(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University was recently awarded $230,000 to assist students impacted by the pandemic and $345,000 to redesign the University’s STEM curriculum using virtual reality. Both amounts equate to over $500,000 for the University. The funding is part of the Governor’s Emergency Education
HAMPTON, Va. (January 8, 2021) – Hampton University began the virtual 2021 Winter Educational Staff Institute with the Opening Plenary Session on Monday, January 4. Dr. Pollie Murphy, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, presided over the session. The theme for the Winter Institute was, “The New Transformational, Educational
Denmark, S.C. – Dr. Ronnie Hopkins recently assumed the role of interim president of Voorhees College while the board searches for the institution’s tenth president. Before serving as interim president, Hopkins served as the institution’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, accreditation liaison, and
Denmark, SC- Under the leadership of its new chairman, David Miller, the Voorhees College Board of Trustees recently appointed four new members who include two entrepreneurs, an educator, and a dentist. Jerome Geathers; president, CEO, and chairman of Geathers Enterprises, Inc.; operates a variety of
The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris takes place today at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC. Just two weeks ago, the Capitol was under siege by insurrectionists directed to go there it by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Trump flew
During a briefing to Vice President Mike Pence with other agency officials at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 14, 2021, FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the FBI’s efforts regarding inauguration security. Remarks as delivered. Mr. Vice President, just as we’re doing with our
By Angela Jones Greensboro, N.C. — The Detroit Lions recently announced that North Carolina A&T alumnus Brad Holmes will serve as their next Executive Vice President and General Manager. The 41-year-old will report directly to Principal Owner and Chairwoman Sheila Ford Hamp and CEO Rod Wood
By Angela Jones After 43 years of steadfast leadership, Hampton University’s president, Dr. William R. Harvey, has announced his plans to retire in 2022. During his tenure at Hampton, Harvey has been an advisor to many U.S. presidents and a mentor to several HBCU presidents.
The company will award $10 million in scholarships over six years Students can apply for scholarships until Jan. 25, 2021 Dominion Energy also has committed $25 million to be shared by 11 HBCUs RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to
The $20,000 prize was perfect timing for Gantt who says he needed the capital to grow his team and really wanted to hire military spouses. “I was looking for someone that can help with PR… Now I can engage them,” said Gantt when he realized