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UAB, ASU Receive $1.5M NIH Grant to Tackle Cancer Disparities

By Jesse Chambers  The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Alabama State University (ASU) have received a $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health to fund a four-year effort to help reduce cancer health disparities among minorities in the state. The grant will be used by ASU and the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) to develop a pool of scientists to conduct community-based research in ways to reduce those disparities, according to a CCC news release. The UAB-ASU partnership seeks to develop and mentor junior faculty members and to build the administrative infrastructure necessary to conduct cancer research at

Howard University Unveils $785M Campus Expansion Plan

By Misha Cornelius Howard University officials today announced plans for the largest construction real estate initiative in the institution’s history. The University will invest $785 million to build three new state-of-the-art multidisciplinary academic halls and renovate several existing structures, including the historic Myrtilla Miner Building, which sits prominently on Georgia Avenue, that will house the School of Education and the Howard University Middle School for Mathematics and Science. The new academic centers will house teaching and research in health sciences; arts and communications; and associated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. The new construction projects are slated to begin this year and

Bowie State Unveils Police-Civilian Encounter Algorithm

By Bowie State University Each year about 1,000 civilians are killed in the United States by law enforcement officers, leaving families and friends of the victims asking why and searching for answers. Now, a new system developed by James Hyman, assistant professor of public administration at Bowie State University, may be used to help local leaders, the faith community, social justice crusaders, and the police better understand how and why deadly encounters occur. The Police/Civilian Encounters Framework is an algorithm that logically traces police and civilian behaviors through seven stages of an encounter showing pathways that conform to acceptable policing

Hampton Hosts Afrofuturism Talk with Ruth E. Carter

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University students will participate in an exciting and exclusive virtual event, ’Fashioning the Future: An Afrofuturistic Conversation with Ruth E. Carter’hosted by the Taubman Museum of Art on March 31, from 1pm-3pm. Carter’s exclusive conversation will discuss the concept of Afrofuturism, the role that HBCU’s have played in her success, challenges she has overcome throughout her journey, and more. Included is a tour of the exhibition currently on view at the Taubman Museum of Art, Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design, which features the actual costumes worn in 11 of her movies, including “Coming

Dana Williams Champions Women Leaders at Howard University

By Tamare E. Holmes Dana Williams (MA ’95, PhD ’98), dean of the Graduate School and professor of English, never felt limited by glass ceilings. “Competition with boys was not something that ever made sense to me,” says the dean, who grew up one of four girls. “You were judged on the basis of talent and skills much more than you were judged on the basis of gender.” So when she became the first permanent female dean of the Graduate School, the gravity of the moment didn’t sink in until she gazed upon a wall where portraits hung of all

Dillard’s Kiki Barnes Joins Title IX Panel at Final Four

By Dillard University Dillard University Athletics Director Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes has been chosen to be one of the featured guest panelists for the live television program The Arena at the Final Four on Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m. locally on TBS. The program will be hosted by Cari Champion from the iconic Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans and will include commenting from fellow panelists Candace Parker, Tyrann Mathieu and Master P exploring the impact of Title IX on sport and society, with the spotlight of the New Orleans community coming together to support Louisiana’s Hicks High School Lady Pirates and

FAMU Welcomes 2,600 Guests for Spring Preview 2022

By Andrew Skerritt Thousands of high school students and their parents crowded into Florida A&M University’s Lawson Multipurpose Center for Spring Preview 2022 Saturday. The recruitment event featured speeches from President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., student leaders and administrators. The Marching “100” Band entertained the gathering with several tunes. “At FAMU, you will receive a first-class education that will open new doors and propel you to become more than just an influencer; you will become an innovator, an agent of change and a leader who will care about the progress of your families and your communities wherever you go,” Robinson told

TSU Honors 2,000+ High Achievers at Virtual Convocation

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University recently recognized more than 2,000 students with the distinction of best and brightest at its Honors Day Convocation on March 22. The event was held virtually for the second straight year due to the pandemic. All the students recognized maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Among the honorees were 400 President’s List scholars. These are students who have maintained 4.0 GPA throughout their matriculation. Amaris Johnson, a 2003 TSU graduate, and director of OEM Operations at Eaton Corporation, was the keynote speaker. She was a member of the Honors College while a

FAMU to Host 2,500+ Students for Spring Preview & Be Out Day

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) expects more than 2,500 students from over 30 states to converge on the Tallahassee campus Saturday for Spring Preview 2022. The 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. recruiting event will be held at the Lawson Multipurpose Center, 1800 Wahnish Way. A “Welcome to FAMU” program will feature President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs William E. Hudson Jr., Ph.D., other administrators, and student leaders as well as the FAMU Connection troupe. “We are ecstatic to host the Preview again.  It is an exciting time for prospective students to visit campus, meet faculty

TSU Empowers Female Gamers Through eSports & STEAM

By Emmanuel Freeman The multibillion-dollar industry of video gaming, or eSports, is thought to be a hobby primarily enjoyed by males worldwide. Tennessee State University aims to change that perception. The university recently hosted a special eSports gaming competition for female gamers. Recent statistics show that only 22 percent of women participate in eSports. The goal of the competition was to use video gaming as a pathway to recruit minorities, particularly Africa American females into STEAM Academic programs. Tiara Radcliff, a senior psychology major, whose team won the gaming competition, is thankful for the opportunity. She has been playing since

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