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HBCU Celebrates Graduation of Its First ‘Call Me MiSTER’ Student

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A unique milestone will take place this morning at Grambling State University’s Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony held at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Ja’Deric Talbert will become the first graduate of Grambling’s Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program. As one of over 300 new graduates, Talbert’s journey stands out

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HBCU NABA Chapter Membership Quadruples in a Single Semester

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The Alabama A&M University chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants has achieved remarkable growth. Since the start of the semester the NABA chapter’s membership skyrocketed from 42 to an impressive 200 students. Established in 1975, the chapter has reached unprecedented levels of participation under the leadership of faculty advisor Dr. Felicia C. Farrar,

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HBCU Foundation Acquires 42 Acres for Campus Expansion

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The Winston-Salem State University Foundation has successfully acquired a 42-acre parcel of land for $7.5 million. The move signifies a major advancement in the university’s ongoing commitment to enhance student support and facilitate future growth. The newly purchased land is located at 2900 Reynolds Park Road. It is set to play a pivotal role in

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HBCU Hosts Most Successful GIS Day Yet

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On Nov. 20, Kentucky State University proudly hosted its 10th annual Geographic Information Systems Day, drawing an impressive gathering of approximately 130 participants. The group included eager students, educators, and professionals from across Kentucky. This year’s theme, “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World: 25 Years of GIS Excellence,” highlighted a quarter-century commitment to enhancing geospatial education

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HBCU Professor Awarded Chef Educator of the Year

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The culinary community is celebrating Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., a distinguished food service and restaurant management professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Dr. Burruss has been named the Chef Educator of the Year by the Delta Chefs Association, a chapter of the American Culinary Federation. This prestigious award honors culinary educators

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Retired Nurse Becomes HBCU’s First Horticulture Graduate

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The University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture is celebrating its first-ever horticulture certificate recipient, Janice Brooks. This milestone reflects the school’s commitment to agricultural education since its establishment in 2020. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including five bachelor’s degrees, four associate degrees, and six certificates across different agricultural fields. Brooks,

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Shawn Gibbs Returns to N.C. A&T as Head Coach

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North Carolina A&T State University has officially announced that Shawn Gibbs has been hired as its 23rd head football coach. Athletic Director Earl M. Hilton III shared the news on Friday, confirming Gibbs’ return to the Aggies after an impactful 11-year tenure as an assistant coach. “It is a dream come true for me to

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