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13th Annual Organizational Storytelling Conference Hosted by Fisk University

Courtesy of Fisk University The True Storytelling Institute (TSI) is excited to announce its inaugural Organizational Storytelling Conference at Fisk University from Dec. 13-17, 2023. This unique event brings together experts and enthusiasts to explore the impact of storytelling in workplaces. It aims to equip participants with practical techniques for crafting engaging narratives, strengthening relationships, driving positive change, and achieving organizational goals through storytelling. Duncan Pelly, Fisk professor and organizer, remarked, “The conference invites individuals from various backgrounds to collaborate, learn, and share insights. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for transforming their workplace narratives.” Individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries

Fall 2023 commencement speaker encourages graduates to remain determined to realize their destiny

Written by Grambling State University Keynote speaker Eric Kelly talked about determination, destiny, and creating a unique pace for success Friday morning as he served as keynote speaker during Grambling State University’s Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. In his current position, Kelly oversees a portfolio of technology companies comprised of Overland Tandberg, a global Hybrid Cloud software and infrastructure enterprise where he led the public to private company acquisition; Bridge 2 Technologies, a next-generation SAAS software enterprise; OT Global Technologies, a global IT solution provider, and OT Global Protection, a healthcare technology company. Those

FAMU School of the Environment Announces 2024 EnergyWaterFoodClimateNexus International Summit in South Africa

Written By Andrew Skerritt The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of the Environment will hold its 2024 EnergyWaterFoodClimateNexus International Summit in Durban, South Africa, next summer. The theme, “What We Want Is Possible,” is also a call for action to recruit and train a new generation of student scientists who are ready to provide solutions to the vexing challenges of the environment. The Summit is planned for July 1-4, 2024, at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT). The nexus of Energy, Water, Food, and Climate presents new opportunities to advance a science-based enterprise, aiming at sustainable solutions for safe water, sustainable

Dillard University Announces Dr. Monique Guillory As New Provost and Chief Academic And Enrollment Officer

Courtesy of Dillard University President Rochelle L. Ford is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Guillory, Ph.D., as Dillard University’s new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer, effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, between January 3rd and May 2024 to transition into the role. A native New Orleanian, Dr. Guillory is a seasoned higher education professional with nearly 30 years of executive leadership experience at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Her expertise includes academic program development, accreditation processes, STEM pipelines, and student success. Additionally,

Spelman College Announces Alumna Salena Gray Jegede as Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced today the appointment of Salena Gray Jegede, C‘2003, as senior vice president for Institutional Advancement. Jegede, who previously served as the chief of donor advising for political organization Way to Win, will join Spelman on January 2, 2024. Jegede brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, including raising more than $37 million for voting rights activist and attorney Stacey Abrams’, C’95, 2018 campaign for governor. “We are pleased to welcome alumna Salena Gray Jegede to Spelman College. She will play a pivotal role in advancing the College’s fundraising and development efforts and initiatives,”

Campus Fraternity Hosts ‘Angel Tree’ for Early Childhood Center Kids

By Kenneth Mullinax An Alabama State University fraternity shared the true spirit of Christmas and CommUniversity by hosting an event that benefited the young children enrolled in ASU’s Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Learning Center. The members of the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., hosted the Alpha Angel Tree Project, anannual holiday event that is in its fourth year. “The members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., delivered over 100-plus toys to ASU’s Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Education Center recently,” said  Cahlil Mapson, ASU student and chapter president of the fraternity. “Our fraternity strives to make a significant contribution to the campus community

On and Off the Field, Howard Makes The List at the Black College Football Hall of Fame

Written by Leelannee Malin Howard University is making its mark on the Black College Pro Football Hall of Fame. On December 14, the 2024 Hall of Fame class was announced, the 15th since its founding in 2009. Among the 28 finalists were Antoine Bethea (‘06) and Jay “Sky” Walker (‘94), with Bethea being named one of the seven inductees for 2024. Bethea, a former administration of justice major, played defensive back at Howard from 2002-2005. He was named the inaugural Black College Football Pro Player of the Year by the National Football League Players Association in 2017. At Howard, Bethea earned All Mid-Eastern Athletic

Morgan’s Newest Graduates Accept the Challenge to Meet Their Moment

Written by Morgan State University Proud relatives and other avid supporters filled Talmadge L. Hill Field House to the brim today, for the joy-filled 10th Fall Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University. A total of 436 candidates received doctoral, master’s or bachelor’s degrees during the fall semester’s culminating event on the campus of “the National Treasure,” and Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, which is now in its 156th year. Groundbreaking media executive Kim Godwin, president of ABC News and the first Black woman to lead a major U.S. broadcast news network, delivered the Commencement address and was awarded an honorary Doctor of

Tuskegee University Professor Co-Publishes book on Renewable Energy-Water Environment Nexus

Written by Tuskegee University Tuskegee University assistant professor of the Chemical Engineering Department and faculty senate member Dr. Shahryar Jafarinejad, together with Dr. Bryan Beckingham, associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, recently announced the publication of their latest book, “The Renewable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus: Fundamentals, Technology, and Policy,” published by Elsevier. Drawing on expertise from around the world, the book focuses on critical issues around renewable energy-water-environment nexus in 13 chapters. The book explores different renewable energy technologies, including the importance of their development, use for a sustainable future, sustainability evaluation of renewable energy technologies and an in-depth exploration

Gadsden State Skills Training to offer BLS for healthcare providers

Written By Gadsen Community College Gadsden State Community College’s Skill Training Division is offering the Basic Life Support course for healthcare providers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Valley Street Campus Certified Nursing Assistant Building. The BLS course teaches learners to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to respond appropriately. Training includes instructions for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators. The course also covers relief of choking including the Heimlich maneuver and back blows/chest thrusts. The course curriculum also includes rescue guidelines for infants, children and adults. The BLS certification course is designed for

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