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GRA Eminent Scholar named to lead Georgia’s Solve Sickle Cell Initiative

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine An accomplished researcher in genetics and sickle cell disease is returning to Georgia to lead a science and medical collaborative that aims to find new treatments and cures for the disease. Solomon F. Ofori-Acquah, PhD, is currently director of two research enterprises, both of which he started: the West African Genetic Medicine Centre at the University of Ghana and the Center for Translational and International Hematology at the University of Pittsburgh. Upon arriving in Georgia in September, Ofori-Acquah will have a joint faculty appointment at Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) as

Howard University Selected to Participate in $160M EPA Project to Help Reduce Climate Pollution from Construction Materials Manufacturing

By Hayya Shah On July 16, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that Howard University has recently been selected to participate in the $160M U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project for reducing embodied greenhouse gas emissions for construction materials and products.  Over 15% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions are estimated annually by the EPA as being emitted from the extracting, transporting, and manufacturing of construction materials and products such as steel. This transformative project will fund 38 grants ranging from $250,000  to $10 million from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act reserve to report on and reduce climate pollution from these materials, making

Howard University To Debut New Art Exhibition By Gordon Parks In Early 2025

Courtesy of Howard University A new art exhibition is coming to Howard University in early 2025. Photographer Gordon Parks’ exhibition will run from Feb. 20, 2025, through Dec. 5, 2025. It will be presented by the Moorland Spingarn Research Center. According to a press release, the exhibition “underexplored religious and spiritual examinations through his photographs that captured the prominent role of religion and spirituality in 20th-century modern life.” “We are excited to showcase images from the newly acquired Gordon Parks Legacy Collection for the first time at Howard University and provide the opportunity for students to respond to and engage with Gordon Parks’ legacy,” MSRC Director Dr.

HBCU at the Paris Olympics: Hampton University duo set for debut

Former HBCU track and field athletes Chidi Okezie and Edose Ibadin of Hampton University are preparing to compete for Nigeria at the Paris Olympics. Both were trained by head coach Maurice Pierce while at Hampton. Okezie will first take part in the mixed 4x400m relay (Aug. 2, 1:10 pm EST) while Edose Ibadin will kick off his first race in the 800m at 5:55 am EST on Aug. 7. Okezie, a 2015 graduate, has qualified for Nigeria’s 4x400m relay team, along with the mixed 4x400m relay squad and the 400m individual event. While at Hampton, he was an HBCU All-American

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is the news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education. The School of Nursing at historically Black Fayetteville State University in North Carolina has received a $1.5 million grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant will be used to expand the university’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certificate program, which aims to prepare nurses to adequately respond to, communicate with, and support survivors of sexual assault. The Bluford Library at Historically Black North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from

N.C. A&T Secures More Than $100M In Contracts, Grants For Second Straight Year

By Todd Simmons Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have secured more than $100 million in research and sponsored program contracts and grants for the second consecutive year, underscoring the university’s continued growth as a leading doctoral research institution. N.C. A&T faculty and student researchers brought in more than $102 million in FY2024, raising to nearly $250 million the amount of research funding earned over the past two fiscal years. Researchers brought in three major projects in FY23 totaling $50 million that pushed last year’s total to $147.4 million. Over the past five years, contract and grant

Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University Launches Investigative Reporting Course Across 7 HBCU Campuses

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Center for Journalism & Democracy (CJD) at Howard University is introducing a groundbreaking multi-campus news reporting course this Fall. This course, taught simultaneously at seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will equip students with the powerful tools of investigative journalism. The Investigative Journalism I course will be taught by Nikole Hannah-Jones, the founder of the Center for Journalism & Democracy, and the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at the Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University. Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, will teach the lecture every Monday at

North Carolina A&T Endowment Exceeds $200M, Largest of Any Public HBCU

By Todd Simmons In a final major milestone achieved under the leadership of retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University endowment has surpassed $200 million, a near tenfold increase since Martin took the reins of N.C. A&T in 2009. At $202 million as of June 30, the A&T endowment is the largest of any public historically Black college or university in America. Once final figures are in for FY2024 at all HBCUs, A&T is projected to rank fifth behind Howard University, Spelman College, Hampton University and Morehouse College – all private institutions. A&T’s

The Vital Importance of Black Greek Letter Organizations for Young Black Men


By Hamilton J.B. Raymond In the forever changing landscape of higher education and beyond, young Black men often face unique challenges that can hinder their academic, social, and professional development. Amid these many obstacles, Black Greek letter organizations have long stood as pillars of support, empowerment, and community. Giving a young Black man the opportunity to join a Black Greek letter organization offers an invaluable opportunity to enhance their personal growth, build meaningful connections, and contribute positively to both their university and society. One of the major ways to help combat the obstacles young Black men face is by aligning

Howard University homecoming won’t feature one of its popular events

Courtesy of Howard University With less than 100 days until Homecoming, Howard University is preparing to celebrate it’s 100th Homecoming under this year’s theme, “100th Homecoming: Howard University Yard of Fame.”  Howard Homecoming Week kicks off on Sunday, October 13 with a special Call to Chapel and the 2024 Royal Court Coronation. Additional events throughout the week include the Lavender Reception, Student Fashion Show, Greek Step Show, Yardfest, Homecoming Parade, Young Alumni Day Party Brunch and Alumni Jazz Brunch. In addition to the parade and game, the University is planning special activities to commemorate the centennial celebration and will not have the

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