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American Council of Learned Societies Names Morgan Professor as Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Grant Awardee

Courtesy of Morgan State University The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has selected Morgan State University’s Gonzalo Baptista, Ph.D., as one of its 12 inaugural 2024 ACLS HBCU Faculty Grant awardees. Baptista, an associate professor of Spanish in the College of Liberal Arts Department of World Languages and International Studies, will receive a grant award of $10,000 to support early-stage project development and shorter-term projects related to his research, Analysis of (Mis)representation of Black Bodies in Spanish Museum Iconography, along with access to networking and scholarly programming aligning with his academic goals and institutional contexts. In addition to Dr. Baptista’s award, the University

Queer Black Presence, Prosperity and Performance: Alumni Relations Hosts Panel Discussion on the State of Queer Life at Howard as Musical “Sonnets & Soul” Premieres

By Amber D. Dodd Michael Elroy knows a thing or two about being excluded for being gay. “Depending on the generation, there’s so much shame around our community,” McElroy said. “We’ve done such incredible things but at the same time, we’ve replicated and behaviors that were done to us. How do we stop that?” McElroy, who created and directed Sonnets & Soul, asks these very questions in his production. An original musical, it was showcased as part of a alumni reception and panel discussion, entitled “Howard University and a Queer Black Presence” on February 22, 2024. “To have the first

North Carolina A&T to Launch Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

By Evan Castillio North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (N.C. A&T), one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), is launching a new doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program. Students can go directly from a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) to a DNP without getting a master’s degree. N.C. A&T announced the DNP program Feb. 29 and will start accepting admission applications this fall. The university will be the second HBCU in North Carolina with a DNP program. The other is Winston-Salem State University. A DNP is a terminal degree preparing nurses for advanced clinical practice and leadership, according to N.C. A&T. The degree is

Interledger Foundation Collaborates With Bowie State University

Courtesy of Bowie State University Three students from Bowie State have been named Interledger Student Scholars and will be providing technical, community engagement and community-driven research support to enhance digital open payments and protocols as part of the $150,000 grant awarded to the university last fall by the Interledger Foundation. The initiative is designed to harness the potential of bright, motivated HBCU students in shaping the future of financial technology and digital open payment systems.  Open payment systems enables connections between financial networks that isn’t limited by currencies or geographical location. The Interledger Network connects financial services  making payments easier, faster and more efficient, increasing

University of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule

By Rebecca Cohen The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to a new state rule that prohibits the addition of such programs, according to an administrative memo from the university. In addition to slashing all DEI positions, UF has also closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer and stopped DEI-focused contracts with external vendors, per the memo, in accordance with Florida Board of Governors regulation 9.016. The regulation defines DEI as “any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes differential or

Renowned Director Spike Lee’s HBCU Program X Ralph Lauren Partners To Dress Students For Success

By Quintessa Williams Spike Lee’s commitment to empowering Black talent extends beyond the silver screen. In a unique collaboration, Lee’s fellowship program, Spike Fellows, created in partnership with the filmmaker’s agency, Gersh, has joined forces with Ralph Lauren to provide students with a wardrobe that epitomizes professionalism and success, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This initiative aims to equip aspiring filmmakers with the attire they need to make a strong impression and thrive in their professional endeavors. The innovative initiative showcases a cross-industry partnership rooted in longstanding relationships and a shared commitment to offering transformative opportunities specifically tailored for Black talent. Gersh’s Head of Culture, Jayson Council, expressed the

CIAA Tournament Offers More Than Basketball

Courtesy of Bowie State University Although the CIAA Basketball Tournament brings fans and alumni from around the nation to the week-long event, the Education Day, Career Fair and Tech Summit are among the many off-court activities that attracted Bowie State students and staff. BSU Admissions Office staff and students were on hand at Education Day where Baltimore-area high schoolers were able to meet college students and counselors from all of the CIAA schools.  In addition to learning about each schools’ academic programs, the high school students enjoyed performances of HBCU bands and cheerleaders. By participating in the CIAA’s 2024 Education

TSU Students Selected As Ambassadors For Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab

By Alexis Clark Two Tennessee State University students have been selected as ambassadors for the inaugural launch of the Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios Storytellers Lab. The Storytellers Lab is an initiative designed to create partnerships with HBCUs to cultivate diverse creator pipelines within the entertainment industry. Showtime selected TSU students Billy Ashton Briggs and DeShonda Kennerson, both juniors studying mass communication. The initiative will consist of a nine-month experience that equips HBCU students with the skills and insights to become the next generation of content creators. Briggs said he is grateful for the opportunity as he looks forward to honing his

Langston University Works With WM Comrad Veterans Memorial Gardens To Honor Veterans, Provide Opportunities For Students

Courtesy of Langston University Langston University and Wm Conrad Veterans Memorial Gardens have entered into a partnership meant to enhance the way the Veterans Memorial Gardens honors veterans while also giving students opportunities to gain real-world experience. The partnership was signed Nov. 11, 2023, and marks a new era in the relationship between the University and the Veterans Memorial Gardens. “This partnership is an effort to bring Langston University faculty, staff, and students together with members of the Town of Langston and surrounding communities,” said Dr. Alonzo Peterson, the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Langston University is proud to

Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate

By Margaret Attridge Magna Vista Partners CEO Dale E. Jones established a $2.5 million scholarship at Morehouse College to help juniors and seniors graduate from the historically Black men’s college in Atlanta. The “Finishing Well” Scholarship will benefit juniors and seniors at the liberal arts college who need help paying for their education in their final years there and accessing the resources they need to finish college. Black and African American college graduates owe an average of $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates, according to a report by the Brookings Institution. Additionally, according to the National Center for Education

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