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Clark Atlanta University’s Executive Leadership Institute Announces Its 2024 Distinguished Community of Fellows

By Hunter Abell The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation of HBCU leaders.   Clark Atlanta University, the first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, serves as the home of ELI. The groundbreaking initiative acknowledges the critical urgency to attract, employ, and retain a fresh wave of leaders within the HBCU community.   Amid this evolving landscape, ELI remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing leadership and excellence. The 2024 cohort, which boasts

BSU and the Bowie BIC to Aid HBCUs With Federal Government Contracts

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University in collaboration with the Bowie Business Innovation Center (BIC) will expand services to reinforce the ability of HBCUs to win federal government contracts.    The Center of Excellence for 8(a) Government Contracting program is a new initiative designed to be a catalyst for business development that will fuel jobs and economic growth in the communities served by HBCUs.  “We’ll be focused on helping HBCUs create sustainable partnerships with 8(a) firms to enhance their ability to not only bid on federal contact opportunities but win the business,” said Gail Bassette, BSU’s director of

‘HBCUs are the diversity:’ Virginia State, District of Columbia ready for historic lacrosse meeting

By Chris Stevens As winter slowly becomes spring, two HBCUs are preparing for a historic meeting. When the University of District Columbia visits Virginia State this Saturday for a doubleheader, it will mark the first time in history that two Division II HBCUs will square off in men’s and women’s lacrosse. While UDC has had an established program for several years, this will be VSU’s first year fielding a program. Trojans men’s head coach Shaun Church and women’s head coach Ashley Lawrence have embraced the challenge of building a program from the ground up. “I think that’s the most rewarding

Tennessee State University’s College of AG Hosts USDA Forest Service HBCU Research Summit

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture hosted the USDA Forest Service-Southern Research Station HBCU Research Summit earlier this week, commemorating 30 years of research, partnership, and collaboration among the USDA, Southern Research Station (SRS), and HBCUs engaged in agricultural research. The 2024 SRS-HBCU Programs Summit welcomed USDA Undersecretary Homer Wilkes as a special guest. Wilkes’ participation provided additional opportunities for sharing partnering successes, exploring challenges and intersections, and fostering ongoing collaboration. Held on campus in various College of Agriculture buildings, the event featured SRS Director Dr. Toral Patel-Weynand, presentations on the university’s history and its SRS partnership,

Tougaloo College Alum Becomes Highest-Ranking Black Woman In Coast Guard’s 233 Year History

By Quintessa Williams There’s nothing like Black History in the making. From girl scout to coast guard, come this April, Captain Zeita Merchant, Tougaloo College alum, will rock a new uniform as she steps into the rank of admiral, –the first Black woman to achieve this title in the Coast Guard’s 233-year history. The Jackson, Mississippi native promises to serve the nation while commanding the Port of New York. The decorated captain has had several historic firsts, including her current position as Commander, USCG Sector New York where she is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of one of the Nation’s busiest and

Texas Southern University College Of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduates Exceed National and State Passage Rate on Licensure Exam

Written By Texas Southern University Graduates of Texas Southern University’s Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) class of 2023 outperformed the state and national first-attempt passage rate on the pharmacy licensure exam (NAPLEX®). TSU graduates earned an 84 percent passage rate, exceeding the national rate of 77.5 percent and the state rate of 79 percent, giving COPHS the third highest passage rate out of the nine pharmacy schools in the state of Texas. “I am proud of the class of 2023 in their success in passing the licensure exam,” said Dr. Rashid Mosavin, Dean of the

Mandela Delivers Passionate Message At Norfolk State University

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Ndaba Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, provided insights on what it was like to be reared by his iconic grandfather during his recent appearance at Norfolk State University. The Mandela event served as NSU’s kick-off of its Black History Month celebration. Ndaba Mandela is currently the co-founder and chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity and co-founder and co-chairman of the Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world and to increasing its potential for growth in the areas of education, employment and international corporate alliances for

FVSU Advances to National Qualifying Tournament of 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, the Premier HBCU Academic Competition

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) will compete in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students, on Saturday, February 10 at Morgan State University.  Four-student teams will face off in head-to-head competition and must quickly answer questions about history, science, literature, religion, math, the arts, pop culture, and sports. Freshmen students Kiara Freeman and Sydney Jackson (captain), along with sophomore students Raven McRae and Kristina Warren make up the four-member team. FVSU is one of 64 teams competing

Clark Atlanta University Celebrates $50,000 Gift from the Estate of Philanthropist, Politician, and Alumnus Marvin S. Arrington, Sr.

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Just days before what would have been his 83rd birthday, the family of former longtime Atlanta City Council President Judge Marvin S. Arrington, Sr., gathered at his beloved alma mater,   Clark Atlanta University, to celebrate his generous donation of $50,000. Arrington graduated from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1964.  Judge Arrington attended Clark College on a football scholarship and was instrumental in leading the football team to a victorious season in his last year as a student. Upon graduating from Clark College, he attended the  Howard University School of Law before transferring to Emory University

Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals

Written By Kerry Laird Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility. “We believe joining the prestigious Blackstone LaunchPad program will greatly aid in strengthening the ecosystem and culture of entrepreneurship on the PVAMU campus,” said Dr. Munir Quddus, dean of the PVAMU College of Business. “These resources and partnerships will help our students receive national exposure and strengthen their own education

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