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Now that Tennessee State University has a new board, expect turbulent times ahead

Written By Adrienne Hinds One of the earliest realizations I had when I started working as a full-time faculty member in higher education, after a 10-year career in corporate marketing, was that higher education operates differently than it appears. Job descriptions for administrative roles, especially at senior or management levels, almost always explicitly require experience in higher education. However, as the Tennessee State University board was vacated on March 28, with a replacement list immediately available — indicating that the Governor’s office had been sourcing and reaching out to potential members weeks, if not months, in advance — the future of

Lincoln University PA Partners With Getty Images To Illuminate Legacy & Safeguard Intellectual Heritage

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) established in 1854 and a leading institution renowned for its rich history and contributions to the community, is thrilled to announce a new content partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Lincoln’s ongoing mission to preserve and disseminate its rich legacy. As this year marks Lincoln University’s 170th anniversary, the institution is poised to showcase its illustrious history and highlight the contributions of important alumni such as the U.S. Supreme Court

JSU environmental scientist studies genetics of eco-friendly Nerium oleander plant that cleans environment

Courtesy of Jackson State University Naira A. Ibrahim, Ph.D., assistant professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Biology at Jackson State University, has secured a grant from the National Science Foundation to unravel the genetics of Nerium oleander, a landscape and ornamental plant hailed for its ability to clean the air and soil of pollutants and heavy metals. The NSF’s Excellence Intelligent Research (EiR) program funds Ibrahim’s research on the heavy-metal uptake and tolerance in Nerium oleander through transcriptome kaleidoscope. The study could potentially provide clues for understanding how phytoremediation plants help decontaminate environments. It’s a low-cost natural technique

B-CU Receives $1.4 Million Gift From Local Entrepreneur L. Gale Lemerand

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) announced a generous $1.4 million donation from local entrepreneur and philanthropist L. Gale Lemerand today. The donation will be used to renovate two buildings on campus that will be known as the L. Gale Lemerand Academic Multiplex and the L. Gale Lemerand Football Complex. “Mr. Lemerand’s generosity and commitment to furthering education in the state of Florida can’t be overstated,” said Dr. William Berry, acting president and provost of B-CU. “He has been a friend of the university for many years now, and we are incredibly thankful for his kindness and investment in ensuring

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

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