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Omer Ohana mourns the loss of his partner, IDF Capt. Sagi Golan. They were due to get married on October 20, but Ohana's worst fears became a reality when Golan didn't return home on October 7.

By Natalie Kainz Seven people, including a child, were shot Sunday at a packed off-campus party near Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black college in Texas, said the Waller County Sheriff’s Office. The event, a trail ride pasture party that over a thousand people attended, was hosted during Prairie View A&M’s homecoming weekend, about 2 miles from the university’s campus. A spokesperson for the university said it’s not known if any of the people who were injured or involved are affiliated with Prairie View A&M University. “Although this was not an official PVAMU homecoming event and was unaffiliated with the university, our The post 7 people shot at off-campus party during Texas HBCU’s homecoming weekend appeared first on HBCU News.

By Jess Mador This week marks one year since Wellstar Health System closed Atlanta Medical Center in the Old Fourth Ward for good. And, as the hulking hospital complex has sat vacant under a redevelopment moratorium in place since last fall, health advocates and metro Atlanta officials continue to push for a new health facility to replace AMC. The hospital was one of two Level 1 trauma centers in Atlanta, along with Grady Memorial Hospital — the closest medical center to the AMC site. AMC’s shutdown is fueling increased patient volumes at Grady’s ER and other Atlanta hospitals; with nearby The post One Year After Atlanta Medical Center Closed, Hospital Site Remains in Limbo appeared first on HBCU News.

by Ellie Melero, Langston University encourages any high school or college students interested in journalism or media to attend the NBCU Academy Next Level Summit for free on Oct. 19. “Next Level Summit: Know Your Audience” is a free virtual learning opportunity which is open to the public, and Langston would like to encourage anyone with an interest in a career in media to attend. The summit will discuss ways for journalists, marketing professionals, public relations specialists and other media industry members to identify and connect with an audience while providing attendees with an opportunity to connect with top industry The post Langston University Encourages Students To Participate In HBCU Next Level Summit appeared first on HBCU News.

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.