HBCU Partners With a State University to Educate Future Teachers About Social Justice
The department of education at Winston-Salem State University has partnered with the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, to help future teachers develop social justice dispositions while exploring school and community diversity.
Delaware State University Partners With Two Asian Institutions of Higher Education
Historically Black Delaware State University in Dover has partnered with Mokpo National University of South Korea and Changchun University of Science and Technology in China to establish study abroad opportunities for students at both institutions.
North Carolina Central University Partnership to Boost Drug Discovery Research
The partnership will allow for collaboration between North Carolina State's Comparative Medicine Institute and NCCU's Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, which contains a library of over 200,000 chemical compounds and high-throughput screening equipment.
Claflin University’s Pathway Program for Nursing Students Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
Historically Black Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Technical College System to create a pathway for registered nurses (RNs) who have earned an associate's degree from one of the 16 schools in the SCTC System to transfer to Claflin University's RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Xavier University Creates Pre-Pharmacy Pathway Program for High School Students
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Certificate of Pre-Pharmacy Studies, a Gold Seal on their high school diploma, and preferred admission to the Xavier College of Pharmacy
NBA Star Stephen Curry Funds the Reestablishment of Golf Teams at Howard University
Starting in the 2020-21 academic year, Howard will field men's and women's golf teams. Curry's donation will provide the startup costs for the program and fund it for six years.
Princeton University Art Museum Partners With HBCU Alliance of Museums and Art Galleries
Designed to increase diversity in the art leadership field, the inaugural program introduced participants to the inner workings of a university art museum and exposed them to a variety of museum careers and opportunities.
Morehouse College to Launch Student Success Program Aimed at Reducing Graduates’ Loan Debt
Morehouse will solicit and accept donations made specifically to reduce or eliminate student loan debt of Morehouse men, thus creating an opportunity for greater financial freedom for new alumni and their families.
Alabama State and Tuskegee University Announce Joint Charity Event for the Salvation Army
The charity event will serve as a kickoff event for the third annual Labor Day Classic football game between the two universities.
Delaware State University Partners With Two Asian Universities
Delaware State reached an accord with Changchun University of Science and Technology in China that will ensure that students from that school will have the English proficiency to take classes at the university. Delaware State also signed a similar agreement with Mokpo National University of South Korea.
Claflin University Creates Pathway Program for Nursing Students at Technical Colleges
The agreement between the two institutions will allow registered nurses who have earned an associate's degree at one of the members of the South Carolina Technical College System to transfer to Claflin University to earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Tuskegee University Partners With Auburn University’s Radio Frequency Identification Lab
RFID technology is found in a wide range of products including retail security tags, pet microchips, airline baggage tags, and guest experience bracelets at entertainment venues. It has become a real-time asset in supply chain management.
Fisk University Receives Approval for a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Homeland Security
In addition to existing Fisk faculty, practitioners from the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security will teach courses in the new program. The first cohort of students in the new degree program is expected to begin in the spring of 2020.
Bowie State to Launch the Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students...
The goal of the new Center for Research and Mentoring of Black Male Students and Teachers at Bowie State University in Maryland is to support a pipeline of Black males joining the ranks of Maryland's educators, especially those who specialize in teaching high-demand fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Wiley College in Texas to Establish a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Film and Theatre
The program will be named for Wiley College trustee and Summer Film Institute founder, Nate Parker, who appeared in the 2007 film "The Great Debaters," based on the 1930s Wiley College debate teams.
Florida A&M University Establishes 2+2 Pathway Program With Hillsborough Community College
Students participating in the pathway program will spend two years at Hillsborough Community College. When they complete their associate's degree, they can transfer to FAMU to complete a bachelor's degree program.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Now Offering Two Certificates in Special Education
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne has announced that it will now offer two certificate programs in special education; one for upperclassman pursuing bachelor's degrees and another for graduate-level students.
Three Alabama HBCUs Participating in Industrial Hemp Research Project
Historically Black Tuskegee University, Alabama State University, and Alabama A&M University will participate in a research project o grow and study industrial hemp, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid.
A New Degree in Health Services Management at North Carolina A&T State University
The university hopes to enroll 150 full-time students in the health services management degree program next fall. The goal is to enroll more than 500 students in the program within four years.
Norfolk State University Partners With Inha University and Medical School in South Korea
The agreements call for the establishment of research partnerships between Norfolk State and the two South Korean educational institutions. Among the areas of cooperative research will be deep space human exploration, smart optics, and advanced manufacturing nanotechnologies.
Clark Atlanta University to Offer a New Working Professionals MBA Program
The new Working Professionals MBA program will consist of 36 credit hours that can be completed in 18 months. Some classes will be conducted online and some on campus. All classroom instruction will take place on Saturdays.
Morehouse School of Medicine Partners With Georgia Tech to Create Health Technology Startups
Georgia Tech will provide the historically Black medical school with a full suite of services and educational programming to support entrepreneurship in the HealthTech arena among faculty, staff, and students on the Morehouse campus.
Howard University Opens New Healthcare Center for Low-Income, Military Families
Howard University Hospital has recently announced the opening of a new Women, Infants, and Children Family Center in Washington, D.C. The new center will provide low-income, military families with infants and children access to health care resources, counseling, and social services.
Winston-Salem State Creates Pathway Program With Davidson County Community College
The new 2+2 agreement will create a streamlined path for graduates of the Zoo & Aquarium Science Program at Davidson County Community College to enter Winston-Salem State University with junior status to pursue a bachelor of science degree in biology.
Cheyney University States That Its Budget Is Balanced, a Key Step to Retain...
The balanced budget is crucial to Cheyney's future. If the university can show a balanced budget for the next three years, the state of Pennsylvania will forgive $30 million of the school's $43 million in debt owed to the state's higher education system.
Delaware State University Partners With Two Universities in China
An agreement with Beihua University in Jilin, China, will establish a joint English Language Institute to prepare Chinese students to study in the United States. Also, an agreement with Northeast Normal School will create a joint educational doctorate program.
Two Historically Black Universities Partner to Provide Pathway Program for Pharmacy Students
Through this agreement, participating students will begin their studies in pharmaceutical sciences at Elizabeth City State University. After completing three years of courses, students will then transfer to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where they will finish their bachelor's of science in pharmaceutical sciences.
Georgia Senator’s Bill Would Place Three HBCUs Into a New University System
The three historically Black state universities that are part of the plan are Savannah State University, Fort Valley State University, and Albany State University. They would be placed into a new university system called Georgia A&M University.
Alabama A&M University Partners With J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Alabama A&M University and J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College have signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow students to begin their academic careers at Drake State to earn course credit as they prepare to transfer to AAMU.
Alcorn State University Establishes First Doctoral Degree Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The new doctoral degree program will be offered to graduates of the university's family nurse practitioner master's degree program. Students will take courses on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, healthcare systems, evaluation of practice models, and health policy.
Elizabeth City State University to Launch New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Sustainability Studies
The curriculum will consist mostly of courses in biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, entrepreneurship, communications, technology, health, and psychology that already exist at the university. Only four new courses will be developed for the new degree.
Morehouse School of Medicine Launches Physician Assistant Studies Graduate Program
In 2017, Morehouse approved the establishment of a physician assistant program and began planning the curriculum. Over two years later, this month the program's first class of 20 students arrived on campus for orientation.
Two Neighboring HBCUs in Ohio Look to Find Ways to Share Services
Wilberforce University and Central State University in Ohio have announced that they are currently in discussion regarding a collaborative learning arrangement and shared services relationship. Both universities have faced budgetary issues in recent years. A cooperative arrangement could help the bottom lines of both HBCUs.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Partners With Southeast Arkansas College
The agreement will allow students to earn an associate's degree at Southeast Arkansas College and a bachelor's degree at the historically Black University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff simultaneously. African Americans make up 57 percent of the student body at Southeast Arkansas College.
Kentucky State University to Give New Laptops to All Full-Time, First-Year Students
Christopher Brown, president of Kentucky State University, said that he noticed students using their cellphones to access digital information resources such as textbooks. Research has shown that downloading textbooks on cell phones rather than larger visible devices can hinder student achievement.
Benedict College in South Carolina Launches Its First Graduate Degree Program
Historically Black Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, has established an MBA program that will offer three concentrations; general business, management, and supply chain management. It is the historically Black college's first graduate program.
