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WSSU Students Join AHA HBCU Scholars for Research & Growth

By Winston-Salem State University The school year has been much busier for a pair of Winston-Salem State University students, but they couldn’t be happier. Erykah Johnson, a WSSU senior, and Meghan Anthony, a junior, were selected for the American Heart Association’s Historic Black College and University Scholars Program. They are participating in an academic year-long research experience designed to increase awareness and opportunities in professional workshops to enhance critical skills needed for success in post-graduate degree programs. The Scholars Program is funded by Quest Diagnostics. “I love what the American Heart Association is doing with the HBCUs, trying to close

JSU Hosts Mandela Fellows for Leadership & Cultural Exchange

By Jackson State University Jackson State University (JSU) is proud to announce its selection as an Alumni Enrichment Institute Partner for the 2022 Alumni Enrichment Institutes, a new opportunity for 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni to travel to the United States in summer 2022 to collaborate with U.S. counterparts and each other and to continue building the professional and leadership skills they developed during their virtual 2021 Leadership Institutes.  Beginning in late July, JSU will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging leaders for a two-week Alumni Enrichment Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. “Jackson State University is honored to be

Columbia Offers Scholarships to Top HBCU Grads for Master’s

HBCU advocates have long pointed out that when recruiters are looking to hire black employees, they start at HBCUs.  Many have also encouraged high achieveing students to attend an HBCU for an undergraudate degree and an Ivy League college for grad school.  The Dean of Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies is supporting both these ideologies by partnering with 10 HBCUs and providing scholarships for its master’s degree programs. Pointing out a desire to meet the needs of many companies that are seeking to diversify their workforce, Dean Jason Wingard said that Columbia University will offer scholarships to students from

Rashida Jones Funds Hampton Journalism Scholarships 2024

By Hampton University Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications today announced three winners of the Rashida Jones Scholarship Fund. The financial gift was launched by MSNBC President Rashida Jones, one of the school’s most accomplished alumni. The scholarship will be provided annually to Hampton University students studying journalism. This year’s three student recipients are: junior Eryn DeShields of Odenton, Md., senior Jonathan Scott of Apopka, Fla., and senior Lauren Turman of West Chester, Pa. The individual scholarships will help each student to cover part of their tuition costs. “We’re delighted and so pleased to see one of our most-distinguished and

Google & Howard University Launch Howard West Tech Program

By Howard University In an effort to boost diversity in the Silicon Valley tech industry, juggernaut Google is trying something new: partnering with Washington, DC-based HBCU, Howard University.  Together they are launching “Howard West,” a three-month summer program for rising juniors and seniors who are studying computer science. Twenty-five to thirty students will be selected for this summer’s program, which will be taught by senior Google engineers and Howard faculty at Google’s Mountain View campus in California.  Students will receive a stipend for housing and other expenses. Bonita Stewart, Vice President of Global Partnerships at Google, is an alum of Howard and

Howard Law Students Reflect on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Hearing

By RaNeeka Witty Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and staff made it possible for six Howard University School of Law students to witness history this week. The students attended the Senate Judiciary Committee’s second day of confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. While each student had different individual perspectives on being able to attend, they all agreed that the experience was nothing short of amazing. The students each reflected on the moment. Hailey Guillory, 3L Post-graduation plans: Assistant district attorney, Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York “Witnessing history being made by Judge Ketanji

Delaware State University Receives $300K Grant for Vertical Farming

By Delaware State University The Propel Center, committed to advancing equity in education by serving as a global leadership and innovation hub for HBCUs, has selected Delaware State University to be among 15 institutions to collectively share $3 million for student and research-centered projects. The University has been awarded a grant of $300,000 that will support its Vertical Agriculture and Sustainable Urban Ecosystems project. The University will use the grant funding to develop a vertical farm to positively impact produce supply chain and sustainable urban agriculture in underserved communities. The vertical farm will employ innovative programming in areas such as plant

National Frozen Food Month: The Benefits of Frozen Produce

By Debbie Archer March is National Frozen Food Month. Clarence Frank Birdseye II is known as the inventor of frozen foods. He was also a pioneer in food preservation, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences. “Birdseye’s work stemmed from working in the Arctic, where he was amazed at how the Arctic natives processed their fish by keeping it cold using a freezing method,” she said. “Since the technique was a big hit, he figured out ways to freeze other foods such as fruits and

Bluefield State College Receives $1M to Expand Nursing Program

By Bluefield State College Bluefield State College has been awarded $1 million through West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State. Representing a fundamental part of this approach, an award program was established to fund nursing program expansion projects at colleges, universities, schools of nursing, and career technical education centers across West Virginia. Through BSC’s award, the College plans to provide an accelerated program for highly qualified nursing applicants to complete the degree in 18 months

Sen. Katrina Jackson Empowers Women at GSU Convocation

By T. Scott Boatright Persevere by learning from the past to help build a better future was the message given by Louisiana State Sen. Katrina Jackson (D-Monroe) Monday morning as Grambling State University held its Women’s History Month Convocation at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Before beginning her speech Jackson asked if there were any students in attendance coming from Senate District 34, which she represents and serves constituents from at least parts of Concordia, East Carroll, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Tensas parishes. Freshman music education major Quinesha Thomas, who was there as a member of the GSU

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