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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

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

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