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UMES Students Gain Global Insight in Dominican Republic Trip

Courtesy of University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES’ Richard A. Henson Honors Program and the School of Pharmacy teamed up during spring break 2022 for an experiential learning trip to the Dominican Republican. Led by faculty members Dr. Yen Dang (pharmacy) and Dr. Michael Lane (Henson program director), eleven students spent the week of March 19-26 working with the National Environmental School in Jarabacoa. Surrounded by four major rivers in the Central Mountain Range, Jarabacoa in Spanish translates into “land of water resources,” according to the Dominican Republic’s tourism office. The region is known agriculturally for its strawberries, coffee, pimento

Claflin’s Tijuana Hudson Leads With Vision and Purpose

By Daa’iyah Fogle The recent groundbreaking ceremony for Claflin’s new student center symbolizes the reimagining of the campus landscape and University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack’s focus on creating innovative programs and providing impactful services that will benefit the campus and Greater Orangeburg communities. Among those playing a vital role in helping Warmack fulfill his vision isTijuana Hudson, Claflin’s first-ever female vice president for fiscal affairs andchief financial officer. In addition to managing the University’s finances,Hudson reviews facility designs, secures local, state, and federal funding, and tracks the progress of construction and renovation projects. Since February 2021, Hudson has worked on financing

Taraji P. Henson to Deliver 2022 Howard Commencement

By Misha Cornelius Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University, announced today that alumna and Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress, filmmaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson will serve as the 2022 Commencement orator during the 154th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Henson, who was recently appointed by President Joe Biden to join the White House HBCU Initiative advisory board, will address the Class of 2022 and their families, University trustees, officers, faculty, staff and alumni. Howard University will confer upon Henson the honorary doctorate of humane letters. “It is with great pleasure that the Howard University community

Clark Atlanta, GFA Partner to Boost Film Industry Careers

By Clark Atlanta University Georgia Film Academy (GFA) today announced it is expanding to partner with Clark Atlanta University to offer Introduction to Film and Television Production to university students. The course will be offered during the 2022 fall semester and will be held at GFA’s facility at Trilith Studios. It is the first class of the Academy’s 18-credit hour certification program for film and television production. Through topical lectures, hands-on learning and equipment demonstrations, students will understand film production organizational structure and job responsibilities as well as protocols within various film crafts. Clark Atlanta is the first private institution

Savannah State Honors 935+ Top Students at 2022 Convocation

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University (SSU) will recognize the academic achievements of more than 935 students during the Annual Honors Convocation Ceremony on the front lawn of the Kennedy Fine Arts Center, Thursday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Exceptional students from the university’s four colleges – College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Sciences and Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences– will be awarded. The ceremony will also highlight the Faculty and Staff Excellence Award recipients and will include special recognition for the Board of Regents Academic Achievement Award honoree. “This is the first time

Howard Relaunches D.C. Area Writing Project for Teachers

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University will be relaunching the D.C. Area Writing Project (DCAWP), an initiative that has been on hiatus since 2017. As a chapter of the National Writing Project, the goals of the program are to provide professional development and support for teachers of writing. The project will serve K-12 institutions in the D.C. area. The project will focus on serving the specific needs expressed by area educators and administrators. Altheria Caldera, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of DCAWP notes, “Most school district personnel that I’ve spoken with over the last several months have expressed

Hampton Hosts 26th Science Symposium: Research for Change

By Hampton University The Hampton University Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences presents the 26th Annual School of Science Research Symposium.  The theme for this year’s symposium is “Science for a Changing World.” During the symposium, Hampton University faculty and students will present the results of their research conducted over the last academic year. “I am pleased that the School of Science is hosting the 26th Annual Research Symposium with the theme “Science for a Changing World.” As we continue to move forward in our new normal, it is important that we recognize the research contributions of members of our world-class

Tougaloo, MCIR Partner to Investigate Cold Civil Rights Cases

Courtesy of Tougaloo College The Tougaloo College Institute for the Study of Modern Day Slavery (ISMDS) and the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting (MCIR) have established a collaboration based on student/faculty mentorships to research “cold cases”. The cases involved crimes against minorities that were not sufficiently investigated or resolved leaving innocent people—mainly minorities—arrested and convicted of serious crimes. “The unique collaboration between the ISMDS and MCIR will enable our scholars to connect with leading investigators and expert faculty who are passionate about exploring cold cases and exposing injustices for victims’ families denied justice. The investigative training and mentorship opportunities will

BSU’s Myles Frost Shines as Michael Jackson on Broadway

By Bowie State University Over 100 Bowie State University students, faculty, administrators, and patrons of the Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) traveled to New York City on Sunday, March 27, to watch BSU student Myles Frost perform in his debut role on Broadway as Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical. As they say, you have to see it to believe it! Frost’s high-energy along with his captivating stage presence and mastery of Michael Jackson’s songs and dance moves demonstrated why he is eligible to be nominated for a Tony Award. The overall production at the Neil Simon Theatre

Ralph Lauren Debuts HBCU-Inspired Collection by Alumni

By Sydney Haywood Two graduates of HBCUs created a collection that celebrates the ways Black college communities have long found solace in education and fashion. At 17, James Jeter was certain about where he would spend the next years of his life. He applied to one college — Morehouse in Atlanta — and was accepted. Seven years after he graduated, Jeter took another leap. This time, it was to share with the head of the iconic fashion designer he worked for, Ralph Lauren, what he really felt about the brand’s blind spots when it came to race and creating what

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