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Spelman College Receives Federal Grant to Establish Academic Center for International Strategic Affairs

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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, has received a $2.5 million grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to establish the Spelman Strategic and Security Studies Center. As an affiliate of the Spelman Center for Excellence for Black Women in STEM, the new academic hub will specialize in training women of color for careers in international strategic affairs and intelligence. Over the next five years, leaders from Spelman’s Gordon-Zeto Center for Global Education, the department of political science, and the department of world languages and cultures will work together to

NCAT Leads HBCUs in Black Graduate Production Across Disciplines

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T University According to new rankings released by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has once again solidified its position as a leading institution for Black graduates. For the eleventh year, A&T stands out among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, graduating the highest number of Black bachelor’s degree earners. Notably, it also leads all U.S. universities in graduating Black students in engineering at both the bachelor’s and doctoral levels. As the largest HBCU in America, NC A&T’s achievements extend beyond engineering. The university shares the top spot nationally with Tuskegee University

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Observed at Bowie State

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University addressed issues of food insecurity and shelter during the observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which featured a series of programs designed to educate, engage, and inspire action among students, faculty, and the local community. According to a national study of basic needs insecurity in higher education, 23% of undergraduates and 12% of graduate students experience food insecurity. The report cited that 8% of undergraduates and 5% of graduate students suffer from homelessness. For-profit colleges, universities, and HBCUs have the highest rates of basic needs insecurity among their students. Loletta

15th Annual Howard University International Conference on Stigma

By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today the convening of the 15th Annual Howard University International Conference on Stigma, scheduled for November 19-21, 2024.  This year’s theme is “Stigma No More
It’s 2024!” The purpose of the conference is to end negative beliefs and unfounded perceptions surrounding HIV, mental health, sickle cell disease, epilepsy, substance use, and other intersecting health issues, particularly those disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Each year, the International Conference on Stigma brings together a full roster of researchers, educators, policymakers, activists, faith leaders, students, youth, and community leaders to discuss strategies to overcome health-related bias, which impedes treatment

Southern University’s Social Work Program Celebrates 50 Years of Accredited Impact

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This year marks a significant milestone for the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans. The school proudly celebrates 50 years of accreditation for its Bachelor of Social Work program from the Council on Social Work Education. Since its inception in 1974, the program has committed to fostering social justice and equity. It has prepared generations of students to respond to the complex needs of their communities. The journey of SUNO’s BSW program commenced in 1965 as a minor in the Sociology Department. Recognizing the growing demand for specialized education in social welfare, the university established

Two Black Scholars Receive the Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement

The Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement is the premier recognition of excellence in scholarship by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. This prestigious annual prize, open to scholars across diverse fields and disciplines, honors those whose work has made outstanding contributions to humanity’s knowledge, appreciation, and cultivation of the good, the true, and the beautiful. Ten scholars were presented with the Barry Prize in 2024. Two of the 10 recipients are African Americans. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. An

HBCU Students Create Innovative Ergonomics Program for Mothers

Courtesy of Winston- Salem State University Two graduate students from Winston-Salem State University, Cristina Sorensen and Stefanie Ramsey, have developed a unique ergonomics training program to help mothers reduce the physical strain of caring for young children. Their innovative project was recognized with the 2024 Future Healthcare Legend Award during the recent Healthcare Legends of East Winston Awards Luncheon. Sorensen is a student in the occupational therapy program. Ramsey is pursuing her family nurse practitioner degree. Both mothers who understand firsthand the demands of parenting. They observed the physical toll that lifting, bending, and repetitive motions take on mothers as they care for

HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosts homeownership workshop for Bowie State students

by Megan Sayles  HomeFree USA, a leading homeownership development and financial coaching organization hosted a homebuyer workshop on Oct. 17 at Bowie State University. The organization is approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the workshop was done in collaboration with Wells Fargo. The event was designed to show renters how to purchase a home affordably, address credit issues, obtain mortgage approval and secure down payment assistance. Actors Kadeem Hardison and Darryl Bell from the hit sitcom “A Different World” served as panelists at the workshop, sharing their experiences with homeownership and giving guidance to students. “One of

HBCU Consortium Secures $9M to Enhance Teacher Preparation

By Ashley Brown The Tidewater Education Consortium, which includes Norfolk State University, has reached a significant milestone in its mission to transform teacher education in Virginia. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded TEC approximately $9 million through the Teacher Quality Partnership. This funding will support collaborative efforts among the Isle Wight County and Suffolk Public Schools, alongside the University of Maryland and NSU. The funds aim to improve teacher preparation, boost recruitment efforts, and retain skilled educators with a special emphasis on underserved communities. To celebrate this achievement, TEC hosted a media announcement event at Norfolk State University, bringing

Jackson State scores highest Graduation Success Rate in HBCU

Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics The latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Report was released on Wednesday by the NCAA, and Jackson State ranks among the best in the nation and HBCUs with an overall department GSR of 87 percent. Four teams achieved a perfect score on this report for Jackson State including men’s tennis, women’s bowling, softball, and women’s tennis. The women’s basketball team finished at 95 percent, soccer at 93 percent, and volleyball at 92 percent for Jackson State. Figures released on Wednesday reflect graduation numbers among student-athletes who entered college in 2017, and the NCAA has tracked

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