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Morgan President David K. Wilson Named to the Boards of T. Rowe Price Charitable and TIAA

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University President David K. Wilson, one of the most sought-after thought leaders in higher education, has been chosen to serve on the boards of two nationally recognized organizations. Wilson was recently selected for the T. Rowe Price Charitable Board of Directors and the TIAA Board of Governors. T. Rowe Price Charitable is an independent, nonprofit public charity that sponsors national donor-advised funds, and TIAA is a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions serving millions of people and thousands of institutions. Both board appointments are effective immediately. “It is an honor, and I am immensely

New Tennessee State University Board Halts Presidential Search, Launches Quest For New Leadership

Courtesy of Tennessee State University The newly-instated board of Tennessee State University has decided to stop the current search for a new president and start over. According to the Tennessean, the decision was made unanimously, without any discussion, during a full board meeting on Friday. The move to scrap the current search and start over was recommended by a three-member ad hoc committee of trustees. This decision comes less than three months after the previous TSU board of trustees was removed by the state legislature. All new members, who were appointed by Gov. Bill Lee, are graduates of TSU, a historically Black university. They met for

HBCU AD makes compelling case for better facilities to generate revenue

By Stephen J. Gaither Tennessee State University is an HBCU with a rich history of athletics. It is also one that has serious facility issues that need to be addressed. In a recent address to the TSU Board of Trustees, Dr. Mikki Allen, the Director of Athletics, underscored the pivotal role of infrastructure in propelling the university towards greater heights. He answered questions and provided insight centered around the necessity of upgrading and expanding both athletic and residential facilities to foster a more competitive and supportive environment for students-athletes. When questioned about how athletics was doing as a stand-alone part

Nashville Council Approves Fisk University To Repurpose COVID-19 Funds To Stabilize College’s Finances

By Quintessa Williams Nashville’s council has approved a motion to repurpose millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds to support Fisk University, the city’s oldest institution of higher education. Approximately $8.5 million of the remaining funds from a $10 million American Rescue Plan Act grant, which was initially intended to renovate Fisk’s historic Burrus Hall, will now be redirected to help the university maintain financial stability amidst budget challenges over the upcoming academic year. The council voted 35-1 in favor of expanding the use of the funding, with District 16 Council member Ginny Welsch being the sole vote against it. According to The Tennessean, the funding comes from

Florida Student Association announces new leadership team

By Micah Barkley The Florida Student Association (FSA) has declared its newly elected leadership team for the 2024-2025 school year term. The FSA serves as a non-profit corporation that brings together university student body presidents from all universities in the state of Florida. The mission of the FSA is to represent and speak up for the interests and worries of students at all levels of decision-making by becoming a voice on their behalf. Serving as FSA president and chairman is John Brinkman, a graduate student pursuing a Masters of Science in Management at the University of Florida. As for external vice-president

Student protests caused mostly minor disruptions at several graduation ceremonies

By Rebecca Rosman Graduation ceremonies at a handful of universities across the country faced light disruptions over the weekend, as pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged walkouts, chants, and waved Palestinian flags during commencement speeches. At Duke University, crowds of students booed and walked out on commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld over his ongoing support for Israel. At UC Berkeley, dozens of graduates stood up from their seats inside Memorial Stadium Saturday morning with signs reading “Divest” — a call for universities to get rid of their assets in companies that have investments in Israel because of the war in Gaza. At the University of North

Alabama A&M University To Submit Second ‘Cash’ Offer To Purchase Birmingham-Southern Campus

By Quintessa Williams Alabama A&M University will submit a second ‘cash’ offer to purchase the hilltop campus of now-closed Birmingham-Southern College later this month, says Shannon Reeves, AAMU’s vice president of government relations and external affairs. “[The] cash offer will focus on eliminating the entire BSC debt (not just assuming debt payments),” Reeves confirmed in a text message to AL.com. “We intend for the land to be free, clear, and unencumbered of all debt.” The respected 168-year-old institution on the city’s west side closed at the end of May after years of financial strain and failing to secure a bailout loan from the state legislature. (BSC did receive 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 professor Jennifer Thomas participated in World Press Freedom events, underscoring the vital role journalists play in educating citizens in a democracy.  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 the Cathy Hughes School of Communications since 2013. She serves as coordinator of the journalism sequence in the Department of Media, Journalism and Film (MJFC).  The visit included a meeting with

Morgan’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 University’s Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science is distinguished as the nation’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 Development’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 UAPB’s

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