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Miss Howard University Armani Washington Wins National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant

By Dantee Ramos The 85th Miss Howard University, Armani Washington, took the crown at the annual National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame pageant on Sunday. In honor of celebrating the achievements of African American women who attended HBCUs, the NBCAHOF hosts The Competition Of Queens. The competitors are selected to represent their HBCUs by the royal court, according to CluthPoints. The selected women compete for the title of Miss NBCA Hall of Fame, scholarships, and other prizes. Washington’s win marks the third Miss Howard University to win the pageant. Former Howard campus queens Kendall Nicole Isadore and Adrian Love Pruett took home

National Board Awards $10,000 to Mental Health Counseling Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University Four Bowie State University graduate students pursuing masters’ degrees in the mental health counseling program have each been awarded a $10,000 Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) grant from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).   The four 2024 grant recipients are Keanna Siles, Giovania Jones, Erynne Dixon and Jada Brown (shown in the photo from left to right).  The grant will be used to support the students’ counseling education and their commitment to underserved and underrepresented communities.   Last year only one Bowie State student, Romuladus Emeka Azuine, received the NBCC grant.  “These NBCC grants that our

Chapel Dean Bernard L. Richardson Receives Lifetime Achievement Recognition for Interfaith, Community Work

By Leelannee Malin Bernard L. Richardson, Ph.D., reverend and dean of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, received the Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award from the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE). This award, given during ACSLHE’s annual conference at the University of Southern California (USC), recognizes an individual with an established career in chaplaincy who demonstrates significant leadership on both their campus and in the field of chaplaincy. Recipients exemplify servanthood, devotion to ministry, and a commitment to the well-being of student life on college campuses nationwide. “Dean Richardson is a stellar example of servant leadership. He is

FSU adds psychiatry residency program

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida State University’s College of Medicine has announced the establishment of a psychiatry residency program, a significant development for mental health care in Tallahassee. This ground-breaking program aims to meet the community’s growing demand for mental health care while providing necessary training opportunities for future psychiatrists. Dr. Mridul Mazumder, program director for the FSU College of Medicine Psychiatry Residency program, ensures the curriculum will be structured for comprehensive training for future psychiatrists. “After completing medical school, future psychiatrists train an additional four years in residency to gain general adult certification. Guided by our program faculty, residents will develop the

Cheyney University Awarded Nearly $500,000 In Critical Sector Job Quality Grant

Courtesy of Cheyney University The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded Cheyney University $495,878 under the Critical Sectors Job Quality Grants Program, which will be used to establish a Winery Management certification in collaboration with Chaddsford Winery’s Vice President and General Manager, and the members of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Cheyney is one of seven institutions awarded this grant. The grant funds will facilitate the development and enhancement of educational initiatives aligned with the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities. Cheyney’s award is a component of the $16 million comprehensive initiative launched to improve job quality and expand access to high-quality employment in

Three JSU art students gain real-world experience, partner with Visit JXN for JXN restaurant rebranding collaboration

By William H. Kelley Jackson State University’s (JSU) Department of Art and Visit Jackson announced a partnership with local restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, at a press conference on March 1. Three JSU graphic design students created new logos, signage, and other marketing material for three “City with Soul” restaurants. The announcement was held at Sugar’s Place located in downtown Jackson and simultaneously kicked off the final day of the inaugural JXN Restaurant Week, hosted by Visit Jackson. “It was an incredible opportunity for our students to gain real-world experience. It’s so vital for graphic design students to have examples of real

Morgan State University Featured in Season 10 of The College Tour Now on Amazon Prime Video

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College and/or University and one of the nation’s fastest-growing research universities, is featured in the 10th season of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Hosted by CBS’s The Challenge: USA winner Dr. Desi Williams, The College Tour travels the country, telling the story of each college and university through the diverse lens of its students, giving the viewer an intimate portrayal of life on campus. Inspiring and motivating, the show serves as a vehicle to help students worldwide connect

Howard University Orator Michael R. Winston Calls for Surge of Ambition During Charter Day Convocation

By Sholnn Z. Freeman As the orator of Howard University’s 157th Charter Day on March 1, an impassioned Michael R. Winston, Ph.D. (B.A. ’62), reflected on Howard University’s early history of high ambition and cosmopolitanism, including pioneering strides in women’s education, an achievement that outpaced other U.S. universities by several decades. Speaking before students, alumni, administrators, and guests gathered at Cramton Auditorium, Winston urged the Howard community to reclaim its past in its quest to become “a research university in the first rank of American higher education.” “In just months after the charter was granted, the University’s founders had created a

Dr. Martin Lemelle Appointed New President Of Grambling State University

By Quintessa Williams The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Thursday to appoint Dr. Martin Lemelle as the next president of Grambling State University. The Grambling Presidential Search Committee narrowed the field to three finalists, Dr. Gregory Ford, Dr. Monica Williams, and Lemelle after interviewing six semifinalists on Grambling’s campus earlier this month. “Dr. Lemelle’s appointment as the 11th president of Grambling State University guarantees a leader well-prepared on day one,” said Rick Gallot, who left the Grambling presidency to assume the role of UL System President and CEO at the start of the year. “I am confident that under

Lawmakers hope to improve health care in Florida

By Kendall Williams Over time, amending and updating healthcare legislation is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. Aiming to elevate standards and accessibility to equal care across the state, the Florida House of Representatives has introduced House Bill 1549, which could bring a new era of healthcare excellence, incorporating many amendments and new provisions focusing on education, licensing and service delivery. Introduced by the Health and Human Services Committee and Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee and Grant, the bill states, “Revises provisions relating to medical education, public health, health care practitioners, & health care facilities to allow more

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