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Bonita J. Brown Elected First Woman Chancellor Of Winston-Salem State University

Bonita J. Brown, a seasoned university leader with experience in national student access initiatives, was elected chancellor of Winston-Salem State University yesterday by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. UNC System President Peter Hans recommended Brown, who recently served as interim president of Northern Kentucky University, following a national search that included nearly 50 candidates and three finalists endorsed by the WSSU Board of Trustees. Brown, an attorney, has held senior leadership positions across public higher education, including chief of staff, chief strategy officer, general counsel, and interim president. She is vice president and chief strategy officer at NKU, a regional institution in Highland Heights, KY

Howard University Celebrates Nursing Graduates Following Unexpected Cancellation Last Week

By Quintessa Williams The class of 2024 at Howard University celebrated their graduation ceremony at Capital One Arena. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Services at the same university received special recognition. The graduation ceremony for the nursing school was rescheduled after a chaotic incident that took place on Thursday at Howard University in D.C. “We apologize for the events you endured this week, but we stand here to salute you,” said Howard’s president, Dr. Ben Vinson III during Saturday’s commencement. It was a three-hour ceremony for the largest graduating class in school history. “After Thursday, I did not think I was going

Notre Dame, HBCU Team Up for Graduate Business Pipeline

By Bennett Leckrone Students at a historically Black university in Louisiana now have a pathway to pursue graduate business degrees at one of the nation’s top business schools. The University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and Xavier University of Louisiana announced a new partnership to provide new career pathways for Xavier students, according to a press release from the schools. We’re pleased to partner with Xavier to prepare talented students for the next step in their careers, Mendoza Dean Martijn Cremers said in the release. As Catholic universities, we share a common goal to develop leaders who contribute to the human community.

Kevin Durant’s Mother, Wanda Durant, Gives Bowie State University Commencement Speech

By Kyra Alessandrini Graduating students at Bowie State University welcomed a special guest during last Friday’s ceremony. Wanda Durant, the mother of NBA all-star Kevin Durant, delivered the 2024 commencement speech. “OK. Let me just be Mama Durant. When I stand here and look at you graduates, I see myself, I see my sons,” she said, according to HBCU Gameday. “See, I know what it takes to persevere. I came from the streets of Capitol Heights, Maryland. At the time it was the drug capital of the world,” she added. Durant raised her family in Capitol Heights, Maryland, a town nearby Bowie. “All of

Spelman College Hosts its 35th Annual Research Day

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College recently hosted its 35th annual Research Day – a campus-wide celebration of the depth of our students’ intellectual curiosity. Classes were cancelled to allow the whole campus to join in celebrating the students’ scholarly and creative excellence. Every year, Spelman takes pride in spotlighting the extraordinary scholarship and creative endeavors of our talented undergraduate students. Research Day reflects the breadth of scholarly engagement on campus, exemplified by the 30 different categories of fields/topics. Beginning that morning, 276 students showcased cutting-edge research projects to a team of over 150 judges. Below is a list of Spelman

TSU Class of 2024 Grateful For President Glover’s Impact

By Alexis Clark It was a full circle moment for Tennessee State University’s class of 2024 as they walked the stage to receive their degree on May 4. For many, the in-person ceremony was the first they had experienced since leaving middle school because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant milestone missed but recognized by TSU President Glenda Glover. President Glover served as the keynote speaker and told the nearly 600 students and family members that she understood the challenges they faced, including the absence of a traditional high school graduation. “I am leaving TSU at the same time as

Exploring The Intersection: Christianity, Black Greek Letter Organizations, & Denouncement

By Quintessa Williams On May 21st, Zora Maebell Sanders, a rising senior at Howard University released a statement on social media, officially renouncing and denouncing her Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. membership. “I am writing this letter to inform Nationals that I have officially renounced and denounced membership in the organization,” Sanders writes. “As of May 1st 2024, I have informed Alpha Chapter of my decision to depart and have appropriately given all paraphernalia/anything affiliated in any capacity- back to the organization.” “Before I was invited to join the organization, despite all the research and information I had gathered, I was not

Howard University Welcomes Gholston as Assistant Vice President for Post-Award and UARC Operations

By Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University is proud to announce the appointment of Jaquion Gholston as the new Assistant Vice President for Post Award and University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) Operations. Gholston has more than 18 years of experience in post-award management in higher education. Most recently, Gholston was the director of sponsored accounting and cost analysis at Stevens Institute of Technology. He was instrumental in crafting and implementing a transformative financial compliance strategy that substantially enhanced the research administration framework. Under Gholston’s leadership, the System Engineering Research Center, a DoD-funded UARC, saw remarkable growth, expanding its operational budget from $35

Stillman College is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College proudly announces its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for validated program(s) of study through the academic year 2029. This esteemed recognition underscores Stillman College’s commitment to meeting the evolving demands of cybersecurity education and contributing significantly to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure. “Our recently designated Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in cybersecurity promises to offer our students expanded opportunities for scholarships, internships, and careers in the national cybersecurity sector for many years ahead but also aims to enhance faculty research and ensure that both the

Virginia State University Axed From Hosting 2024 Presidential Debate

By Quintessa Williams In November 2023, it was announced that Virginia State University would become the first Historically Black college and university (HBCU) to host a presidential debate. Now, a historic debate months in the making at the HBCU has been axed from the list of venues. News of its probable cancellation prompted surprise and disappointment from the university and condemnation from current and former political leaders across the state. On May 15th, representatives for President Biden told the Commission on Presidential Debates he wouldn’t attend three university forums scheduled for the fall, including the VSU debate on Oct. 1. The campaign cited the

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