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Daria J. Willis Named President of Howard Community College

by Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University alumna Daria J. Willis, Ph.D., will leave Everett Community College (EvCC), Washington, at the end of the year to become the next president of Howard Community College (HCC) in Columbia, Maryland, both schools announced. Willis, who started at EvCC in July 2019, announced her resignation Thursday, Nov. 4 to students, faculty and staff. The HCC board of trustees voted unanimously to hire Willis at a public meeting earlier that day. “The trustees were impressed with Dr. Willis’s energy and accomplishments, her commitment to students and their education, and her steadfast focus on diversity, equity,

Grambling State to Host 3rd Annual Veterans Day Program

Written by Grambling State University, Grambling State University will honor military veterans during its third annual Veterans Appreciation Day Program at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The event, which is open to the public, will salute veterans and extend gratitude for their service. Attendees must wear masks and practice social distancing. State Rep. Patrick O. Jefferson, D-Homer, representing District 11 will deliver the keynote address. Rev. Maurice White, senior pastor at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Ruston, will give the invocation. The program will feature the presentation of colors by GSU ROTC Tiger Battalion,

Grambling State, ProTrain Launch Career Training Programs

By Grambling State University, Grambling State University’s Office of Continuing Education and Service-Learning has partnered with ProTrain, a leader in continuing education to bring quality training to GSU students and the community that meets national, regional, and local requirements leading to careers in high demand fields. Served industries include: healthcare; information technology; business and leadership; and industrial and skilled trades. Course offerings are ideal for both career entry and career advancement opportunities. The partnership offers various programs for individuals, corporate, and government including Military Tuition Assistance (TA), Military Spouses Scholarship (MyCAA), Wounded Warriors, Veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation, and those that are Unemployed or Underemployed (WIOA).  While all persons who desire to retool or enhance their current educational

ABC News President Kim Godwin Inspires FAMU Students

By Florid A&M University Newsroom, Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Kim Godwin recalled her journey from journalism school to local television newsrooms around the country to being president of ABC News. Speaking at the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) annual Grads Are Back Colloquium in the Charles Winterwood Theatre Thursday, Oct. 28, Godwin spoke of the importance of persistence and faith during her career. Godwin told gathered students and faculty about working in local television newsrooms in cities across America and serving as SJGC Division of Journalism director before arriving at WCBSTV, New York, which is a top local station

Drake State, HudsonAlpha Partner for Genomic Health Program

Courtesy of Drake State Community & Technical College, Faculty and staff at Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Ala. are being given greater insight into their future disease risk thanks to a new collaboration with the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the HudsonAlpha Health Alliance. The voluntary program, offered as an employee wellness benefit and accessible through the Community Health Action Center on the Oakwood University Campus, will give Drake State employees access to genetic screening that can help identify disease risk as well as medication response to certain drugs. “HudsonAlpha’s Health Alliance program opens up new wellness options previously inaccessible by most

FVSU Named Top School for Affordable Online Counseling

By Mechell Clark McCrary Fort Valley State University has been named one of 2021’s best schools for online programs and courses in healthcare education by EduMed.org. FVSU earned honors for distance education as one of the top 50 schools with the Most Affordable Online Counseling Master’s Degrees. FVSU is among only 8 percent of U.S. post-secondary institutions earning a position on the list. “We are delighted at this honor and recognition. It is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and their commitment to student success,” said Dr. Olufunke Fontenot, FVSU Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Our online

TSU Achieves 74% Faculty Vaccination, Prioritizes Safety

By Lucas Johnson, Tennessee State University is continuing to prioritize safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 70 percent of its full-time faculty and staff vaccinated, as well as hundreds of students. As of Nov. 8, TSU officials said 74.5 percent, or roughly 920, faculty and staff have had both vaccination shots. More than 2,300 students have presented proof of vaccination. “Tennessee State University has worked diligently to keep infections to a minimum,” said Dr. Curtis Johnson, TSU’s associate vice president and chief of staff. “We continue to enforce the guidelines we have in place to protect the health and well-being of our students,

Nikema Williams to Speak at TSU Fall 2025 Commencement

Written by Emmanuel Freeman, U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) will be the commencement speaker when Tennessee State University holds its fall graduation ceremony on Nov. 20. More than 700 undergraduate and graduate students will receive degrees in various disciplines. The commencement will be held in hybrid format with the live ceremony in the Gentry Complex, where U.S. Rep. Williams will address the graduates. University officials say COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, including the wearing of masks, social distancing, as well as encouraging all adults to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, each student will receive only five invitations for family members and

FAMU, Estée Lauder Launch Black Beauty Leaders Program

By Florida A&M University Newsroom, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Monday announced a partnership to create a new talent and development program to build the next generation of Black beauty leaders in Travel Retail. In line to create a more diverse workforce, ELC’s Travel Retail division has established an exclusive internship and scholarship program with FAMU furthering the company’s goal to double full time and intern recruits from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this exclusive 10-week summer internship program, rising FAMU juniors and seniors will have an inside look into the fast-paced world of Travel Retail at

Howard President Addresses Protests, Pay, and Repairs

Written by Howard University Newsroom, Dear Howard University Community, President Wayne A. I. Frederick delivered the Fall 2021 State of the University Address, where he responded directly to questions posed by students, alumni, and staff members of the Howard community. We encourage everyone to watch the conversation in full on the Howard University YouTube channel. Here are a few of the important questions and Dr. Frederick’s responses. Why haven’t you met with the student protestors in Blackburn? Actually, I have met with the students. The protest began October 12; I met with them on October 14. I’ve also made overtures to them as

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