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Coppin State University Receives $1 Million to Train Special Education Teachers in Maryland

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special Educators) will train and support nearly two dozen aspiring educators as they earn all certifications and credentials needed to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8 in Maryland. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) reports that in 2022, 12 percent of students enrolled in Maryland

Goldman Sachs Hosts an Insightful Campus Takeover at Spelman College

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College welcomed Goldman Sachs to campus for an afternoon of engagement and enrichment. To start the day, Goldman Sachs co-hosted a networking lunch where students had the chance to meet with Goldman Sachs employees across various company sectors. Students traveled from table to table in the Manley Atrium, making valuable connections with Goldman Sachs representatives. Following the networking event, Spelman students were invited to an Asset and Wealth Management panel, featuring Goldman Sachs investors and associates in the finance management space. Panelists Nina Meyers, C’2018, growth equity investor, and Timothy Madden, external investing group associate,

Clark Atlanta University to Host 51st Annual Writer’s Workshop Conference

By Hunter Abell The Department of English and Modern Languages at Clark Atlanta University will hold its 51st annual Writer’s Workshop Conference on April 16 – 18, 2024, in Davage Auditorium. The conference’s theme is “Black Boy Joy: Black Men Telling Their Stories and Truths” and will bring another year of fascinating and much-needed conversation from notable and critically acclaimed authors who explore similar and diverse genres.   “Most often, we see the inequities that Black men encounter daily, whether it’s in their careers, social status, or dealings with the police,” said Dr. Georgene Montgomery, Chair of the Department of English and

Grambling State receives HBCU Nutrition Hub designation, $25,000 grant to address food insecurity

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University (GSU) staff endeavor daily to serve the whole student. That means providing resources that serve every need, including food insecurity. The goal has become more attainable thanks to a $25,000 grant from No Kid Hungry, a national campaign overseen by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world that has recognized the institution as an HBCU Nutrition Hub. The funding will be used to support existing food access initiatives, create sustainable solutions through collaboration, expand reach and impact, support

Knights set up HCBU scholarship to honor Charlotte native, former Negro Leagues player

By Savannah Rudicel The Charlotte Knights are offering a new scholarship to two student-athletes in the name of former Negro Leagues player Eddie G.G. Burton. Knights officials are partnering with Burton’s wife, Gaile Dry-Burton, to create the “Eddie G.G. Burton Scholarship.” She said she’s excited to honor her late husband in a way that would have meant a lot to him. “He was really into bettering the community,” she said. “He had passion for making sure our kids were treated right and making sure they had opportunities.”  The team is offering two $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors committed to playing

Town hall at FAMU promotes awareness, voting

By Cynthia Frage Black Voters Matter Tallahassee hosted a “It’s About Us” town hall Saturday at the Bethel Family Life Center to address the impacts of the recently concluded legislative session and the collective power that the Black community has. According to their website, Black Voters Matter is an organization whose mission is to “… increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities … effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny.” Marie Rattigan, a FAMU alumna and the Big Bend regional organizer for BVM, said on her Instagram that, “This town hall marks merely the beginning of multiple initiatives aimed

Celebrating Women and Hip-Hop: School of Communications Hosts Women’s Month Panel and Performances

Written By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications will host a special panel discussion titled “Reporting While Black: Celebrating Women and Hip-Hop: What Have We Learned.” This event is scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., and will dive deep into the intersections of gender, sexuality, and empowerment within hip-hop culture. The event will be held in the auditorium of the MET building, 300 Bryant St. NW, Washington, D.C. Students, faculty, and the public are invited to join this important conversation, as Howard’s academic community explores the challenges and triumphs of women in hip-hop and look forward

ICE and UAPB Inspire Future Engineers: Jefferson County Students Build Model Rockets with Parents and UAPB Professor

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Jefferson County, Arkansas, middle and high school students and their parents built model Estes Journey Launch Rockets at the Ivy Center for Education’s (ICE) program for Future Engineers at The Generator on Main Street in Pine Bluff, AR. The program is part of a March hybrid in-person and Zoom workshop with plans to lead to a model rocket launch experience for the community. Dr. Sederick Charles Rice, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) STEM professor, led the seminar by sharing Estes Journey Launch Rocket kits with scholars present and asked their

Tuskegee’s Department of Social Work highlights Social Work Month with appreciation event and walk

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Every March, organizations and institutions pause to recognize Social Work Month as a time to honor the dedication and commitment of social workers who strive to improve the well-being of individuals and communities across the nation. This year is no different. At Tuskegee University, the Department of Social Work is helping celebrate this year’s theme, “Empowering Social Workers,” with a series of events highlighting the critical role of social workers in our communities. As part of this celebration, the department will host a commemorative appreciation of social workers and a walk on Friday, March 22, starting

Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business to Host the Inaugural “Failure: The Road to Success Conference” with Alumna Pinky Cole

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University announced the first “Failure: The Road to Success Conference” sponsored by the School of Business. The conference is on March 1, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Thomas W. Cole, Jr. Science & Research Center’s Aldridge Auditorium.   “Failure doesn’t mean you’ll never have success,” said Pam Richardson-Greenfield, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marketing-School of Business. “Experiencing failure is a part of everyone’s life. The sooner students realize and understand that they will encounter failure, the quicker they can adjust and apply the lessons learned (from their failure).  This conference aims

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