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HBCU Unveils Campus Wetlands Restoration Efforts

Ashley Brown — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

A committed team from Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture is leading the massive Tiger Bay Wetlands restoration project, which officially commenced this winter. This project aims to revitalize the vital urban ecology with the help of public and private partners, such as Resource Environmental Solutions and the Nashville Metro Government. “We are planning a […]

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Howard University Becomes Only HBCU to Achieve R1 Carnegie Classification

Ashley Brown — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:02:14 +0000

In recognition of its “very high research spending and doctorate production,” Howard University has been formally named a Research One university by the American Council of Education. Howard is the first historically Black college or university to receive this esteemed designation, representing a major turning point in the development of HBCUs in American higher education. […]

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Weed Seeds: A New Frontier for HBCU Research

Ashley Brown — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:23:09 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:09:00 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000

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

Ashley Brown — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:06:11 +0000

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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