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Morehouse Receives $1.6M to Expand Prison Education Program

By Evan Castillo The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. Congresswoman Nikema Williams presented the Atlanta historically Black men’s college with $1.6 million from federal Community Project Funds on April 4 to fund more classes for incarcerated students. The funding will also support Morehouse faculty, program participants, and student ambassadors who help teach humanities courses and college-prep seminars to incarcerated students. Morehouse opened its Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership’s (AYCGL) Higher Education in Prisons Program in 2020 and has taught over 180 students in DeKalb, Forsyth, and Fulton counties. “My focus in Congress is

Virginia State University Becomes First HBCU To Host Prestigious High School Robotics Championship

Written by Kyra Alessandrini Virginia State University is the first HBCU to host the 2024 FIRST Chesapeake District FIRST Robotics Competition Championship. The prestigious event expects an attendance of 4,000 people, who will celebrate teams competing over three days from April 4-6. This year marks the championship’s 35th edition. “These opportunities create excitement and energy for young people to pursue STEM careers and are especially important for students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds,” Lorin Sodell, the Director of External and Industry Engagement at VSU’s College of Engineering and Technology, said in a news release. “At VSU, our commitment to providing access and opportunity

B-CU’s Music and Performing Arts Programs Close Out the Year With Free Public Shows

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University students are showcasing their talents in the fine arts in a series of performances that are free and open to the public April 11-14. Under the artistic direction of Professor Carla Lester, the university’s Orchesis Dance Ensemble will be presenting its Expression in Motion 2024 Spring Concert in the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center. Originally reorganized in 1996 under the leadership of student Kaliah Henton and Professor Carla Lester, Orchesis has dedicated the past 28 years to nurturing students’ artistic expression and dance abilities across various styles, including contemporary, jazz, ballet, African, and

Hampton University Welcomes Esteemed Alumnus Clayton Bond as Keynote Speaker for 49th Annual Honors Day

Coutesy of Hampton University Hampton University is thrilled to announce that Clayton Bond, a distinguished alumnus and Senior Advisor for Diplomatic Fellowships at Howard University’s Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 49th Annual Honors Day ceremony on Saturday, April 6th, at 1:30 pm in Ogden Hall. Clayton Bond ‘98, an Honors College graduate at Hampton University, brings a wealth of experience and insight to this prestigious occasion. As a leader in international affairs and academia, Bond’s address promises to inspire and empower students as they continue their academic journey. “We are honored

Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Close Entrepreneurship Week with Pitch Competition and Fireside Chat

By Brittany Bailer The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship’s second annual entrepreneurship festival closed with a fireside chat featuring James Rhee, the John H. Johnson Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship, and Tina Byles Williams, founder, CEO and CIO of Xponance, a $17 billion asset management and investment firm. As founders of successful businesses, the pair shared their keys to success and effective leadership. The former CEO of plus-size women’s clothing company Ashley Stewart, Rhee transformed the company from being on the brink of bankruptcy to a sales powerhouse. Since 2021, Rhee has taught Systems of Life, Money, and Joy at

Hampton University Renames Its Proton Cancer Institute, Reflecting Renewed Focus On Research, Advocacy and Access, and Unveils New Brand and Visual Identity

Written By Hampton University Newroom Hampton University is making another bold move to leverage technology, luminary researchers and multidisciplinary collaboration, underscoring its dedication to accelerating cancer research and care. The focus on bridging the gap between proton therapy radiation and cancer treatment methodologies highlights its commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation. Formerly known as the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton), the nation’s eighth proton therapy facility, has set the standard for excellence in patient care and cutting-edge treatment. In line with its commitment to compassionate care and innovative research, Hampton

Criminal Justice Students Host Campus-Wide Event on Police-Community Relations

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Kideste Yusef wears many hats. Officially, she is an associate professor of criminal justice and director of the B-CU Center for Law and Social Justice. She also serves as the national coordinator for the 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission, an organization that operates out of the U.S. Department of the Interior, with support from the National Park Service, and the National Alliance of Faith and Justice. In this capacity, she also leads the student and law enforcement engagement efforts for the commission’s national “I Fear for My Life (IFFML)” Initiative, which seeks

California State University Ethnic Studies Programs Awarded $1.5 Million Grant

The California State University (CSU) system announced plans to expand its ethnic studies programs, thanks to a $1.5 million donation from the Mellon Foundation. The university was one of five public institutions to receive expanded grants under the Mellon Foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative. The Mellon Foundation awards grant funding to organizations focused on the arts and humanities that contribute to a more connected, creative, and just society. The CSU is grateful to the Mellon Foundation for this generous funding, which is an important step to expand pathways and enhance classroom experiences in ways that intentionally link race and ethnicity and gender and sexuality concepts into the course

Tuskegee University Receives $20 Million Gift From Anonymous Donor

By Quintessa Williams Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that it has received a $20 million gift to support the University’s STEM programs and a variety of campus enhancements from an anonymous donor. This is the second $20 million gift the university has received in less than four years. This donation will support a faculty leadership position, and an endowed scholarship, enhance on-campus student affairs and campus security staffing, develop STEM programs and applied research, and match our UNCF endowment fund. “This gift will allow us to invest in our students, faculty, programs and infrastructure, enabling us to enhance our academic reputation, enrich the

Women’s History Month Roundtable and Town Hall at Norfolk State

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Last week, a graduate student roundtable and town hall titled “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, deserve so much more,” featuring CNN political analyst and author Sofia Nelson was held. As March is Women’s History Month and Social Work Month, the event partnered with the Center for African American Public Policy (CAAmPP) and Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. The message threaded through both events was the importance of intergenerational connection, knowing your value and self-care for women, particularly African American women as they must deal with the intersectionality of racism and sexism. Nelson, who

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