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Howard, Alto Pharmacy Launch $450K Scholarship Program

Written by Howard University, The Howard University College of Pharmacy and Alto Pharmacy, a patient-centric telehealth pharmacy committed to health and wellbeing, have announced a three-year partnership to support student scholarships. Under the program, Alto will contribute $450,000 to support scholarships for five pharmacy students in each of the next three years. This builds on an existing partnership that established paid internships and forged a career path to quality permanent roles for aspiring pharmacy students. “At Alto, we are working every day to help people live healthier by transforming the pharmacy industry. We can only do that over the long term if there

Grambling State Nursing Program Earns CCNE Accreditation

By Grambling State University, In a letter to the School of Nursing at Grambling State University (GSU), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) notified the program that accreditation has been awarded through December 2026 for the BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program with zero compliance issues. As the state of Louisiana continues to experience a shortage of nurses and other health care professionals, the vitality of programs like these is crucial to the industry. “National accreditation is essential for the survival of a nursing program. One of the first questions potential applicants ask is whether your program is

Rep. Nikema Williams Inspires TSU Grads at Fall 2021

By Lucas Johnson, Nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees in various disciplines at Tennessee State University’s Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday. The event was held in hybrid format with the live ceremony in the Gentry Center Complex, where U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) addressed the graduates. The ceremony was also livestreamed. Before Williams spoke, TSU President Glenda Glover lauded the graduates for their achievement. “I applaud you for having reached this extraordinary milestone,” said Glover. “You have endured, you have withstood, you have survived. We salute you.” Williams, who took over the seat vacated by the late civil

TSU Grad Develops App to Help Kids With Special Needs Connect

By Lucas Johnson Aram Abubaker was presented with a challenge. A friend who worked with children with special needs was looking for something that would help enhance their social skills. Abubaker responded: He made an app for that. On Saturday, Abubaker will join nearly 800 undergraduate and graduate students receiving various degrees at Tennessee State University’s Fall Commencement ceremony. Abubaker is getting a doctorate in computer engineering, where he improved his software developing skills that aided him in making the PeerKnect app. According to the app’s website, 93 percent of parents or therapists say their child or client has difficulty finding social

Michael Jordan Donates $1M to Morehouse College Program

By Morehouse College, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand today announced a one-million-dollar donation to Morehouse College as a part of their Black Community Commitment. The gift will help fund scholarships, technology, and educational programming for students studying journalism and sports-related areas of study. The Black Community Commitment is an initiative by Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand to directly impact the fight against systemic racism by focusing on social justice, economic justice, and race education and awareness. Morehouse joins the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Ida B. Wells Society in receiving gifts because of their

Dr. William Harvey Named Outstanding Nonprofit Leader

By Hampton University  Hampton University President Dr.  William R. Harvey was named the ‘Outstanding Nonprofit Leader’ by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter during its signature event, National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration of giving, volunteering and charitable engagement that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy and all those involved in the philanthropic process make to our society and our world. The National Philanthropy Day event in Hampton Roads has grown in attendance and sponsorship through the years. The celebration has become the signature event saluting philanthropy in Hampton Roads. “We are here

Marques Cutler Wins Crossman Career Builder Scholarship

By Andrew Skerritt, Florida A&M University (FAMU) student Marques Cutler is the 2021-2022 recipient of the Crossman Career Builder Scholarship. Cutler is a fourth-year quantitative analysis student with a minor in marketing in the School of Business and Industry (SBI). The Port St. Joe, Florida, native said the Crossman Scholarship is a vote of confidence in his talents and potential. “This scholarship means that they believe in me and my abilities so much that they decided to invest not only money, but a lasting impression and connection with me,” Cutler said. “I will show my appreciation by using the funds

SAU’s Peter Musenge Joins Prestigious Rosetta Commons REU

By Tiara Alexander, Senior, Communications In recent years, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has had students participate in some of the most esteemed internship programs in the country. Peter Musenge is one of those students. Peter is a junior biology major and serves as the president of the STEM club and the SGA director of Academic Affairs. Over the summer, Peter had the honor of spending ten weeks participating in the Johns Hopkins Institute for Nanobiotechnology (INBT) Rosetta Commons Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Rosetta Commons is an international community of institutions. “This internship was a great experience for my

Morehouse Launches AR Campus Tours With Beame and 5G

By Morehouse College, Morehouse College has teamed up with augmented reality technology company Aetho, the makers of Beame, to create a 3D, fully interactive, online version of its campus to create a more inclusive admissions experience for students interested in attending the highly-ranked, historically Black college. Using this new platform, financially challenged or geographically distributed prospective students can virtually tour the campus in personalized meetings with admissions counselors, one-on-one or with loved ones, creating an experience that feels like an in-person visit without incurring the expense of traveling. The College’s move to merge innovation and technology in its recruitment and admissions

Tallahassee Honors FAMU Legend Rudy Hubbard With City Key

By Andrew Skerritt, The City of Tallahassee Commission honored former Florida A&M University head football coach Rudy Hubbard with the key to the city Wednesday. At the start of the Commission’s regular meeting, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox read the proclamation and lauded Hubbard for his profound impact and service to the community. “One of the greatest, if not the greatest honor of being mayor of the great city of Tallahassee, is handing out this prestigious award,” Mayor John Dailey told the gathering as Hubbard stood with FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., current Head Coach Willie Simmons and others. The honor

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