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Some students boycott brands amid Israel-Hamas war

By Nadia Lloyd Students are turning away from brands that they claim are fueling the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to show their stance against the war. National brands such as McDonaldā€™s, Starbucks, KFC, Coca-Cola and Dominoes are all facing scrutiny. The war initially ignited on Oct. 7, when Hamas, a terrorist organization, launched a land, sea and air attack on Israel. According to Bittanica.com, this attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and more than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas, making this the deadliest day for Israel since its independence in 1948. To boycott an entity can mean

Florida A&M University Releases ā€˜Technologyā€™ Issue of A&M Magazine

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) Office of Communications has just published the Spring 2024 A&M magazine,Ā The TechnologyĀ issue, which highlights the Universityā€™s push to become a center of cyber research, artificial intelligence, and high-powered computing. In his magazine message, President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., shared his excitement about new cyber possibilities FAMU has embarked upon and believes that FAMU holds the power to increase economic growth in Tallahassee. ā€œIn the past year, Florida A&M University has registered three major developments that signal a transformational shift in our campus with increased internet access, capability, equity, and cyber policy,ā€ Robinson said. ā€œThis

Three Morgan Faculty Research Scientists Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Courtesy of Morgan State University Three esteemed Morgan State University faculty members were elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the worldā€™s largest general scientific society and publisher of theĀ ScienceĀ family of journals.Ā Paul B. Tchounwou, D.Sc.,Ā Kevin T. Kornegay, Ph.D., andĀ Farin Kamangar, Ph.D., M.D.,Ā each recognized for their advancement of science and service to society spanning their accomplished careers, were named to theĀ 2023 class of AAAS FellowsĀ comprising 502 scientists, engineers and innovators from around the world and across 24 disciplines. Election as an AAAS Fellow is one of the most distinguished honors within the scientific community. ā€œThe Morgan

Livingstone College Receives Fourth Consecutive Anonymous $1 Million Donation

By Quintessa Williams Historically Black,Ā Livingstone CollegeĀ in North Carolina, continues to benefit from anonymous donors. The schoolĀ announced WednesdayĀ that they received a $1 million anonymous donation, ā€” the fourth consecutive anonymous donation of $1 million. President Anthony J. Davis announced the donationĀ last Friday, April 19Ā to members of the Salisbury-Rowan community and several of the collegeā€™s faculty and staff. Livingstone says that the donor has been a consistent and dedicated supporter of the collegeā€™s mission and vision. Proceeds from this donation will be usedĀ to support a campus residence hallĀ refurbishment project. This donation follows the collegeā€™sĀ Innovation Lounge GrantĀ award during the 2024 Retool Your School

Three UAPB Students Win Awards at Association of 1890 Research Directors Research Symposium

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Three students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences won awards at the 21st Research Symposium of the Association of 1890 Research Directors, Inc. (ARD), which was recently held in Nashville, Tennessee. In the poster competition, Sujan Bhattari, graduate student of aquaculture and fisheries, was awarded first place in the animal health and production and animal products category for his project titled ā€œIdentification and Characterization of Vasa and Nanos-2 Genes in the Ovary of White Crappie and Black Crappie.ā€ In the undergraduate

Texas Southern Universityā€™s 2024 Communication Week to Encourage Diverse Voices in the Media

Courtesy of Texas Southern University The 2024 Commweek, signifying the 42nd Intercultural and Communication Conference of the School of Communication at Texas Southern University will be held April 8-12, 2024. Themed ā€œAmplifying Diverse Voices in Media and Communication,” the conference will culminate with an Awards Gala on Friday, April 12, at the Universityā€™s Tiger Room. The Intercultural Communication Conference provides a forum for scholars, students, professionals, and civic-minded leaders to explore topics with cultural, political, economic, and social implications as well as communication dynamics. This year, a distinguished lineup of dignitaries, scholars, and professionals have confirmed their participation in this

Miles College Secures Big Donation for Athletics

Courtesy of Miles College Athletics Miles Director of AthleticsĀ Fred WatsonĀ continues the drive towards his mission of creating and sustaining anĀ athletic department that will compete ā€“ athletically and academically ā€“ at the highest levels. He recently secured a $100,000 donation to the athletic department, which will go directly towards positively impacting Miles College and its student-athletes. Watson, who is in his second year as the schoolā€™s Director of Athletics, has been able to raise the dollars for athletics while also serving as the Golden Bearsā€™ head menā€™s basketball coach. While balancing both jobs is not easy, he understands that he has

Black Men Might Turn Their Backs, Literally, on President Biden’s Morehouse Commencement Speech

By Nigel Roberts Democratic presidents delivering graduation commencement addressesĀ at HBCUs are typically good vibe moments. But thatā€™s not the case this time. Strong opposition is brewing against President Joe Bidenā€™s invitation to deliver the May 24 keynote speech at iconic all-male HBCU Morehouse College in Atlanta. Morehouse, which extended the invitation in September, received immediate backlash afterĀ announcing Bidenā€™s keynote address. Many complain that Morehouse is a merelypolitical pawn in Bidenā€™s re-election bid ā€“ nothing more than a campaign stop in the crucial swing state of Georgia. Polls predict thatĀ disgruntled young Black menĀ could turn their backs on Biden and the Democratic

Fisk University Seniors Call For Change Following Unexpected Commencement Modifications

By Quintessa Williams Several students fromĀ Fisk Universityā€˜s Class of 2024 (who wish to remain anonymous) are calling for change after the university made unexpected alterations to their upcoming commencement ceremony. Last week, on April 17th, Fisk reportedly notified the senior class that they had made changes to the ceremony, which is scheduled to beĀ held on Monday, May 6th. ā€œOn Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 Fisk University administration made the executive decision to change the 2024 location from the Grove (better known as the Fisk University Yard) on Monday, May 6th at 9:00 am to a local church at 8:30 am,ā€ one

TSU Hosts Record-Breaking 1890 ARD Research Symposium

By Alexis Clark The Tennessee State University College of Agriculture served as the host for the 21st Association of 1890 Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium (ARD), held in April at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville. As the immediate past Chair and steering committee member of the symposium, the College of Agriculture Dean, Dr. Chandra Reddy, was instrumental in getting the event to be held here in Nashville, and participants did not disappoint. The event was by all accounts the biggest, best-attended symposium in the organizationā€™s nearly 50-year history. More than 1,500 faculty researchers, college administrators, students, and staff

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