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Womenā€™s History Month: Connecting Professional Women, Resources, and Disciplines Across Howard University with the Interprofessional Education Committee

Written By Amber D. Dodd How are the ethics of healthcare, social work, communications, and artists interconnected? According to Howard Universityā€™s Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee, every way possible. Ahead of their ninth health workshop, and in celebration of Womenā€™s History Month, the 13 all-women members of the Interprofessional EducationĀ Committee are shedding light on their goals as an organization with a mission of preparing the next generation of providers across disciplines. ā€œEvery time I come to this platform, I am energized, I am inspired,ā€ said Donna Grant-Mills, Ph.D., a founding member of the IPE Committee. ā€œWhen I donā€™t know which way

USDA Director Misra Outlines ā€˜Toolsā€™ for Success at Tuskegee Ceremony

Courtesy of Tuskegee University As he used the power of R.L. Sharpeā€™s poem ā€œA Bag of Toolsā€ to illustrate a number of inspirational lessons, Dr. Manjit K. Misra, Director of USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, carried the audience of the 23rd George Washington Carver Convocation through an address that wrapped the legacy of Dr. Carver around the power of life revealed from a seedling to plant, to the value of food as medicine and brought the students back to a list of tools he recommends they carry through life. A scientist with an appreciation of art in all

Usher Receives Prestigious Honors At Clark Atlanta Universityā€™s #ComingHomeRally

By Quintessa Williams Music superstar Usher does it for the ā€˜Aā€™ everywhere he goes. His outpouring love and adoration for the city remains to this day. Itā€™s that kind of love and support that Atlanta is willing to proudly give back. On Wednesday,Ā Clark Atlanta UniversityĀ hosted aĀ #ComingHomeRallyĀ for the musical legend he is. Hundreds of Atlanta University Center students packed to hear the eight-time Grammy Award winner speak at Clark Atlantaā€™s Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center. ā€œIā€™m hoping hope the rest of the world feels the love that comes from this city,ā€Ā Usher said. ā€œAtlanta is a city of belief, Atlanta is a

Historically Black Missouri college in turmoil after suicide of administrator who alleged bullying

By Helen Hollinsworth Many students at a historically Black college in Missouri returned from Christmas break this week dressed in black, mourning the suicide of a beloved administrator who had alleged bullying and racism by the schoolā€™s white president. Known for keeping her office door open and greeting everyone at Lincoln University with a smile, Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Baileyā€™s death has spurred student protests and #JUSTICE4BONNIE T-shirts across the idyllic red-brick campus in Jefferson City. While President John Moseley agreed last week to go on paid leave pending a third-party investigation, many of the schoolā€™s 1,800 students and its alumni group

Delaware State University Appoints Captain CJ Charlton As New Aviation Program Director

By Quintessa Williams Delaware State UniversityĀ has named the Chair of the Universityā€™s Aviation Advisory Council, CJ Charlton, as its new Aviation Program Director. A 1995 graduate of the Universityā€™s very same Aviation Program, Captain Charlton brings a wealth of flight and leadership experience flying for United Airlines. Currently, he flies the Airbus 319/320/321 and previously piloted Boeing 737, 757, 767, and 777 aircraft ā€“ accumulating more than 7,300 hours of flight time. He is also a retired Major from the North Carolina Air National Guard where he was a C-130 pilot, accumulating over 3,000 hours, 1,500 of which were in

Strada Education Foundation Strengthens Partnership with SUNO to Nurture Future Leaders

Courtesy of Southern University of New Orleans Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) stands at the forefront of cultivating the next generation of leaders, thanks to an expanded partnership with Strada Education Foundation. This collaboration, a cornerstone of the HBCU Initiative, signifies a significant leap forward in providing SUNO students with essential resources and support to excel in their academic and professional endeavors. The expansion, fueled by a landmark $25 million grant, represents a pivotal moment for SUNO and Strada alike. Over the span of eight years, this funding will empower more than 500 SUNO students with scholarships, networking opportunities,

Coppin State University Receives $1 Million to Train Special Education Teachers in Maryland

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special Educators) will train and support nearly two dozen aspiring educators as they earn all certifications and credentials needed to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8 in Maryland. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)Ā reportsĀ that in 2022, 12 percent of students enrolled in Maryland

Goldman Sachs Hosts an Insightful Campus Takeover at Spelman College

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College welcomed Goldman Sachs to campus for an afternoon of engagement and enrichment. To start the day, Goldman Sachs co-hosted a networking lunch where students had the chance to meet with Goldman Sachs employees across various company sectors. Students traveled from table to table in the Manley Atrium, making valuable connections with Goldman Sachs representatives. Following the networking event, Spelman students were invited to an Asset and Wealth Management panel, featuring Goldman Sachs investors and associates in the finance management space. Panelists Nina Meyers, Cā€™2018, growth equity investor, and Timothy Madden, external investing group associate,

Clark Atlanta University to Host 51st Annual Writerā€™s Workshop Conference

By Hunter Abell The Department of English and Modern Languages at Clark Atlanta University will hold its 51stĀ annual Writerā€™s Workshop Conference on April 16 ā€“ 18, 2024, in Davage Auditorium. The conferenceā€™s theme is ā€œBlack Boy Joy: Black Men Telling Their Stories and Truthsā€ and will bring another year of fascinating and much-needed conversation from notable and critically acclaimed authors who explore similar and diverse genres.Ā Ā  ā€œMost often, we see the inequities that Black men encounter daily, whether itā€™s in their careers, social status, or dealings with the police,ā€ said Dr. Georgene Montgomery, Chair of the Department of English and

Grambling State receives HBCU Nutrition Hub designation, $25,000 grant to address food insecurity

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University (GSU) staff endeavor daily to serve the whole student. That means providing resources that serve every need, including food insecurity. The goal has become more attainable thanks to a $25,000 grant from No Kid Hungry, a national campaign overseen by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world that has recognized the institution as an HBCU Nutrition Hub. The funding will be used to support existing food access initiatives, create sustainable solutions through collaboration, expand reach and impact, support

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