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CAU President Named Among Georgia’s Most Influential 2022

By Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr. selected among the Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine. The magazine published its 24th annual listing this month.  It includes remarkable Georgians who have helped to ensure the state remains at the top for doing business and improving the lives of all of its citizens. According to Georgia Trend this was especially true as the nation and world continues to face challenges from COVID-19 and political conflicts. “It is an honor to be recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine among such distinguished and esteemed Georgians. The work done

Hampton Receives $1M Gift to Boost STEM Student Success

Written by Hampton University Newsroom  Hampton University announced today that the New York Life Foundation, the charitable arm of New York Life, has contributed $1 million to the institution for the establishment of six separate funds, with the focus of helping diverse STEM-focused scholars succeed and grow in their academic careers. Award disbursals will begin in spring 2022 for the fall academic school year.  “We are grateful for the New York Life Foundation’s commitment to Hampton University and its students,” said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President. “By investing so broadly in Hampton, the New York Life Foundation is

Lane College Honors Legacy Society Inductees for Giving

Coutesy of Lane College, Lane College would like to formally congratulate Greg (’70) and Cheryl Davis and Leon Freeman (’68) on their recent induction into the Jennie E. Lane Legacy Society. The Society welcomes those alumni and friends into the membership once they have documented a commitment to Lane College of $100,000 or more. The ceremony was held Friday, November 12 on the 139th anniversary of the first session of the C.M.E. High School, later to become Lane College. The Society is named in honor of Miss Jennie E. Lane, the first teacher at the institution. A reception was held

Howard Hosts Spring 2022 Town Hall on COVID-19 Protocols

Written by Howard University Newsroom Dear Howard University Community, On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., Provost Anthony Wutoh will host a town hall meeting for students and parents regarding the planning for the Spring 2022 term at Howard University. The omicron variant has increased the number of persons exposed to COVID-19, not only in the District of Columbia, but all over the United States. As a consequence, the University has already taken steps to provide additional safeguards for students, faculty and staff by requiring all to have the booster shot no later than January 31, 2022 and delaying the start of the Spring

TSU Delays Spring Semester Start Due to Omicron Surge

By Lucas Johnson Tennessee State University’s classes for the spring semester will be delayed for one week and will begin on Monday, January 24, 2022, due to the COVID-19 omicron variant. TSU opened as planned on January 3 for administrators and staff. The University will continue to monitor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and will follow state and local guidance regarding any developments pertaining to COVID-19 and related variants. Federal, state, and local health and safety guidance will also continue to drive the University’s actions regarding course delivery and in-person operations affecting the TSU community. Faculty, staff,

Stillman Hosts Girl Scouts Summit on Safety and Leadership

By David Miller When Carla Longmire took the stage at the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama’s Mini Leadership Summit, she was motivated by both the opportunity and the responsibility. Roughly 50 Girl Scouts from nine counties attended the day-long summit at Stillman on Dec. 11 and participated in a variety of activities and speaker sessions that tied to this year’s theme of “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.” Longmire, chief of police at Stillman College, was one of four speakers at the Summit and emphasized the importance of internet safety for girls and young women, and how to become a leader in a

Morehouse Leaders Named to Georgia’s Most Influential List

By Morehouse College Georgia Trend recently named Morehouse College’s President David A. Thomas, Ph.D. and alumni Milton Little ’76, Nathaniel Smith ’96, and U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock ’91 to its annual Most Influential Georgians list. This annual list from Georgia Trend magazine consists of “leaders who have inspired and spearheaded efforts to meet and beat challenges in virtually every corner of the Peach State.” Milton Little ’76 is the first Black president and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta where he guides the expansion of programs that benefit children and some of the metro region’s most vulnerable citizens. As the second largest

TSU Aristocrat of Bands Shines at 2022 Rose Parade

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands once again showcased its excellence to the world with a spectacular performance in the 2022 Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day. One of only four university marching bands and the only HBCU to participate in this year’s Tournament of Roses, the AOB also captivated huge crowds and fans in a “West Coast swing” that included performances in Disney Land, the African American Museum, and a halftime show for the Los Angeles Lakers in the Staples Center. TSU President Glenda Glover, who traveled to California with a large group of TSU

Spelman Receives Major Gift for Innovation & Arts Center

Courtesy of Spelman College Frank Baker II, founder and managing partner of Siris, a leading private equity firm focused on investing and driving value creation in technology and telecommunications companies, and his wife, Laura Day Baker, an interior designer and philanthropist focused on empowering historically underserved communities, recently announced a significant gift to support the creation of Spelman’s forthcoming Center for Innovation & the Arts. The gift will enable Spelman to complete the Center for Innovation & the Arts infrastructure, and name the Frank Baker and Laura Day Baker Theater Performance Room within the Center. “From helping clear balances for

Grambling State Prepares for Spring 2022 with COVID Protocols

By Grambling State University Grambling State University is on schedule with other UL System schools to welcome students and employees back for the Spring 2022 semester. With the first day of class set for January 10, Spring registration is open through January 7 and available online at gram.edu/registration. All activities will be governed with COVID protocols in place that include mask-wearing when indoors, social distancing, and enhanced sanitation. On move-in day, January 4, arrival will be staggered to reduce traffic and large gatherings. Prior to moving into the residence hall, students must provide either proof of vaccination and proof of a

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