A new agreement with Gothic Ventures will provide Saint Augustine's University with up to $30 million in credit. Initially, the HBCU will leverage $7 million in funding to address short-term cash flow requirements and any outstanding financial balances.
“Our communities are disproportionately affected by many of the ills and wrongdoings that journalism uncovers, and our students have the will and determination to investigate these issues and hold power accountable,” said Howard University Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones.
The two partner institutions will focus their joint efforts on advancing agriculture and sustainability within the country of Gambia, as well as prepare the next generation of Black leaders in environmental science.
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In November 2001, Franklin became the first Black woman mayor of any major city in the southern United States. She served in this role for two-terms, focusing her efforts on supporting the local arts and improving the city's infrastructure.
“We have much more to do to build a country where every person, regardless of race, has equal access to quality health care – and where students from all backgrounds can pursue their dreams,” said Bloomberg.
Dr. Buckner-Brown brings over two decades of experience in higher education and public health to her new role. She has recently served as Alcorn's interim provost and associate provost for undergraduate education and success.
"After careful considerationI, I have concluded that a change in our senior leadership team is necessary to move forward more effectively," wrote Interim President Tim Bear in a letter to all 19 senior administrators at FAMU.
Marcus Ward, Edward Rice, Karen Shedrick, Lucreta Tribune, and Maxine Greenleaf have all been selected to serve in key administrative leadership positions at historically Black Alcorn State University in Mississippi.
HBCUv, a new online learning platform for HBCU students, faculty, and staff, is designed to mirror the authentic, culturally affirming, and supportive environments found on HBCU campuses.
Spelman's new strategic plan, The "Elevat-ED: Empowering Excellence, Inspiring Change," aims to enhance all sectors of the college and foster a commitment to continuous strategic growth
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Dr. Gipson's career in higher education has centered around institutional advancement, diversity initiatives, and community engagement. He most recently served as vice chancellor of inclusion, diversity, and equity at the University of Missouri.
"This memorandum of understanding with Health and Human Services will give our students and other Meharrians an opportunity to work with government and provide new avenues for the health equity future," said Jeannette South Paul, provost of Meharry Medical College.
“It’s going to be incredible for the students who earn a degree at Gadsden State. The degree will empower them. It will empower the community. Knowledge empowers people," said Dr. Susan Thrasher, director of the new medical assistant program at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama.
The DoD's "Taking the Pentagon to the People" program aims to partner with higher education institutions to cultivate a pipeline of talented and diverse young professionals to pursue careers at the DoD upon graduation.
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.
Magen Henry began her chiropractor career studying cellular and molecular biology at historically Black Florida A&M University. She currently practices in Atlanta, Georgia, focusing on improving prenatal and pregnancy care through chiropractic methods.
Tim Beard will become Florida A&M University's interim president on August 5, following the recent resignation of former president Larry Robinson. Dr. Beard recently retired earlier this year after spending nine years as president of Pasco-Hernando State College.
Howard University will soon add a second hospital building to its existing Howard University Hospital. At a cost of $650 million, the new 200-bed facility will begin construction in 2025 with plans to care for its first patients in 2028.