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TSU Aviation Partners with the Air Force JROTC to Host Flight Program for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Courtesy of Texas Southern University The United States Air Force has selected Texas Southern University as a host site for its national program for aspiring pilots for the fourth year. The High School and Air Force Academy students are selected from thousands of applicants around the United States. Students are selected for this program based on grades, physical fitness, and an application exam. TSU’s Aviation Science Management Program facilitates this seven-week intensive flight training program as part of a contract with the Air Force. “Partnerships with the United States Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard are important measures to the

Empowering Tomorrow’s Change Agents: Social Sciences Majors Attend African American Heritage Month Celebration Colloquium at The University of Alabama

Courtesy of Talladega College Talladega College students majoring in social sciences recently attended a transformative social justice event sponsored by the University of Alabama School of Social Work, the 35th Inaugural Dr. Ethel H. Hall African American Heritage Month Celebration Colloquium. The outing was organized by departments within Talladega College’s Eunice Walker Johnson School of Social Sciences and Education. As the first woman and African American to graduate from The University of Alabama School of Social Work’s doctoral program, Dr. Ethel H. Hall played a pivotal role in implementing the School’s first African American Heritage Day Program. As a result,

Yale University Announces $10 Million Commitment To HBCUs Marks Start of New Partnership

Written Kyra Alessandrini Yale University announced it would commit $10 million to HBCUs over the next five years as it establishes the Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking, and Development, also known as the ASCEND Initiative. The partnership, announced during Black History Month, addresses Yale’s historical association with slavery. The Ivy League institution examined its role in a new book, Yale and Slavery: A History, and announced several initiatives to support the Black community. “This initiative will deepen the relationship between HBCUs and Yale through bidirectional partnerships centered on research, teaching, and access for students,” Yale Provost Scott Strobel and Vice Provost for

Four HBCUs Receive Nearly $2 Million In Grants & Gifts

By Quintessa Williams Howard University — $1 Million Howard University in Washington, District of Columbia has received a nearly $1 million grant from Gilead Sciences to increase HIV prevention, anti-stigma, and health equity efforts for Black cisgender and transgender women. The funds will support a collaborative effort between the historically Black university and HealthHIV, focusing on engagement and awareness through artistic endeavors such as podcasts, blogs, fashion shows, and workshops geared towards Black women. 2North Carolina Central University — $300,000 The School of Education at historically Black North Carolina Central University has received a $300,000 grant from the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity to support

Spelman College Celebrates Expansion of Cosmetic Science Program

Courtesy of Spelman College Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market. Spelman College is working to change that trajectory by ensuring that beauty products are developed with people of color in mind. The College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for those majoring in chemistry, and a minor in cosmetic science for those majoring in other areas. The program, scheduled to be offered in the fall, is the

Dina Tekle is closing gaps in medical research, women in STEM

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University “Prairie View Produces Productive People” is how the adage goes. Dina Tekle, a senior biology student at Prairie View A&M set to graduate this spring, is redefining it: being a woman in medical research and working to close gaps in knowledge in the understanding of diseases and illness. She is hoping to play a part in eliminating diseases such as metastatic breast cancer, a field she previously focused on in her research. She is now working in biochemistry research. But aside from her professional work, Tekle is closing gaps personally: redefining and reframing what it looks

FAMU First Lady Sharon Robinson Receives Pinnacle Award

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University First Lady Sharon Robinson was among the 2024 Pinnacle Award recipients during a ceremony celebrating Women’s History Month in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on March 4. The award ceremony celebrated 13 exceptional women each year, recognizing their commitment to high standards and community betterment in Northwest Florida. “We’re thrilled for our 10th year celebration. Each year, we honor approximately 10 to 13 different women. What’s particularly exciting this year is the active involvement of FAMU’s First Lady,” said the event director McKenzie Burleigh. Robinson is the clinical coordinator at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. “Some first

Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates Fourth-Year MD Students on Match Day 2024

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) celebrated its fourth-year medical students during Match Day 2024 on Friday, March 15, as they reached a pivotal milestone in their education and learned where they will complete their residency training. The joyous event was held at Atlanta Technical College for participating students, their families, and other invited guests. The Match Day festivities were also livestreamed on MSM’s YouTube Channel, allowing the students’ friends and loved ones to participate, no matter where they were located. Additionally, MSM was honored to host Indian Health Service Director Ms. Roselyn Tso and Mr. Antrell Tyson,

Talladega College Salutes Alumni Who Have Become College Presidents

Courtesy of Talladega College As we wrap up Black History Month, we pay tribute to the 23 Talladega College Alumni who have become college or university presidents. These men and women have led institutions of higher education during periods of great expansion and growth as well as times of war, turmoil, political unrest, or financial difficulty. Having so many graduates move on to become higher education leaders is a testament to our mission and the vision of our founders, William Savery and Thomas Tarrant as well as the education, character, leadership development, and support that Talladega College has always provided

Diversity in STEM Classes Means Higher Grades for Everyone

By Michael Anguille The presence of minority students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses leads to better grades for students from all racial backgrounds, a study released in early December found. Student racial diversity, according to some educators, like New York University (NYU) Dean of the Tandon School of Engineering Jelena Kovacevic, is a primary component of student and overall STEM program success. The latest research, which quantifies her observations at NYU on a national scale, should not come as a surprise, she told BestColleges. At NYU Tandon, we believe diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments are not tangential or incidental to excellence, but rather

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