Hampton University will become the first HBCU with an eSports gaming lab Historically, Blacks and Hispanics in the United States have been ‘late to the game’ or ‘sidelined’ in matters involving technological advances. The digital divide is the term we use to describe this gap in technology access between the haves and the have-nots. In … Continue reading “eSports and HBCUs: A Conversation with David Hughes”

Almost a year ago, Tamia Potter’s pinned post on Twitter introduced her as a rising fourth-year medical student. She was looking forward to connecting with colleagues and mentors. This March, Tamia made history when she became the first Black woman neurosurgery resident in a storied program based in Tennessee. In one photo the twenty-something shared … Continue reading “From Certified Nursing Assistant to Neurosurgery Resident in 10 years”

Employment in entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, about 106,200 openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs. In the summer of 2019, the Hampton University Department of Sports Management announced that … Continue reading “Employment in entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow, BLS study says”

Hampton University has announced that the investiture of President Darrell K. Williams will be held at the end of March, the first investiture at the historically Black college and university in more than four decades. Dr. William Harvey, president since 1978, retired in June 2022. President Williams and his wife, Myra R. Williams, are 1983 … Continue reading “Hampton University plans a historic academic event, its first investiture in 45 years”

Larry Laws is the 2023 winner of a legacy award named for retired utility executive and 2004 Black Engineer of the Year Anthony R. James, president and CEO of Savannah Electric and Power Company from 2001 through 2005. Laws has consistently delivered electrical services to Baltimore Gas & Electric’s 1.3 million customers. A U.S. Army … Continue reading “Legacy Award winners at BEYA’s 2023 Engineering Deans Recognition Event”

Nominees for the senior technology award at BEYA work in research and development and translate scientific discoveries into invention. Award winners lead R&D teams at the forefront of innovation. They serve as a role model and leader for minorities and women. Cedric Mann embodies the qualities of the prestigious award for senior technology fellow. He … Continue reading “Senior Technology Fellow award winners at BEYA 2023”

The U.S. Army Materiel Command updated its website Thursday as General Charles R. Hamilton assumed duties. In his role as commander, the four-star general leads one of the Army’s largest commands with 165,000 military, civilian, and contractor employees. According to Matt Bowman, BEYA Veterans executive director, a number of Stars and Stripes leaders were in … Continue reading “General Charles R. Hamilton takes command of the U.S. Army Materiel Command”

Morgan State University announced this week that Vice President of Research Willie E. May had been selected to serve as President-Elect of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. (Photo: Courtesy of Morgan State) May is expected to begin … Continue reading “Morgan State University’s Willie E. May to serve as President-elect of the American Association for the Advancement of Science”

William Granville Jr. passed away Thursday, March 2. According to his obituary posted by Hughes Funeral Home, relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Friday, March 17  with a Celebration of Life service following. Born on December 6, 1940, in Macon, Georgia, Granville is predeceased by his wife, Jessica Katherine. His son, William … Continue reading “Celebration of life service to be held for William Granville, former EVP of Mobil Middle East”

Meet the 15 deans at ABET-accredited historically Black college and university (HBCU) engineering schools and find out more about the leaders that produce more than 33 percent of America’s Black engineers. Dr. Joyce T. Shirazi (front row, second right) has been dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at Hampton University since 2016. She … Continue reading “Meet the engineering deans at ABET-accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities”

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has announced the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award presentation to Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., during the American Council on Education (ACE) meeting this April.  According to Diverse, Jackson was named a 2009 recipient but regrettably, the award ceremony was canceled that year. The Dr. John Hope Franklin Award was created … Continue reading “2001 Black Engineer of the Year will be presented with John Hope Franklin Award at ACE 2023”