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TSU to Open New 700-Bed Modern Residence Hall This Fall

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover says she is very pleased with the pace of construction of the new 700-bed ultra-modern residence hall that is scheduled to open in the fall. The president toured the massive facility on the main campus on Feb. 3, accompanied by the project management team and senior administrative staff. She said not only is the project ahead of schedule, but she is also impressed by the cutting-edge technology and the types of amenities students will enjoy in the building. “This is an exciting time for Tennessee State University and for our students

Savannah State Celebrates Notable Alumni Making History

By Savannah State University During the month of February, each day, as we celebrate Black history, we will shine a light on Savannah State University’s notable alumni who have made and are making history. Traci Adams, class of ‘00 Traci Adams, class of ‘00, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and graduated cum laude. Upon graduating, Adams began her career as a Programming & Promotions Assistant at Radio One. Adams is currently the Executive Vice President for Promotion at Epic Records, an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment.  From Mariah Carey to Future, Adams has worked with

FAMU Pharmacy Class of 2021 Excels on Licensure Exams

By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH)  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Class of 2021 made unprecedented gains in their performance on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). In 2021, students took the NAPLEX and the MPJE exam between June 1 and December 31 for the first time. On the NAPLEX, the Doctor of Pharmacy class of 2021 earned an 89.9 percent first-time pass rate. This pass rate is an increase of approximately 7 percentage points over the 2020 results.

EWU Wins $1.7M Grant to Train Addiction Professionals

Courtesy of Edward Waters University, Edward Waters University’s (EWU) Dr. Jacqueline Conley, Professor of Psychology, has been awarded the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training (BHWET) federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that totals about $1.7 million to produce more Certified Addictions Professionals (CAPs) and Certified Addictions Counselors (CACs). There has been an increased demand for these professions as there is a nationwide opioid crisis and Dr. Conley is more than honored to lead applicants into the substance abuse and mental health field through this grant that will enable her to provide courses for applicants who want

Hampton Students Star in Victoria’s Secret Pink Campaign

By Hampton University Two Hampton University campus representatives for Victoria’s Secret Pink Team, Ciara White-Sparks and Dominique Hunt have been selected as faces of Victoria’s Secret Pink Black History Month Campaign featuring We the Urban.  “At Hampton University, we enjoy seeing our students take advantage of opportunities, aiding in their personal and professional growth. Congratulations to both Ms. Ciara White-Sparks and Dominique Hunt on being selected as ambassadors for the collaboration between Victoria’s Secret and We the Urban,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.  The Black History collection launched on February 1, 2022, as a call to action

Coppin State Receives Schwab Grant for Finance Programs

By Angela Galeano Coppin State University has received a multi-year grant from Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with the Charles Schwab Foundation to develop programs in financial planning and wealth management, that will lead to meaningful impact in the lives of Coppin students in Wealth Management, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Industry, and the surrounding community. The considerable grant to Coppin State University, a historically Black public anchor institution in West Baltimore, Maryland, will establish registered financial programs for Certified Financial Analysts or Certified Financial Planners. The programs will provide faculty development and curriculum that will produce education pathways for

Howard University Receives $1.5M TIAA Scholarship Fund

By Misha Cornelius  Howard University undergraduate students will have access to a $1.5M scholarship endowment from TIAA to help cover tuition, fees, room and board, and other academic costs. The new Roger W. Ferguson Jr.–TIAA Scholarship Fund, named in recognition of TIAA’s former CEO, will provide financial assistance to select undergraduate students who demonstrate clear financial need and who have completed their freshman year. This endowment also enables Howard’s Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence program to live in perpetuity and will be named the Ferguson-TIAA GRACE Scholars program. “We are incredibly grateful to TIAA for investing in the success of Howard

Meharry Medical College Showcases History in Nashville

• BY ELLEN KIMBRO •  In observance of Black History Month, the Meharry Medical College Library and Archives is placing a series of exhibits across Nashville recognizing the College’s storied history and longstanding contributions to public health in Middle Tennessee and beyond. It is appropriate during Black History Month to showcase the vitality of Meharry’s history, said Library Executive Director Sandra Parham. “The evolution and history of Meharry Medical College is phenomenal to read,” Parham said, “However, its compelling story is best documented in the remarkable collection of images that memorialize the spirit of Meharry.” Parham, who has been at

Mosaic Donates $100K to Support FAMU Business Students

By Andrew Skerritt The Mosaic Company announced a $100,000 donation to the Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) Tuesday in Tallahassee. The purpose of the contribution is to help provide FAMU students with enhanced experiences with global companies and highlight future leadership opportunities in the corporate world, especially in the agriculture and mining industries. “We’re excited to collaborate with a deeply respected university. We need the innovative and talented students from Florida A&M University to join our industry and help the world grow the food it needs,” said Mosaic President and CEO Joc O’Rourke. The Mosaic

Howard Alum Greg Robinson Leads NASA James Webb Telescope

By Tamara E. Holmes What was the universe like 13 billion years ago? Just ask Howard alumnus Greg Robinson (BSEE ’83) director of the James Webb Telescope Program with NASA. The Webb telescope, launched on Christmas Day 2021, is the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. For more than 30 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has been a celebrated achievement of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), giving us insights into the Milky Way Galaxy, black holes, and supernovas among other phenomena. “Webb is 100 times more powerful than Hubble,” says Robinson. The mission is expected to provide a glimpse into

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