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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

2022 National Battle of the Bands Returns August 27

Earlier today event organizers for the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands presented by Toyota announced that this year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 27 at NRG Stadium and will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CST. This announcement also revealed the highly anticipated marching band lineup and marks the beginning of the event’s discounted ticket pre-sale window. “Each year we strive to make the National Battle of the Bands event an experience that not only celebrates and amplifies the visibility of HBCU marching bands, but also, serves and supports the community,” says Derek Webber, National Battle of the

TSU, MNPS Launch Scholarship Program for 100 Students

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University and the Metro Nashville Public Schools have announced a new partnership in which the university will offer 100 MNPS students full scholarships beginning the fall 2023 academic year. TSU President Glenda Glover was joined by Nashville Mayor John Cooper and MNPS officials at a press conference on the TSU campus Wednesday to launch “Trailblazing to TSU.”  The new initiative will provide scholarship recipients the opportunity to be educated and trained for career opportunities in four high-demand content areas in the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering and Health Sciences. TSU President Glenda Glover, right, and MNPS Director

Dr. Roy Jones to Keynote GSU’s Call Me MiSTER Event

Courtesy of Grambling State University Dr. Roy I. Jones, Executive director of the Call Me MiSTER program and Provost Distinguished Professor for Clemson University’s College of Education, will serve as keynote for Grambling State University’s Call Me MiSTER Conference. The first event of its kind in Louisiana, the conference will be held on June 30 in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Dr. Roy I. Jones The Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role models) program was founded originally at Clemson University in 2000. The program strives to increase the pool of available teachers from a more diverse

Morris Brown Receives $100K Gift from AKA Sorority

By Arrman Kyaw Morris Brown College has received $100,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for an endowment for scholarships and other needs to help the school’s sustainability. “Alpha Kappa Alpha is pleased to make this donation to Morris Brown College, as we continue our support of the county’s HBCUs,” said AKA International President and CEO Dr. Glenda Glover, who is also the president of Tennessee State University. AKA’s gift to Morris Brown – a historically Black college – is part of a four-year $10 million goal under the sorority’s HBCU for Life: A Call to Action initiative, a major

Howard Law’s Tiffany Wright Joins White House Counsel

Courtesy of Howard University Howard University School of Law is happy to announce that Tiffany Wright, adjunct professor, and co-director for the Howard University Civil Rights Clinic, has been appointed as associate counsel to the president in the White House Counsel’s Office. Wright, a former appellate lawyer in the D.C. office of Orrick, Herrington, and Sutcliffe LLP, will bring a breadth of exceptional talent, diverse experience, and steadfast dedication to the White House and will play a key role in supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to tackling the crises facing the country and building back better. “Our nation will benefit from

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