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Queer Black Presence, Prosperity and Performance: Alumni Relations Hosts Panel Discussion on the State of Queer Life at Howard as Musical “Sonnets & Soul” Premieres

By Amber D. Dodd Michael Elroy knows a thing or two about being excluded for being gay. ā€œDepending on the generation, thereā€™s so much shame around our community,ā€ McElroy said. ā€œWeā€™ve done such incredible things but at the same time, weā€™ve replicated and behaviors that were done to us. How do we stop that?ā€ McElroy, who created and directed Sonnets & Soul, asks these very questions in his production. An original musical, it was showcased as part of a alumni reception and panel discussion, entitled ā€œHoward University and a Queer Black Presenceā€ on February 22, 2024. ā€œTo have the first

North Carolina A&T to Launch Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

By Evan Castillio North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (N.C. A&T), one of the country’sĀ historically Black colleges and universitiesĀ (HBCUs), is launching a newĀ doctor of nursing practiceĀ (DNP) program. Students can go directly from aĀ bachelor of science in nursingĀ (BSN) to a DNP without getting a master’s degree. N.C. A&T announced the DNP program Feb. 29Ā and will start accepting admission applications this fall. The university will be the secondĀ HBCU in North CarolinaĀ with a DNP program. The other is Winston-Salem State University. A DNP is a terminal degree preparing nurses for advanced clinical practice and leadership, according to N.C. A&T. The degree is

Interledger Foundation Collaborates With Bowie State University

Courtesy of Bowie State University Three students from Bowie State have been named Interledger Student Scholars and will be providing technical, community engagement and community-driven research support to enhance digital open payments and protocols as part of the $150,000 grant awarded to the university last fall by the Interledger Foundation. The initiative is designed to harness the potential of bright, motivated HBCU students in shaping the future of financial technology and digital open payment systems.Ā  Open paymentĀ systemsĀ enablesĀ connections between financial networks that isnā€™t limited by currencies or geographical location. The Interledger Network connects financial servicesĀ Ā making payments easier, faster and more efficient,Ā increasing

University of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule

ByĀ Rebecca Cohen The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to a new state rule that prohibits the addition of such programs, according to anĀ administrative memoĀ from the university. In addition to slashing all DEI positions, UF has also closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer and stopped DEI-focused contracts with external vendors, per the memo, in accordance with Florida Board of Governors regulation 9.016. TheĀ regulationĀ defines DEI as ā€œany program, campus activity, or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes differential or

Renowned Director Spike Leeā€™s HBCU Program X Ralph Lauren Partners To Dress Students For Success

By Quintessa Williams Spike Leeā€™s commitment toĀ empowering Black talentĀ extends beyond the silver screen. In a unique collaboration, Leeā€™s fellowship program, Spike Fellows, created in partnership with the filmmakerā€™s agency, Gersh,Ā has joined forces with Ralph LaurenĀ to provide students with a wardrobe that epitomizes professionalism and success, according toĀ The Hollywood Reporter. This initiativeĀ aims to equip aspiring filmmakersĀ with the attire they need to make a strong impression and thrive in their professional endeavors. The innovative initiative showcasesĀ a cross-industry partnershipĀ rooted in longstanding relationships and a shared commitment to offering transformative opportunities specifically tailored for Black talent. Gershā€™s Head of Culture, Jayson Council, expressed the

CIAA Tournament Offers More Than Basketball

Courtesy of Bowie State University Although the CIAA Basketball Tournament brings fans and alumni from around the nation to the week-long event, the Education Day, Career Fair and Tech Summit are among the many off-court activities that attracted Bowie State students and staff. BSU Admissions Office staff and students were on hand at Education Day where Baltimore-area high schoolers were able to meet college students and counselors from all of the CIAA schools.Ā  In addition to learning about each schoolsā€™ academic programs, the high school students enjoyed performances of HBCU bands and cheerleaders. By participating in the CIAAā€™s 2024 Education

TSU Students Selected As Ambassadors For Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab

By Alexis Clark Two Tennessee State University students have been selected as ambassadors for the inaugural launch of the Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab. The Storytellers Lab is an initiative designed to create partnerships with HBCUs to cultivate diverse creator pipelines within the entertainment industry. Showtime selected TSU students Billy Ashton Briggs and DeShonda Kennerson, both juniors studying mass communication. The initiative will consist of a nine-month experience that equips HBCU students with the skills and insights to become the next generation of content creators. Briggs said he is grateful for the opportunity as he looks forward to honing his

Langston University Works With WM Comrad Veterans Memorial Gardens To Honor Veterans, Provide Opportunities For Students

Courtesy of Langston University Langston University and Wm Conrad Veterans Memorial Gardens have entered into a partnership meant to enhance the way the Veterans Memorial Gardens honors veterans while also giving students opportunities to gain real-world experience. The partnership was signed Nov. 11, 2023, and marks a new era in the relationship between the University and the Veterans Memorial Gardens. ā€œThis partnership is an effort to bring Langston University faculty, staff, and students together with members of the Town of Langston and surrounding communities,ā€ said Dr. Alonzo Peterson, the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs. ā€œLangston University is proud to

Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate

By Margaret Attridge Magna Vista Partners CEO Dale E. Jones established a $2.5 million scholarship at Morehouse College to help juniors and seniors graduate from the historically Black men’s college in Atlanta. The ā€œFinishing Wellā€ Scholarship will benefit juniors and seniors at the liberal arts college who need help paying for their education in their final years there and accessing the resources they need to finish college. Black and African American college graduatesĀ owe an average of $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates, according to a report by theĀ Brookings Institution. Additionally, according to theĀ National Center for Education

Howard University Awarded Nearly $1 Million for HIV Prevention Among Black Cisgender and Transgender Women

By Sholnn Freeman The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health in the Howard University College of Medicine has been awarded close to $1 million in grant funding from a new Gilead Sciences Inc. initiative dedicated to improving the HIV landscape for Black women and girls. Gilead SciencesĀ announced awards this week totaling $12.6 million in grant funding to Howard University and 18 other organizations. These grants are a part of Gileadā€™s new Setting the P.A.C.E. (Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, Education) initiative, a three-year commitment toward increasing HIV prevention, anti-stigma, and health equity efforts among Black cisgender and transgender women ā€”

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