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SMPTE to Host First-of-a-Kind Power of Color Symposium

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMPTE®, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, recently announced that on Feb. 6-7, 2024, the Society will host its inaugural Power of Color Symposium at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. With its unique focus on people of color, the Power of Color Symposium will bring together established and emerging experts and leaders from the media technology industry to discuss advances in designing, capturing, and delivering the full breadth and depth of tone, texture, and vibrancy seen in global humanity.

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With its unique focus on people of color, the Power of Color Symposium will bring together established and emerging experts and leaders from the media technology industry to discuss advances in designing, capturing, and delivering the full breadth and depth of tone, texture, and vibrancy seen in global humanity.
"SMPTE has long been known for its color bars, and now the Society is exploring the power of color to raise the bar for accurate, equitable, and inclusive visual representation across media and entertainment," said Michele Wright, director of business development and outreach at SMPTE and chair of the Power of Color Symposium.
"We're proud to host this remarkable event and to support SMPTE, and creatives and technologists everywhere, in raising the bar for color and representation in moving pictures."
Further information about the Power of Color Symposium is available here.

Affordable Care Announces New Chief Clinical Officers for Affordable Dentures & Implants

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Affordable Care announced that Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, MICOI, MAAIP, AFAAID, and Daniel Fenton, DMD, FAGD, AFAAID, DICOI, have been named Chief Clinical Officers of Affordable Dentures & Implants , the nation's largest provider network of dental practices -- supported by Affordable Care – that are solely focused on tooth replacement services.

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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Affordable Care announced that Jumoke Adedoyin, DDS, MICOI, MAAIP, AFAAID, and Daniel Fenton, DMD, FAGD, AFAAID, DICOI, have been named Chief Clinical Officers of Affordable Dentures & Implants , the nation's largest provider network of dental practices -- supported by Affordable Care – that are solely focused on tooth replacement services.
"Dr. Adedoyin and Dr. Fenton have been instrumental in advancing clinical education, doctor mentorship and engagement, product innovation and best practice sharing across the Affordable Dentures & Implants supported practice network," explains Will Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, Affordable Care.
Dr. Adedoyin most recently served as the Director of Clinical Relations for Affordable Dentures & Implants and has been a practice owner within the network for nearly 15 years.
Dr. Fenton, a practice owner since 2013, has served as Affordable Dentures & Implants' Director of Clinical Education & Training.

Clark Atlanta University's Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Strategic Plan

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University's Board of Trustees recently approved a new five-year strategic plan, Destination 2028 (2023-2028).

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ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University's Board of Trustees recently approved a new five-year strategic plan, Destination 2028 (2023-2028).
"We are embarking upon a new vision for Clark Atlanta University that will galvanize near- and long-term foundational goals," said George T. French, Ph.D., President of Clark Atlanta University.
Destination 2028 will guide Clark Atlanta University's mission to transform student's lives and prepare them for the future.
Consequently, the plan will be actualized using four strategic pillars:
This five-year strategic plan will shape the university's culture, create new student resources, and catapult the university's brand and identity appreciably.

Atlanta University Center Offers Diverse Candidates at Annual Job Fair

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta University Center students had the opportunity to network with nearly 300 employers and organizations showing their willingness to offer roles and opportunities to diverse candidates at the Atlanta University Center Consortium's 2023 Career Fair.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta University Center students had the opportunity to network with nearly 300 employers and organizations showing their willingness to offer roles and opportunities to diverse candidates at the Atlanta University Center Consortium's 2023 Career Fair.
Over 2,000 undergraduate students from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College networked with Fortune 500 corporations, enterprising companies, non-profits, and government agencies present to speak with them about both full-time employment and internships.
Alden Jackson with IHG Hotels & Resorts, said he's looked specifically for job fairs with an HBCU component as he is an HBCU graduate.
Organizations seeking diverse candidates are encouraged to register to attend.

$1 Million in Matching Grants Awarded to Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College through HBCU SCI Program

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) announces the award recipients of the Southern Company Endowed Professorship in Sustainability, with $500,000 in matching grants going to both Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College.

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ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative (HBCU SCI) announces the award recipients of the Southern Company Endowed Professorship in Sustainability, with $500,000 in matching grants going to both Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College.
HBCU SCI seeks to equip HBCU talent with support, resources, and knowledge to ensure that underserved communities are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
“The Southern Company Foundation is excited to award Clark Atlanta University and Stillman College with endowed professorships in sustainability.
Clark Atlanta University was formed with the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, both of which hold unique places in the annals of African American history.

Clark Atlanta University to Construct Three New Buildings Simultaneously to Enhance Student Experience

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Monday, October 16, 2023

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ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience.
This residence hall will be the first of its kind to be built and owned by Clark Atlanta University since the 1996 construction of Brawley Hall for the Olympic Games.
To finance these vital projects, Clark Atlanta University will utilize a combination of debt financing and contributions from a food service vendor.
As Clark Atlanta University continues to prioritize the well-being and achievement of its students, these new facilities will undoubtedly contribute to an enriching and transformative educational experience.

Clark Atlanta University's School of Education Receives High Ranking on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools List

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University's School of Education has earned recognition on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list released on April 25, 2023.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Atlanta University's School of Education has earned recognition on the U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools list released on April 25, 2023.
"We are pleased to receive this recognition from U.S. News and World Report," Dr. J. Fidel Turner, Jr., School of Education Dean, said.
The CAU School of Education is ranked #3 among Schools of Education in Georgia and #2 among all HBCU Schools of Education.
The Master of Arts degrees in Teaching, Special Education, Math Education, and Broad Field Science Education are also offered at the graduate level.

Clark Atlanta University to Construct Three New Buildings Simultaneously to Enhance Student Experience

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

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ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience.
This residence hall will be the first of its kind to be built and owned by Clark Atlanta University since the 1996 construction of Brawley Hall for the Olympic Games.
To finance these vital projects, Clark Atlanta University will utilize a combination of debt financing and contributions from a food service vendor.
As Clark Atlanta University continues to prioritize the well-being and achievement of its students, these new facilities will undoubtedly contribute to an enriching and transformative educational experience.

Prologis Contributes $3 Million to Morehouse College to Support the Growth of Diversity in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morehouse College, the nation's only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men, has received a $3 million gift from Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, to create an endowed fund that will expand opportunities for students of color to study real estate and prepare for lucrative careers with top firms in the industry. The Prologis Endowment will help to support academic programs and research launched by the new Morehouse Real Estate Institute.

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The Prologis Endowment will help to support academic programs and research launched by the new Morehouse Real Estate Institute.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 10 percent of real estate professionals are Black and 82 percent are White.
"We are excited to partner with Morehouse College in the creation of its Real Estate Institute," said Hamid R. Moghadam, Prologis co-founder, chairman and CEO.
"This partnership with Prologis is an important step toward improving diversity in commercial real estate ownership and leadership.

ADVERTISING WEEK AND WATCH THE YARD ANNOUNCE FIRST IN-PERSON YARDCON EVENT

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising Week, the worldwide gathering of marketing, advertising, technology and brand professionals, and Watch the Yard, the leading destination for online Black college culture and Black fraternity and sorority news/culture, today announced YARDCON — a career development event and continuing education platform for the Black college community — will make its in-person debut this November 17-18 at Clark Atlanta University.

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The event will bring together Black students from across the nation to meet, train with and be hired by top companies such as Endeavor, GroupBlack, Hartbeat, and more.
"We are thrilled to partner with Jonathan and Watch the Yard to build the YARDCON platform.
Advertising Week is committed to the next generation of leaders and support the talent pipeline of companies within our ecosystem," said Lance Pillersdorf, Co-Founder & CEO Advertising Week.
Attendees will hear from a lineup of leaders in the entertainment, marketing, advertising, tech and media space.