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The "Living Legend" title stands as the pinnacle of honor within the organization, bestowed upon individuals who epitomize the resilience and innovative spirit inherent in nursing. These esteemed recipients have made significant contributions that pr...
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In an important new alliance, two distinguished educational entities in Durham, North Carolina, have crafted a strategic collaboration. This agreement links the associate’s degree curriculum in applied sciences from Durham Tech with the foundational...
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Jonathan Sandville has been appointed as the Chief Development Officer for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, a pivotal role supporting educational enhancements. In a separate yet impactful move, Paula Jackson steps into the position of Interim Athl...
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W. Wilson Goode made history as Philadelphia's inaugural Black mayor, serving two consecutive terms from 1984 to 1992. His tenure marked a significant chapter in the city’s governance, underscoring the importance of diversity in leadership. Beyond hi...
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James Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College, stated, “We maintain an unwavering stance against hatred and are committed to protecting the dignity and welfare of our community.” He emphasized that “this abhorrent event will not weaken our ide...
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The Trump Administration is reallocating approximately $350 million originally designated for Minority-Serving Institutions as part of a broader $500 million initiative aimed at providing a one-time financial infusion to historically Black colleges a...
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A team of researchers from Columbia University has uncovered a striking connection between split-second decision-making and racial stereotypes using advanced brain-imaging technology. Their study reveals that these stereotypes can lead individuals to...
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Eric Brown has officially been named the new president of Denmark Technical College, marking an important leadership change for the historically Black institution. The announcement was made by the South Carolina State Board for Technical and Comprehe...
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“Due to the unwavering support from our community, we are excited to announce that we will officially inaugurate our (virtual) institution on September 2, achieving accredited status, in accordance with our commitments,” stated Marcus Burgess, Interi...
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William F. Tate IV, who has recently taken the helm as president of Rutgers University after his tenure as president of Louisiana State University, is assembling a formidable executive leadership team. In a strategic move, he has enlisted the experti...
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"This facility is set to create an exceptional environment that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation among six undergraduate programs, three master’s programs, and a single Ph.D. program," stated Dr. Lin Li, the dean of the Tennessee State Universit...
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Tyffani Monford, an associate professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has garnered accolades from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Violence. She has been ho...
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Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in North Carolina has established a significant partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University located in Daytona Beach, Florida. This collaboration enables ECSU students to simultaneously obtain a bachel...