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SAU Students Showcase Apps in Apple HBCU C2 Coding Program

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) students closed out the inaugural HBCU C2 with a presentation on Apple apps that they developed as an end-of-semester project. The presentations culminated in the inaugural HBCU C2 (Coding & Creativity) – Apple Coding Course titled ENGR 100, designed and taught by the School of Sciences, Mathematics & Allied Health’s Interim Dean Alieu Wurie.  “The presentations made by our students reflect the outstanding leadership of our faculty and information technology staff,” said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail. “Through our involvement in the Apple HBCU C2 program, we are producing pioneers of

A&T Hosts Talk on Preserving African American History

By North Carolin A&T State University The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Preserving African American History and Culture,” on Wednesday, July 27, at noon. Brea Johnson, public historian and manuscripts librarian for the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, will delve into the world of preservation and careers in the field of public history. Johnson is a native of Clayton, North Carolina. She attended North Carolina Central University and earned her B.A. in history and M.A. in public history. Johnson completed her M.A. capstone project

TSU Prepares for Fall Amid COVID-19 Case Surge in Tennessee

By Alexis Clark The excitement of the upcoming fall semester at Tennessee State University will be coupled with concerns on managing the campus population due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and in Tennessee. University officials are optimistic based on the success of navigating through the pandemic over the last two years and are closely monitoring Davidson County and the City of Nashville. “We have put various protocols in place to assist individuals with safety to minimize the spread on campus,” said Dr. Curtis Johnson, associate vice president and chief of staff. “We will continue working

BlueCross Launches Full Scholarships for HBCU Students

Courtesy of Claflin University BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina is partnering with Benedict College and Claflin University to give more students an opportunity to pursue an education while getting a head start on their career paths. The BlueCross BlueScholars program will select four students from each institution to receive a full four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room and board. “We are committed to supporting students of our state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),” said BlueCross President and CEO Mike Mizeur. “Early during the pandemic, BlueCross made a significant investment in several South Carolina HBCUs, and we aim for our support

Meharry, Swedish Health Partner to Tackle Health Disparities

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College and Swedish Health Services in Seattle, Washington have teamed up to create a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing health disparities among people of color in the Pacific Northwest and building a more diverse and inclusive health care environment in the area. “Our partnership with Swedish Health Services will allow our students to gain real-world clinical experience and make a difference, especially in underrepresented and underserved communities,” said Meharry President Dr. James E.K. Hildreth. “Diversifying our health care workforce is pivotal to ensuring better health care outcomes and access for all. It starts

WSSU Powerhouse Stars in Ciara’s “JUMP” Music Video

Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Ciara broke the Twittersphere when she posted a video of her and her dancers on top of a Ford Bronco to preview her new song “JUMP.” She’s followed up with intensity, releasing a stunning new visual for the single, which dropped July 8, that features the WSSU Powerhouse of Red and White Cheerleaders. On an early spring morning, nine cheerleaders and their coaches, NeSheila Washington and Tevin Allen, arrived at the set in Los Angeles, California. It didn’t look that way at first. “When the sun came up, it looked like we were in New York City,” Washington

Miami Scholar Azorea McGill Chooses Alabama State University

By Kenneth Mullinax When Miami, Fla. high school senior Azorea McGill was awarded a $30,000 college scholarship that allowed her to select any school in the nation to attend, she studied what institutions of higher education best met her life-goal and chose Alabama State University. She will arrive on campus in a few weeks as a freshman. McGill, an 18 year-old, attended Miami’s Booker T. Washington High School (BTW) and received her scholarship from the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club, a respected volunteer organization in South Florida that lends a helping hand to high school students in the Midtown-Miami, Overtown area.

Dr. Hazell Reed Appointed to USDA Equity Commission

By Wil Hehemann Dr. Hazell Reed, former dean of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Home Economics and Technology (currently the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences), was recently appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Equity Commission. According to the USDA, the 15-member independent commission is charged with evaluating department programs and services and recommending ways to reduce barriers to access. Dr. Reed, who lives in Pine Bluff, was one of two Arkansans appointed to the Equity Commission. Ron Rainey, assistant vice president of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture,

Edward Waters Unveils Glover Stadium and Tiger Plaza

By Edward Waters University  Edward Waters University (EWU) is continuing its trajectory to transform the landscape of the campus community and provide premier facilities that enhance the student university experience. In a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, the University unveiled and dedicated the new Dr. Nathaniel Glover Community and Field Stadium. “Over four years ago, Edward Waters, under the leadership of my predecessor and the City of Jacksonville,  led by our visionary Mayor and an equally supportive Jacksonville City Council collaborated in making a substantial commitment to enhance not only our academic community but to provide transformative support and uplift to Northwest Jacksonville

Bowie State, NASA & UMD Partner to Boost Space Data Access

Courtesy of Bowie State University The recent success of private space flights and citizen astronauts, threats of near collisions with falling space bodies and other space news is growing the community of space enthusiasts. A Bowie State University professor wants to make it easier for them to dig deep into NASA’s extensive space science databases to better understand the science behind the latest innovations and discoveries with Amazon-like prompts leading them to relevant information. “Imagine a real-time web interface that will work much like Amazon suggesting related topics of interest,” said Bo Yang, a Bowie State professor of computer science. 

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