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The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Appoints Love Collins, III to Lead Advancement and Development

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Lunedì, Maggio 13, 2024
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The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announces that Love Collins, III, has joined as Vice President of Advancement.

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  • The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announces that Love Collins, III, has joined as Vice President of Advancement.
  • He has successfully raised over $500 million for a diverse range of nonprofit organizations.
  • Mr. Collins served as Vice Chancellor of Development and Alumni Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he led a team in raising over $100 million in philanthropic support.
  • Mr. Collins holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an MBA in finance from Emory University, Goizueta Business School.

PROPEL and Southern Company Announce Launch of Inaugural HBCU-Focused Cybersecurity Consortium

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium. The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.  

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  • Consortium advances future-focused workforce opportunities, unlocks cyber career pathways
    ATLANTA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium.
  • The PROPEL HBCU Cybersecurity Consortium (HCC), created in partnership with Southern Company, was founded on the principles of collaboration, leadership, innovation and foresight.
  • "PROPEL's consortium will set a benchmark for developing a future workforce that is well equipped to address and solve the cybersecurity needs of today and tomorrow," said chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Chris Womack.
  • PROPEL is proud to launch HCC's first two programs both aimed at elevating HBCU faculty and student expertise and skills in cybersecurity.

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Elects Three Outstanding Leaders in Education, Science, and Business to its Board of Directors

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024
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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), a nonprofit leader in international education and exchange since 1947, is proud to announce the election of three outstanding women to its Board of Directors.

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  • SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), a nonprofit leader in international education and exchange since 1947, is proud to announce the election of three outstanding women to its Board of Directors.
  • As the 14th and first female president of Benedict College, Roslyn is a champion of equity and access in education.
  • Cheryl earned her bachelor's degree in international business at Villanova University and her MBA at Monmouth University.
  • "We are delighted to welcome these accomplished women to our board," said Laura A. Brege, Chair of the CIEE board.

UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Announces Recipients of 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant Programs

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024
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ATLANTA, G.A., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant programs, sponsored by Kroger, Lightcast and Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property.

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  • ATLANTA, G.A., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF’s (United Negro College Fund) Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Faculty Research Mini-Grant programs, sponsored by Kroger, Lightcast and Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property.
  • These mini-grant opportunities were presented at the UNCF UNITE 2023 conference, marking a significant step towards fostering faculty research, professional development and strategic partnerships.
  • This investment by Kroger/UNCF will support research and capacity building efforts to investigate its root causes and propose interventions.
  • If you are interested in sponsoring a faculty research mini-grant for the 2024-2025 program, go to UNCFunite.org .

Amesite Announces Industry-Leading Results on User Retention across Programs, Increase in Sales Activity

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024
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Amesite reports an overall retention rate (the percentage of enrollees that remain in a course) of 98% for paid learning experiences on its platform.

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  • Amesite reports an overall retention rate (the percentage of enrollees that remain in a course) of 98% for paid learning experiences on its platform.
  • On average, online retention rates for paid online courses are only between 68-73%.
  • Amesite also reports an increase in sales activity, with its recent pivot to a no-setup fee offer with no minimums .
  • Since Amesite’s pivot from high-cost sales to a repeatable motion with no set-up fee, the Company has seen a 169% increase in meetings held and a 118% increase in sales opportunities.

Amesite Announces Partnership Expansion with Benedict College for 5y Term through NAFEO-Amesite Alliance

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Lunedì, Novembre 6, 2023
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DETROIT, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announces today it has expanded its partnership with Benedict College, building on their successful pilot program through the NAFEO-Amesite Alliance.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announces today it has expanded its partnership with Benedict College, building on their successful pilot program through the NAFEO-Amesite Alliance.
  • The Alliance is offering this program to NAFEO’s approximately 180 associated member colleges and universities, in order to expand these institutions’ capability to deliver professional learning, and drive impact and revenue.
  • This partnership expansion follows Amesite’s recently announced risk-free offering for higher education .
  • “We are thrilled that Benedict is taking the step with us to drive educational impact and revenue,” said Amesite CEO, Dr. Ann Marie Sastry.

Football Legend Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson Tapped as Ambassador for Season Four of the HBCU Esports League

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Venerdì, Settembre 15, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned media technology company dedicated to future-proofing minority representation and equity in the gaming industry, announces the fourth season of its annual HBCU Esports League kicking off on Sunday, September 17th. Football legend, Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson joins the ranks this season as the league's ambassador with additional surprise guest appearances slated by some of the biggest names in gaming culture throughout its duration. Verizon, Discover, MTN Dew and Hot Pockets also return as continued brand partners and champions of Cxmmunity Media's mission to future-proof diversity in gaming.

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  • Football legend, Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson joins the ranks this season as the league's ambassador with additional surprise guest appearances slated by some of the biggest names in gaming culture throughout its duration.
  • "I'm excited to be working with the HBCU Esports League and help them grow to new heights in their fourth season, " says Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson.
  • Season four of the HBCU Esports League can be streamed on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/cxmmunity with the Fall term culminating with the return of Discover Bowl on December 17th.
  • Stay tuned for additional details and more announcements from the HBCU Esports League by following from Cxmmunity Media @cxmmunity.co and the HBCU Esports League @hbcuesports.gg on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).

UNCF, Axim and Harvard Collaborative: Reshaping Higher Education through HBCUv

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Mercoledì, Luglio 19, 2023
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This collaboration showcases the commitment of UNCF and its nine partnering HBCUs to transforming higher education through innovative education technology, collaboration and rightful ownership by HBCUs, for HBCUs.

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  • This collaboration showcases the commitment of UNCF and its nine partnering HBCUs to transforming higher education through innovative education technology, collaboration and rightful ownership by HBCUs, for HBCUs.
  • HBCUv is an online platform that will expand Black college education, enhance online learning, promote inclusivity and ensure equitable access to education for all HBCUs nationwide.
  • Axim Collaborative will contribute experience in the field of blended online education to the initiative, in addition to financial support.
  • For more information about HBCUv and its transformative impact on higher education, please visit hbcuv.org .

The HBCU Founders Initiative Selects 5 Additional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Its Pre-Accelerator Program Designed to Scale Entrepreneurial Education

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Giovedì, Giugno 29, 2023
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Over 750 students and alumni from 80+ HBCUs have benefitted from HBCUFI's programming with participants raising over $2M for their startups.

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  • Over 750 students and alumni from 80+ HBCUs have benefitted from HBCUFI's programming with participants raising over $2M for their startups.
  • This brings HBCUFI's total number of HBCU campus-based cohorts to 12 institutions, with a growing waitlist of schools ready to partner.
  • Prior to launching its inaugural cohort of 7 partner HBCUs in 2022, HBCUFI worked with HBCU students and alumni interested in entrepreneurship through its virtual programming offerings.
  • Applications for the Fall 2023 Pre-Accelerator program will open on July 1st and will close on August 6th.

Student Freedom Initiative Partners With New Investment Fund to Raise the Capital of HBCUs

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Martedì, Giugno 6, 2023
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The Historic Fund, a recently endowed educational venture capital fund, launched a $10.35 million investment rubric to support the growth of the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • The Historic Fund, a recently endowed educational venture capital fund, launched a $10.35 million investment rubric to support the growth of the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The endowments of HBCUs are significantly lower than that of other universities that may not have faced similar historical biases.
  • Instead, the fund has initially raised capital from partners of nine participating venture capitalist funds: Acrew Capital, B Capital, Cowboy Ventures, First Round Capital, FirstMark Capital, Foundry, General Catalyst, Spark Capital and Union Square Ventures.
  • The participating HBCUs will function as traditional limited partners in a venture capital fund and will be free to use the returns as they wish.