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Weed Seeds: A New Frontier for HBCU Research

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been at the forefront of innovation in education, research, and community development. With the rapid growth of industries related to weed and weed seeds, these institutions are uniquely positioned to explore the vast potential of this burgeoning market. From agricultural advancements to sustainable practices and economic empowerment, […]

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Unearthing the Past: HBCU Hosts Its First-Ever Campus Archaeology Day

Bennett College recently celebrated its inaugural Campus Archaeology Day, an event that blended education with exploration. Students and faculty had the unique opportunity to uncover historical artifacts hidden beneath their feet. Led by Dr. Claire Heckel, an assistant professor of the Honors Program and Interdisciplinary Studies, participants embarked on a journey into the college’s rich

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HBCU Professors Secure $200K In Pilot Grants for Breast Cancer Research

Two esteemed faculty members from the Cancer Research Center at Alabama State University have significantly boosted their research endeavors with pilot grants totaling $200,000. Dr. Manoj Mishra, the CRC’s founder and director, and Dr. Parul Dubey, a researcher in the center, have been awarded these grants from The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Dr.

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HBCU Joins Innovative Initiative to Revamp Biology Education

Saint Augustine’s University is set to revolutionize its introductory biology education through participation in the Science Education Alliance program. The initiative aims to enrich students’ academic experience in the scientific disciplines. This transformative program will replace the traditional year-long biology laboratory curriculum with a hands-on research project, allowing students to engage in meaningful scientific exploration

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HBCU Dean Joins Virginia’s New AI Task Force

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the formation of a new AI Task Force, as mandated by Executive Order 30, in a significant step toward positioning Virginia as a leader in the field of artificial intelligence. Among its ten distinguished members is Dr. Isi Ero-Johnson, dean of the School of Science at Hampton University, who will

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HBCU Receives $4.8M NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s Disease

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health has received a significant boost in funding with a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. This grant aims to investigate Alzheimer’s disease among middle-aged African Americans, a demographic that has been historically underrepresented in Alzheimer’s

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HBCU Cancer Research Center Awards $120K to Emerging Investigators

Alabama State University is making strides in cancer research, with the award of 120,000 to three junior investigators through its newly established Cancer Research Center. This initiative aims to bolster ASU’s research capabilities in cancer studies. “CRC supports three rising junior investigators each year to build and expand the research capacity in cancer research at

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CSU receives two NSF grants to collaborate with lead institutions to leverage Learning Assistant (LA) model

Courtesy of Chicago State University Chicago State University (CSU) recently received two grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that leverages CSU’s expertise on the Learning Assistant (LA) Model. CSU will be collaborating with lead institutions Oakton College and Tufts University to support effective use of the LA Model, through implementation and education research. (i)

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Howard University Poised to Become Only HBCU with R-1 Status

In a landmark development for higher education, Howard University is on track to become the only Historically Black College and University to achieve Research-1 status. This prestigious classification will be officially granted this spring.  The R-1 status designation that will provide Howard University with increased access to research funding and help attract top-tier faculty.  Due

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Prairie View A&M Receives $8M from DOD for AI Research Project

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Prairie View A&M University an $8 million grant to support a groundbreaking research initiative in advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence. The project is titled “CREDIT+: Advancing Data Analysis for Mission-Critical Applications in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.” It aims to enhance the university’s research capacity and provide

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