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Ro Khanna Champions Tech Equity at Claflin University Chat

By Claflin University California Congressman Ro Khanna returned to Claflin University’s Ministers’ Hall recently to participate in a “Fireside Chat” with President Dwaun J. Warmack.   The event featured a question-and-answer session with Khanna, Dr. Warmack, and audience members. In 2018, South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn, Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan, and Khanna led a delegation of elected officials and venture capitalists on a trip to campuses at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Their purpose, which was part of the “Comeback Cities Tour South,” was to see how HBCUs prepared students to become the next

TSU Alum Dr. Nancy Sidberry Honored for Lifesaving COVID Care

By Ciara Walker Williams Two years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic and the former president issued a National Emergency leading to stay-at-home orders around the world. Since then, health care professionals like Dr. Nancy Wolfe-Sidberry have been on the front-line fighting to save lives while trying not to lose their own. “Watching patients overcome illnesses is always inspiring,” says Sidberry. “But Covid was a nightmare. I lost so many patients.” Sidberry is a Family Medical Doctor at Brentwood Family Care Center and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospitals (Midtown and West) as well as

WSSU’s CSEM Wins Award for Boosting Economic Mobility

By Winston-Salem State University What began as a “startling” revelation to Winston-Salem State University economics professor Craig Richardson five years ago has developed into a community-changing program that has been selected for one of Winston-Salem’s most prestigious community awards. The City of Winston-Salem has picked Winston-Salem State University’s Center for the Study of Economic Mobility (CSEM) to receive its annual Fair Housing Breaking Barriers Award for 2022. The award will be presented on April 21. The Breaking Barriers Award is presented annually by the New Horizons Fair Housing Committee of the City of Winston-Salem’s Human Relations Commission to a community agency, organization,

Howard University Joins U.S. Space Force University Program

By Howard University Newsroom Howard University was welcomed into the University Partnership Program of the U.S. Space Force during a virtual ceremony April 11. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson and Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Anthony K. Wutoh signed the memorandum of understanding from their respective locations at the Pentagon and Howard’s campus in Northwest Washington, D.C. “The purpose of the Howard University partnership with the Space Force is to advance STEM research while supporting important national security objectives,” said Wutoh. “We also expect our collaboration to inspire creativity and learning among a diverse group of leaders among students and

$5K NC Scholarships Honor HBCU Students & Andrea Harris Legacy

Courtesy of St. Augustine University North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (NCLBCF) has provided support to higher education in North Carolina for more than 30 years by awarding need-based scholarships to students attending one of the 10 participating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina for over 30 years. Each student had to meet the following criteria: 2.5 or better North Carolina resident Participation in social community activities Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Essay addressing ‘The Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in today’s Global Society.’ Congratulations to the students who were selected to receive a $5,000, NC

SSU Hosts Film on GA Law Reform After Ahmaud Arbery Case

By Savannah State University A VIP screening of the new documentary titled “The Power of the Pen,” about the passing of Georgia House Bill 479 and its relation to the Ahmaud Arbery case, will be held on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. This event will be inside the Torian Auditorium in the College of Business Administration, Howard Jordan building and is free and open to the public. The documentary is presented by Savannah State University (SSU), the SSU Student Government Association, and the Gilliard Foundation. It was written and narrated by Ga. State Rep. Carl Gilliard and edited by

Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams Named 13th President of Hampton

By Hampton University U.S. Army retired Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, a 1983 graduate of Hampton University, will serve as the institution’s next president. Williams, chosen president on March 30 by the university’s Board of Trustees, brings four decades of proven success in leading complex military and commercial business enterprises, as well as nonprofit and academic leadership experience, Board of Trustees Chairman Wes Coleman said. “Running a university is complex, as was made evident by the global pandemic. When President Harvey told us of his decision to retire, we knew we wanted to build upon what he has accomplished,” said

Howard University Unveils $785M Campus Expansion Plan

By Kelvin Childs The financing package for Howard University’s $785 million capital investment plan – which will result in three new multiuse campus facilities and modernization of others – requires about $140 million in philanthropy and fundraising to bring it to fruition. The plan, announced March 23, calls for construction of a new STEM complex, a new Health Sciences Complex, and a Center for Arts and Communications, all slated for a 2026 completion date. These are the first new facilities erected on campus since 1984. Also, the Myrtilla Miner Building, home of the School of Education, will undergo extensive renovation.

WSSU Student Stars in McDonald’s Ad, Pursues Film Dreams

By Winston-Salem State University Earl Robinson is living, smiling, shining proof that life often travels in a full circle. When Robinson, a 19-year-old sophomore at Winston-Salem State University, was 11 years old he convinced his two best friends to make a short film with him, a 30-minute, amateur movie about three brothers who were also part-time superheroes called “Super Bros.” Fast forward a few years and Robinson is standing on a soundstage in Hollywood, soaking in the experience of being in front of the camera for the shooting of another video, a national commercial for McDonalds. “Shooting the commercial put

TSU Elects 2022-23 SGA Officers, Miss & Mister TSU Crowned

By Emmanuel Freeman It’s officials! Tennessee State University Student Government Association has a new group of officers for the 2022-2023 academic year. The new student leadership, including a Mister TSU and a Miss TSU, was announced Friday during an elaborate ceremony on the main campus after a week of campaigning. It was the first in-person campaigning and election since the pandemic. TSU President Glenda Glover, along with staff from the Office of Student Affairs, congratulated the new officers when the election results were announced. Kenneth Role II, a senior urban studies major from Orlando, Florida, was elected president, while Aliyah

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