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By Anthony Howard Jackson State University alum Jelani Zarif, Ph.D., M.S., has received the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) R01 Cancer Moonshot Scholar Award. The Biden-Harris Administration, through the NCI, is committing $5.4 million in the first year of these multi-year awards to support the inaugural cohort of 11 Cancer Moonshot Scholars. “We are very excited about getting started on this important work. This funding will enable us to target cells that are present in prostate tumors called macrophages. These cells provide prostate cancer cells with pro-metastatic factors,” Zarif said. The diverse set of scholars will drive progress in the fight to end The post Two-time JSU graduate among inaugural Biden Cancer Moonshot Scholars cohort appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Claflin University Jordan Pritcher is a senior early education major who embodies what defines a “visionary leader” at Claflin University. Pritcher is a senior early education administration major from Savannah, Ga. She is also the founder and president of Women Heroically Inspiring Students Professionally Educationally and Respectfully (W.H.I.S.P.E.R.), the first student organization exclusively for female education majors at Claflin University. The organization’s mission is to promote the intellectual and social development of women education majors at the University. The organization works with current college and high school students who aspire to careers in education. “I created W.H.I.S.P.E.R. after The post Claflin University Scholar Establishes W.H.I.S.P.E.R. Program To Support Women Education Majors appeared first on HBCU News.

by Central State University Dive into a limitless future of tech with Central State University’s innovative minor program in Computer Hardware Technology, offered by the prestigious Semiconductor Education and Research Program in the John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture. This 14-credit-hour online program, created in collaboration with Intel industry experts, is designed to train skilled workers for the microelectronics and semiconductor industry. The program provides an in-depth understanding of various topics related to electrical and electronics engineering. “Our Computer Hardware Technology program welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, including high school graduates, university students, and those seeking a career change,” said The post New Computer Hardware Technology minor designed in collaboration with Intel appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Spelman College The Spelman College Camille Olivia Hanks, Ed.D., Academic Center auditorium buzzed with excitement and anticipation as students, alumnae and Atlanta technology professionals gathered to learn about the future of innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and to celebrate Black women as disruptors in tech. Spelman College hosted the Equity in Innovation Symposium in collaboration with Google to celebrate Google.org’s (Google’s charitable arm) $5 million dollar grant to Spelman College in 2022. The grant supports the creation of an extensive data hub, which will track the contributions of Black, Latina and Indigenous women in STEM. The post Spelman College Hosts Equity in Innovation Symposium, Celebrating Black Women as Disruptors in Tech appeared first on HBCU News.

FVSU’s Homecoming 2023“1895: The HITS” will be remembered not just for the exciting football game, spirited tailgating, and musical events but also for the historic moments and achievements that took place during this remarkable week of celebration. One of the most significant milestones during Homecoming 2023 was the astounding fundraising success. A grand total of $1,474,621.30 was raised for Homecoming Week through the Office of University Advancement. This impressive figure showcases the unwavering support and generosity of the community, alumni, and friends of FVSU. These funds will profoundly impact student success initiatives. In addition, Homecoming 2023 witnessed numerous events and The post FVSU’s Homecoming 2023 “1895: The HITS” – Record Breaking Homecoming appeared first on HBCU News.

Leilani Armenta became the first woman to score in a football game matching historically Black colleges and universities when she kicked three extra points in Jackson State’s 40-14 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. Armenta was 3 for 3 on point-after kicks, with one in the second quarter and two in the fourth. The 5-foot-7 freshman from Ventura, California, made her first appearance Sept. 23 when she kicked off against Bethune-Cookman. She’s also a soccer player for Jackson State. In 2003, Katie Hnida of New Mexico became the first woman to score in a Division I game when she kicked two extra The post Jackson State kicker Armenta becomes 1st woman to score in HBCU game, kicks 3 extra points in win appeared first on HBCU News.

By Coppin State University Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special Educators) will train and support nearly two dozen aspiring educators as they earn all certifications and credentials needed to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-8 in Maryland. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) reports that in 2022, 12 percent of students enrolled in Maryland public The post Coppin State University Receives $1 Million to Train Special Education Teachers in Maryland appeared first on HBCU News.

Media Mogul Tyler Perry dismissed critics in a sit-down interview with “CBS Mornings” where he promoted his upcoming Prime Video documentary “Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.” During the sit down Rerry addressed critics in the black community that shy away from the Madea’s in their family. Perry said he doesn’t have respect from people […] The post Tyler Perry Addresses Black Critics Who ‘Educate Themselves Away From Their Blackness’ first appeared on The Source. The post Tyler Perry Addresses Black Critics Who ‘Educate Themselves Away From Their Blackness’ appeared first on The Source.

New York City is gearing up for a historic celebration as it pays tribute to RZA and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. On November 9, 2023, the iconic Empire State Building will light up in Wu-Tang’s signature black and yellow colors, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the group’s seminal 1993 debut album, ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 […] The post Wu-Tang Clan Celebrates 30 Years of ’36 Chambers’ with Empire State Building Lighting and ‘Wu-Tang Day’ Proclamation first appeared on The Source. The post Wu-Tang Clan Celebrates 30 Years of ’36 Chambers’ with Empire State Building Lighting and ‘Wu-Tang Day’ Proclamation appeared first on The Source.

Winter is almost upon us and while colder weather means less outdoor concerts and festivals, it doesn’t mean that hip-hop fans have to wait until the clock springs ahead in the spring to enjoy some of the industry’s top acts. We’ve compiled a list of some of the upcoming top hip-hop tours and events in […] The post The Source Winter Hip-Hop Tour and Event Roundup first appeared on The Source. The post The Source Winter Hip-Hop Tour and Event Roundup appeared first on The Source.

Paul Pierce is trying to show why he is one of the elite shooters in NBA history, aiming his shot at Rubi Rose. The Boston Celtics legend slid into Rose’s mentions reavealing her as his crush. Rose would retweet the shot with a phone number, which I’m sure half the Internet has tried and it […] The post Swish? Paul Pierce Shoots His Shot at Rubi Rose Online first appeared on The Source. The post Swish? Paul Pierce Shoots His Shot at Rubi Rose Online appeared first on The Source.

PUMA Hoops is set to make waves with the latest addition to LaMelo Ball’s signature shoe collection, the MB.03 Chino Hills. This new shoe pays homage to LaMelo’s origin story, specifically his remarkable achievement at Chino Hills High School when he scored an astonishing 92 points as a sophomore. The Chino Hills colorway is a […] The post PUMA Unveils LaMelo Ball’s MB.03 Chino Hills Colorway first appeared on The Source. The post PUMA Unveils LaMelo Ball’s MB.03 Chino Hills Colorway appeared first on The Source.