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Melton Named To AI Board, Continues TSU’s Role As Tech Leader

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Robbie Melton is a member of the Southern Regional Education Board Commission (SREB) on Artificial Intelligence in Education. Dr. Melton, who serves Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, is also the Vice President for Technology Innovations and heads the TSU SMART Global Technology Innovation Center. Melton’s appointment further solidifies her status as a top expert and TSU as a leading institution on artificial intelligence. “In this transformative era of artificial intelligence, it’s personal for me,” shared Dr. Melton. “As a member of the Southern Regional Education Board Artificial

Nine Howard Students Selected by Scholastic to Write Decodable Books Featured in New Culturally Affirming Collection

By Brittany Bailer Nine Howard University School of Education students have been selected by Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, to write culturally representative decodable books in the interest of creating curricular resources that authentically represent diverse children and families.  Scholastic has worked with authors representing various backgrounds to create and publish 24 new titles to support phonics instruction for the new “Our Stories Decodables” collection. Student authors collaborated closely with Scholastic’s in-house literacy experts to author their books. Writers from Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College also participated in this opportunity. Helen Bond, Ph.D., professor in the Howard University School of

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Announces Study Abroad Grant Recipients

Courtesy of Florida A&M University The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, today announced the recipients of a 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant. The $1,000 grants were awarded to 125 students across the nation. The grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. “Congratulations to the Study Abroad Grant recipients! Your dedication and excellence have earned you this prestigious opportunity,” said Society Executive Director

Top-Performing High School Seniors Commit To Tennessee State University

By Emmanuel Freeman Over 275 of the nation’s top high school seniors have chosen to enroll at Tennessee State University for the 2024 fall semester. These exceptional students, along with their families, made their commitments during Admitted Students Day on May 18 at TSU. Deja Milan Nickerson of Marietta, Georgia, and Alanah Ellis from Chicago were two of the students who committed to attend TSU for the upcoming fall semester as first-time freshmen. Nickerson, who will major in journalism and business communications, has a 4.0 GPA. The former high school band drum major received a band scholarship and is eager

2024 Howard Graduates Declared as Class of ‘Courage’ and the Largest Graduating Class In School History

Courtesy of Howard University A rainy Saturday morning turned bright and sunny as more than 20,000 supportive friends, parents, and alumni filled Capital One Arena to celebrate the largest graduating class in Howard University history for the institution’s 156th commencement convocation. While commencement exercises started earlier in the week, during the Saturday, May 11 ceremony, 2,839 graduating students were recognized for their resilience, growth, and determination. Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO at the Teacher Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA), a leading provider of financial retirement services, served as commencement speaker. Duckett congratulated the graduating class on their successful milestone and

Are College Protest Encampments Legal?

By Matthew Arrojas The university-student relationship is being put to the test as thousands of students stage encampments to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their respective institutions’ investments in companies that support Israel. While the encampment and protests that began April 17 at Columbia University have garnered the most attention and headlines, the first encampment appears to have been established at Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University on March 26. Since then, encampments have appeared at colleges across the country, from the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Columbia in

NC Audit Reveals Fayetteville State University Misappropriated Nearly $700K In Credit Card Funds

By Quintessa Williams Employees at Fayetteville State University‘s communications office are under scrutiny for alleged misuse of university-issued credit cards, as revealed in an investigation conducted by the North Carolina auditor’s office. The investigation uncovered questionable purchases totaling $692,239. FSU’s former associate vice chancellor for the Office of Strategic Communication, former director of digital strategy, and assistant vice chancellor for marketing and creative services were among the unnamed staff implicated in the investigation. Of the questionable expenditures, $165,570 was disbursed to businesses owned by employees who had not disclosed their financial interests, potentially creating conflicts of interest. These transactions occurred between January

Social workers face multiple challenges

By Destiny Hogan Social workers  often feel underpaid for the depth of their work. It is a huge issue that has been going on for years. According to 2022 national estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,, Florida is ranked with the second highest employment level of social workers behind only California, but it is also reported to have one of the lowest annual mean wages of social workers in the nation. Oftentimes people do not realize how much social workers impact the public, nor does the public appreciate the different realms of all the professions that fall under

TSU Celebrates First Graduates Of Dr. Levi Watkins Institute

By Alexis Clark The journey to become a doctor or dentist is one step closer to becoming a reality for several recent Tennessee State University graduates. After making history as the first graduating class of the TSU Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Accelerated Medical and Dental program, 14 students will now start their new journey to medical and dental school. All completed a rigorous 3-year academic program, debt-free. Parents and close friends gathered for a dinner and reception to mark this major milestone for the students and TSU. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,”

Alan Williams goes From FAMU to Washington

By Kendall Williams In the heart of Washington, D.C., where decisions are made and the nation’s future is crafted, one Florida A&M University alum’s journey from the hill to the White House is a testament to the transformative power of education and community. Alan Williams, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, is a seasoned leader and dedicated public servant. Williams’ passion and commitment to uplifting underserved communities is evident in all his work, deeply influenced by his early years at FAMU. Born and raised in Tallahassee by a single mother, Williams was immersed in a culture that

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