Alcorn State University pays off $680,000 bond, proves financial stability

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Alcorn State University recently paid off its $680,000 revenue bond acquired in 1996 for constructing a residence hall on its Natchez Campus. The project was completed in 1997 and it also included equipping and furnishing the dormitory initially intended for ASU School of Nursing students.

“With today’s concerns over long-term bond agreements and debt, this payoff is evidence of Alcorn’s financial stability,” says Alcorn President M. Christopher Brown II. “We value our financial portfolio and work hard to continue Alcorn’s growth and ability to assist our constituents.” The cost of the project was estimated at $2,894,950 and the state of Mississippi issued general obligation bonds to provide funding in the approximate amount of $2,200,000 to pay a portion of the total project costs. The $680,000 institutional bond was issued to pay the balance of the project costs. The additional funds allowed Alcorn to double the Natchez Campus Residence Hall’s capacity.

The key accessible and 24-hour security monitored Natchez Residence Hall Complex houses ASU School of Nursing and School of Business students as well as Copiah-Lincoln Community College students who attend college in Natchez. The complex is divided into three buildings: individual residence halls for male and female students and the main building that includes the director’s office, guest lobby, kitchen area, computer laboratory, and laundry facilities.

“Alcorn State University strives to provide its students with a living and learning environment that fosters excellence,” says President Brown. “And this project allowed the University to provide a state-of-the-art facility that enriches our students socially and academically.”

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Morgan State Named Among ‘America’s Best Colleges’ by Forbes Magazine

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Ranks in Top Third Among Research, Southern Institutions

Morgan State University has been included in a very elite group of colleges and universities around the country, named one of ‘America’s Best Colleges’ recently by Forbes Magazine. Listed among the top quarter of the nation’s colleges and universities, Morgan also ranked among the ten best historically black colleges and universities.

“To be included among such an exclusive list of colleges and universities shows Morgan’s continued drive to be among the best research institutions in the nation,” said Morgan President David Wilson. “We believe the academic, social and cultural experience here at Morgan to be without peer, and our place on this list demonstrates a recognition of the same outside of our community.”

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MSU Professor Named to Governor’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council

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Council to Lead Integration of Electric Vehicles Into Maryland Communities

Governor O’Malley recently named Morgan State Professor Z. Andrew Farkas to a newly formed state Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Dr. Farkas joins automobile manufacturers and dealers, electrical vehicle (EV) charging manufacturers and environmental and energy experts to plan and coordinate the successful integration of electric vehicles into Maryland’s communities and transportation system.

The Council will develop recommendations on the supply, support systems and consumer awareness strategies the state will take to promote the use of electric vehicles in commercial and private use.

Dr. Farkas is also the Director for the National Transportation Center at Morgan State University.

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Hampton University Pharmacy School Lauded for Partnership

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HU Pharmacy School Lauded for Partnership –  The Hampton University School of Pharmacy was recently recognized, by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)  and Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, for its educational partnership with the Norfolk Technical Center. Norfolk Technical Center houses the only Virginia Board approved pharmacy technician program in a public high school system in Hampton Roads. The goal of the partnership is to build a pipeline of students who want to further their education and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Hampton University.

HU School of Pharmacy Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Corinne Ramaley, has served on the advisory board for the pharmacy technician program at Norfolk Technical Center, within Norfolk Public Schools, since 2010. Crystal Stokes received the VDOE Career and Technical Education “Creating Excellence Award,” in the individual teacher category, for the Hampton University/Norfolk Technical Center Pharmacy Technician Partnership. Stokes is the pharmacy instructor in the School of Health Occupations at Norfolk Technical Center.

The partnership with Norfolk Technical Center is a component of the HU School of Pharmacy’s strategic plan to enhance recruitment of high school students to HU’s pre-professional pharmacy program. Students in this high school program are eligible for Virginia Pharmacy Technician State Licensure and national certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).  McDonnell and the VDOE acknowledged three exemplary career and technical programs, and outstanding work of private sector and local educators.

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SALES, SHOPPING, & SPOTTING! by the ProFashional

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 SALES, SHOPPING, & SPOTTING!

I know it’s buried in the back of all of our minds, and I hate to be the one to dig it back up but summer is sadly coming to an end. The time is winding down to get any financial and living situations settled before the semester begins. As the optimist that I am, let’s focus on the perks.  There will be tons of sales, shopping and spotting! Back to school sales are right around the corner, and now is the time to start paying attention to those sale signs plastered in the retail windows!

Most of us will still be wearing our summer clothes for the first few weeks of school, but it is still necessary to stock up on a few fall necessities.  There are three things both males and females must have in their closet. I. Sweater cardigan, which can take an outfit to the next level. II. Comfy pair of shoes such as TOMS or Sperry’s for all the extra running around you will be doing to get your semester started. III. School paraphernalia, whether sweatpants or a t-shirt, show some school pride!

One of my favorite things to do on my campus, Howard University, is “yard spotting”. The yard on Howard’s campus is code for runway. It is located in the middle of the main campus, surrounded by the historic Undergraduate Library most commonly indentified by its clock towers, Alain Locke Hall, Blackburn Center, Fredrick Douglas Hall, and the department of Theater Arts. On the yard you are guaranteed to see students with style, creativity and dapper, which comes to no surprise that Howard University was recently “crowned” 2nd best dressed university in the nation by the Huffington Post.

Remember let not your wardrobe be limited to what you are used to, observe others around you. Do some “spotting” of your own whether it is on your campus, nearest city, or blogs. It is important to create your style from your personality. Don’t be afraid to think beyond the box. “There is only one you for all time. Fearlessly be yourself.” –Anthony Rapp

Lydia Harsley Joins Kentucky State Athletics Staff

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FRANKFORT (August 10, 2011) – Kentucky State University’s (KSU) Director of Athletics, Dr. Denisha L. Hendricks, has announced the hiring of Lydia Harsley as the new Assistant Director of Athletics for Internal Relations and Senior Woman Administrator. As the newest member to the Thorobred athletics staff, Harsley will serve as the athletic academic coordinator, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Student-Athlete Affairs (SAA, formerly CHAMPS/Life Skills) advisor.

Prior to her arrival at KSU, Harsley was the athletic academic coordinator and cheerleading advisor for Cheyney University (PA). During her time at CU, Harsley was the liaison between athletics and residence life, student activities, dining, career and health services. She was a member of CU’s Student Affairs Council and the athletics senior staff. Over the course of two years, Harsley raised thousands of dollars for student training, materials and funding for the academic program at CU. She was also the advisor for CU’s first two Academic All-American and a McClendon Scholar, while organizing CU’s first revenue-generating volleyball tournament and hosting the first cheerleading competition in CU history.

Preceding her time at CU, Harsley worked at Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, VA where she served as Compliance Director, SAAC Advisor and NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator. She was responsible for monitoring student-athlete progress while managing  NCAA, CIAA and institutional compliance. In addition, Harsley educated coaches, boosters and student-athletes on NCAA regulations, oversaw a scholarship budget of over one million dollars and prepared grant-in-aid contracts for all student-athletes. Harsley also worked for Richmond Sports Backers, the Richmond Ballerz Event Operation Staff and Virginia State University’s Sports Information Office.

Harsley holds membership with the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) and is a graduate of the NACWAA/HERS Institute (2007) and the Division II Leadership Academy (2009)

A native of Woodbridge, VA, Harsley earned a Bachelor and Master of Science in Sports Management from Virginia State University.

HBCU Buzz Marketing/Sales Internship – Dead Line August 19th, 2011

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MARKETING/SALES INTERNSHIP

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform required administrative functions of the organization and support the sales and marketing director.
  • Conduct research to perform SWOT Analysis and assist in developing effective marketing strategies.
  • Participate in distribution of marketing/promotional materials to customers and stake holders.
  • Maintain and regulate correspondence of the sales and marketing departments.
  • Provide adequate support in planning, product launches and competitor analysis, if required.
  • Prepare reports, sales forecasts and all other analytical documentation to assist the director.
  • Shadow director in meetings with clients and stakeholders and actively participate in group discussions as needed.

Skills and Specifications

  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Willing to work under supervisory guidance.
  • Possess a desire for learning from more experienced personnel.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and has working knowledge of basic computer applications.
  • Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency strongly preferred
  • Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
  • Ability to analyze markets and interpret data to develop strategy
  • Exercise sound judgment, by determining the accuracy and relevance of information.
  • Willing to work under pressure and meet deliverables in a timely manner.

Education and Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a four year college, university, or accredited institution higher than high-school.

Must provide transcript (2.5 GPA or higher)

Writing sample required

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Shaw University President Dr. Irma McClaurin Resigns

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The first female president of Shaw University is leaving her position, WRAL News learned Tuesday.

The university called Irma McClaurin’s resignation a “mutually agreed-upon decision.”

McClaurin was the first woman to hold the permanent job of steering one of the oldest historically black colleges in the South.

She took over the position in September from interim president Dorothy Cowser Yancy, the retired president of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, and was at the helm of the school when it was hit by a tornado on April 16.

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Alcorn President Christopher Brown II attends White House Community Leaders Briefing Series

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Today, Alcorn State University’s 18th President M. Christopher Brown II is among a select group of individuals invited to attend White House Community Leaders Briefing Series, a day-long session of meetings with the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE). He will also meet with the United States Department of Education to explore opportunities for strengthened community engagement with the academy. Since taking office in January, Dr. Brown has been heavily engaged in expanding Alcorn’s community outreach and services.

Additionally, Dr. Brown has been named to the advisory council for the American Commonwealth Project (ACP). Other University presidents selected for this prestigious appointment include Nancy Cantor (chair), Syracuse University, Judith Ramaley, Winona State University, Paul Pribbenow, Augsburg College, and Brian Murphy, De Anza Community College. The group will officially convene in September 2011 and begin discussions on how college campuses across the nation can improve community civic health. Their work will conclude with a national conference in 2012.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in this important project,” says Dr. Brown. “This is further recognition of Alcorn State University’s reputation as the nation’s first historically black land-grant institution and its commitment to its founding mission to provide excellent teaching, research and outreach programs.”
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The Teen Vogue Handbook

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Something important that I’ve learned in my young 17 years, is networking is EVERYTHING! As I was tweeting one of my followers on Twitter one day about my career goals in the fashion industry, she simply said, “You NEED to get the Teen Vogue Handbook”. Once she advised me, I immediately went to amazon.com and placed my order for this “handbook”. I was so anxious to receive it! Once it came in the mail, I honestly took one look at it and said, “Yessssss!!” The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion is a handbook that was put together by the senior writer of Teen Vogue, Lauren Waterman. In the handbook, it features six chapters filled with advice from current and post Teen Vogue workers on their careers which features: Designers, Editors, Stylists, Models, and Beauty! It also includes an appendix with a fashion glossary, design schools, and much more. Some tips that I found to be accurately helpful included, searching for an internship, interview tips, and tips on having a great resume and cover letter. If you think you have all the secrets to success to being in the fashion industry, you better think again because having this handbook will give you a new mindset. “Be as free as possible, experiment as much as you can, and surprise yourself. Don’t conform. You need to have integrity to be yourself”- Frederike Helwig, Photographer. For a low price of $13.86, this handbook can be yours today and also comes with a one-year subscription to Teen Vogue with purchase of the book. Take my word, this book will be the BEST thing you’ve ever had!
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Bowie State host Nnenna Freelon Concert to Benefit Scholarship Funds

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Award-winning vocalist, Nnenna Freelon, is set to perform her uniquely refreshing interpretation of classic jazz standards Sept. 7 at the Music Center at Strathmore as a benefit for Bowie State University. Proceeds from the 7:30 p.m. concert will support university scholarships.

Freelon is a six-time Grammy award-nominee and has been named the ‘international voice of jazz.’ Her rhythmically infectious performances make a personal statement with each song, engaging audiences with creative surprises in familiar jazz standards.

Freelon has shared the stage or recordings with artists as varied as Jessye Norman, Herbie Hancock and Aretha Franklin. She has been featured in the film “What Women Want,” the hit television series “Mad Men,” and has performed at dozens of music festivals, events and award shows as well as at the White House. Freelon’s seventh Concord Records album, “Homefree,” was released in 2010.

The concert will enhance Bowie State University’s scholarship fundraising efforts, a priority in its ongoing $15 million campaign. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and are available through Strathmore.org  or by phone at 301-581-5100.

“As we continue to combat a slumping economy and rising tuition costs, we are making every effort to increase scholarship funds for our students,” said Richard Lucas, vice president of institutional advancement at Bowie State. “With the Nnenna Freelon concert, we offer an opportunity for our alumni, friends and the larger community to enjoy a gifted performer while supporting expanded opportunity for our youth.”

The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Md., 20852.

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B-CU releases response to flawed AAUP report and attempts at censure

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Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) faculty today responded to a report from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), an organization whose members consist of professors and other academic personnel employed by colleges and universities in the United States. The AAUP is not an accrediting agency nor does it have any oversight over colleges and universities.

“This report, which concerns the termination of seven faculty members by B-CU in 2009, contains many errors and false assertions and presents a one-sided view of the manner in which the university handled the matters in question,” said Pamela G. Browne, Esq., General Counsel.

At the same time, the university released the findings of a study on sexual harassment on campus, which led to the termination of four faculty members on such grounds. Four of the seven faculty members were dismissed based on allegations of sexual harassment after the university hired a consultant to conduct a thorough investigation.  The AAUP alleges that the four professors were denied their due process rights. That is not true. In fact, B-CU presented the AAUP with a thorough report which contained documentation showing that, prior to the present administration, three of the four professors had student complaints filed against them for sexual misconduct. The university found also files documenting administrative hearings involving two of the professors.  The hearings were conducted by the previous administration in late 1999 and 2000 and concluded the professors had engaged in acts of sexual harassment against students.  The professors were issued letters of reprimand which warned them of termination if this behavior continued.  The four professors subsequently filed claims against B-CU with the EEOC, and all four claims were dismissed.

The university commissioned a report, by renowned civil rights attorney David Honig, to give an impartial review the terminations and to issue a report of his findings concerning the claim of “lack of due process” brought by the AAUP.  “Bethune-Cookman University’s handling of the incidents involving the four professors needed to be expedited for reasons of student health and safety. Once President Reed learned of the allegations, she set in motion a process that was rapid, appropriate, and ethical. It afforded the four professors the process they were due,” ,” Honig’s report concluded.  Additionally, the university’s actions were in compliance with federal mandates that require taking “swift and remedial action” to correct situations involving allegations of sexual harassment.

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DSU Receives $2,000 Scholarship Donation from Bancroft Construction

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The Bancroft Construction Company recently expressed its support for Delaware State University by donating $2,000 to go toward a scholarship for the 2011-2012 school year.
Bancroft’s Greg Sawka, president, and Stephen M. Mockbee, past president, presented the check to Dr. Alton Thompson, DSU provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, who accepted the financial gift on behalf of the University during a campus visit by the company’s officials on Aug. 5.
The gift is the first installment of an annual scholarship donation that Bancroft has committed to over the next five years, which Mr. Sawka said is a reflection of Bancroft’s mission and commitment to the community.
This year’s recipient of the Bancroft Scholarship is Devon Sivels, a DSU junior aviation major and honor student from Milford, Del.
The Bancroft Company is a Wilmington-based full-service construction management, general contracting, design-build, program management and estimating services firm that serves the Mid-Atlantic Region. The company – which has been in existence for 35 years – specializes in a variety of commercial, institutional and industrial sectors projects.
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Nationally Known Speakers Will Help Welcome and Inspire ASU Students

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Best-selling authors Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. Rameck Hunt, and Dr, George Jenkins, fondly known as “The Three Doctors,” will speak at Alabama State University on Friday, August 12, as part of the 2011 Welcome Week activities.

The three men made a special pact when they were teenagers growing up on the tough inner-city streets of Newark, New Jersey. They vowed to stick together, go to college, graduate and become doctors.

Despite being surrounded by negative influences and a lack of positive role models, they overcame obstacles and achieved their goal. Davis and Hunt are physicians; Jenkins is a dentist.

Their fascinating story is chronicled in their three New York Times best-selling books, The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream; The Bond: Three Young Men Learn to Forgive and Reconnect with Their Fathers and We Beat the Street, a children’s book.

Stanley Giles, mentoring coordinator for ASU’s Bridge Program, said he hopes students will benefit from their story.

“I was really excited when I read their books. It’s wonderful to see three young African-American males bond together and ultimately reach the goals they set,” Giles said. “Their story is remarkable, and I hope it will inspire our students.”

Inspiring young people is one of the goals of “The Three Doctors.” They have spoken across the country, encouraging young people to set goals and work to achieve them, and to join pacts rather than gangs.

The three friends have received widespread acclaim for their achievements. Their story has been featured on national platforms such as the “Today Show” and the “Oprah Winfrey Show.” PBS also aired a documentary about them called “The Pact.”

“The Three Doctors” will speak at noon on Friday, August 12 in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact ASU’s University Relations office at 334-229-6795.

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Howard University Communications Senior Lands Singapore Internship

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Imani Pope-Johns, a public relations senior in the School of Communications, traveled to Singapore to participate in the Digital Life Academy, an internship sponsored by MyCubeTM.com.

The Digital Academy is a global think tank of 30 people ages 16-25 interested in online privacy, data and content ownership, content monetization and similar topics. The 30 were chosen from 15,000 worldwide applications. Selection was based on entrepreneurial drive, business acumen and a dedication to the concept of digital life freedom.

The participants received an all-expense-paid trip, plus housing and a stipend of $2,400. This six-week internship is scheduled from July 4 to Aug. 12. To win the internship, Pope-Johns wrote an article about online privacy versus mobile shopping convenience.

“I am grateful of this experience, not only because it is in my field of study, but because I have never been out of the country,” Pope –Johns said. “I cherish moments like this.”

Pope-Johns is chief moderator of the Digital Life Academy blog. Interns will be contributing to the site at www.digitallifeacademy.tumblr.com.

Hampton University to Host UNCF/Mellon Teaching and Learning Institute

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Hampton, Va. – Hampton University will sponsor a UNCF/Mellon Teaching and Learning Institute aimed at administration, faculty and staff of HBCUs on Aug. 10-12. The event’s theme is “Extending a Legacy of International Presence and Outreach at HBCUs-Social Justice and Education Policy for the 21st Century.”

Supported by a $30,000 grant from the UNCF/Mellon Programs, the Institute aims to lead a discussion on the success stories and challenges colleges and universities face in preparing students to be global citizens in the 21st century. Participants will explore the roles students potentially play as global citizens of a swiftly changing world.

The following sessions are free and open to the public:

Wednesday, August 10th
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Welcome
HU Harvey Library Meeting – 1st Floor. Featuring Dr. Cynthia Spence, director, UNCF/Mellon Programs; Dr. Pollie Murphy, HU assistant provost for academic affairs; Dr. Paula Barnes, chair, HU Department of English; and Novelle Dickenson, chair, HU Department of Political Science and History

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – Opening Plenary
HU Harvey Library Meeting Room – 1st Floor. Featuring retired professor Dr. Patrick Lewis, HU Department of History and Political Science; Michele Lewis, chair, HU Department of Modern and Foreign Languages; Marcia Jackson, director, HU International Office.

Thursday, August 11th
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Morning Plenary – Civil Rights and Politics at Hampton Institute
HU Harvey Library Meeting Room – 1st Floor. Featuring Dr. Hoda Zaki, author of “Civil Rights and Politics at Hampton Institute.”

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