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Hampton University Names Carol Crabbe Assistant Dean SHSJC

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges & Universities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Crabbe as assistant dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.  Crabbe brings to the university more than a decade of experience as an international strategic public relations consultant.  “We are very excited to have Carol Crabbe join us as our assistant dean to support our new global vision,” said Julia A. Wilson, dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.  Her expertise in managing cultural communications programs and managing international delegations, will

Coppin State Wins Catalyst Award for Student Experience

Courtesy of Coppin State University  Coppin State University faculty and staff have been named winners of the Catalyst Award for Optimizing Student Experience by Anthology+Blackboard. The award for Optimizing Student Experience recognizes institutions leveraging technology to develop educational and administrative innovations that positively influence the total learner experience and improve operational efficiency. Coppin State University’s team, dubbed The Visionaries, were able to utilize Anthology’s Reach, Apply, Succeed, and Occupation Insight tools to improve the student experience and provide more data to enhance students’ engagement and success. Their efforts provided artificially intelligent automated personalized nudges and messaging for students to complete key tasks and

Edward Waters Awarded $500K to Restore Centennial Hall

Courtesy of Edward Waters University In its mission to continue sustaining the institution’s rich history, Edward Waters University (EWU) has been awarded $500,000 from the National Historic Society for the preservation of the Centennial Hall on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Previous to this awarded grant, The National Historic Society had already bestowed EWU with $500,000 to maintain and make improvements to the Centennial Hall. This occurred last year, in 2021, making this the second time they have awarded EWU with this grant. The National Historic Society’s division, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, was established as part of

ASU Professors Spotlight Black Heroes at Urban Nerd Con

By Hazel Scott Alabama State University professors — Dr. Carlos Morrison, professor of Communications, and Nathaniel Allen, chair of ASU’s Department of Visual Arts — will discuss the significance of African-American action heroes as panelists during the first-ever The Urban Nerd Con (TUNC) fan convention in Montgomery. Organizers expect thousands to attend the three-day fan convention from July 29-31 at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex. The Urban Nerd Con, which spotlights black artists, is a multicultural comics, gaming, cosplay and tech event.  Fans, who can dress  in their favorite comic hero costumes, can come to see and buy the best independent artwork, comics,

SAU Awards First Early College Presidential Scholarship

By Miles Beasley,  Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has named Marbella Alvarenga the first recipient of the Presidential Scholarship from the Early College program. As part of the scholarship, Alvarenga will continue her studies at SAU this fall, majoring in Business Management. “Awarding the Presidential Scholarship is part of our commitment to student success,” said SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail. “Ms. Alvarenga is part of the next generation of leaders, and, as with all of our students, we want to provide them with the resources that set them up for success.” The Early College Program at SAU began in 2012

Howard Hosts APA Mental Health Fair for D.C. Community

Written by the 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) this Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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

Bowie State Launches Online Degrees for Fall 2022 Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University When students are accepted at Bowie State University, they can now enroll in online degree programs to earn their bachelor, master’s or doctoral degrees beginning with the fall 2022 semester. BSU students can pursue undergraduate degrees online in computer science, computer technology and criminal justice.  Graduate students can earn master’s degrees online in computer science, culturally responsive teacher leadership, management information systems, reading education and a doctorate degree in educational leadership. “Our fully online undergraduate degree programs are designed primarily to attract adults preparing to make career changes that will posture them for current and

Fisk University Launches New Bachelor of Social Work Program

Courtesy of Fisk Unviersity Fisk University is excited to announce the launch of a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The four-year curriculum will prepare students for professions in advocacy and allow them to work with underserved populations. The BSW program at Fisk University is designed to meet the needs of today’s social work professionals. It combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on field experience, giving students the opportunity to put what they learn into practice. Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Brandon A. Owens, Sr. believes that this approach will give our graduates the best chance

UAPB Helps Gulley Family Preserve Forest Legacy in Arkansas

By Will Hehemann In the summer of 2020, Patrick Gulley, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in DeAnn, Hempstead County, Arkansas, suddenly found himself in the position of being responsible for his family’s forestland in Nevada County when his father, Henry Gulley, died in an automobile accident at the age of 72. Alongside his mother, Viola, he began looking for ways to carry out his father’s vision for the family land. Gulley said his father grew up on a farm in Rosston, Arkansas and was always passionate about working the land. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in Arkansas Agricultural,

CSU Hosts Ohio Small/Agri-Business Info Summit Success

Courtesy of Central State University Central State University Extension’s (CSUE) Community and Economic Development hosted an Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit. This live and virtual event included both state and federal leaders in Small Business and Agribusiness Development.  Visit centralstate.edu/SmallBusinessSummit to receive the viewing link. The free Ohio Small/Agri-Business Information Summit took place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and featured notable guests and speakers including, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, 3rd District of Ohio, Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State, and Dr. Jack Thomas, president of Central State University. “The Summit showcases the newest federal, state, and local resources available to

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