Local Student-Athletes Graduate in 2011 with Honors from Bowie State

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Education Secretary Arne Duncan months ago expressed his disappointment with the low graduation rates among most student-athletes attending major universities throughout the nation. But he wouldn’t have much to complain about after a few local colleges and universities in the Washington, D.C./Maryland region graduated their senior classes this past weekend.

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More than 40 current and former student-athletes joined Bowie State University’s graduates during the 2011 spring commencement on May 20 at BSU’s Bulldog Stadium.

Six BSU student-athletes graduated with honors, including Male Student-Athlete of the Year Sterling Grant-Jones, two-time winning CIAA Softball Champion Danielle McClay, two-time winning CIAA Bowling Champion Rebecca Frusciante and Jatyra Heath of the women’s volleyball team.

“We are very proud of our student-athlete graduates today. These young men and young ladies are the true examples of student-athletes,” said BSU Athletic Director Anton Goff. “They have embraced the mission of the Athletic Department and understand the importance we have stressed about academics. It is a proud moment for our coaches and administrators to be a part of the joyous occasion.”

In D.C., Georgetown University graduated all six of its seniors on the men’s basketball team, including star players Austin Freeman of Mitchellville, Md., and Chris Wright of Bowie, Md.

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Stylish Buzz of the Week: Nedu Maduchukwu from Morgan State University by The Profashional

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Name : Nedu Maduchukwu

Classification: Freshman

Repin’: Morgan State University

Describe your style: urban, casual, prep school boy

Hometown: Bowie, Maryland

Nedu’s style is what I call “clean-cut casual”. Plaid button up, khakis, Sperry’s and a bowtie is none the less classically casual! Creating a signature piece is essential for everyone, and right off the back I can tell Nedu’s is bowties. I must say they fit him quite well! What’s your signature piece?

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Jackson State University Chinese exchange student wins gold medal at Mississippi fencing tournament

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Jackson State University Chinese exchange student Lei Wang won a gold and silver medal in his United States Fencing Association Fencing Tournament debut, held April 30 in Oxford, Mississippi. He won the gold medal in the Men-Mixed foil event, and a silver medal in a Senior Men foil event.

Lei, a graduate exchange student from Shaanxi Normal University in Xi’an, China, is currently enrolled in the department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in the College of Education and Human Development. He is a four-time National University Fencing Championship winner in  China and has been practicing fencing for seven years. Lei also had an opportunity to demonstrate his fencing skills at JSU’s 4th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration and Fundraiser in February 2011.

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Grambling State University Receives $110,583 LA GEAR UP Grant

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GRAMBLING, LA —In its sixth consecutive year Grambling State University will host the LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps this summer starting with week I which will be held during July 10 thru 16 and week II activities will be held from July 24 thru July 30. The focus of the LA GEAR UP (Louisiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) camps is to help students develop and enhance academic and leadership skills needed to promote success in planning and completing their post secondary education. According to the overall program goals , this initiative focuses on the following: 1) Provide stimulating experiences in Math, Science, Technology, and/or English/Language Arts; 2) Expand career goals and aspirations; 3) Provide information about college that includes early planning and financial support services; and 4) Combine learning with fun. Grambling professors Dr. Loretta Walton Jaggers and Dr. Nanthailia McJamerson serve as co-principle investigators for the LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camp grant which totaled $110, 583. The grant is funded by the Louisiana Board of Regents (LA SIP/LA GEAR UP) to implement the two one week Summer Learning Camps at Grambling State University. Jaggers and McJamerson have been with the program for its six years and played key roles in getting the funds to implement the LA GEAR UP Summer Learning Camps at Grambling State University. In 2005 the university was funded $37,000 for a one week camp. Since that point, the funding and camp duration has increased.

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UMES named co-recipient of $1 million education grant

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PRINCESS ANNE – (May 27, 2011) – A $1 million federal grant to train “Great Principals for Maryland” will be used by two public universities to collaborate in offering classes at a new Lower Eastern Shore School Leadership Institute.

A four-year Race to the Top grant has been awarded to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University, sister institutions in the University System of Maryland. The institute begins operation in August.

Planners say aspiring principals who enroll in the institute will learn strategies to lead public schools and help students reach annual performance goals. A focus of the training is closing the achievement gap between student groups.

The institute will partner with county school systems in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester and Talbot to identify potential candidates.

“Receiving this grant is another indicator of the close cooperation between the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University,” said Charles Williams, UMES’ vice president for academic affairs. “This leadership institute will further our efforts to serve and support the public schools on the Eastern Shore.”

The TIAA-CREF Institute honored the two universities in 1998 with a Theodore M. Hesburgh Award in recognition of a joint effort to establish an undergraduate dual-degree program in environmental/marine science and biology at their respective institutions.

“Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore have had a distinguished history of collaboration,” said Diane Allen, SU’s provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. “Our mutual commitment to education and teacher preparation makes this leadership institute a natural and welcome partnership between our two institutions.”

The institute will partner with New Leaders for New Schools, a nationally recognized non-profit organization that recruits and trains principals to be highly effective in managing low-performing schools. NLNS is providing expertise and support in selecting participants as well as helping with their professional development.

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Oglesby of FVSU named NCAA South Region Female Field Athlete of the Year

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NCAA Triple Jump Champion and FVSU student Antoinette Oglesby (center) stands on the winner’s block with coaches O’Kelley and Wells.
During the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championship Banquet in Turlock, Calif. on May 25, Fort Valley State University’s Antoinette Oglesby was named the NCAA South Region Field Female Athletic of the Year. Oglesby, a senior, is the three-time defending NCAA National Triple Jump Champion.

She competed for an unprecedented three consecutive titles on Friday, May 27, during the triple jump. In addition to the triple jump, Oglesby competed for the crown in the long jump.

“This is really a great honor for me,” said Oglesby. “However, in receiving it, I recognize that were it not for the support of Coach [Ellakisha] O’Kelley, Coach [Antonio] Wells, and the rest of my teammates, I would never have been selected. I am deeply humbled by the selection.”

For additional news about FVSU Athletics, please visit http://www.fvsusports.com.

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Three Kentucky State Student-Athletes Receive NCAA Scholarships

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that Kentucky State student-athletes Kiarra Morgan, Kiera Nelson and Lamara Parker were among its 2011 Division II Degree Completion Award recipients.

The purpose of the Division II Degree-Completion Award program is to provide financial assistance to deserving student-athletes with completion of a first baccalaureate degree. Candidates are students who have exhausted their athletic eligibility and have received athletics financial aid.
Morgan, a native of Omaha, Neb., served as the captain for the Thorobrettes basketball squad during the 2010-11 season and was recognized by the NCAA with the 2010 Division II shot-blocking title. A psychology major, Morgan consistently participated in many community and University service activities, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, KSU TRACK (Thorobreds Reading and Connecting with Kids) Program, Making Strides against Breast Cancer and the WBCA Pink Zone.

During the 2010-11 campaign, Morgan led the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) in total blocks (99) and blocks per game (3.5). Her 3.5 blocks per game was also third-best in the nation. She was also third on the team for total steals (34). A starter in 27 of the Brettes 28 games, Morgan averaged 5.4 points and a team-high 7.4 rebounds per game. Read Full Article at Kentucky State U

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Spelman Students Hone Their Creativity at French Film Festival

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When three Spelman students were accepted into The Creative Minds program at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France, they had no idea of the impact the experience would have on both their professional and personal lives.  The annual program offers film students from across the world opportunities to participate in internships with film companies, produce short films, and network with industry professionals.  Attending workshops and screenings and hobnobbing with international celebrities on the French Riveria made this particular professional development opportunity even more fabulous.

How did you participate in the Cannes Film Fest?

Hope Harris, C’2012: As an executive board member of the new Morehouse Filmmakers Association, I helped in bringing a representative from the program to speak to young filmmakers in the Atlanta University Center about the program. I was very fortunate to have had a short film ‘Saved’ in the festival last year, but unfortunately was unable to attend.

When I received word that I had been accepted this year, I worked very hard to submit proposals, and had many meetings to get funding help from Spelman. The day before the program fees were due, I got a phone call from the provost’s office saying they would be funding my whole trip. That was when the real excitement hit!

Why did you want to attend the Festival?

Raynette Palmer, C’2012: I wanted to attend the festival because it was something outside of anything I had ever done. I had never left the country and I had never attended a film festival before. About a month before I applied, I wrote and directed my first short film, ‘Forever with You,’ as a part of Campus Movie Fest, so I was already moving toward the path that I wanted to be on.

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DC Dental Society Honors Howard University College of Dentistry Dean Leo Rouse

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WASHINGTON – Howard University College of Dentistry Dean Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., will be awarded the Sterling V. Mead Award by the DC Dental Society for distinguished contributions to society, the dental profession and research Tuesday, June 7, during the organization’s June meeting.

The award is named after a distinguished dentist and author who wrote several books on dentistry between 1935 and 1954, including Oral Surgery, Diseases of the Mouth and Anesthesia in Dental Surgery.Dental Society President Patrick M. Grogan, D.D.S praised Rouse for his work in dentistry.

“Dean Rouse was chosen for the Sterling V Mead award for his outstanding contributions to dental education and for his continued efforts to foster the alliance between the DC Dental Society and Howard University College of Dentistry,” Grogan said. Rouse is the president of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), the voice of dental education in the United States and Canada. As the first African American to hold the position, he will guide the association over his yearlong term. ADEA is the accrediting body for all U.S. and Canadian dental schools and many allied and postdoctoral dental education programs, corporations, faculty and students. Rouse is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He concluded his 24-year career as the commander and chief operating officer of the U.S. Army Dental Command, where he led the global operation of the Army Dental Corps. After starting a second career in academic dentistry, he was appointed dean of Howard University College of Dentistry in 2004.

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Delaware State University Names 2011 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

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Delaware State University has named four faculty members as the institution’s 2011 Faculty Excellence Award recipients.

The University has selected the below faculty members in the following categories of Teaching, Research/Creative Activities, University/Community Service and Advising:

Faculty Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Nicola Edwards-Omolewa, assistant professor of mathematics, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to program and curriculum development, as well as her dedication to teaching and student development. She has a student-centered teaching philosophy that is innovative yet still directed towards the basic learning and understanding of mathematics.

She serves as the coordinator for K-8 math courses for teachers – incorporating a curriculum that she co-designed – and has initiated an undergraduate teaching assistant program for math majors. Her dedication to teaching is apparent by her involvement in reforming the curriculum and improving the quality of educations provided by the department.

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AT&T SUPPORTS TALLADEGA COLLEGE

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Talladega, Alabama—Although charitable contributions to colleges and universities have dropped nationally, with gift giving down on an average of nearly 12%, AT&T Birmingham kept their commitment to contribute to Talladega College. Last week, Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, TC President, and Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Casandra Blassingame were presented with a check in the amount of $5,000 (five thousand dollars) from the global communications giant.

The Regional Director with Alabama External Affairs of AT&T Alabama, Mr. Glyn Agnew, presented the check last week to the College. Mr. Agnew was happy to give this support as he remarked, “Talladega College is a thriving vibrant institution in the state. AT&T is a supporter of the UNCF and UNCF schools in Alabama. This is a critical moment in our nation where technology is changing and upgrading constantly. Education is the gateway to prosperity, a better life and a better community as a whole. AT&T is in support of a well-educated workforce. Our support is vital to personal development, and we are committed to invest in our youth; and, in turn, this will benefit our company.”

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Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma Presents $100K Check to Langston University

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Langston, Okla._ The Freemasons have among their purposes the principles of charity and self-development. With those purposes in mind, the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma donated $100,000 recently to Langston University for the Distinguished Lecture Series.

The check was presented at the Langston University Alumni Banquet prior to commencement with the money to be used for speaker honorariums. Presenting the check for the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma were Grand Lodge of Oklahoma Grandmaster Glen Almy, Foundation Board President David A. Ray, Foundation Board Second Vice President Elwood M. “Ike” Isaacs, and Foundation Executive Director John L. Logan.

“This donation will be a tremendous boost for Langston University as we seek to attract renowned speakers for the Masonic Endowed President’s Distinguished Lecture Series,” James Dunavant, assistant vice president of institutional advancement, said. “We are very grateful to the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma for helping us affect the lives of so many students who have the opportunity to experience the benefits of this program.”

The Masonic Endowed President’s Distinguished Lecture Series is held each November, featuring a distinguished guest speaker to address students and encourage them toward achievement of their full potential in academic and civic life. In November of 2010, the distinguished speaker was George Henderson, who has four distinguished professorships, won 50 university and community awards and honors, and is credited with creating the human relations program at the University of Oklahoma.

The series is one of a handful of programs at Langston University designed to bring academic scholars to the students with the goal of educating and developing the leaders of tomorrow.

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Dr. Daryush Ila Joins FSU as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research in Academic Affairs

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Fayetteville State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Daryush Ila has joined the Division of Academic Affairs as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research.  Dr. Ila is an expert in ion-matter interactions and nanoscale materials/device fabrication.  He has authored or coauthored nearly 300 publications, including several books and book chapters, and spoken at over 50 workshops, seminars, forums, and plenary sessions.  He also has two patents—one on highly efficient thermoelectric materials and one on production of nanopores for filtration, with the potential for DNA sequencing.

Dr. Ila comes to FSU after serving for over two decades at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) in a variety of research and faculty positions, including professor of physics.   As a researcher and administrator, he served as director and co-founder of a research program that garnered more than $45 million and led to the creation of the AAMU Research Institute—an independently supported, university-owned 501c(3) entity that served as the contracting arm of AAMU.  He successfully built partnerships resulting in more than $125 million in grants and contracts of which approximately $40 million was from the Department of Defense.  Dr. Ila also founded the Center for Irradiation of Materials (CIM) at AAMU and served as its director.  This independently-supported research center, unique to North America, was awarded between $2 million and $3 million in grants annually from NASA, NSF, DOE and DOD during its 20 years under his supervision.  In addition to these AAMU responsibilities, Ila served as the Campus Director of AAMU-NASA Space Grant Consortium (since 1989), the Secretary of the South Eastern Section of University Space Research Association (USRA), and Director of the Advanced Propulsion Materials Center at AAMU.

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South Carolina State Felton Laboratory School Receives Palmetto Gold Award

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Felton Laboratory School is one of the top performing schools in the state and has earned the title of “Palmetto Gold School” for its academic achievements. The South Carolina Department of Education has named Felton Laboratory School a Palmetto Gold School for the second year.  In the academic year of 2004-2005, Felton Laboratory School received the Palmetto Gold Award.

Dr. Gloria Winkler, interim director of Felton Laboratory School, is excited about receiving the Palmetto Gold Award.  “Receiving a Palmetto Gold Award in the state of South Carolina is an honor,” says Winkler. Established by the Education Accountability Act, the awards program recognizes schools for attaining high levels of absolute performance, high rates of growth, and for making substantial progress in closing the achievement gaps. Felton Laboratory School received a certificate of recognition and an award flag.

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Kentucky State University Receives National Recognition For Community Service

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As colleges across the country honor their graduates this commencement season, the Corporation for National and Community Service honored Kentucky State University as a leader among institutions of higher education for its support of volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. KSU was admitted to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, which has administered the Honor Roll since 2006, admitted a total of 641 colleges and universities for their impact on issues from literacy and neighborhood revitalization to supporting at-risk youth.

“As members of the class of 2011 cross the stage to pick up their diplomas, more and more will be going into the world with a commitment to public service and the knowledge that they can make a difference in their communities and their own lives through service to others, thanks to the leadership of these institutions,” said Patrick A. Corvington, chief executive officer of CNCS. “Congratulations to Kentucky State University and its students for their dedication to service and commitment to improving their local communities. We salute all the Honor Roll awardees for embracing their civic mission and providing opportunities for their students to tackle tough national challenges through service.”

“Enter to Learn, Go out to Serve” is one of Kentucky State University’s mottos and is boldly imprinted at the entrance to Carver Hall on campus. As Kentucky’s only historically black, 1890 Land Grant institution, KSU is committed to utilizing resources to partner with more than 52 organizations and more than 27 public schools to assist with the community’s most pressing social, civic, economic and moral problems, said Irma Johnson, KSU’s service learning coordinator.

From 2010, the Office of Regional Stewardship and Public Works, along with the Office of Educational Outreach in the Land Grant program, supported community service projects involving more than 1,180 college students who volunteered more than 14,400 hours. The projects included mentoring/tutoring in more than 12 local and regional public schools, presenting a financial literacy program (Budgetball) and a lock-in activity for seven middle schools, holding a financial literacy dinner for the community, hosting ten informational community forums, mentoring children of incarcerated parents, working with fifth graders to plant community gardens and native flower beds, repairing homes for the elderly and writing letters of support and mailing 200 care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan. During the summer months, KSU hosts more than 350 children, ages 10 to 18, in more than nine different residential summer camps at no cost to the participant.

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President Obama, First Lady Recognize Three Howard University Students at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

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WASHINGTON – Three Howard University students, Noelle Jones, Camille Grayson and Seth Lemon, broadcast journalism, were each awarded $7,000 scholarships by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Correspondents’ Association during the annual luncheon on Friday, April 29 and dinner late last month.

The students, who are journalism majors in the School of Communications, were chosen for the competitive scholarships on the basis of their stellar academic achievement and their exemplary work as student journalists.

This is the fourth year that Howard University journalism students have received the prestigious scholarships. The White House Correspondents’ Association distributed nearly $100,000 to 18 journalism students from five universities. Since 1991, the WHCA has awarded more than $465,000 in scholarship money to more than 60 graduating high school seniors and college-level students. Read Full Article at Howard University

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