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Alabama A&M University To Submit Second ā€˜Cashā€™ Offer To Purchase Birmingham-Southern Campus

By Quintessa Williams Alabama A&M UniversityĀ willĀ submit a second ā€˜cashā€™ offerĀ to purchase the hilltop campus of now-closed Birmingham-Southern College later this month, says Shannon Reeves, AAMUā€™s vice president of government relations and external affairs. ā€œ[The] cash offer will focus on eliminating the entire BSC debt (not just assuming debt payments),ā€ Reeves confirmed in a text message toĀ AL.com. ā€œWe intend for the land to be free, clear, and unencumbered of all debt.ā€ The respected 168-year-old institution on the cityā€™s west sideĀ closed at the end of MayĀ afterĀ years of financial strainĀ and failing to secure a bailout loan from the state legislature. (BSC did receiveĀ a

Howard University Professor Returns from Tanzania Tour Focused on Press Freedom

By Sholnn Z. Freeman In a recent journey spanning multiple Tanzanian cities, Howard University communications professorĀ Jennifer ThomasĀ participated in World Press Freedom events, underscoring the vital role journalists play in educating citizens in a democracy.Ā  From April 27 to May 9, the visit was organized by the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania and the U.S. Department of State, with stops in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar. Thomas has been an associate professor in theĀ Cathy Hughes School of CommunicationsĀ since 2013. She serves as coordinator of the journalism sequence in the Department of Media, Journalism and Film (MJFC).Ā Ā The visit included a meeting with

Morganā€™s Aspiring Actuaries Achieve Success in the Classroom and Beyond

Courtesy of Morgan State University In the field of actuarial science, real-world experience is essential. To grasp the intricacies of risk management and insurance fully, students must venture beyond the classroom and immerse themselves in the industry. Morgan State Universityā€™s Bachelor of Science inĀ Actuarial ScienceĀ is distinguished as the nationā€™s sole such program offered by an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The program also stands out for its innovative approach, its industry connections and its dedication to diversifying the actuarial profession, qualities that guided a unique educational trip that took Morgan Actuarial Science majors to Bermuda, a global hub for

Professor from Bangladesh Agricultural University Completes Research Program at UAPB

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Dr. Md Hamidul Islam, a professor for Bangladesh Agricultural University, recently completed a research exchange program with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He came to Pine Bluff, Arkansas as a research scholar through the U.S. Agency for International Developmentā€™s Long-Term Assistance and Services for Research (LASER) Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (PULSE). During the six months he spent working at UAPB as a research specialist of agricultural engineering, Dr. Islam worked alongside Dr. Shahidul Islam, professor and graduate coordinator for the UAPB Department of Agriculture and director of UAPBā€™s

North Carolina A&T State University Alumna Helps Washington Post Win A Pulitzer Prize

By Quintessa Williams Ashleigh Wilson ā€˜16,Ā North Carolina A&T State Universityā€™s Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) program alumna,Ā contributed to The Washington Postā€™sĀ ā€œAmerican Iconā€ series, which recently won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting. The groundbreaking series explores the impact of the AR-15 on the United States and chronicles the rise of the weapon in a polarized country, according to The Post, which has won the National Reporting Prize six times in the past decade, including this year. Wilson served as search engine optimization (SEO) editor for the series, playing a key role in ensuring the impactful reach and accessibility of

HBCU gets $1 million for STEM scholarships

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University, an HBCU in Jackson, Mississippi is the recipient of $1 million from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to establish a scholarship fund for high-achieving students who have financial need (with preference given to students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines) and an endowment fund for the purpose of providing such scholarships in perpetuity. ā€œThis transformative gift is not just a financial contribution; it is an investment in the future leaders of our world, individuals who will undoubtedly shape the landscape of progress and discovery,ā€ saidĀ Jackson State President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D.Ā ā€œBy providing crucial

Nation’s Largest HBCU Sees Record-Breaking Donations

By Liz Schlemmer The nation’s largest HBCU is having a blockbuster year for fundraising. North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro has raised $88 million since its fiscal year began last summer. That’s almost six times what the university typically fundraises annually ā€” and the fiscal year isn’t even over yet. “There has not been a year like that ever in our history,” says Todd Simmons, N.C. A&T’s associate vice chancellor for university relations. “Nor has there been a year like that in the history of nearly any other public HBCU in America.” Other HBCUs have also seen stellar fundraising

Center for Journalism & Democracy Launches Du Bois Data Lab for HBCU Journalism Students

By Sholnn Z. Freeman TheĀ Center for Journalism &Ā DemocracyĀ (CJD) at Howard University recently hosted its inauguralĀ Du Bois Data Lab, an innovative program designed to immerse students in the essential skills needed for careers in investigative journalism. The Du Bois Data Lab is a collaboration between the Center and theĀ Craig Newmark Graduate School of JournalismĀ at the City University of New York (CUNY). The program, held between May 29 and June 5, introduced journalism students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to data, design, and coding tools meant to enhance the impact of their stories. CJD is also preparing for its next

TSU Alumna Named First Black Woman Judge

By Alexis Clark When TSUĀ alumna Tionne Fambro Carter interned at the Tennessee State Capitol in 2004, she noticed a glaring lack of diversity in the House of Representatives. There was no reflection of her identity or her communityā€™s demographics. The experience ignited her passion for public service, particularly drafting public policies that would positively impact her community. It also impacted Carterā€™s plans following her graduation from TSU. ā€œI loved seeing all of the decisions being made and the new laws being created,ā€ Carter recalled. ā€œBut I didnā€™t see a lot of representation of women of color. Thatā€™s when I thought,

Morgan State University FinTech Center Receives $1.05M in Continued Support From Blockchain and Crypto Solutions Leader Ripple

Courtesy of Morgan State University TheĀ National FinTech CenterĀ at Morgan State University announces the receipt of a 3-year, $1,050,000 grant fromĀ Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, for the continued support of the Center and its advancement of blockchain and financial technology (FinTech) research, education and programming. This latest round of funding builds upon Rippleā€™s initial investment in Morganā€™s FinTech Center, firstĀ announced in 2019. The partnership between Morgan and Rippleā€™s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) has played a pivotal role in furthering the application and understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and other FinTech areas within the University and the

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