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Written By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has become the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to launch a Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Student Chapter. Through its new SMPTE Student Chapter, CAU will give students the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends, meet industry leaders and professionals, and develop and even refine the skills they need to move into a workplace in need of those talents. “I’m thrilled to be working with Dr. Michele Wright, an HBCU alum herself as a Tuskegee University grad, and the larger SMPTE team — including The post Clark Atlanta University Launches SMPTE Student Chapter, the First at a Historically Black College and University appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Dillard University Dillard University’s Day of Giving shone a spotlight on the crucial role of its dynamic phone banks and the significant contributions of alumni staff in driving the campaign’s success. These phone banks, brimming with activity, served as central hubs for interaction, where staff members, many of them proud alumni, led the charge in engaging with the community. The volunteer team, comprising individuals from various departments such as the Office of the President, Alumni Relations, and the Development Team, brought vitality to the phone banks. Their role was crucial in forging connections with donors, demonstrating the impact The post Dillard University’s Day of Giving: Alumni Staff And Community Engagement Lead The Way appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University announces a newly awarded $399,747 research grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Institute for Education Studies (IES). The grant will be used to prepare minority-serving institution faculty members to conduct high-quality education research that advances knowledge pertaining to the impact of trauma-informed teaching practices in online learning environments. The three-year grant is only the second of its kind to be awarded to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) by the Department of Education. The principal investigator (PI) for the grant-funded research is Virginia L. Byrne, Ph.D., an assistant professor of The post U.S. Department of Education Awards Morgan State University $400K Research Grant to Study Trauma Impacts On Student Performance, Success appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship, one of four regional partners of The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, has selected the inaugural cohort for its Startup Scholars program, an initiative designed to empower and support student entrepreneurs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as they grow their business ideas and pursue higher education.   Nine students were selected from the 28 HBCUs in the Southeast region to receive a $10,000 scholarship, as well as an integrated portfolio of support from the Center, including business funding. Additional program benefits include one-on-one The post Clark Atlanta University’s Southeast Regional Center for Entrepreneurship Announces Inaugural Cohort for Startup Scholars Program appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Howard University College of Medicine has received a $12 million donation from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, part of the $2.2 billion in grants Scott has given this year to 360 organizations nationwide. The unrestricted nature of the gift, which is unusual for donors, allows Howard and the College of Medicine to determine how to make the greatest impact with these new resources. The College of Medicine will apply the donation towards the establishment of a new innovations center in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Architecture, says College of Medicine Dean Andrea A. Hayes Dixon, M.D. The The post Howard University College of Medicine Announces $12 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Gadsen State Community College Gadsden State Community College’s Commencement Ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Richard Lindsey Arena at Gadsden State Cherokee. The event will recognize students who completed requirements following the summer and fall semesters. Featured speakers are Gadsden State students Julie Ginn and Jeanette Cobb. Ginn worked as a part-time math instructor for 24 years before deciding to continue her education at Gadsden State to pursue her dream of being in the medical field. She is graduating with an Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology. As a student at Gadsden The post Gadsden State to hold commencement exercises Dec. 19 appeared first on HBCU News.