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ASU, GVSU Launch Dual-Degree Pathway in Tech Fields

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU An agreement focused on the advancement of educational and career opportunities for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels at both Alabama State University and Michigan’s Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will be formalized on April 25. The agreement will support students in a master’s degree program in engineering/computing and help diversify the talent pipeline for employers who are seeking engineers. “Representatives between ASU and Grand Valley State University will finalize the agreement that creates a pathway for students to earn a bachelor’s degree (Computer Science) from ASU and earn a master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Applied

JSU Alumnus Donates $50K to Support College of Business

By Kyle Kidd Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from Joe N. Tatum, JSU alumnus and distinguished attorney, for the College of Business in order to provide students with the concrete life skills necessary to function within the business world. “We are truly grateful for this generous donation. It is through alumni like Joe Tatum we have an opportunity to reflect on the fruits of our labor as an institution. This is the epitome of what we do: build up industry leaders who then pour back into our community as a way to say thank you,” said Thomas K.

Howard, AAAM Launch Executive Training for Museum Leaders

By Howard University The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) and the Howard University School of Business (HUSB) announced the launch of their exciting new Advanced Executive Training Partnership. This groundbreaking executive education initiative is designed by HUSB Executive Education and AAAM to establish a renewed sense of mission and management excellence for Black museum leaders from across the nation. According to Vedet Coleman-Robinson, the executive director of AAAM, who is also a Howard University alumna, “The partnership between Howard University’s School of Business and the Association of African American Museums is the first of its kind, and we are honored to be able to provide

Two ASU Honors Students Selected for UCLA Research Program

Courtesy of Albany State University Two of Albany State University’s (ASU) honor students have been selected to participate in the Evolutionary Medicine Research Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The two-month program is set to begin in June. Talyia Griffin, a senior biology major, and Bevin Glanton, a senior forensic science major, will conduct research with UCLA professors. The program is all-inclusive and will provide a stipend for each participant. “I am really looking forward to investigating the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance with antibiotics. Of course, as a person uses antibiotics, bacteria has the potential to become resistant,

Stacey Abrams to Speak at Spelman’s 135th Commencement

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College recently announced the selection of its 135th Commencement speaker. Alumna Stacey Yvonne Abrams, C ’95, politician, lawyer and author will deliver the keynote address to graduates during 2022 commencement celebrations on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 3 p.m., in the McCamish Pavilion on the campus of GA Tech.  Abrams will also receive a 2022 National Community Service Award. Abrams served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, serving as minority leader from 2011 to 2017. She graduated from Spelman magna cum laude with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and was named

Tuskegee Joins $360M NOAA Water Research Consortium

By Tuskegee University Tuskegee University will take part in the University of Alabama led consortium awarded $360 million over the next five years by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The consortium will focus on translating water research into operations to improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources. The effort establishes the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH). Headquartered at UA’s Alabama Water Institute (AWI), CIROH consists of 28 academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and government and industry partners, bringing together a powerful team of hydrologic researchers across the United States

EPA, Officials Visit Claflin to Promote Infrastructure Law

Courtesy of Claflin University On Friday, April 22, 2022, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan and Congressman James E. Clyburn will join U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to rebuilding America’s infrastructure in rural communities. This event will highlight federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for communities in South Carolina. In the morning, the Administrator, Congressman, and the Implementation Coordinator will tour the Orangeburg water treatment plant and railroad corner redevelopment project, followed by a roundtable

FAMU Day of Giving Gets $300K Boost from Frank Baker

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Annual Day of Giving, “1887 Strikes,” fundraising campaign received a major boost as Frank Baker, co-founder and managing partner of Siris, a private equity firm, has agreed to match every dollar donated during the Day of Giving, up to $300,000. Baker’s pledge comes on the heels of commitments from President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and others. The Day of Giving kicks off at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 21. Friends, alumni, faculty, students, and staff are being asked to support a broad range of initiatives and scholarships to benefit students. President Robinson in an attempt

Justin Hansford Elected to UN Forum for African Descent

By Brittany Bailer Justin Hansford, professor of law and director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center, has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly to the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent for the 2022-2024 term. This newly established forum is one of only two permanent forums established by The U.N. and “will serve as a consultation mechanism for people of African descent and other interested stakeholders as a platform for improving the quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent,” according to un.org. The U.N. named the years 2015-2025 as the International Decade

Claflin STEM Majors Land Six-Figure Jobs at Zoom

By Daa’iyah Fogle A pair of talented Claflin University STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) majors have accepted six-figure employment opportunitiesat Zoom Video Communications, Inc.AaLeeyah Housey, a senior from Columbia, S.C., andHarris Roach, a senior from Atlanta, Ga,will become full-time employeeswith Zoom in July 2022, following a year-long internship with the company. Claflin launched a five-yearstrategic partnership between the University and Zoom in 2020. The $1.2M partnership established a multifaceted foundational program for educational and financial investments for Claflin.The partnership includespaid internship opportunities for Claflin students. “I am really looking forward to working with Zoom full-time in July. After interning with the

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