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Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams Releases First Annual Philanthropy Report to Recognize Pacesetter Giving, External Partnerships and Inspire the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams released his first annual Philanthropy Report which captures the increase in transformative gifts, record-breaking engagement, and the institution’s expanded philanthropic landscape. The report reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing Hampton’s financial position and increasing operational excellence. Because tuition does not cover all the expenses of a university, funding comes from sources beyond students’ tuition, room, and board each year. We benefit from the philanthropy of our alumni and partners in many ways, from covering financial aid and operational costs and subsidizing tuition to reducing reliance on the government, funding research, and

Washington Wizards Honor Three Bowie State University Cadets

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Washington Wizards recognized three Bowie State University ROTC Cadets for Military Appreciation Night during their 137-123 win over the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 15.    “It means a lot,” says Cadet Cortez Mastin, “We are the top three cadets in our program. So, for our professors and department chair to select us to be represented here… is just a good feeling overall.”  The other two students recognized were Cadet Matthew Williams and Cadet Hilda Nalukwago.  The Wizards awarded the cadets for their hard work and determination while spotlighting and bringing national attention to ROTC programs at Historically

TSU Revives NAACP Chapter To Tackle Funding Disparities, Empower Students

Written By Alexis Clark In a significant move to address funding disparities and empower students, Tennessee State University is reactivating its National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter. Trey Cunningham, a senior majoring in health care administration and planning, serves as the Chapter President of the TSU NAACP chapter. Cunningham reflected on the timeliness of the revival. “Our TSU NAACP Chapter has been reactivated, and this revival has coincided with TSU pursuing $2.1 billion in funding,” he said. “With this significant piece to the puzzle and our executive committee now confirmed, we are eager to initiate our

Grambling State Police Department awarded $400,000 DOJ grant for Women’s SVU program

Courtesy of Grambling State University The Grambling State University Police Department (GSUPD) has been awarded a $400,000 grant to establish a comprehensive, community approach to combat domestic violence, dating, and other violence against women. Entitled the Grambling State University (GSUPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) for Prevention & Advocacy Program, the project will be carried out through the university’s Police Department. The grant was one of 52 awarded from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) initiative, totaling nearly $22 million nationwide. The grant will be overseen by GSU Chief of Police Rodney Demery, who said that

Dillard University’s Office of Community & Church Relations Receives $40,000 Funding

Written by Dillard University Dillard University’s Office of Community & Church Relations, with Director Nick Harris, secures $40,000 in funding from the New Orleans City Council. This is part of a larger distribution of $5.6 million to over 200 community organizations and nonprofits, focusing on youth and community welfare. Initially created to promote home ownership in Gentilly neighborhoods, the Office of Community & Church Relations shifted its focus after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, becoming a vital force for community development and engagement. The $40,000 funding will support the Office’s ongoing efforts to better the local area. Director Nick Harris authored

Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates 120 Graduates at Third Winter Commencement

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon 120 graduates at its Third Winter Commencement on Friday, December 15. The ceremony was held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus and was also livestreamed for guests who were unable to attend in person. “You are entering your various professions at an unprecedented time. Trust in the knowledge you’ve gained and remember to always lead with compassion and humility,” Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, told the graduates. “People will look to you for answers and

Coppin State University Receives $1 Million to Train Special Education Teachers in Maryland

Written By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special Educators) will train and support nearly two dozen aspiring educators as they earn all certifications and credentials needed to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8 in Maryland. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) reports that in 2022, 12 percent of students enrolled in Maryland public

SUSLA Nursing School Celebrates Fall 2023 Pinning Ceremony

Written by Southern University Shreveport Louisiana The SUSLA School of Nursing held its Pinning Ceremony for students completing the requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree this Fall 2023 semester. Sixteen (16) students were pinned in a ceremony held in the Jackson Building Auditorium on Thursday evening, December 7, 2023. The speaker for the event was Stanley Johnson, RN, BSN – a 2017 SUSLA nursing alumnus and the Charge Nurse on the Electroconvulsive Therapy Unit at Brentwood Hospital. The Pinning Ceremony is a rite of passage for nursing graduates to celebrate their transition from student to professional nurse.

Delaware State University and Atlas Air sign pact giving Aviation grads a path to fly 737s

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University and Atlas Air recently signed a new partnership that will provide Aviation graduates with another viable career path option. The agreement – signed on Nov. 30 by Jackie Griffith, DSU Chief of Staff and Vice President for University Relations and Community Affairs, and Capt. Jeff Carlson, Atlas Air Senior Vice President of Flight Operations – establishes the air provider’s University Pathway to Success Program as a possibility for Aviation graduates. The Program provides a direct path for DSU Aviation graduates in which Atlas will provide them with training and coursework that will prepare these

Xavier University of Louisiana will Receive a $5M Grant after Selection for the Louisiana HERO Project

Courtesy Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana has continuously pushed the boundaries of education and societal progression through its mission to create a more just and humane society. As an institution located in the Gulf Coast region, climate change greatly impacts Xavier and its local community in many ways, including the threat of increased hurricane and tropical storm activity and disruptions to electrical power. Seeking a more sustainable future, Xavier is on the front lines tackling climate change through research and innovation, an effort furthered through the university’s membership in the Louisiana Hubs for Energy Resilient Operations (HERO) collaboration. The

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