West Discusses Racism, Capitalism and Governance During Conversation at ΒιΆΉΣ³»
The rafters in Gambrell Auditorium at ΒιΆΉΣ³» echoed with resounding wisdom on Thursday night as the professor, philosopher, author and presidential hopeful Dr. Cornel West took the stage for an evening of conversation.
West followed Dr. Valerie Kinloch, president of ΒιΆΉΣ³», as the second speaker in the Lyceum Engagement Series, which aims to engage our students, faculty, staff and community in critical and thoughtful dialogue.
West followed Dr. Valerie Kinloch, president of ΒιΆΉΣ³», as the second speaker in the Lyceum Engagement Series, which aims to engage our students, faculty, staff and community in critical and thoughtful dialogue.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»'s Esports and Gaming Trifecta to Partner with Discovery Place
ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs College of Business and Professional Studies is pleased to announce that its Esports and Gaming Trifecta, the first of its kind at an HBCU, has been invited by Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, N.C., to host an informational session, specifically on esports and gaming at its βScience on the Rocksβ event, which is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m.Μύ
The workshop, titled βΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Esports & Gaming Trifecta presents Esports & Gaming 101: A Complete Guide to Gaming,β will cover pertinent topics related to gaming. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
The workshop, titled βΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Esports & Gaming Trifecta presents Esports & Gaming 101: A Complete Guide to Gaming,β will cover pertinent topics related to gaming. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
Real-life ΒιΆΉΣ³» βDrumlineβ Couple Use Foundation to Fund HBCU Bands
ΒιΆΉΣ³» has been a meeting ground for several lifelong friends, spouses and business partners. But for Frank and La Keisha Johnson, it was where they formed their love for not only one another but also their love for HBCU marching bands. In 2018, the couple decided to tackle a cause that was important to both of them: providing monies for scholarships for HBCU band students and athletes through their HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation.Μύ
ΒιΆΉΣ³» Re-Launches ROTC Program, Accepts First Cadet
Jasmine Hogan β25 decided early in her life that she would continue her familyβs legacy of serving in the military.
Both of her grandfathers served in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years. Her grandfather, Ernest Herman Hogan,Μύwent to Vietnam twice and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Her father was also in the National Guard, and she has several uncles who have served in the Navy.
Both of her grandfathers served in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years. Her grandfather, Ernest Herman Hogan,Μύwent to Vietnam twice and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Her father was also in the National Guard, and she has several uncles who have served in the Navy.
Breast Cancer Study to Take In-Depth Look at Mastectomy Experiences of Older Black Women
βDr. Harriette Richard is no stranger to the challenges of breast cancer. As a three-time survivor of the disease, the ΒιΆΉΣ³» associate professor of Psychology decided she wanted to explore the effect the disease has on older African-American women.
Richard was awarded a $100,000 grant from Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health to further research the connections between body image and breast cancer, specifically in the experiences of older adult African-American womenβs mastectomy experiences.
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Richard was awarded a $100,000 grant from Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health to further research the connections between body image and breast cancer, specifically in the experiences of older adult African-American womenβs mastectomy experiences.
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ΒιΆΉΣ³» Unveils $80,000 Retool Your School Bull Pen Remodel
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management kicked off Homecoming week with the unveiling of the newly renovated Bull Pen, a student hangout space in the Mary Joyce Taylor Crisp Student Union.
An $80,000 grant was awarded to ΒιΆΉΣ³» in April after the University placed third in The Home Depotβs 2023 Retool Your School contest. Μύ
An $80,000 grant was awarded to ΒιΆΉΣ³» in April after the University placed third in The Home Depotβs 2023 Retool Your School contest. Μύ
College of Liberal Arts Announces New IIOS Marching Band Director, Band Staff Ahead of Homecoming
Following a national search, ΒιΆΉΣ³» is pleased to announce the appointment of its band staff.Μύ
The staff will be led by Dr. Tomisha Brock, director of Bands and assistant professor of Music. She will be assisted by Justin Hubbard, assistant director; Aja McAllister, dance instructor; Dairon McGraw, flag coordinator; and Ronnie Freeman, percussion instructor.
The staff will be led by Dr. Tomisha Brock, director of Bands and assistant professor of Music. She will be assisted by Justin Hubbard, assistant director; Aja McAllister, dance instructor; Dairon McGraw, flag coordinator; and Ronnie Freeman, percussion instructor.
Bunzey Brings Big Names to Cultural Studies Classroom
For Dr. Tyler Bunzey, assistant professor of Cultural Studies at ΒιΆΉΣ³», his courses offer students the unique opportunity to learn from industry greats.
This semester, heβs invited four fashion designers, some of whom have designed for Gucci, P Diddy, King Combs and Kodak Black, to his classrooms via Zoom. They all donated their time for free to inspire students to engage in creativity.Μύ
This semester, heβs invited four fashion designers, some of whom have designed for Gucci, P Diddy, King Combs and Kodak Black, to his classrooms via Zoom. They all donated their time for free to inspire students to engage in creativity.Μύ
Josiah Attends HBCU Week Conference in Washington, D.C.
In late July, Biology major and Nigeria native John Josiah β24 was named a 2023 White House HBCU Scholar.
The White House HBCU Scholar program was founded in 2014 to honor students who embody the culture of excellence and inclusion championed by the nationβs HBCUs. Josiah and the other 101 undergraduate, graduate and professional students named to the list spent National HBCU Week at the end of September in Washington, D.C.
The White House HBCU Scholar program was founded in 2014 to honor students who embody the culture of excellence and inclusion championed by the nationβs HBCUs. Josiah and the other 101 undergraduate, graduate and professional students named to the list spent National HBCU Week at the end of September in Washington, D.C.
Counseling Services Receives Nearly $300,000 to Address Suicide Prevention Awareness
The Department of Counseling Services at ΒιΆΉΣ³» was recently awarded the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Awareness Grant to address mental health concerns on campus.
Tierra Parsons, director of Counseling Services at ΒιΆΉΣ³», says the nearly $300,000 grant will help the campus take a proactive approach to mental health. The grant announcement came just one day before the start of National Suicide Prevention Month, which began Sept. 1. Μύ
Tierra Parsons, director of Counseling Services at ΒιΆΉΣ³», says the nearly $300,000 grant will help the campus take a proactive approach to mental health. The grant announcement came just one day before the start of National Suicide Prevention Month, which began Sept. 1. Μύ