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Bishop State Launches Second Contractor’s College Cohort

By Bishop State Community Bishop State Community College is proud to partner with the City of Mobile – Office of Supplier Diversity to bring the second cohort of Contractor’s College that started May 10, 2022. The program helps contractors become knowledgeable about the processes and requirements of various construction projects. This program is intended to increase the available pool of contractors with a DBE or MBE certification as well as submit bid packages for contracted services. This cohort of 14 students will learn about Project Management and the Fundamentals of Crew Leadership in the 139-hour course. The course runs on

Benedict, Synovus Host Youth Entrepreneurship Graduation

By Benedict College Benedict College, in partnership with Synovus Bank, will recognize a cohort of rising seniors from area high schools for completing a week-long Synovus Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp as part of the College’s Upward Bound program. Fourteen female students from Airport High School, C.A. Johnson High School, Camden High School, Fairfield Central High School, and W.J. Keenan High School completed the Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp. The curriculum focused on topics such as owning a business, planning for a healthy business, and more. During the graduation ceremony, students will receive certificates of completion and present business elevator pitches to

TSU Expands Free Breast Cancer Screenings for Minority Women

By Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is now providing breast cancer screening, among other services, for African American and other ethnic minority women in Harris, Grimes, Matagorda, Walker, and Wharton counties, as part of a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The $1 million grant, which TSU secured in fall 2021, also provides patient navigation/barrier reduction services, and evidence-based culturally appropriate breast cancer awareness and education services for a population that has traditionally been underserved and at higher risk for breast cancer. “African-American women have been shown to have worse breast cancer

FAMU Secures $70M in State Funding to Boost Student Success

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University received nearly $70 million in new funding in the 2022-2023 state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., thanked the Governor, the leadership of the Florida Senate and House, the Florida Board of Governors, the FAMU Board of Trustees, the Rattler Legislative Caucus, the Leon County Legislative Delegation, the FAMU National Alumni Association and the Student Government Association, among others, for their support in accomplishing the University’s legislative goals. “These allocations reflect the Legislature’s commitment to support our mission and strategic initiatives,” Robinson said. “These funds will boost student

Bishop State HVACR Students Earn EPA 608 Certification

By Bishop State University Congratulations to Bishop State’s Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) students for passing their EPA 608 Refrigerant Recovery Certification! More that 24 students chose to take the critically assessed exam on March 23, 2022 and they had a 85% passing rate! With this certification, these HVACR students will now be able to choose a career path in multiple arenas. For students who are currently employed in the field, it also means they will receive a $2 to $3 dollar an hour pay increase. Those who have not entered the workforce yet and are at entry-level employment will

JSU Launches $1K Tiger Ready Scholarship for Freshmen

By Jackson State University This fall, Jackson State University (JSU) will make access to a higher education a little easier for 2,000 first-time-in-college freshmen through the new Tiger Ready Scholarship.  The one-time award of up to $1,000 will be given to incoming students who have not received other scholarships to defray the cost of tuition. “Enrolling and paying for college can be an eye-opening experience for many families who are sending students off for the first time,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management Josiah J. Sampson, III, Ph.D. “Even though Jackson State has made the conscious effort to hold our tuition flat for the past

Coppin Students Join NASA SaSa STEM Internship Program

By Coppin State University Three Coppin State University students are among 25 students taking part in the inaugural cohort of the NASA Student Airborne Science Activation (SaSa) program. The eight-week paid internship provides students with hands-on experience with research, data collection, analysis, and experimentation and exposure to geo, oceanic, and atmospheric sciences. The Coppin State University students chosen for the 2022 program are: Tochi Iwuji (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Brandywine, MD; Annalyse Belton (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Middle River, MD; and Muyang Chunga (‘24), a sophomore biology major from Germantown, MD. On June 10, the students will

Virginia Declares June 11 as Dr. William R. Harvey Day

Courtesy of Hampton University As Hampton University prepares to celebrate Dr. William R. Harvey’s 44 years of legendary service at the Harvey Years Gala, Dr. Harvey was quite surprised when he received a Certificate of Recognition from Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, declaring June 11, 2022 as Dr. William R. Harvey Day, in recognition of the significant achievements and contributions Dr. Harvey has made during his illustrious career as Hampton University President. “Virginia has been my family’s home for 44 years, and it is a wonderful community,” said Dr. Harvey. “This honor is truly a surprise and is much appreciated. I

Virginia AG Supports State Funding for Private HBCUs

By Virginia Union University Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released his official opinion announcing that “the state has the ability to fund both public and private HBCUs in Virginia.” “This is a significant moment in time for HBCUs,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “While Virginia Union is recognized as a private institution by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), we are a public-serving HBCU in Richmond, Virginia. Our community partnerships speak directly to our strategic vision of serving the underserved. We are here to show our community that there are limitless possibilities for

Howard Launches Lavender Fund Scholarship for LGBTQ+

By Howard University On behalf of the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Lavender Fund will proceed with applicants for the Lavender Fund Scholarship award. This scholarship was established to provide academic financial support for Howard University students who demonstrate positive sensitivity to, and involvement in, LGBTQ+ issues, promote visibility of LGBTQ+ life, and foster service and activism throughout  the larger community. “As Howard University President Dr Wayne Frederick shared recently, we are committed to advancing the efforts of the LGBTQ+ community on our campus and beyond,” said Vice President of Student Affairs Cynthia Evers, Ph.D. “The financial support that

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