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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. 

Howard University Hosts Mental Health Equity Community Fair

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University Hospital (HUH) will host the American Psychiatric Association’s Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair on the HUH Front Pavilion (2041 Georgia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20060). The APA Moore Equity in Mental Health Community Fair will provide community members with an abundance of general mental health information and pertinent resources, as well as connect individuals with local mental health services and organizations dedicated to raising the mental health equity of D.C. residents. In addition, the event will feature music, snacks, prizes and child-friendly activities, such as a reading room with book pick-up, Zumba, meditation

Tuskegee University Wins EAB Return on Education Award

Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Education Advisory Board EAB has named Tuskegee University the winner of its Student Success Collaborative-Return to Education Award. EAB’s Student Success Collaborative, Return on Education Award recognizes an institution that has seen significant and measurable results from its efforts to help students persist, graduate, and thrive.   Tuskegee University has seen an average 3% increase in both Retention and Graduation Rates since implementing EAB. EAB has recognized outstanding achievements in student success for eight years in a row. Awardees are chosen from among the colleges, universities, and individuals that use Navigate, EAB’s student success management system, or Starfish,

Claflin University Awarded $548K EDA Grant for Innovation Hub

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University has received a $548,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) University Center Economic Development Program. The program aims to enable colleges and universities to establish and operate University Centers (UCs) to leverage university assets and build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation, high-growth entrepreneurship, resiliency, and inclusiveness. The EDA is one of several multi-agency initiatives supported by the U.S. Department of Economic Development. The total investment is $1,096,180. Claflin will be awarded $109,618 per year for five years. The Claflin University EDA University Center will support commercialization efforts, high-growth entrepreneurship, workforce development,

Shaun Wimberly Named TSU Student Trustee for 2025

By Emmanuel Freeman Shaun Wimberly, Jr., has been appointed the new student trustee on the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees. Wimberly’s appointment was announced during the Board’s June meeting. He was selected by President Glenda Glover to serve a one-year term, as a non-voting member of the Board. “Congratulations Shaun on your appointment to the TSU Board of Trustees,” President Glover said. “The student trustee plays a critical role at this university. As a student here over the years, you have demonstrated outstanding leadership quality. I have no doubt that your contribution to the Board will make a positive difference

Roger Riley Shares SC Hurricane Preparedness Tips 2025

Courtesy of Voorheen University Voorhees University emergency management instructor Roger Riley says South Carolina (SC) residents already should have begun preparing for the 2022 hurricane season. He shares some hurricane preparedness tips. The most important thing to do is to stay informed and alert for adverse weather conditions, according to Riley, who is also the emergency manager for Barnwell County and the operations coordinator for the Voorhees University Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He recommends having access to emergency alerts on mobile devices, NOAA Weather Radios, and local broadcast television and radio. These media outlets report information from the National Weather

NC A&T, GCS Partner on Community Education Center Plan

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T Guilford County Schools (GCS) Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold A. Martin Sr. are pleased to announce that the district and the university are working with Gateway Research Park Inc., a joint venture partnership of North Carolina A&T and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to build a Community Education Center. The facility will be used to address the negative impact of COVID-19 on the district’s students, families, staff and community. The Community Education Center is envisioned to provide flex spaces with tutoring, adult education and community

SAU Faculty Join Science of Reading Institute at Elon

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Dr. M. Iyailu Moses, Asst. Professor, Elementary Education Program Coordinator, and Prof. E. Nicole Lee, Interim Chair, Department of Education, participated in the Science of Reading Summer Institute sponsored by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) at Elon University on June 6-7. The North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) defines the Science of Reading (SoR) as “evidence-based reading instruction practices that address the acquisition of language, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics and spelling, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, and comprehension.” The SAU team joined colleagues from other NCICU institutions in a professional development setting

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