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Florida A&M AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes named executive of the year

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M’s Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes was named Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) Nike Division I FCS Executive of the Year for 2023-24. “This award is truly a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” said Sykes. “I am inspired by their commitment to excellence both on and off the field. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this championship program and for the opportunity to contribute to its success.” In Sykes’ first full season at Florida A&M, the Rattlers made history on and off the field. On the

Morehouse School of Medicine’s “Danforth Dialogues” features Executive Director of MSM Center for Maternal Health Equity Dr. Natalie Hernandez-Green

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine  (MSM) has released the July edition of its 2024 “Danforth Dialogues” podcast.  This episode features a compelling conversation between MSM President and CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, and Dr. Hernandez-Green, Executive Director of MSM’s Center for Maternal Health Equity. Dr. Hernandez-Green, originally from the South Bronx in New York City, holds degrees from Stony Brook University, Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and the University of South Florida. “While we have been fortunate to have a number of prominent guests on Danforth Dialogues including former Centers for Disease Control Director, Dr.

WSSU’s nursing program named among best for adult learners

Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem State University’s nursing program has won three Abound College Awards, designed to highlight the best schools for adult learners. In the 2024 Best Nursing Schools category, Abound recognizes WSSU’s Division of Nursing among the best for its bachelor’s program, master’s program and as a public nursing program. Abound is a college guidance system from Colleges of Distinction, designed specifically for degree-seeking adults. Abound helps schools get recognized for their program excellence and helps students find the best place to earn an undergraduate degree, graduate degree or MBA. Among the criteria, WSSU’s Division of Nursing was

Morehouse College To Become The First University To Use Al Teaching Assistants This Fall

By Quintessa Williams Starting this fall, Morehouse College will be introducing AI teaching assistants, marking a significant development in the field of education. Dr. Muhsinah Morris, the institution’s Metaversity Director and Senior Professor in Education, is leading this initiative. The innovative technology, created in spring 2021, is the result of the collaborative efforts of faculty members Ovell Hamilton, Ethell Vereen Jr., and Tanya Clark. In collaboration with VictoryXR, a leading platform offering virtual reality immersive classrooms and campuses, Dr. Morris and her team secured funding from Southern Company, Qualcomm, Meta, Unity, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and T-Mobile. This financial support has made the

Program Developed to help HBCU students with financial hardships

By Chanel Hill College students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) who are dealing with financial hardships on campus will be getting additional support. Lincoln University is among seven colleges and universities joining Our Money Matters, a financial wellness program that will help students of color with problems like college debt and food or housing insecurities by finding solutions to take control of their future finances. The Institute of Policy Studies reports that 37% of Black families carry debt equal to or greater than their assets. The average minority student has about $50,000 in

Howard University Commemorates Nelson Mandela Day

By Simone Boyd  Nelson Mandela Day, celebrated on July 18, is a global observance of Mandela’s life and legacy. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Mandela’s (also known by his Xhosa clan name “Madiba”) inauguration as South Africa’s first Black president and commemorates Mandela becoming an honorary Howard University graduate during the institution’s 126th Commencement Convocation in 1994. In celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mandela’s inauguration, we remember his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and freedom. Mandela Day calls on individuals, communities, and organizations worldwide to reflect on his values and principles and positively impact their own communities.  Both

UAPB, UAMS, ACRI Collaboration Changing the Research Landscape in Arkansas

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff A collaboration of faculty members from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) is leading the way to improving the quality of life and stimulating economic growth through the Connect Arkansas Research Scholars (CARS) program. Scientists, professors, researchers, faculty, and staff gathered in June for the second annual CARS meeting held at the STEM Conference Center on the UAPB campus. CARS, part of the Arkansas Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program, is funded by the Arkansas

International Human Rights Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Michael Brown’s Case

By Brittany Bailer On July 10, almost a decade after Michael Brown’s murder at the hands of Ferguson police, the Brown family will appear before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) for a first-of-its-kind hearing on Brown’s case. Featuring testimony from Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, as well as attorneys and activists from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and Howard University’s Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center, the hearing will provide one last opportunity for public accountability in Brown’s killing.  The hearing, which will be conducted virtually and is open to the public, represents the first time in history that the

Google’s New Initiatives Will Support Equitable Tech Education At Morehouse College

Courtesy of Morehouse College Atlanta has become a bustling tech hub, with several corporate innovation centers, tech incubators and accelerators, and hundreds of startups. The metro area also has some of the best computer science and information technology programs in the country, including at Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and others. Since we opened our first office here more than 20 years ago, we’ve invested in, supported and built connections with the local community — all to support Atlanta’s continued growth. Today we’re announcing new support initiatives in Atlanta focused on equitable

City of Hope Partners with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine to Advance Diversity in Cancer Research

Courtesy of Charles R. Drew University Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), a historically Black medical school in California, has recently established a new partnership with City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. The partnership aims to educate a more diverse workforce in cancer research to combat the lingering racial and ethnic gap in representation among oncology doctors and scientists. City of Hope National Medical Center, the organization’s academic institution, will offer internship opportunities to CDU students and provide them with a curriculum in healthcare equity, diversity, and

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