Delaware State University

28 HBCUs Join Ambitious Initiative to Connect Students' Education and Aspirations

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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This year, 28 HBCUs will join the initiative and take part in the inaugural 2021-22 Strada Scholars cohort.

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  • This year, 28 HBCUs will join the initiative and take part in the inaugural 2021-22 Strada Scholars cohort.
  • In future years, Strada plans to expand the initiative beyond theinitial institutions to as many HBCUs as have interest in participating.
  • Strada's Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Daryl A. Graham and Vice President of Philanthropy Pat Roe will oversee the initiative.
  • "This initiative is about learning from institutions that outperform their peers when it comes to vaulting students into the top income quintile as adults.

Photo Release -- Dr. Michelle L. Burroughs joins WSFS as Vice President, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Dr. Burroughs will support WSFS in creating and delivering a work environment designed to foster a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Companys DE&I efforts.

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  • Dr. Burroughs will support WSFS in creating and delivering a work environment designed to foster a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Companys DE&I efforts.
  • Dr. Burroughs brings nearly two decades of experience as a results-driven leader in banking and DE&I.
  • Dr. Burroughs joins WSFS with almost twenty years of experience building and leading collaborative environments with a focus on diversity initiatives.
  • She most recently served as Community Engagement Director at Nemours Childrens Hospital, where she was a core leader on the D.R.I.V.E.

ACTFL Selects 2021 Research Grant Recipients

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL is pleased to announce the 2021 awardees of the ACTFL Research Priorities grants.Each project either initiates a new research study, supports or expands a study under way, or explores an emerging research area that is connected to one or more Research Priority areas.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL is pleased to announce the 2021 awardees of the ACTFL Research Priorities grants.Each project either initiates a new research study, supports or expands a study under way, or explores an emerging research area that is connected to one or more Research Priority areas.
  • The resulting work will support ACTFL's five pillars..."
    "The ACTFL Research and Assessment Committee was impressed by the quality of the proposals submitted.
  • according to Dr. Margaret (Meg) Malone, ACTFL Director of Assessment and Research.
  • The purpose of the ACTFL Research Priorities Project is to support empirical research on five priority areas that are currently critical to improving World Language education.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY AND THE MEAC SIGN ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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SYRACUSE, NY, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) today announced they have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement, creating an alliance designed to connect institutions, students-athletes, staff and alumni.

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  • SYRACUSE, NY, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse University and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) today announced they have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement, creating an alliance designed to connect institutions, students-athletes, staff and alumni.
  • We are excited with the opportunities this alliance will create for MEAC institutions, Syracuse University, thousands of student-athletes, coaches and staff from MEAC institutions and Syracuse University.
  • First, I would like to thank John Wildhack, director of athletics at Syracuse University, for his vision and progressive leadership on this alliance, said Dr. Dennis Thomas, commissioner of the MEAC.
  • Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University.

HBCU Week Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Event Giving High School Students Opportunities for On-the-Spot College Acceptance and Scholarships

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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The highlight of HBCU Week is its signature College Fair, at which students have the chance to meet with HBCU recruiters from across the country and earn on-the-spot acceptances and scholarships.

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  • The highlight of HBCU Week is its signature College Fair, at which students have the chance to meet with HBCU recruiters from across the country and earn on-the-spot acceptances and scholarships.
  • This provides students an amazing opportunity to secure an early connection to college, community and culture at an HBCU.
  • In 2020, HBCU Week's College Fair delivered 803 on-the-spot acceptances and $7.3 million in scholarships, including 226 partial and 44 full-ride offers.
  • The most impactful event during HBCU Week is the HBCU College Fair.

Moguls in the Making 2021: Ally and the Thurgood Marshall Fund once again join forces to foster entrepreneurship among HBCU students

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Ally executives were so impressed by the presentations, that they awarded each student in the competition $1,000 scholarships.

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  • Ally executives were so impressed by the presentations, that they awarded each student in the competition $1,000 scholarships.
  • Ally mentors and team coaches, including past Moguls in the Making participants and HBCU alumni, worked with the students to help formulate their plans.
  • Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.
  • A relentless ally for all things money, Ally helps people save well and earn well, so they can spend for what matters.

RADical Hope Partners With Colleges To Empower Students With Skills To Build Resilience

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The initiative, RADical Health, was developed and piloted last fall in partnership with New York University and will be scaled nationally by RADical Hope this academic year.

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  • The initiative, RADical Health, was developed and piloted last fall in partnership with New York University and will be scaled nationally by RADical Hope this academic year.
  • Sixty-four percent of college students who drop-out leave because of mental health issues, according to a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) survey.
  • "Students arrive on campus needing mental, physical and emotional health skills," said RADical Hope CEOLiz Feld.
  • "RADical Health gets right to the heart of it by empowering them with tools and resources to build resilience.

Dr. Harry L. Williams on the appointment of Dr. Tony Allen as Chair of the Presidents Board of Advisors on HBCUs

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has issued the following statement on the appointment of Dr. Tony Allen as Chair of the Presidents Board of Advisors on HBCUs.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has issued the following statement on the appointment of Dr. Tony Allen as Chair of the Presidents Board of Advisors on HBCUs.
  • I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dr. Allen when I served as President of Delaware State and Dr. Allen served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer.
  • This understanding and experience makes him particularly qualified to serve as the next Chair of the PBA.
  • Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nations largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community.

Landmarks and Bridges Will Illuminate Blue Throughout the Month of September for Alopecia Areata Awareness Month

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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In recognition of Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, bridges, buildings and other landmarks across the United States will be illuminated blue to raise awareness for this important autoimmune disease.

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  • In recognition of Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, bridges, buildings and other landmarks across the United States will be illuminated blue to raise awareness for this important autoimmune disease.
  • The effort will unite U.S. cities in observation of Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, which is recognized annually during September.
  • Thank you also to all the landmarks coast to coast for recognizing the importance of Alopecia Areata Awareness Month by lighting it up blue for alopecia areata.
  • The Light It Up Blue 4 Alopecia Areata campaign is made possible by Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Capital One Launches Flagship Student Rewards Credit Cards

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Capital One launched the SavorOne Rewards for Students and Quicksilver Rewards for Students credit cards, student versions of Capital One's flagship credit cards designed to provide valuable rewards and more choice for customers beginning their credit journey.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Capital One launched the SavorOne Rewards for Students and Quicksilver Rewards for Students credit cards, student versions of Capital One's flagship credit cards designed to provide valuable rewards and more choice for customers beginning their credit journey.
  • The Quicksilver Student credit card enables cardholders to earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day, just like the flagship card.
  • With the addition of the two new student cards, students can now choose from three Capital One student cards that offer cash back on purchases and with no annual fee: SavorOne Student, Quicksilver Student and Journey Student.
  • Redeem cash rewards by: getting account credit, using rewards to pay via Paypal, shopping and paying for Amazon purchases, spending rewards on gift cards, and getting reimbursed for your purchases.