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Astronomy Professor Talks Eclipses and Their Role in Our Solar System

By Amber D. Dodd To acknowledge this year’s solar eclipse, on Monday, April 8, Howard University’s Biology and Earth, Environment and Equity departments will host a viewing of the near-total solar eclipse from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse of the EE Just Hall – Biology Building. The peak eclipse is projected at 3:20 p.m. Special glasses to safely view the eclipse will be available for the first 50 people. Dragana Tankosic, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences’ Department of Astronomy and Physics, provided context about solar eclipses and what we could expect ahead of

5 NC HBCU’s tell us how the SCOTUS race factor ruling is impacting admissions

Written By Sydney Heighberger It’s been about nine months since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race could no longer be a factor in college admissions decisions. Queen City News contacted all five of North Carolina’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to see whether the decision impacted the number of students applying to those institutions. Four schools reported increased applicants over the past year, but most do not attribute that to the Court’s ruling. According to those schools, interest in HBCUs has increased for years. Here’s how those numbers broke down: Elizabeth State University reported that their applications were

State Department Announces 2023-2024 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

Courtesy of Florida A&M University The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce 170 higher education institutions in 37 states and the District of Columbia have received the designation of Fulbright Top Producing Institution for having the highest number of candidates selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions are grouped by Carnegie Classification, and represent the range of institutions engaging with the Fulbright Program and ensuring its broad impact on American communities across the country. Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, commended the honorees: “Fulbright’s 2023-24 Top

TSU Pres. Glenda Glover, Senator Raphael Warnock Headline Spring Commencement

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University proudly announces that United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and President Glenda Glover will be taking the stage as the keynote speakers for the 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies. Senator Warnock will address graduate school students on Friday, May 3 at the Gentry Center Complex. The event will start at 5 p.m. Senator Warnock, who is also an HBCU graduate, holds an undergraduate degree from Morehouse College and a master’s and PhD from Union Theological Seminary. The senator represents the State of Georgia and serves as Senior Pastor at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Ebenezer is the noted

Women’s History Month speaker encourages students to cherish life lessons

Courtesy of Grambling State University Music has played a major role in the life of entertainment executive, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Shanti Das. So has silence. Das spoke during a Women’s History Month program sponsored by Grambling State University’s Campus Activities Student Engagement and The Lyceum Committee inside the GSU Nursing Building Auditorium, discussing her varied career and life experiences while delivering a powerful message about mental health and well-being. Most recently Das served as Executive Vice President of Urban Marketing and Artist Development at Universal Motown Records, where she managed the marketing campaigns for artists such as Akon, Erykah

Florida universities grapple with DEI cuts

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida’s public universities are now navigating the aftermath of Senate Bill 266,  a bill approved in 2023 at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis. It  prohibits all funding for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs — and the repercussions are becoming palpable. As each university administration finds itself at a crossroads about how to comply with the law, and the effects of the law become real, one can’t help but  ask: What now? The University of Florida took a direct approach to the law, sending a public memorandum announcing the closing of the Office of

FVSU Fab Lab Grand Opening Sparks STEM Education Innovation

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University, Chevron, and Fab Foundation are pleased to announce the successful grand opening of the Digital Fabrication Lab. Held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the event took place at the Fort Valley State University Fab Lab, located at the Warner Robins Center, 151 Osigian Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31088. The grand opening celebrated the collaborative effort between Fort Valley State University, Chevron, and the Fab Foundation in introducing the innovative Fab Lab to the community. Attendees explored the newly established creative space, which was equipped with state-of-the-art tools, machinery, and resources

The First Bank Donates $1 Million To 12 HBCUs

By Quintessa Williams The First Bank has donated $1 million to 12 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to support their economic and community development endeavors. The schools receiving funding are Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, Southern University and A&M College, Southern University at New Orleans, Dillard University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Bishop State Community College, Albany State University, Savannah State University, Clayton State University, Florida A&M University, and Edward Waters University. “Historically Black colleges and universities date back to the late 1800s and were created to provide Black students an opportunity for higher education,” said Jerome Brown, Chief Community Officer for The

2024 Alternative Spring Break: Howard Students Take Chicago!

By Autumn Coleman Staying true to Howard University’s motto of truth and service, students participating in this year’s Alternative Spring Break travelled to different states across the country to offer their Howard University shine to 20 different communities in need. With a record number of over 2,100 students committed to service, participants travelled to additional cities such as Cleveland, New Orleans, and Flint, Mich. under a range of initiatives tailored to the communities they serve. In the South Side of Chicago, a group of 100 students traded the traditional spring break of relaxation and free time for the opportunity to

Jackson State University colors selected for 2024 MDAC inspection stickers, President Thompson and Ag Commissioner, talk promotional partnership

Written By Jackson State University JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D. and JSU’s Student Government Association Vice President Morgan Graves joined the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he announced a promotional partnership between the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Jackson State University (JSU). “We wholeheartedly support Commissioner Gipson and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s efforts to promote our state institutions. Their initiative showcases the diversity and spirit of our universities and symbolizes our commitment to collaboration and mutual support,” said President Thompson. “I also want to highlight the significance of collaboration with our

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