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Local Curators Bring Cultuvue Exhibit to B-CU

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University The Mary McLeod Bethune Center for the Study of Women and Girls and the Carl Swisher Library are co-hosting a new portraiture exhibition on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. Kenneth Grant Inzpirations curated the Cultuvue interactive photography exhibit “to transform the way we perceive African Americans, countering the negative cultural stereotypes prevalent in mainstream media and society,” according to the group’s website. James and LaToya Carey, the masterminds behind Cultuvue, said they were dismayed to find only stereotypical depictions of Black men when they googled the phrase in 2020. The free exhibit is on display in

What will it take for HBCUs to be better funded?

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, and many more public historically Black colleges and universities are on the list. These HBCUs have been sound for many years, but the question remains as to why they are funded less than the predominately white institutions in their states. According to marketplace.org, HBCUs are chronically underfunded, due largely to state underinvestment, lower alumni contributions, and lower Black incomes and wealth. So those endowments reflect the loss of wealth in Black individuals, the research site reports. Many public HBCUs are funded less than their PWI counterparts, as

FVSU’s 37th Annual Scholarship Luncheon Exceeds Goal of $500,000

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University The scholarship luncheon at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) was a resounding success, with more than 700 attendees gathering under the theme “Igniting the Light: A Legacy of Giving.” Surpassing its ambitious fundraising goal of $500,000, the event brought together alumni, supporters, students, faculty/staff and distinguished guests to celebrate the university’s outstanding achievements and its unwavering commitment to nurturing student success. Keynote speaker Stevie Baggs Jr., actor, author and inspirational speaker, delivered a powerful and inspiring address, urging attendees to embrace the spirit of giving back to institutions like FVSU that serve as beacons

Now that Tennessee State University has a new board, expect turbulent times ahead

Written By Adrienne Hinds One of the earliest realizations I had when I started working as a full-time faculty member in higher education, after a 10-year career in corporate marketing, was that higher education operates differently than it appears. Job descriptions for administrative roles, especially at senior or management levels, almost always explicitly require experience in higher education. However, as the Tennessee State University board was vacated on March 28, with a replacement list immediately available — indicating that the Governor’s office had been sourcing and reaching out to potential members weeks, if not months, in advance — the future of

Lincoln University PA Partners With Getty Images To Illuminate Legacy & Safeguard Intellectual Heritage

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) established in 1854 and a leading institution renowned for its rich history and contributions to the community, is thrilled to announce a new content partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Lincoln’s ongoing mission to preserve and disseminate its rich legacy. As this year marks Lincoln University’s 170th anniversary, the institution is poised to showcase its illustrious history and highlight the contributions of important alumni such as the U.S. Supreme Court

JSU environmental scientist studies genetics of eco-friendly Nerium oleander plant that cleans environment

Courtesy of Jackson State University Naira A. Ibrahim, Ph.D., assistant professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Biology at Jackson State University, has secured a grant from the National Science Foundation to unravel the genetics of Nerium oleander, a landscape and ornamental plant hailed for its ability to clean the air and soil of pollutants and heavy metals. The NSF’s Excellence Intelligent Research (EiR) program funds Ibrahim’s research on the heavy-metal uptake and tolerance in Nerium oleander through transcriptome kaleidoscope. The study could potentially provide clues for understanding how phytoremediation plants help decontaminate environments. It’s a low-cost natural technique

B-CU Receives $1.4 Million Gift From Local Entrepreneur L. Gale Lemerand

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) announced a generous $1.4 million donation from local entrepreneur and philanthropist L. Gale Lemerand today. The donation will be used to renovate two buildings on campus that will be known as the L. Gale Lemerand Academic Multiplex and the L. Gale Lemerand Football Complex. “Mr. Lemerand’s generosity and commitment to furthering education in the state of Florida can’t be overstated,” said Dr. William Berry, acting president and provost of B-CU. “He has been a friend of the university for many years now, and we are incredibly thankful for his kindness and investment in ensuring

Astronomy Professor Talks Eclipses and Their Role in Our Solar System

By Amber D. Dodd To acknowledge this year’s solar eclipse, on Monday, April 8, Howard University’s Biology and Earth, Environment and Equity departments will host a viewing of the near-total solar eclipse from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse of the EE Just Hall – Biology Building. The peak eclipse is projected at 3:20 p.m. Special glasses to safely view the eclipse will be available for the first 50 people. Dragana Tankosic, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences’ Department of Astronomy and Physics, provided context about solar eclipses and what we could expect ahead of

5 NC HBCU’s tell us how the SCOTUS race factor ruling is impacting admissions

Written By Sydney Heighberger It’s been about nine months since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race could no longer be a factor in college admissions decisions. Queen City News contacted all five of North Carolina’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to see whether the decision impacted the number of students applying to those institutions. Four schools reported increased applicants over the past year, but most do not attribute that to the Court’s ruling. According to those schools, interest in HBCUs has increased for years. Here’s how those numbers broke down: Elizabeth State University reported that their applications were

State Department Announces 2023-2024 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

Courtesy of Florida A&M University The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce 170 higher education institutions in 37 states and the District of Columbia have received the designation of Fulbright Top Producing Institution for having the highest number of candidates selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions are grouped by Carnegie Classification, and represent the range of institutions engaging with the Fulbright Program and ensuring its broad impact on American communities across the country. Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, commended the honorees: “Fulbright’s 2023-24 Top

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