Alabama A&M University

UNCF Issues Revealing Report on Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The 40-page report titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” provides a snapshot of the best practices four participating HBCUs shared to strengthen the Black teacher pipeline.

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  • The 40-page report titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” provides a snapshot of the best practices four participating HBCUs shared to strengthen the Black teacher pipeline.
  • The selected institutions were listed among the top 25 four-year HBCUs that produce Black teacher college graduates in various K-12 education fields.
  • The findings of the report will be discussed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, as part of the Equity in Education: Advancing Opportunities for Black Teachers and Parents virtual learning series.
  • Historically Black colleges and universities are critical conduits in the Black teacher pipeline,” said Dr. Copridge.

FICO Brings Analytics Challenge to Delaware State University to Empower the Next Generation of Data Scientists

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Global analytics software leader FICO is expanding its FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge to students at Delaware State University, the third Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to adopt the program.

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  • Global analytics software leader FICO is expanding its FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge to students at Delaware State University, the third Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to adopt the program.
  • This semester’s Analytics Challenge at Delaware State focuses on identifying and mitigating bias in data and decision models using a historical lending data.
  • The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge was created to amplify diversity, equity and inclusion in data science.
  • “The Analytics Challenge is a passion program of mine, and I am looking forward to meeting and working with the Delaware State students this semester.

BBB National Programs Announces 98 Distinguished Panel Pool Members for 2024 National Advertising Review Board

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Founded in 1971, the National Advertising Review Board provides appellate review of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division and Children's Advertising Review Unit decisions.

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  • Founded in 1971, the National Advertising Review Board provides appellate review of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division and Children's Advertising Review Unit decisions.
  • For 2024, panel pool members include 98 distinguished leaders from three different categories:
    A National Advertising Review Board appellate panel generally consists of five members from the pool, with three national advertising representatives, one agency representative, and one public sector representative on each panel.
  • Nominations for National Advertising Review Board panel pool members are made by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's), American Advertising Federation (AAF), Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), and BBB National Programs.
  • Following is the list of BBB National Programs' National Advertising Review Board panel pool members for 2024.

Season of Giving Helps TMCF Close The Equity Gap & Provide Pathways To Prosperity

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Still, it ignited a commitment to uphold her legacy—and a promise to be a pillar in my family.

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  • Still, it ignited a commitment to uphold her legacy—and a promise to be a pillar in my family.
  • Those dreams have been realized because of generous philanthropic efforts from the public and TMCF supporters.
  • For every $1that TMCF invests in education, another $20 is needed to support more students and TMCF’s member schools.
  • “My journey, started by hardship, has been illuminated by TMCF with their unwavering support,” Thigpen said.

Sallie Mae ® Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Expand Access to Higher Education

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Sallie Mae Fund -- the company's charitable arm -- has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the last three years to award scholarships to deserving, under-resourced and underrepresented students.

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  • The Sallie Mae Fund -- the company's charitable arm -- has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the last three years to award scholarships to deserving, under-resourced and underrepresented students.
  • "Expanding access and affordability is central to our mission at Sallie Mae and why we continue to offer scholarship programs that reach those students who often need the most support,” said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae.
  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System: A Century of Service and Solutions, Addressing the Challenges of Tomorrow

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

For more than 100 years, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted partner for our state's residents, providing solutions for life's everyday challenges.

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  • For more than 100 years, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted partner for our state's residents, providing solutions for life's everyday challenges.
  • From its humble beginnings to its present-day impact, Alabama Extension has come a long way in fulfilling its mission to extend knowledge and improve lives across Alabama.
  • As the Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues to evolve and innovate, its commitment to serving the residents of Alabama remains steadfast.
  • This piece was written by Dr. Mike Phillips, director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and North Carolina A&T is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College and Alabama A&M University .
  • Also in September, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses.
  • North Carolina A&T students who are interested in enrolling in a Kaplan test prep course should contact their academic advisor.

Alabama A&M University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.

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  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and Alabama A&M is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University and Spelman College .
  • And most recently, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses .
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .

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

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Friday, September 15, 2023

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).

FICO Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Launch Educational Analytics Challenge that Empowers Students to Innovate with AI and Analytics

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge program is in pilot with students at Bowie State University and Alabama A&M University.

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  • The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge program is in pilot with students at Bowie State University and Alabama A&M University.
  • Students additionally will learn how AI guardrails and Responsible AI are needed to protect and safely advance analytic practices.
  • Global analytics firm FICO today announced the launch of its new FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge program created for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The FICO® Educational Analytics Challenge is a program created to help promote diversity, equity and inclusion in data science, engineering and technology fields.