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Texas Southern University Professor Awarded Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is proud to announce that Trushna Parekh, Associate Professor of Geography, has been awarded a 2024 ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program provides flexible support that attends to the research, teaching, and service commitments at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year, the program will support 20 HBCU faculty scholars pursuing exceptional research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. Selected from a pool of more than 150 applications, Parekh has been recognized as one of eight fellows who will

PVAMU becomes 33rd recipient of Toni Morrison Society’s Bench by the Road

By Kerry Laird In a beautiful celebration of history, courage and the arts, Prairie View A&M University unveiled the prestigious Bench by the Road monument in a rousing program on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium. The event marked the beginning of Inauguration Week for PVAMU’s ninth president, Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande. The Toni Morrison Society Bench by the Road Project aims to commemorate significant moments, individuals and locations within the history of the African Diaspora by placing benches and plaques at various sites worldwide. The PVAMU Toni Morrison Writing Program, housed within the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford

Tuskegee Partners with Yale on Research

Courtesy of Tuskegee University A team of Tuskegee University research faculty visited Yale University to discuss collaborations in biomedical sciences, advanced materials and cybersecurity. Yale University recently announced a five-year, $10 million commitment to support HBCUs through the Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking and Development (ASCEND). ASCEND will support research collaborations between HBCU and Yale faculty, provide resources for HBCU faculty research projects and expand pathway programs for HBCU students. These programs, planned in collaboration with HBCU partner institutions, commit to increasing representation and amplifying the significant contributions of HBCUs in shaping the academic landscape. Tuskegee is one of

Gear up for Spelman College’s Master Class Series!

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman’s Master Class Series is designed to bring exposure, insight, and a behind-the-scenes look into various careers, professional skills, and aspects of overall wellness needed to succeed in today’s world. From entertainment and sports to beauty and technology, these expert-led classes give Spelmanites a competitive edge, where they can learn more about entering and flourishing in their chosen career paths. The series is part of the Spelman Pathways Program, the transformative effort designed to improve employment outcomes for graduates. Through the Spelman College Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) under Spelman Pathways, students are given the roadmap and

FAMU Receives $9M Federal Grant to Develop Community Schools in North Florida

Written By Deidra Williams Florida A&M University (FAMU) has received a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop community schools in North Florida. The award is part of a statewide partnership called the Unlimited Potential Initiative (UPI) between the University of Central Florida, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida. The initiative’s primary goal is to improve outcomes for Florida students in high-needs districts by scaling up pipeline services, increasing the number of university partnership community schools across the state, and providing technical assistance to school partners during the next five years. Vice President

Howard University School of Education Announces Inaugural Degree Completion Program in Human Development

Written by Howard University Newsroom Staff The Howard University School of Education is excited to welcome prospective applicants to its inaugural degree completion program for a Bachelor of Science in Human Development. The 100% online program provides flexibility and the benefits of distance learning for prospective students who have completed between 60 and 72 approved credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2 and have not earned college or university credit for a minimum of one year. Classes will begin in fall 2024. Human development majors learn interdisciplinary approaches to studying and promoting

Students Visit London, Panama and Atlanta for Alternative Spring Break

Written By Bowie State University Newsroom Bowie State University students and faculty members will spend their spring break, March 17-23, participating in numerous activities in London, Panama and Atlanta that will broaden the students’ knowledge and increase their understanding of the places they visit. While in the capital of the United Kingdom, students will see BSU alum and Tony Award winner Myles Frost perform in MJ: The Musical at the Prince Edward Theater in London’s West End, visit Buckingham Palace and see the Crown Jewels. The tour is led by Dean George Acquaah, and two faculty of the College of

Tuskegee Student will lead the UNCF Pre-Alumni Council

Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Pre-Alumni Council of Tuskegee University recently participated in the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Leadership Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. During that meeting, council members elected Kayla Thomas, a Tuskegee junior computer science and information system major, to serve as the president of the National Pre-Alumni Council. She has served on the board as the Central Regional Director. In her role as president of the UNCF Pre-Alumni Council, she will engage students and alumni in activities that promote a sense of community and pride. Thomas, a Birmingham native, is the fourth Tuskegee student to hold the

UAPB Students Network with Industry Professionals at National Retail Federation Conference in New York City

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students majoring in merchandising, textiles and design (MTD) recently attended the National Retail Federation (NRF) Student Program in New York City, Dr. Jane Opiri, assistant professor and MTD program coordinator in UAPB’s Department of Human Sciences, said. The NRF student program fosters opportunities to connect with some of the world’s largest retail brands. Participating students included freshmen Gabrielle Hightower and Briana Beckles, junior Kerrah Charles, seniors Lenae Warren-Switzer, Khameriah Clark and Havilland Ford, as well as December 2023 graduate Jaia James. They were accompanied

PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this year’s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). The founders of Prairie View – The Honorable Matthew Gaines and The Honorable William H. Holland, were Reconstruction Era legislators. Their initiatives led to the establishment of the Alta Vista Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth on August 14, 1876,

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