Category: Black Education

By William H. Kelly III Jackson State University (JSU) held its official meet & greet for its 13th President, Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the JSU Student Center Ballroom. The reception signaled a new era for the historically Black institution that welcomed over 600 guests for the event. Thompson enthusiastically greeted supporters and guests with warm smiles, hugs, and handshakes. Shortly after, the president stepped onto the stage to provide official remarks to all in attendance. He acknowledged his executive cabinet, the student body, government officials, faculty, staff, guests, and the Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) board members. “Since The post JSU welcomes nearly 600 guests to new president’s meet and greet, Thompson talks shared vision appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city landscapes. The funds will be used to launch the Advancing Diversity in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship project to increase access to capital for demographics historically underrepresented in the biosciences industry. Xavier and NOBIC have a rich history of collaboration- the university is represented on the NOBIC board The post Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center Receive Grant to Pilot Diversity Program in Life-Sciences Entrepreneurship appeared first on HBCU News.

By Ellie Melero Lovette Mba has always been passionate about her community. The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Mba was raised in a tight-knit Nigerian community in Wichita, Kansas, alongside her brother and sisters. Their community was like a second family, and their communal Aunts and Uncles embraced the Mba children, giving them opportunities to learn about and participate in cultural activities that they may not have otherwise had an opportunity to experience growing up outside of Nigeria. These community relationships and experiences were an integral part of Mba’s childhood, and Mba knows she would not be the same without them. The post Langston University White House HBCU Scholar Aims To Revitalize Communities of Color appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Chicago State University The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with Advocate at Work Chicago State University Wellness Center to provide a free kidney and health screening for all community members. The screening will be held at Chicago State University- Cordell Reed Student Union Bldg.-Conference Room B- Room 131, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago IL. 60628, from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Anyone interested in getting screened for kidney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes is encouraged to attend. There is no cost to be screened, and appointments are not necessary. The screening will be offered by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’ The post Chicago State University Partners with National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Offer Free Health Screening appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By Bishop State Community College Bishop State Community College has been named the 2023 Innovator of the Year by the Mobile Chamber’s Economic Development Department. Bishop State received the award during the Mobile Chamber’s 9th Annual State of the Economy event at the Saenger Theatre on December 12th at 8 a.m. The prestigious award is presented to a business committed to innovation and dedicated to positively impacting Mobile’s economic growth. “We look at Bishop State as the economic engine that keeps our community going,” says Bishop State President Olivier Charles. “If we can provide quality training that gets people The post Bishop State named Innovator of the Year by Mobile Chamber appeared first on HBCU News.

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Another month, another endorsement of a deeply racist conspiracy theory by multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk. Late last year, Musk threw a massive tantrum on stage following outrage at his calling an unhinged and antisemitic conspiracy theory "the actual truth." Now, Musk has similarly endorsed a tweet suggesting Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have lower IQs and shouldn't become pilots.

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Written By Morgan State University Proud relatives and other avid supporters filled Talmadge L. Hill Field House to the brim today, for the joy-filled 10th Fall Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University. A total of 436 candidates received doctoral, master’s or bachelor’s degrees during the fall semester’s culminating event on the campus of “the National Treasure,” and Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University, which is now in its 156th year. Groundbreaking media executive Kim Godwin, president of ABC News and the first Black woman to lead a major U.S. broadcast news network, delivered the Commencement address and was awarded an honorary Doctor of The post Morgan’s Newest Graduates Accept the Challenge to Meet Their Moment appeared first on HBCU News.

By Quintessa Williams Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced $600 million to 11 Grantmakers to fund Environmental Justice Programs nationwide. Among the recipients, Texas Southern University will receive $50 million to support the university’s Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice. Dr. Bullard, founder of the BCECJ, joined VP Kamala Harris and EPA administrator Michael S. Regan to announce the historic grantmaker award today. “Every person has a right to drink clean water, breathe clean air, and live in a community that is healthy and safe. For too long, however, low-income communities, immigrant communities, Native communities, and communities of color have endured disproportionate The post Texas Southern University Awarded $50 Million Under Biden-Harris Grantmakers Program appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana alum Charles Marlin III (‘22, ‘23) is educating students about the dangers of vaping as an education program coordinator at Ochsner Health. He accepted the position after interning with the health system through the Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER). He credits the internship for providing him with the mentorship that has helped him get to where he is today.  For nearly 100 years, Xavier has been dedicated to furthering equity and joined with Ochsner to develop OXIHER in 2020, an initiative that offers the university’s students internships and the opportunity The post Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health OXIHER Partnership Gives Opportunities to Students to Further Their Careers and Reduce Health Disparities appeared first on HBCU News.