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Jackson State Launches Bob Owens Pre-Law Center

By Anthony Howard Jackson State University students who aspire to have a career in law will now have a space dedicated to making those goals a reality. The JSU College of Liberal Arts unveiled the new Bob Owens Pre-Law Center, located on the second floor of the Dolly M.E. Robinson Building. A large gathering of family, friends, colleagues, and elected officials attended the event honoring alumnus Bob Owens, J.D., ’73. “I want to give thanks to Attorney Owens. Twenty-four years ago in the Fall of 1998 you came and spoke to our class,” recalls President Thomas Hudson, J.D. “I was

TSU Grads Land High-Paying Jobs with Fortune 500 Companies

By Alexis Clark The experience, success and or job stability are just a few of many reasons behind attending college. At TSU, many of the undergraduates did just that by successfully landing employment in their industry before walking across the stage. From Microsoft to Bank of America, here are four Spring 2022 graduates who landed top-paying jobs with fortune 500 companies. Davarious Thompson accepted a full-time job offer last fall as a project engineer assistant with one of the largest domestic contractors in the United States, Turner Construction Company. Thompson of Memphis, Tennessee, received a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering

Wiley College STEMulate Camp Returns June 6 for High Schoolers

Courtesy of Wiley College Wiley College STEMulate Summer Science and Math Camp will be held June 6-17, 2022. The experience is open to high school junior and senior students interested in a fun and interactive exploration of the sciences! Registration will close on June 1, 2022, and will take place on Wiley College’s campus and the campus of Southern University in Shreveport, LA. Camp hours will be from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, and there is no cost to participants, and transportation to the Southern University campus will be provided. The STEMulate Summer Camp has been in existence since 2015, taking

Dr. Joy Gayles: National DEI Leader and HBCU Alumna

By Shaw University Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles is a professor of higher education and senior advisor for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the college of education at North Carolina State University. She is also president of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE). In addition, Gayles is nationally recognized for her research and scholarship on intercollegiate athletics and the college athlete experience, and the experiences of women and people of color in STEM fields.  Gayles is nationally known for her work in partnership with the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), the largest faculty development

Howard Students Win $1M in Goldman Sachs HBCU Contest

By Brittany Bailer Five Howard University students won the grand prize of $1 million at the Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Case Study Competition. The team consisted of sophomore computer information systems major Corine Houngninou, sophomore finance major Jaiden Coleman, freshman history major JD Jean-Jacques, freshman business management major Sierra Williamson and sophomore computer science major Surakshya Aryal. The Goldman Sachs Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Program is a four-month immersive introduction to financial concepts. Twenty-six teams from 12 HBCUs engaged in weekly educational sessions with nearly 50 Goldman Sachs coaches, who introduced them to the businesses, people and culture of the firm. “This  group of Howard University students has exhibited

FAMU First HBCU to Launch Google UX Design Co-Lab

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (FAMU SJGC) this spring became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to pilot Google’s Shape Co-Lab. The program is designed to educate and inspire more students to pursue careers in user experience (UX) and technology. UX designers help fulfill users’ needs with a product or service that is useful and functional. “Partnering with Google in this way elevates our Graphic Communication program by preparing our students with highly-sought skillsets for a global workforce,” said SJGC Dean Mira Lowe. “The Shape Co-Lab allows us to be

Bowie State Hosts GOAT Mental Health Expo for Black Youth

Courtesy of Bowie State University Over 300 mental health experts and African American youth from across Prince George’s County participated in the Inaugural Greatest of All Time (GOAT) Mental Health Expo held at Bowie State University on Saturday, May 14, to raise awareness about anxiety, depression, suicide, and the growing risk of other mental health issues that are plaguing 15 -25 year old African American youth. The Expo also provided a mechanism for caregivers to collaborate and begin developing strategies to help youth learn methods to effectively identify warning signs and manage their mental health through systems of care in

Xavier University Shines in Vibrant Musical Revue Showcase

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana The walls of the Blanche. M Francis Musical Building Recital Hall echoed with melodic voices of the performance showcase, The Musical Revue, on April 12, 2022, as presented by the Opera Workshop of the Music Department at Xavier University of Louisiana. The Musical Revue featured hit songs from playbills ranging from The Color Purple to Les Misérables performed by staff and students, including a special performance by the Xavier Gospel Choir. “The Musical Revue was a truly transformative experience for me as a teacher and artist. Xavier’s Opera program has a long history of

JSU Honors Coach W.C. Gorden With Theater Dedication

By Kyle Kidd Jackson State University (JSU) President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. and Interim VP for Institutional Advancement Gwendolyn Caples gathered with family, friends, and longtime JSU supporters to assist in unveiling the newly designed athletic lecture theater dedicated to the historic legacy of JSU Head Coach W.C. Gorden and his wife, Vivian Gorden. The naming dedication of the theater serves as a prime example of the rich legacy and foundation JSU has cultivated through honoring traditions and utilizing the past victories to inform the future endeavors of the institution. “Naming opportunities allows Jackson State to publicly recognize its major benefactors in order to increase fundraising efforts

Claflin Gets $100K STEM Scholarship Boost From PTP

By Claflin University Claflin University announces that Primary Talent Partners (PTP) will invest $100,000 to support scholarships at Claflin University through its DiversIT Scholars program. PTP will fund 40 scholarships over the next five years to help remove financial barriers that often lead to high attrition rates among students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). PTP’s goal is to increase Black representation nationwide in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. According to the Pew Research Center, Black students earn only seven percent of the nation’s bachelor’s degrees in STEM. “Study after study demonstrates that Black students leave STEM majors

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