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John Hope Bryant Named CAU’s First Entrepreneur-in-Residence

By Clark Atlanta University, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., announced today that financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman John Hope Bryant has been appointed the first Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence at CAU’s School of Business Administration, commencing this month. Bryant is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Atlanta-based Operation HOPE, Inc., a leading national non-profit dedicated to financial literacy and economic empowerment. He is also the Founder of The Promise Homes Company and a bestselling author of books on economics and leadership. Bryant has served as a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy under President George W. Bush and President Barack

TSU, UCOR Partner to Boost Environmental Engineering Careers

By Emmanuel Freeman, Tennessee State University has entered a partnership with UCOR, a leading cleanup contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Reservation, to spur student interest in environmental management opportunities. The goal is to help build a pipeline of qualified candidates for ongoing environmental management work at Oak Ridge and DOE facilities elsewhere. On Nov. 10, UCOR presented TSU with a $25,000 donation to help fund education and training for engineers.  Earlier in the week, representatives from UCOR spoke to students in TSU’s College of Engineering and gave them an overview on Oak Ridge’s environmental management program and

ECSU Celebrates Global Diversity During International Week

By Robert Kelly-Goss, It’s International Week at Elizabeth City State University and that means a list of events focused on celebrating the incredible diversity across the campus from faculty and staff to students. The five-days of events begins this afternoon at the Ridley Student Center with live entertainment, and comments from international students. Beginning at 3:30 and running until 5 p.m., entertainment will include the VikeNu Models, Inc., and Jarabe Mixteco, the dance. The dance will be presented virtually at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Those attending the event will be able to view it onsite, but anyone can attend from

Hampton University Expands Research With CURE in BIO 105

By Hampton University, The Hampton University School of Science has introduced CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience) to all Biology 105 courses. CURE is a novel form of classroom-based courses that offer students hands-on experience conducting original research and offer faculty the opportunity to generate new information within their discipline.  “Here at Hampton University, we offer a variety of resources to our students that provide them the skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields. We are thrilled to see the Hampton University School of Science doing great things and encouraging our students to uphold THE Standard of Excellence,” said Hampton University

ECSU Chancellor Dixon Joins AASCU Board of Directors

By Robert Kelly-Goss, Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). During AASCU’s annual meeting in Clearwater, Florida this week, Chancellor Dixon was one of a number of university chancellors and presidents named to the board for this three-year appointment. “This is a great honor to be named to the board of directors. I look forward to the work we will accomplish collectively advocating for higher education institutions  in our country,” said Chancellor Dixon. Prior to becoming ECSU’s 12th chief executive officer, Chancellor Dixon had

Stillman Launches Willie J. Williams Leadership Institute

By Stillman College, As part of a commitment to innovation, cutting-edge programming, and academic opportunities, Stillman College’s Veterans Resource Center has launched the Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams Institute for Leadership, Education Equity, and Race Relations in America. The Institute expounds upon the life and legacy of Stillman alumnus Willie J. Williams, one of the first three African-American Marines to wear the rank of three-star general. Williams retired in 2013 from his position as the director for Marine Corps Staff. The Williams Institute is an effort to afford Stillman College and the community extensive access to scholarly research, interdisciplinary study,

UDC Honors Dr. Edwin B. Henderson With Memorial Fund

By University of the District of Columbia, Edwin B. Henderson set the tone and created the infrastructure for African American participation in athletics by creating leagues and associations for black athletes and referees when no such thing previously existed.” Edwin B. Henderson II, 2008 (Grandson of the late EB Henderson) A special fund has been established at the UDC Foundation in honor of legendary UDC alumnus Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson.  The purpose of the fund is to receive donations to support the establishment of an EB Henderson scholarship endowment, renaming the University sports complex after Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson, and

Talladega’s Dr. Burns-Bell Judges HBCU Music Competition

By Talladega College, Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Pamela Burns-Bell, served as a regional judge for the 105 Voices of History competition in Washington D.C. She was one of only six judges who was selected to serve on the panel for the southeastern region. The 105 Voices of History is a Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) national initiative that was created to promote diversity in America’s national venues for the performing arts. The competition is held annually and it provides HBCUs a national voice to increase their visibility. “It was truly an honor to watch students from various institutions perform during the competition,” said Burns-Bell. “I

JSU Awarded $10M Grant to Boost Public Health Informatics

By Jackson State University, Jackson State University’s College of Health Sciences, “A CEPH-accredited School of Public Health,” has been awarded a $10 million cooperative grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology. The ONC created a Public Health Informatics and Technology (PHIT) Workforce Development Program that will allow JSU to train public health professionals in collecting scientific data for improving clinical and medical decisions. The collaborative grant also will allow JSU to partner with Alcorn State University’s Cora S. Balmat School of Nursing in Lorman, Mississippi, and develop curricula to train Alcorn students in

FBI Partners With Talladega College via Beacon Project

By Talladega College Newsroom, Members from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Birmingham Office met with Dr. Lisa Long, Acting President of Talladega College, and members of her executive cabinet, to discuss a potential partnership through the Bureau’s Beacon Project. The Beacon Project is a national, community engagement initiative designed to significantly enhance relationships between minority-serving institutions and the FBI. The Project’s strategy is aligned to emphasize recruitment efforts at minority-serving institutions with a commitment from senior-level FBI leadership. “At Talladega College, we aspire to develop leaders and trailblazers who will continue the legacies of our founders,” said Dr. Long. “The Beacon Project

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