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Grambling State names Melanie E. Jones VP for Advancement, Research and Economic Development

Written by Grambling State University Grambling State University is moving forward by adding solid experience in developing and expanding its advancement programs, as GSU President Rick Gallot has announced the hiring of Melanie E. Jones as Vice President for Advancement, Research, and Economic Development. An energetic and transformative leader committed to advancing communities in which she has lived and served, Jones most recently has served as Vice President for College Advancement at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she also served as the Executive Director of the York Technical College Foundation. “I am beyond elated and extremely

Del State & Alaska Airlines Partner to Support Future Pilots

Written By Delaware State University Aspiring pilots in Delaware State University’s Aviation Program now have a new possibility that will ensure that they will have a less expansive and clear path into an entry-level aviator position. Del State has reached an agreement with Alaska Airlines in which two selected Del State aviation students will become a part of the airline’s True North Program – and initiative that will ease some of the financial burden that such student experience in pilot training. Once selected by the air provider, Alaska Airlines will cover the cost of flight lab fees – which could total as

Dr. Rachel Francis Urges GSU Grads to Persevere & Dream

By T. Scott Boatright Keynote speaker Dr. Rachel Francis opened her Grambling State University Fall 2021 Commencement speech by asking the new graduates to stop to soak in the moment and enjoy every bit of the day. And like Francis, Pharmacist-In-Charge at the Teche Action Clinic Pharmacy in Youngsville, Louisiana, ended the speech Friday morning in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center, she told them it is now time to tell their story. A big component of Francis’ speech was her own story. “Imagine, just for a second, the year of 2009,” Francis said. “It was three days before graduation

Delaware State Leads Black History Curriculum Initiative

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University has been enlisted by the First State to play a major role in ensuring that Black History instruction is included in the education programming in all school districts and charter schools in Delaware. With the state enactment of House Bill 198, the University’s Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy has been awarded a two-year $230,000 grant to create U.S. History curriculum and lesson plans that includes Black History for the 8th and 11th grades of public and charter schools. Dr. Donna A. Patterson, Department Chair and principal investigator of the grant, said the

UDC Receives $2.3M Gift to Fund DAWN Student Scholarships

Courtesy of University of the District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia (UDC) received a collective $2.3 million private gift from an anonymous donor to support Black, Brown and economically disadvantaged UDC students in their academic pursuits. Earlier this year, UDC received $300,000 from the donor to support the DAWN (Developing America’s Workforce Nucleus) initiative, and the additional $2 million will establish two distinct scholarship programs through DAWN. The award is the largest private gift UDC has received from a single donation; the previous largest was a $1.5 million estate gift from the Hilda H. M. and Charles

Howard University Launches NEXTGEN TV in Washington, D.C.

Written by Howard University Newsroom Washington, D.C., television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as Howard University’s WHUT and four local affiliates of national broadcast networks have launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the internet and digital apps. Viewers in the Washington metro area can now find five channels over-the-air for free with NEXTGEN TV: WHUT-TV (Howard University, virtual channel 32; PBS); WJLA-TV (Sinclair Broadcast Group, virtual and VHF digital channel 7; ABC); WRC-TV (NBCUniversal, virtual channel 4, UHF digital channel 34; NBC); WTTG (Fox Television Stations,

TSU’s Dr. Earthea Nance Named EPA Regional Administrator

Courtesy of Texas Southern University President Joe Biden announced his intent this week to appoint individuals to serve in key regional roles, including TSU’s Dr. Earthea Nance, associate professor of urban planning and environmental policy, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator for Region 6. Regional Administrators lead the EPA’s 10 regional offices around the country, each of which is responsible for the execution of EPA programs within a set of several states and territories. EPA regional offices also ensure the views and needs of each region are incorporated into the formulation of agency and national policy. Region 6

TSU, Partners Provide Toys for 1,000 Kids This Christmas

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is making sure children in the area have something to cheer about, as the holiday season takes hold. On Saturday, Dec. 18, nearly 500 parents walked away with at least two toys each for their children during a Toys for Tots distribution organized by TSU and Simply United Together, a nonprofit that coordinates the pickup of donated toys. Organizers said nearly 1,000 children were served with thousands of toys of different sizes and shapes for boys and girls up to age 12. Volunteers, including TSU students, staff, alumni, and representatives from area charitable organizations and churches, helped

Dr. DeNeia Thomas Named TSU VP for Enrollment Success

By Texas Southern University Dr. DeNeia Thomas has been selected as Texas Southern University’s new Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success. “Dr. Thomas’ history of collaboration and commitment to student success will only add to our ongoing transformation at Texas Southern University,” said Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young, TSU President. “Not only is she a seasoned strategist and action-oriented leader, but she also has a strong skill set of advancing initiatives that yield positive outcomes. Working across departments, divisions, schools and colleges, Dr. Thomas has a stellar track record of providing student-first, centralized services that promote a supportive and robust learning environment

FSU Biology Students Shine in NSF-Funded Research

By Fayetteville State University, Three Fayetteville State University Biology students, Christa Dudley, Sy’Keria Garrison, and Kimberly Obi are scholars in Dr. Danielle Graham’s microbiology research laboratory. Dr. Graham’s lab focuses on characterizing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, identifying novel antimicrobials from environmental microorganisms, and developing strategies to target biofilm formation. Dr. Graham is an alumna of FSU, an Assistant Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences and serves as the Assistant Chair. She received a $180,000 National Science Foundation grant that provides research funding and strengthens STEM undergraduate education and research at HBCUs. Christa is a senior majoring in

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