions experience for students interested in attending the highly-ranked, historically Black college. Using this new platform, financially challenged or geographically distributed prospective students can virtually tour the campus in personalized meetings with admissions counselors, one-on-one or with loved ones, creating an experience that feels like an in-person visit without incurring the expense of traveling. The Collegeā€™s move to merge innovation and technology in its recruitment and admissions

Tallahassee City Commission Honors Former FAMU Football Coach Hubbard

By Andrew Skerritt, The City of Tallahassee Commission honored former Florida A&M University head football coach Rudy Hubbard with the key to the city Wednesday. At the start of the Commissionā€™s regular meeting, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox read the proclamation and lauded Hubbard for his profound impact and service to the community. ā€œOne of the greatest, if not the greatest honor of being mayor of the great city of Tallahassee, is handing out this prestigious award,ā€ Mayor John Dailey told the gathering as Hubbard stood with FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., current Head Coach Willie Simmons and others. The honor

John Hope Bryant Named First Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence at Clark Atlanta Universityā€™s School of Business

By Clark Atlanta University, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D.,Ā announced today that financial literacy entrepreneur and businessmanĀ John Hope BryantĀ has been appointed the first Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence atĀ CAU’s School of Business Administration, commencing this month. Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-basedĀ Operation HOPE, Inc.,Ā a leading national non-profit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment. He is also the Founder of The Promise Homes Company and a bestselling author of books on economics and leadership. Bryant has served as a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy under President George W. Bush and President Barack

TSU, UCOR Partnership to Spur Engineering Students’ Interest in Environmental Management

By Emmanuel Freeman, Tennessee State University has entered a partnership withĀ UCOR, a leading cleanup contractor for the U.S. Department of Energyā€™s Oak Ridge Reservation, to spur student interest in environmental management opportunities. The goal is to help build a pipeline of qualified candidates for ongoing environmental management work at Oak Ridge and DOE facilities elsewhere. On Nov. 10, UCOR presented TSU with a $25,000 donation to help fund education and training for engineers.Ā  Earlier in the week, representatives from UCOR spoke to students in TSUā€™s College of Engineering and gave them an overview on Oak Ridgeā€™s environmental management program and

Itā€™s Time to Celebrate International Week at ECSU

By Robert Kelly-Goss, Itā€™s International Week at Elizabeth City State University and that means a list of events focused on celebrating the incredible diversity across the campus from faculty and staff to students. The five-days of events begins this afternoon at the Ridley Student Center with live entertainment, and comments from international students. Beginning at 3:30 and running until 5 p.m., entertainment will include the VikeNu Models, Inc., and Jarabe Mixteco, the dance. The dance will be presented virtually at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Those attending the event will be able to view it onsite, but anyone can attend from

Hampton University School of Science and the Department of Biological Sciences Introduces CURE to Introductory Biology Classes

By Hampton University, The Hampton University School of Science has introduced CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience) to all Biology 105 courses. CURE is a novel form of classroom-based courses that offer students hands-on experience conducting original research and offer faculty the opportunity to generate new information within their discipline.Ā  ā€œHere at Hampton University, we offer a variety of resources to our students that provide them the skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields. We are thrilled to see the Hampton University School of Science doing great things and encouraging our students to upholdĀ THEĀ Standard of Excellence,ā€ said Hampton University

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 AASCUā€™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. ā€œThis is a great honor to be named to the board of directors. IĀ look forward to the work we will accomplish collectively advocating for higher education institutions Ā in our country,ā€Ā said Chancellor Dixon. Prior to becoming ECSUā€™s 12thĀ 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 Collegeā€™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.ā€ 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.Ā  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,Ā Dr. Pamela Burns-Bell,Ā served as a regional judge for theĀ 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 theĀ southeasternĀ 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.Ā The competition is held annually and itĀ provides HBCUs a national voice to increase their visibility. ā€œIt was truly an honor to watch students from various institutions perform during the competition,ā€ said Burns-Bell. ā€œI

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