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Louisiana Tech COB wins award for collaboration with Grambling State

Courtesy of Grambling State University Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business was selected for the 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The award was given to 28 programs across the country who support and encourage students from underrepresented groups to enter the field of business. The College’s successful implementation of the Concurrent Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program with Grambling State University will be featured in the April 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine. “We are honored to be recognized by Insight Into Diversity magazine for

President Anthony L. Jenkins Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank Board of Directors

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins was elected by the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors to the prestigious board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch. The branch makes up the fifth district of 12 regional Reserve Banks. Jenkins will serve a three-year term that begins this month. Jenkins is the first university president in Maryland to be elected to the Board. “It is a pleasure to serve on the board. I look forward to using my diverse experience and insights about business, healthcare, and higher education to help shape

Tuskegee to receive $6.7 million in federal funds for flight school

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is pleased to announce it will introduce its new flight school degree program in the fall thanks to $6.7 million in federal funding sponsored by Alabama Senator Katie Britt. Sen. Britt visited the campus on March 27 and reviewed plans for the Tuskegee Aviation Program with the university president, provost and deans. This flight school and degree program, which is pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, will introduce aviation to a new generation, who have only heard about the legendary aviators through history of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Students wary as presidential election looms

Written By Briona Hopkins Election season is upon us — Florida’s presidential primary took place last week — and many students are drained and nervous about the possible results for the 2024 presidential election. It looks like there will be another matchup between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Students are getting flashback memories from 2020 and the pandemic. Shelby Colson, a third-year education major at Florida State University, is not excited about the upcoming election and would like to see different representation. “I feel like I am reliving a nightmare with this Trump v. Biden election,” Colson said. “I think

Howard University Fine Arts Dean Phylicia Rashad Announces Her Retirement

By Quintessa Williams Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at historically Black Howard University, has announced her retirement effective after this academic year. Rashad, a Howard University alumna, has an over four decades-long career in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her role as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show. In 2004, she became the first Black woman to win the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in A Raisin in the Sun. She has also been nominated for and won multiple NAACP Image Awards, among other accolades. “Dean Rashad has held a longstanding commitment to

TSU Aviation Program Receives $500,000 Grant From FAA

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University aviation program is expected to reach new heights with a recent $500,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant will be used to enhance the TSU aviation program by attracting and training students for careers not only as pilots but aviation maintenance technicians with hands-on experience and more. Dr. Ivan Mosley, Chair of the Department of Applied and Industrial Technology expressed his excitement for the impact this grant will have on students. Mosely is the principal investigator (PI) for the grant. “This will impact our students for the overall profession of aviation

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Presents Threaded, a New Exhibition Featuring Textile Works by Contemporary Black Women Artists

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will display contemporary artworks created by Black women working in textiles as part of its new exhibit, Threaded. Threaded opens Friday, February 2, 2024. The exhibit will be free to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. from February 2 – May 24, 2024, at the Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art. The foundation of the exhibit is seven newly conserved quilts from the Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective, an Alabama quilting community in the Spelman Museum permanent collection. These works are joined by a quilt from the Clark Atlanta

IPE Day Returns as In-Person Event

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University is announcing the return of the highly anticipated 2024 Interprofessional Education Workshop, or IPE Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, in The Armour J. Blackburn University Center.  This event convenes professionals and students alike from across campus for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Hosted by the Howard University Office of the Provost and the Interprofessional Education Committee, IPE Day is an annual educational event that prepares faculty and students to learn and work alongside professionals from other disciplines in a patient-centered, collaborative manner.  Over the years, this event has included students from divinity, education, African American

Paying it Forward: Kulur Group Gifts HBCU Grambling State University Free Memberships to the Association of National Advertisers

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University and other HBCUs with exposure to a best-in-class learning environment that allows them to freely create, inquire, challenge assumptions, and explore the latest marketing, communications, and advertising approaches.” The ANA memberships will equip them with the latest tools and insights available. University faculty plan to infuse these resources into their curricula to better equip students to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Additionally, materials and virtual trainings will ensure students better understand evolving industry trends and challenges within the industry including: Certification programs for faculty, staff and students Certified ANA Marketing

Howard Students Share Fresh Perspectives on Politics in Talk Hosted by Stacey Abrams and The Hilltop

Written By Misha Cornelius On Thursday, March 21, Stacey Abrams, Howard University’s Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, and The Hilltop, Howard University’s 100-year-old student newspaper, hosted a two-part conversation with students to hear their perspectives on politics, democracy and youth voter engagement. The dynamic views of Howard students were on display as Abrams moderated the conversation, fulfilling her goal of convening thoughtful and engaged discussions on Howard’s campus that highlight the importance of politics and policy in the everyday lives of Black people. “A part of the work that I’m doing on campus is really thinking

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