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Four HBCUs Receive Nearly $2 Million In Grants & Gifts

By Quintessa Williams Howard UniversityĀ ā€” $1 Million Howard UniversityĀ 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 UniversityĀ ā€” $300,000 The School of Education at historically BlackĀ North Carolina Central UniversityĀ 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 ā€œPrairie View Produces Productive Peopleā€ is how the adage goes. Dina Tekle, a seniorĀ biologyĀ 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 Womenā€™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. ā€œWeā€™re thrilled for our 10th year celebration. Each year, we honor approximately 10 to 13 different women. Whatā€™s particularly exciting this year is the active involvement of FAMUā€™s First Lady,ā€ said the event director McKenzie Burleigh. Robinson is the clinical coordinator at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. ā€œSome first

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

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of MedicineĀ (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 festivitiesĀ were also livestreamedĀ on MSMā€™s YouTube Channel, allowing the studentsā€™ 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 ofĀ minority students in science, technology, engineering, and mathĀ (STEM) courses leads to better grades for students from all racial backgrounds, aĀ study released in early DecemberĀ 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, shouldĀ not come as a surprise,Ā she told BestColleges. At NYU Tandon, we believe diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments are not tangential or incidental to excellence, but rather

Howard University School of Law to Host American Bar Association Forum Addressing Challenges to Democracy

Written by Howard Newsroom Staff The Howard University School of Law will host the American Bar Association (ABA) State and Local Government Law Section on Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. for a public forum addressing contemporary challenges to American democracy. The event will bring together leading voices in government, policy, voting rights and culture for a panel discussion in the Damon J. Keith Moot Courtroom at the law school campus, located at 2900 Van Ness Street, NW. ā€œWith the numerous threats and outright attacks on our democratic process, it is more important than ever that we engage in meaningful

University of the District of Columbia Celebrates Historic Investiture Ceremony for 10th President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D.

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia An investiture ceremony was held today at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), culminatingĀ a week of eventsĀ celebrating the inauguration of UDCā€™s 10th President,Ā Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D. Dr. Edington was honored before a full house at UDCā€™s Theater of the Arts, which brought together an array of esteemed guests, including leaders from District government, UDC and other universities, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. Distinguished speakers praised Dr. Edingtonā€™s bold vision for the future of the university. ā€œIn the eight months that I have worked alongside him, Dr. Edington has

Commodores will help bring Tuskegee to Atlanta

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University President Dr. Charlotte P. Morris is pleased to announce that Tuskegeeā€™s own ā€“ the legendary Commodores ā€“ have agreed to perform on March 15 at the ā€œEmbracing the Legacyā€ gala at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. William King, James Dean Nicholas, and Cody Orange, who are touring the country performing all of the R&B and funk hits that everyone can sing along to, will hit the stage in front of a familiar crowd of Tuskegee alumni and friends. The Commodores, originally formed at Tuskegee University, have become a global sensation with a career spanning

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