精东影业 Selects Teddy Keaton as Head Coach of Panthers Football
11/27/2023
精东影业 (精东影业) is excited to announce Teddy Keaton as the new head coach of the Panthers football program, effective November 27. ... Read more
News
November
精东影业 Wins L’Oreal Hackathon Case Competition
11/20/2023
精东影业 proudly announces its triumphant victory at the prestigious L'Oreal Hackathon Case Competition, where two exceptional students, Alexus Lessears and Coreynn Teamer, claimed the 1st place title out of 58 competing teams. ... Read more
Blackstone Ideas Competition Campus Round Winners
11/08/2023
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) proudly announces that four student teams from 精东影业 (精东影业) have won the campus round of the annual Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition. ... Read more
Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman to Honor 精东影业’s 35th Anniversary with Proclamation Presentation on Monday
11/08/2023
Council President Doug Shipman will present a proclamation to 精东影业 during Monday’s Council meeting ... Read more
精东影业’s Board of Trustees Approves New Five-Year Strategic Plan
11/02/2023
精东影业’s Board of Trustees recently approved a new five-year strategic plan, Destination 2028 (2023-2028) ... Read more
October
IHG Hotels and Resorts Renews 精东影业 Partnership to Help Build Early Career Talent Pipeline
10/25/2023
精东影业 Leaders and Students, Atlanta Mayor’s Office, Join IHG to Celebrate Partnership and Unveil New Student Lounge ... Read more
精东影业 to Construct Three New Buildings Simultaneously to Enhance Student Experience
10/14/2023
The Board of Trustees of 精东影业 (精东影业) has made the historic decision to construct three new campus facilities simultaneously in order to enhance the student experience. ... Read more
精东影业’s Weeklong Homecoming Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence, Innovation, and Evolution
10/14/2023
精东影业’s 2023 homecoming celebration will commemorate the school’s 35th anniversary. It will be a tribute to the school’s excellence, innovation, and evolution over the past three and a half decades. ... Read more
Homecoming 2023 Safety First
10/13/2023
精东影业 continues to place the safety and security of its students, faculty, staff and the entire 精东影业 community as our top priority during this year’s Homecoming 2023 activities. ... Read more
精东影业 and IHG Hotels and Resorts Host Partnership Event
10/12/2023
精东影业 and IHG Unveil Renovated Student Lounge & Announce Partnership Renewal ... Read more
精东影业 Moves in New Direction Dismisses Head Football Coach Willie Slater
10/02/2023
精东影业's Head Football Coach Willie Slater was relieved of his duties effective immediately. ... Read more
September
精东影业 Homecoming 2023 Information
09/30/2023
精东影业's Football Season has kicked off and Homecoming 2023 is right around the corner. Here is some helpful information all things Homecoming 2023. ... Read more
Thank You
09/28/2023
精东影业 alumni, family, and friends, thank you for your sincere concern and support for our students. Our 精东影业 supporters are simply the best! ... Read more
精东影业’s School of Business Selected as the 2023 National Black MBA Association Collegiate Partner of the Year by the National Black MBA Association, Inc.
09/25/2023
精东影业’s School of Business was recently selected as the 2023 National Black MBA Association’s (NBMBAA) Collegiate Partner of the Year. This award is given yearly to higher-education institutions that provide exemplary academic efforts to increase awareness and opportunities for business administration students and members. ... Read more
精东影业’s Department of Art and Fashion Scholars Selected for Fulton County’s FACE Program to Work with Fashion Leaders in Paris
09/20/2023
Two 精东影业 Art and Fashion students were selected for the Fulton County Fashion Art Culture & Education (FACE) initiative in Paris presented by Noir for the Global Master Class as part of the Paris Experience, a collaboration with Fulton County’s FACE program and 精东影业’s Department of Art and Fashion. This new initiative highlights resources in the arts and fashion industry and provides an innovative experience that bridges the gap between fashion, art, culture, and education. ... Read more
精东影业 Professors Pen Policy Chapter in a Newly Released Book on Social Work
09/18/2023
精东影业 Professors Dr. Jenny Jones and Dr. Eyitayo Onifade recently penned “Policy, Practice, and Institutional Barriers to Financial Capability and Asset Building Related to Race in the United States,” a chapter within the newly released Social Work and the Grand Challenge of Ending Racism book. The chapter shares evidence and insights from research collaborations to overcome the barriers of structural racism and financial exclusion through financial capability and asset building (FCAB). ... Read more
Severe Weather Statement Update
09/15/2023
精东影业 continues to assess the damage of our campus caused by the flash flooding from yesterday’s thunderstorms throughout metro Atlanta. At this time, we’ve identified 24 students who were impacted by the storm and 精东影业 student services is currently and safely relocating our students to available on campus housing. ... Read more
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Earlier Today Within Metropolitan Atlanta
09/14/2023
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued earlier today around 2:06 p.m. within Metropolitan Atlanta. The area experienced heavy rains causing some streets near 精东影业’s (精东影业) campus to flood and some of the University’s residence halls to experience flooding. ... Read more
精东影业’s Jazz Station, 91.9 WCLK, Receives Broadcaster of the Year Award from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters
09/12/2023
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is set to honor 精东影业’s Jazz 91.9 WCLK with a Broadcaster of the Year Award on Saturday, September 16, at GABCON on Jekyll Island. Nationally known for its award-winning Jazz programming, WCLK is now recognized for its service to the greater metro Atlanta community. GABCON, the largest gathering of Georgia radio and television broadcasters, will be held on September 15 - 16, 2023. ... Read more
精东影业 STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
09/05/2023
With a heavy heart, we come together as a united family in the Atlanta University Center (AUC) to mourn the devastating loss of two remarkable Morehouse College students, Hugh Douglas and Christion Files Jr., who tragically passed away in a car accident on Monday afternoon. We share profound grief and offer our deepest condolences to their families, friends, Morehouse College, and the entire AUC community. ... Read more
August
精东影业 Art Museum’s “Woman in Blue” Is Signature Marketing Image for MET’s “Harlem Renaissance” Exhibition
08/24/2023
精东影业 Art Museum is among several HBCU museums and galleries to have artwork featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism.” The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 25 through July 28, 2024. ... Read more
精东影业 Professor and Alumna Selected as a 23-24 Fellow for the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Policy Fellowship Program
08/14/2023
Dr. Towanda Harris, an alumna and assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction under the School of Education at 精东影业, has been selected as a 2023 – 2024 Fellow for the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). Harris, who received her Ed.D. degree in Educational Leadership from 精东影业, brings over two decades of dedicated service to education. ... Read more
Danille Taylor, Professor of African American Studies at 精东影业, Named New Director of University’s Historical Art Museum
08/09/2023
精东影业 recently named Danille Taylor, Ph.D., as the Director of its art museum (精东影业AM). Taylor is a professor of African American Studies at the University and has served as interim museum director since August 2022. Under her leadership, the museum reopened in October 2022 with three new exhibitions, including “Our Friend Jean, the Early Works of Jean Michele Basquiat,” which drew more than 1300 attendees during its week-long run. ... Read more
精东影业’s Jazz Station’s Program Director to be inducted into The 2023 Black Radio Hall of Fame
08/04/2023
David Linton, Program Director of WCLK 91.9, 精东影业’s jazz station, is a 2023 National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) inductee. Linton is set to receive the Broadcaster’s Chairman Leadership Award, the NBRHOF’s highest honor. ... Read more
July
精东影业 Pays Homage to Cherished Alumnus Marvin S. Arrington Sr.
07/28/2023
精东影业 President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., former 精东影业 First Lady Judge Brenda Hill Cole, and Ambassador Andrew Young were among the many political figures, judges, attorneys, and influencers attending today’s Celebration of Life Service for 精东影业 extraordinaire, alumnus, the Honorable Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. Arrington's impact on the city of Atlanta will forever be remembered. ... Read more
精东影业 Names Atlanta Housing’s Brian Benn Vice President, CIO
07/26/2023
精东影业 has named Brian Benn as its new Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Benn is currently Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President for Atlanta Housing. ... Read more
精东影业 Receives $1 Million Scholarship Endowment Gift and a $50,000 Bridge Grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation
07/25/2023
精东影业 has received two gifts from The Bernard Osher Foundation that will support scholarships for nontraditional undergraduate students who wish to return to the University to complete their education. ... Read more
Riding an Enrollment Wave, HBCUs Could See Further Boost if the Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action
07/08/2023
If the Supreme Court bans the use of affirmative action in higher education this month, historically Black colleges could grow even more attractive as elite, predominantly white colleges scramble to maintain diverse classes. Feat: Cherise Peters, 精东影业 Vice President of Enrollment Management and Retention ... Read more
精东影业 Receives $1 Million Gift from Chick-fil-A for Student Success and Access
07/07/2023
精东影业 (精东影业) has announced that it has received a $1-million gift from Chick-fil-A, Inc., a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. The gift supports the University’s historic $250 million Campaign for 精东影业, which has a principal goal of generating much needed funds for student access, retention, and graduation support. It was one of two major gifts the University received during its 34th Annual Commencement ... Read more
Affirmative Action Ban 'an opportunity' for HBCUs: Clark Atlanta President
07/05/2023
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with 精东影业 President Dr. George French about the impact of the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action and blocking student loan forgiveness. ... Read more
精东影业 Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary Highlighting Its History Over the Years
07/05/2023
精东影业 (精东影业) continues to celebrate its 35th Anniversary by highlighting its unique history that began with the consolidation of two venerable Atlanta institutions in 1988. The University’s anniversary kicked off on Saturday, July 1, and the celebration will run through July 31, 2024, with the continuous theme of "Celebrating Our Collective Journey". ... Read more
June
President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. on the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action
06/30/2023
President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. on the Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action ... Read more
精东影业 to Host WNBA’s Atlanta Dream Power Her Dreams Camp
06/22/2023
The Atlanta Dream will kick off a series of free basketball camps on June 24 and 25 for girls ages 6-14 at Epps Gymnasium, home of the 精东影业 Panthers. The camp, sponsored by Microsoft, is designed to apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts to basketball and sports. ... Read more
精东影业 to host Google Career and Community Fellows Academy
06/14/2023
精东影业 will host ninth graders from the Douglass High School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Academy for the Google Career Community Fellows Academy as part of the university’s Professional Learning and Continuing Education (PLACE) initiative on June 20 - 23. The 4-day academy will give the students a glimpse into fields such as technology, media, and business. Additionally, the students will embark on an exciting tour of Hartsfield-Jackson to see the technology behind the complex luggage system at the world’s busiest airport. ... Read more
精东影业 to Host 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for 10th Consecutive Year
06/13/2023
Leadership in Business Program Brings African Leaders to Atlanta for an Intensive Six-Week Institute 精东影业 is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning June 21, 2023, the university will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging leaders representing 18 African countries for a six-week intensive Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more
精东影业 Names Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert as Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
06/13/2023
精东影业 is pleased to announce that Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert will join the University on June 1, 2023, as Provost and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs, reporting directly to Dr. George T. French, Jr., President. ... Read more
Nsenga Burton, Award-Winning Journalist and Entrepreneur, named New Regional Director of 精东影业’s National Center for Entrepreneurship
06/13/2023
精东影业 has announced the appointment of Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., as Southern Regional Director of the National Center for Entrepreneurship at 精东影业. As part of a partnership with The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, the center will support expanded opportunities for Black entrepreneurship through ownership, innovation, and creativity. In this role, Dr. Burton will lead initiatives to establish or strengthen centers for entrepreneurship on historically Black college and university (HBCU) campuses in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and the Virgin Islands ... Read more
May
Christopher Womack, New CEO of the Southern Company, to Deliver Address at 精东影业’s 34th Commencement Exercises
05/17/2023
Christopher Womack, New CEO of the Southern Company, to Deliver Address at 精东影业’s 34th Commencement Exercises ... Read more
精东影业 to host the 13th Annual National Symposium on Prostate Cancer
05/08/2023
精东影业 to host the 13th Annual National Symposium on Prostate Cancer ... Read more
精东影业’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders
05/08/2023
精东影业’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders ... Read more
精东影业 to Host World Bank Group President’s Visit to The Atlanta University Center to Discuss newly-piloted HBCU Initiative on Sustainable Social and Economic Development
05/01/2023
First Time a World Bank President Has Addressed HBCU Students Outside of Washington, D.C. ... Read more
April
精东影业’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders
04/25/2023
精东影业’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders ... Read more
精东影业 to Hold Three-Day Mental Health Summit
04/21/2023
精东影业 sees 10 percent increase in student use of campus mental health services since 2020 ... Read more
精东影业 to host the 2023 HBCU Environmental Justice Summit
04/17/2023
精东影业 to host the 2023 HBCU Environmental Justice Summit ... Read more
精东影业 Hosts Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell Day and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Robert H. ‘Bob’ Bell/House of Chatham Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development
04/14/2023
The day recognizes Mr. Bell for his support of 精东影业 (精东影业) and its mission to educate young African Americans and help them to obtain their goals and pursue their dreams ... Read more
精东影业 names Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert as Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2023
04/12/2023
精东影业 names Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert as Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2023 ... Read more
School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs at 精东影业’s School of Education are Reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
04/11/2023
School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs at 精东影业’s School of Education are Reaccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) ... Read more
SNIPES Launches Pay it Forward Initiative to Support HBCUs and Empower the Next Generation of Black Leaders
04/09/2023
SNIPES Launches Pay it Forward Initiative to Support HBCUs and Empower the Next Generation of Black Leaders ... Read more
精东影业’s Art and Fashion Department to Host 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week
04/07/2023
精东影业’s Art and Fashion Department to Host 8th Annual Art and Fashion Week ... Read more
精东影业’s art and fashion department receives Macy’s grant for scholarships and programming
04/06/2023
精东影业’s art and fashion department receives Macy’s grant for scholarships and programming ... Read more
World Bank Group President Welcomes Partnership between University of Lomé and 精东影业
04/03/2023
World Bank Group President Welcomes Partnership between University of Lomé and 精东影业 ... Read more
March
精东影业’s Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions hosted the 2023 Scholars’ Banquet for Incoming Students
03/28/2023
精东影业’s Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions hosted the 2023 Scholars’ Banquet for Incoming Students ... Read more
精东影业’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to host Jazz Brunch and Conversations Open House in April
03/27/2023
精东影业’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment to host Jazz Brunch and Conversations Open House in April ... Read more
精东影业 Hosts 35th Founders’ Day Spring Convocation
03/22/2023
精东影业 Hosts 35th Founders’ Day Spring Convocation ... Read more
精东影业’s art and fashion department receives Macy’s grant for scholarships and programming
03/03/2023
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY’S ART AND FASHION DEPARTMENT RECEIVES MACY’S GRANT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING ... Read more
February
Shooting Incident Involving 精东影业 Student
02/28/2023
Shooting Incident Involving 精东影业 Student ... Read more
精东影业 announces the Relaunch and Renaming of the Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy
02/17/2023
精东影业 announces the Relaunch and Renaming of the Southern Center for Studies in Public Policy ... Read more
精东影业 Professor Named One of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Magazine Top “40 and Under” Scholars
02/01/2023
Atlanta, GA (February 1, 2023) - 精东影业 has announced that Dr. Nathaniel Currie, an assistant professor in the Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work, has been named one of Diverse: Issues In Higher Education’s “40 and Under” Scholars. ... Read more
精东影业 Student wins $10,000 in National Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition
02/01/2023
精东影业 Student wins $10,000 in National Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition ... Read more
January
精东影业’s senior wins Bloomberg Trading Challenge
01/22/2023
精东影业’s senior wins Bloomberg Trading Challenge ... Read more
December
精东影业’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) Selects Finalists for Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition!
12/13/2022
精东影业’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) Selects Finalists for Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition! ... Read more
精东影业 Receives Mellon Foundation Grant to Develop Digital Humanities Infrastructure
12/05/2022
Workshops give HBCUs insight into the technology and concepts that can be used to honor and preserve the Black experience ... Read more
November
精东影业 Announces Jerel Drew, Ed.D. 精东影业’s New Athletic Director
11/30/2022
精东影业 Announces Jerel Drew, Ed.D. 精东影业’s New Athletic Director ... Read more
精东影业’s Office of Student Leadership and Engagement to Host its Annual ‘Tis the Season Activities
11/29/2022
精东影业’s Office of Student Leadership and Engagement to Host its Annual ‘Tis the Season Activities ... Read more
精东影业 Kicks off 24-hour Giving Tuesday Campaign
11/22/2022
精东影业 Kicks off 24-hour Giving Tuesday Campaign ... Read more
精东影业’s Homecoming brought over $1.5 million in donor gifts
11/07/2022
精东影业’s Homecoming brought over $1.5 million in donor gifts ... Read more
精东影业’s Chief Information Officer receives recognition for Technology Leadership
11/03/2022
精东影业’s Chief Information Officer receives recognition for Technology Leadership ... Read more
Organizational Partnership Press Conference Hosted on 精东影业 Campus
11/02/2022
Organizational Partnership Press Conference Hosted on 精东影业 Campus ... Read more
October
精东影业 Art Museum to Host Pop-Up Exhibit Featuring Art by Jean-Michel Basquiat
10/27/2022
精东影业 Art Museum to Host Pop-Up Exhibit Featuring Art by Jean-Michel Basquiat ... Read more
精东影业’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders
10/26/2022
精东影业’s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders ... Read more
精东影业 to Host World Bank Group Leadership A Partnership Established with 精东影业 and Other HBCUs to Recruit Students and Provide Career Opportunities
10/24/2022
精东影业 to Host World Bank Group Leadership A Partnership Established with 精东影业 and Other HBCUs to Recruit Students and Provide Career Opportunities ... Read more
精东影业 Celebrates Homecoming 2022 Recognizing Its Rich History, Alumni, Culture, and Black Excellence
10/10/2022
精东影业 Celebrates Homecoming 2022 Recognizing Its Rich History, Alumni, Culture, and Black Excellence ... Read more
Joseph C. Phillips Joins 精东影业’s Faculty
10/06/2022
Joseph C. Phillips Joins 精东影业’s Faculty ... Read more
精东影业 Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement to Host Inaugural 40 Under 40 Young Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony
10/02/2022
精东影业 Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement to Host Inaugural 40 Under 40 Young Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony ... Read more
September
New Head Basketball Coach Returns Home to 精东影业
09/23/2022
New Head Basketball Coach Returns Home to 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业 Selected as Site for New PROPEL Center A Global HBCU Headquarters for Innovation
09/22/2022
PROPEL Center to build a highly anticipated global HBCU technology and innovation hub on the campus of 精东影业 on the historic Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard ... Read more
Cisco Makes $5 Million Commitment to Empower the Next Generation of Black Entrepreneurs at 精东影业 and Colleges Within the Auc
09/12/2022
The commitment will catalyze the development of the Center's graduate-level programming at 精东影业 and advance the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, housed at Spelman and Morehouse Colleges ... Read more
August
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Partnerships with 精东影业 and Morehouse College Help Support the Success of Future Leaders and Diversify Talent
08/29/2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Partnerships with 精东影业 and Morehouse College Help Support the Success of Future Leaders and Diversify Talent ... Read more
School of Social Work Programs at 精东影业 Receive 8-year Reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education
08/25/2022
School of Social Work Programs at 精东影业 Receive 8-year Reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. ... Read more
精东影业 awarded $10 Million National Science Foundation grant to bring Data Science to HBCUs through National Data Science Alliance (NDSA)
08/04/2022
精东影业 awarded a $10 Million National Science Foundation grant to bring Data Science to HBCUs through National Data Science Alliance (NDSA) ... Read more
July
AltFinance Donates $2 Million to HBCU Founding Partners in Support of its Alternative Investment Fellowship Program
07/27/2022
AltFinance celebrates one year of creating more career pathways in alternative asset management for Black students at 精东影业, Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. ... Read more
June
精东影业 Alumni Association set to Host the 13th Annual Spirit of Greatness Gala
06/24/2022
The traditional gala raises thousands of dollars for programs and scholarships for students matriculating through 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业 Kicks Off International Day of Giving
06/21/2022
The campaign is designed to aid in the recruitment and retention of the next generation of 精东影业 Scholars ... Read more
精东影业 to Host 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
06/10/2022
Program set for its first in-person meeting since 2019, before the pandemic; 24 fellows from 21 African countries will attend the six-week fellowship ... Read more
May
IBM Forms Partnership with 精东影业 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Specialisterne Foundation and Other HBCUs to Tackle Talent Shortage in Cybersecurity Crisis
05/30/2022
IBM Forms Partnership with 精东影业 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Specialisterne Foundation and Other HBCUs to Tackle Talent Shortage in Cybersecurity Crisis ... Read more
Slutty Vegan’s Aisha Pinky Cole to Deliver Address during 精东影业’s 33rd Commencement Exercises
05/12/2022
Commencement is Saturday, May 14, at 8 a.m. at the 精东影业 Panther Stadium, rain or shine ... Read more
April
精东影业 Announces the Historic Celebration and Inauguration of President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D.
04/26/2022
精东影业 Announces the Historic Celebration and Inauguration of President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. ... Read more
精东影业 President George T. French Jr. Releases Statement Regarding Transition of 精东影业 Founding President Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr.
04/17/2022
精东影业 President George T. French Jr. Releases Statement Regarding Transition of 精东影业 Founding President Dr. Thomas W. Cole, Jr. ... Read more
精东影业 Presents The 6th Annual Art and Fashion Week
04/05/2022
精东影业 Presents The 6th Annual Art and Fashion Week ... Read more
March
Georgia Film Academy Partnering with 精东影业 to Offer Film and Television Production Course
03/31/2022
Course available for students interested in high-demand career in Georgia’s film and creative industries ... Read more
Women in Business Leadership the focus of 精东影业 School of Business Forward Forum
03/31/2022
Women in Business Leadership the focus of 精东影业 School of Business Forward Forum ... Read more
EON Reality Awards 精东影业 $11.8 Million Grant to Establish a Knowledge Metaverse Hub
03/28/2022
The partnership begins with new EON-XR solutions for 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业 School of Education Dean Serves as Panelist on White House Annual Black History Program Focusing on Black Health and Wellness
03/24/2022
精东影业 School of Education Dean Serves as Panelist on White House Annual Black History Program Focusing on Black Health and Wellness ... Read more
精东影业 Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
03/13/2022
精东影业 Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees ... Read more
First-of-its-kind Partnership Aims to Increase Number of School Principals of Color
03/09/2022
New Leaders joins with Clark Atlanta and Morehouse to offer online certification, master’s degree in school leadership ... Read more
February
精东影业 Students Named Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition Winners
02/24/2022
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development Announces 精东影业 Students Named Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition Winners ... Read more
精东影业 School of Business Hosts Innovative Food Entrepreneurs for Forward Forum
02/13/2022
精东影业 School of Business Hosts Innovative Food Entrepreneurs for Forward Forum ... Read more
Willie Slater Named 精东影业 Head Football Coach
02/10/2022
Willie Slater Named 精东影业 Head Football Coach ... Read more
January
精东影业 School of Business Hosts Supply Chain and Logistics Innovators for Forward Forum
01/24/2022
精东影业 School of Business Hosts Supply Chain and Logistics Innovators for Forward Forum ... Read more
精东影业 President George T. French Jr. Ph.D. Selected Among 100 Most Influential Georgians
01/05/2022
Atlanta (January 3, 2022) – ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 (精东影业) President George T. French Jr. selected among the Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine. ... Read more
December
Georgia Power and Microsoft partner to provide more than $200,000 in funding to support 精东影业’s solar powered generator student venture
12/23/2021
Project will support local communities by building advanced, backup energy sources ... Read more
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AT 精东影业 ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL RECIPIENTS OF DR. FREDERICK S. HUMPHRIES LEADERSHIP AWARD
12/15/2021
Award recognizes efforts to advance the legacy and development of Historically Black Colleges and Universities ... Read more
November
精东影业 Athletic Director Announces Leadership Change for 精东影业 Football Program
11/18/2021
精东影业 Athletic Director Announces Leadership Change for 精东影业 Football Program ... Read more
John Hope Bryant Named First Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence at 精东影业’s School of Business
11/11/2021
John Hope Bryant Named First Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence at 精东影业’s School of Business ... Read more
October
精东影业 to Lead Regional Center for Entrepreneurship as part of PNC $16.8 Million Grant
10/22/2021
精东影业 to Lead Regional Center for Entrepreneurship as part of PNC $16.8 Million Grant ... Read more
精东影业 Unveils New Student Innovation Lounge for Hybrid Learning
10/10/2021
精东影业 Unveils New Student Innovation Lounge for Hybrid Learning ... Read more
精东影业 Among Three Institutions Awarded 1.5 M for Cyber Security Program
10/05/2021
精东影业 Among Three Institutions Awarded 1.5 M for Cyber Security Program ... Read more
September
精东影业 Beats Top MBA Programs to Win First Place and $25K in Scholarships During National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Case Competition
09/28/2021
精东影业 students win case study competition at the NBMBAA competiton in Chicago, IL ... Read more
精东影业 Names Lorri L. Saddler, Ed.D. Vice President of Alumni Relations and Engagement
09/13/2021
精东影业 Names Lorri L. Saddler, Ed.D. Vice President of Alumni Relations and Engagement ... Read more
A Message From President French Regarding Homecoming 2021
09/10/2021
A Message From President French Regarding Homecoming 2021 ... Read more
精东影业 Names Gay-linn E. Gatewood-Jasho Executive Director of University History, Traditions, and Ceremonials
09/09/2021
精东影业 Names Gay-linn E. Gatewood-Jasho Executive Director of University History, Traditions, and Ceremonials ... Read more
精东影业 Inks Deal with Now and Later® to Launch Its #RecognizeTheChewCLASS-in-Session Series
09/08/2021
Brand celebrates the “art of the hustle” with a $10,000 scholarship for eligible Mass Media Arts students, taps actress Keshia Knight Pulliam to host a master class for students ... Read more
精东影业 Fall 2021 Student Housing Update
09/03/2021
精东影业 Fall 2021 Student Housing Update. ... Read more
August
精东影业 Partners with Apple and Tennessee State University to Become a Community Center for Coding and Creativity
08/31/2021
精东影业 will expand its education and career development opportunities for students and the West End community ... Read more
HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at 精东影业 Supports Annual ‘Mayor’s Cup’ Golf Tournament to Benefit Youth Scholarship Program
08/30/2021
HBCU Leaders and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Commit to Building Next Generation of Leaders through Higher Education ... Read more
Join Us for HBCU Collegiate Day and Fearless Venture Capital Week at 精东影业
08/25/2021
Join Us for HBCU Collegiate Day and Fearless Venture Capital Week at 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业 Partners with the Consort Institute to Bring Courses for Careers in Emerging Technologies
08/10/2021
Registration for the new emerging technology courses begins on July 16, 2021 ... Read more
July
精东影业 Names Advancement Veteran Richard L. Lucas, Jr., Ph.D. Vice President of Institutional Advancement
07/29/2021
精东影业 Names Advancement Veteran Richard L. Lucas, Jr., Ph.D. Vice President of Institutional Advancement ... Read more
President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. interview on CNN Newsroom with Ana Cabrera
07/27/2021
President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. interview on CNN Newsroom with Ana Cabrera ... Read more
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Named Honorary HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Fellow at 精东影业
07/26/2021
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative commits $1M to support nation’s most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders; Inaugural class boasts 58% women ... Read more
精东影业 Clears and Cancels Student Account Balances for Spring 2020 – Summer 2021
07/23/2021
精东影业 Clears and Cancels Student Account Balances for Spring 2020 – Summer 2021 ... Read more
The National Science Foundation Awards 精东影业 a $3.6 Million Research and Education Grant Towards the Development of Next Generation Electronic Materials
07/21/2021
The National Science Foundation Awards 精东影业 a $3.6 Million Research and Education Grant Towards the Development of Next Generation Electronic Materials ... Read more
3 Black Men. $300 Million. A Time for Change. That Time is Now
07/21/2021
3 Black Men. $300 Million. A Time for Change. That Time is Now ... Read more
精东影业 Partners with Operation HOPE to Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses
07/20/2021
精东影业 Partners with Operation HOPE to Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses ... Read more
NFL to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at games
07/20/2021
NFL to play “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at games ... Read more
New York Times: Historically Black Colleges Finally Get the Spotlight
07/18/2021
Read the full story in The New York Times now: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/18/us/hbcu-colleges-universities.html ... Read more
精东影业 Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
07/15/2021
精东影业 Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees ... Read more
Blackstone LaunchPad to Expand to Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) including 精东影业, Morehouse College and Spelman College
07/01/2021
Blackstone LaunchPad to Expand to Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) including 精东影业, Morehouse College and Spelman College ... Read more
June
精东影业 awarded four-year $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Clinical Mental Health Program
06/27/2021
精东影业 awarded four-year $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Clinical Mental Health Program ... Read more
精东影业 Welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris to Campus and Accepts the White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge
06/18/2021
(精东影业 June 18, 2021) – ATLANTA, GA – Vice President Kamala Harris and other top officials paid a visit to 精东影业 and the Atlanta University Center today as part of the Department of Health and Human Services “We Can Do This Bus Tour” and to issue the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. ... Read more
精东影业 & Spelman College Each Receive $5 Million Google Grants
06/17/2021
Designed to Help Create Pathways and Opportunities for Black Students in the STEM Industry ... Read more
精东影业 Named as Partner in $90 Million Black Talent Alternative Investment Careers Initiative
06/16/2021
(精东影业 June 15, 2021) – ATLANTA, GA - 精东影业 (精东影业) is one of three historically black colleges and universities to be part of a $90 million joint initiative to prepare students for careers in private equity or alternative-credit investing. ... Read more
精东影业 partners with Google Arts and Culture
06/08/2021
精东影业 partners with Google Arts and Culture to Explore Atlanta culture in a new interactive online project by Google Arts & Culture Visit g.co/exploreatlanta ... Read more
May
精东影业 Mother and Daughter Graduate in Same Day Commencement Ceremonies
05/28/2021
Dr. Lorri Saddler and daughter Jaelyn Rice earned their degrees on the same day from the Atlanta HBCU ... Read more
Silvanus J. Udoka,Ph.D., Dean 精东影业 School of Business Administration Appointed to Serve on - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Special Committee on Payments and Inclusion
05/27/2021
New Committee to Advance Safe, Efficient, Inclusive Payments ... Read more
A Historic $5 Million Commencement for 精东影业
05/16/2021
A Historic $5 Million Commencement for 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业’s Executive Leadership Institute Set to Receive $1 Million Gift in Support of Initiative Aimed to Produce and Develop the Next Generation of HBCU Leaders
05/16/2021
精东影业’s Executive Leadership Institute Set to Receive $1 Million Gift in Support of Initiative Aimed to Produce and Develop the Next Generation of HBCU Leaders ... Read more
精东影业 Partners With the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
05/16/2021
The Institute will focus on amplifying the NCBCP’s commitment to expand its Black Civic Leadership, Social Justice, Voter Empowerment, Power Building and Entrepreneurship work throughout the South and nationally. ... Read more
Executive Leadership Institute @ 精东影业 Set to Receive $1 Million Gift from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
05/13/2021
精东影业’s Executive Leadership Institute Set to Receive $1 Million Gift in Support of Initiative Aimed to Produce and Develop the Next Generation of HBCU Leaders ... Read more
Sen. Ossoff shines spotlight on new funding for HBCUs
05/09/2021
Sen. Ossoff shines spotlight on new funding for HBCUs ... Read more
精东影业 to Host Stacey Abrams, Bakari Sellers as Commencement Speakers on May 15, 2021
05/03/2021
The university will hold a unique dual ceremony honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021 ... Read more
April
AUCC Schools Vaccination Statement From Member Presidents
04/19/2021
AUCC Schools Vaccination Statement From Member Presidents ... Read more
Atlanta University Center Consortium Statement on SB 202
04/07/2021
Atlanta University Center Consortium Statement on SB 202 ... Read more
AUCC Presidents Decry Attack on Voting Rights in Georgia
04/05/2021
AUCC Presidents Decry Attack on Voting Rights in Georgia ... Read more
A Good Friday/Easter Message from 精东影业 President George T. French, Jr.
04/03/2021
A Good Friday/Easter Message from 精东影业 President George T. French, Jr. ... Read more
精东影业 Partners with Artist Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins’ Street Dreamz Foundation and Tony Robbins Foundation for ‘Wheels of Dreamz’ Bike Giveaway
04/02/2021
The event hosts aim to promote wellness amongst underserved students by giving away 500 bicycles and helmets ... Read more
March
精东影业 Senior Selected as One of Six HBCU Students to Earn the Rhoden Fellowship for Sports Journalism
03/31/2021
Ashton Edmunds will participate in a one-year internship program with ESPN outlet, The Undefeated. ... Read more
精东影业 Unveils New Gate and Signage at Historic Harkness Hall Quadrangle Entrance
03/31/2021
Unveiling of new gates and signage at 精东影业 is a part of the university’s commitment to the beautification of the campus ... Read more
Fall 2021 Semester Reopening Letter From President French
03/30/2021
Fall 2021 Semester Reopening Letter From President French ... Read more
Four 精东影业 Scientists Named to "1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists" List
03/10/2021
Professors are recognized for their contributions to the STEM field and their commitment to educational equity ... Read more
TDD Donates Public Health Technology to 精东影业
03/04/2021
TDD Donates Public Health Technology to 精东影业 ... Read more
February
精东影业 Philharmonic Society to Perform During NBA All-Star 2021
02/26/2021
精东影业 Philharmonic Society to Perform During NBA All-Star 2021 ... Read more
精东影业 Student Earns Scholarship for Award-Winning Fashion Industry Case Study
02/11/2021
精东影业 Student Earns Scholarship for Award-Winning Fashion Industry Case Study ... Read more
精东影业 Receives Generous $250,000 Gift for Permanent Endowment Fund from Diageo North America
02/03/2021
ATLANTA, GA (February 3, 2021) – 精东影业 has received $250,000 from Diageo North America to create a permanent endowment fund and provide financial aid grants to talented students across different disciplines and majors. This generous donation is part of a broader innovative program that Diageo North America announced to support 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), focused on building opportunities to develop future leaders and help shape a more equitable society. The initiative is expected to benefit thousands of students across the country for many years to come. ... Read more
January
Morehouse Healthcare to provide health and wellness care to students
01/22/2021
Morehouse Healthcare to provide health and wellness care to students ... Read more
精东影业 President George T. French Jr. Ph.D. Recognized as one of Atlanta’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders by “Atlanta Magazine”
01/15/2021
精东影业 President George T. French Jr. Ph.D. Recognized as one of Atlanta’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders by “Atlanta Magazine” ... Read more
NBCUniversal News Group Invests $6.5 Million for NBCU Academy at 精东影业 and Select Universities and College Across the Country
01/14/2021
Academy to offer on-campus training, education, online programming, scholarships, journalism program funding and access to world-class NBCU News Group Journalists ... Read more
Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide.
01/13/2021
Article on Apple ... Read more
精东影业 Partners with Propel Center, a New Global HBCU Headquarters for Innovation
01/13/2021
Propel Center will provide students and faculty with world-class skills and leadership development opportunities through virtual and in-person instruction ... Read more
December
James McJunkins Sr. Named 2020 Educator of the Year by NABJ
12/16/2020
McJunkins’ Positive Influence is Shaping the Next Generation of Journalists ... Read more
精东影业 RED Letter Day Brings Excitement to Students Looking Forward to Attending Their HBCU of Choice
12/16/2020
精东影业 RED Letter Day continues to excite incoming freshman and their parents as they look forward to possibilities at 精东影业. The opening of the red folder featuring 精东影业’s official acceptance letter is the surreal moment that pursuing a college education at one of the nation’s top historically black colleges and universities becomes a reality. ... Read more
精东影业 Theatre and Communication Studies Department wins National Teaching Award
12/16/2020
2020 Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Training ... Read more
精东影业 Announces $15 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
12/15/2020
精东影业 Announces $15 Million gift: Largest individual gift in University history ... Read more
精东影业 President to Serve as Panelist During “CONNECT LIBERIA: Winning in Education During COVID-19” Webinar on Dec. 9
12/07/2020
The panel discussion with University Consortium for Liberia and the Liberian Consulate in Georgia focuses on e-learning and technology transfer strategies. ... Read more
November
Student Freedom Initiative Announces Participating HBCUs for Fall 2021 Academic Year
11/25/2020
Program will provide an alternative to high-cost college loans and empower students for success. ... Read more
精东影业 Presents The Heart of the Holidays
11/19/2020
A holiday tradition continued virtually ... Read more
精东影业 Provides Guidance to Students and Families for Spring 2021 Semester
11/16/2020
Limited Spring 2021 Semester will offer In-person instruction and campus residency ... Read more
Beyoncé and Peloton Team Up to Gift Peloton Digital Memberships to 精东影业
11/10/2020
Beyoncé and Peloton gifts 精东影业 more than 1.1 million dollars in Digital Memberships for Students ... Read more
精东影业 Announces November 13th as Red Letter Day for Undergraduate Student Acceptance
11/08/2020
First new Fall 2021 undergraduate students notified of acceptance to 精东影业 ... Read more
Atlanta University Center’s Talitha Washington Becomes First Person Named as a Fellow at Both the American Mathematical Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics in the Same Year
11/05/2020
This week, Talitha Washington, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at 精东影业 and director of the Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative, became the first person to ever be named both a 2021 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and a 2021 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) in the same year. The prestigious awards are recognition of Dr. Washington’s decades of work using mathematics and science to enable research, foster collaboration among diverse groups, inspire interdisciplinary exploration, and empower women and minorities. ... Read more
At Age 15, Emory Pruitt, Becomes 精东影业’s Youngest Student
11/05/2020
Pruitt’s Path to Renowned HBCU Was One of Resilience and Determination ... Read more
精东影业 Partners with The Poynter Institute to Develop Georgia Voting Guides
11/02/2020
Guides Help Boost Student Turnout and Highlight Safe Voting Options ... Read more
October
精东影业 Receives PPE Donation from Lowe’s Home Improvements
10/20/2020
(精东影业 September 8, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA 精东影业 receives $10,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Lowe’s Home Improvement as part of the company’s community outreach and support of higher education program. ... Read more
President French announces new 精东影业 Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
10/07/2020
President French announces new 精东影业 Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs ... Read more
September
精东影业’s Mass Media Arts Department Launches Strategic Partnership With Entercom
09/30/2020
Program to include hands-on learning, internships and recruitment opportunities ... Read more
精东影业 to Host Inaugural Fall 2020 Virtual Graduate Fair
精东影业 (September 29, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 (精东影业) continues its legacy of paving the way for African-American students through the hosting of its inaugural Fall 2020 Virtual Graduate Fair. The event kicks off on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ... Read more
September
IBM Establishes First Quantum Education and Research Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities; 精东影业 Among Partners
09/17/2020
Quantum Center part of broader HBCU investment, including additional $100M in Skills Academy technology, assets, resources and skills development ... Read more
精东影业 Students Selected to Serve as 2020 Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM Scholars
09/03/2020
Undergraduate Scholarships in Cyber-Physical Systems and Mathematics advance racial & gender diversity in STEM fields ... Read more
August
George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., President, 精东影业 Statement regarding the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman
08/29/2020
The craftsmanship of Chadwick Boseman was a gift to the world. He lived his life with intentionality and purpose. He fully embodied the characters whom he portrayed and told their stories with depth. We are thankful to him for allowing the likes of Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall to live through him for the telling of their stories. Furthermore, our 精东影业 Panthers are beyond measure with gratitude to him for his portrayal of King T’Challa of Wakanda, Black Panther. ... Read more
精东影业 Alum Elected Sheriff of Fulton County
08/27/2020
(精东影业 JUNE 19, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA The highest law enforcement office in the County will soon be held by 精东影业 (精东影业) alumus - Patrick “Pat” Labat. Labat has been elected to serve as the new Sheriff of Fulton County after edging out incumbent Sheriff Ted Jackson by nearly 11-thousand votes in the August 11 run-off election. ... Read more
精东影业 Student Ashton Edmunds Awarded Rhoden Fellowship From ESPN
08/21/2020
(精东影业 August 21, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 (精东影业) student Ashton Edmunds was recently selected to participate in the 2020-2021 Rhoden Fellowship, a one-year sports journalism internship program with ESPN’s The Undefeated that identifies and trains aspiring African American journalists. This Rhoden Fellowship class will begin Monday, August 24, and last through conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year. ... Read more
Brianna Berry Awarded $10,000 Counseling Fellowship from NBCC Foundation
08/21/2020
(精东影业 August 21, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 (精东影业) graduate student Brianna Berry was recently selected for the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program-Mental Health Counseling-Master’s (MFP-MHC-M). The NBCC Foundation is an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), based in San Antonio, Texas. As an NBCC MFP-MHC-M Fellow, Berry will receive funding and training to support her education and facilitate her service to underserved populations. ... Read more
精东影业 Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development (CIED) in 2020 Startup Ecosystem Guide
08/20/2020
Startup Atlanta Guide includes Resources for Entrepreneurs and Investors ... Read more
精东影业 Professor Featured at 2020 National Association of Social Work Georgia Conference
08/10/2020
精东影业 August 10, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA - Gerry L. White, Ph. D., assistant professor at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work, delivered the keynote speech during the 2020 National Association of Social Work (NASW-GA) conference, which took place online August 6-10, 2020. ... Read more
July
HBCU Digest Radio: Clark Atlanta President George French Discusses Fall Semester Plans
07/21/2020
精东影业 President Dr. George T. French, Jr. joins HBCU Digest Radio to discuss the Atlanta University Center Consortium's plans to extend online learning through the fall semester and the work involved in continuing the distance learning format. Listen now: https://youtu.be/dljufZoGWY8 ... Read more
Message from 精东影业 President Regarding Fall 2020 Reopening
07/20/2020
Dear 精东影业 Community, The past few months have undoubtedly been the most unusual times any of us has ever seen. My team and I have worked tirelessly in hopes that we would be able to have some sense of normalcy for the Fall 2020 semester. Our initial plans were outlined in a communication that was issued on June 30th, where we planned to reopen the campus for the Fall 2020 semester for freshman and sophomore students, and to provide remote and online learning for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. ... Read more
精东影业 to Offer Remote Instruction for the Fall 2020 Semester
07/20/2020
(精东影业 July 20, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA Today, 精东影业 (精东影业) announced the move to remote learning for all students during the Fall 2020 semester, taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of its students and entire 精东影业 community. ... Read more
Statement from 精东影业 President Regarding Rev. C.T. Vivian and Rep. John Lewis
07/18/2020
The 精东影业 family extends our deepest sympathy upon the loss of two giants of the civil rights movement: the honorable Congressman John Lewis and the Reverend Dr. C.T. Vivian. As outspoken advocates for civil rights and social justice, their contributions and impact upon the rights of the “least of these,” and people of color will live in perpetuity as exemplars of leaders committed to the cause of freedom through peaceful protest and non-violence. Indeed, two giants have fallen. George T. French, Jr., Ph. D. President ... Read more
精东影业 to Provide 4,000 Students with Dell Laptops for the Fall 2020-2021 School Year
07/08/2020
(精东影业 July 7, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA Today, 精东影业 (精东影业) shared that they will be providing four thousand 精东影业 undergraduate and graduate students with Dell laptops to begin and continue their matriculation at 精东影业. ... Read more
精东影业, Morehouse College, and Spelman College Announce Plans for Fall 2020 In-Person Instruction And Campus Residency in Addition to Continued Remote Instruction
07/01/2020
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1, 2020– Three Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) institutions— 精东影业 (精东影业), Morehouse College and Spelman College— today announced comprehensive plans to safely resume in-person instruction and campus residency for specific cohorts of students during the Fall 2020 Semester, with significant adjustments made to normal operations due to the continuing coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, pandemic. Additional students will continue remote instruction. Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), also an AUCC member institution, operates on a separate timetable due to the unique medical and public health mission of the school. The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library also announced plans to provide both in-person and remote service to AUCC students. ... Read more
精东影业 Announces Plans to Re-Open Campus for Fall 2020 Semester
07/01/2020
(精东影业 July 1, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 announces its plans to safely re-open campus for in-person and online instruction for the Fall 2020 Semester. The comprehensive plan details 精东影业’s strategy to resume on-campus education and residency while taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of its students and entire 精东影业 community. ... Read more
Message from the Provost – Fall 2020 Re-Opening
07/01/2020
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs ... Read more
June
精东影业 Title IX Statement from President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D.
06/26/2020
We have received emails from 精东影业 students and parents expressing concerns about the status of the University’s policies, procedures, and practices on responding to reports and complaints of sexual misconduct made by 精东影业 students and others. ... Read more
精东影业 Emergency Student Fund DONOR ROLL
06/24/2020
精东影业 Emergency Student Fund DONOR ROLL ... Read more
精东影业 Partners with Grammy Award Winning Artist, Actor and Entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris and Dr. Melva Williams to Bring an Understanding of the Origin, Culture and Business of Trap Music to the University
06/23/2020
精东影业 (精东影业) President George T. French Jr. is thinking outside the box when it comes to educating, enlightening and empowering 精东影业 students. ... Read more
Peaceful protesters take to streets of Canonsburg | Local News | observer-reporter.com
06/22/2020
精东影业Today | Rising Senior 精东影业 student Kierra King exemplifies #CultureForService in Canonsburg, PA as a political science major and activist on the frontlines of the current protests for Black lives. During a peaceful protest this weekend, King explained the significance of the moment of silence for George Floyd and of Juneteenth, “our Independence Day.” Well done, Kierra! ... Read more
精东影业 and Alumna Pinky Cole Partner to Award Scholarships to Children of Atlanta Police Shooting Victim Rayshard Brooks
06/20/2020
(精东影业 JUNE 19, 2020) – ATLANTA, GA President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. along with 精东影业 Alumna Aisha “Pinky” Cole CEO/Operator of the Slutty Vegan Restaurant and the Pinky Cole Foundation, have awarded the four children of Rayshard Brooks full scholarships to attend 精东影业. ... Read more
Netflix HBCU Gift Statement from 精东影业 President
06/17/2020
Netflix HBCU Gift Statement from 精东影业 President ... Read more
精东影业 Honors the Memory of alumna Cynthia Graham Hurd
06/17/2020
精东影业 Honors the Memory of alumna Cynthia Graham Hurd ... Read more
Title IX Message to 精东影业 Students
06/09/2020
The University recently became aware of social media messages on several Twitter accounts where individuals who identify themselves as 精东影业 students are accusing other 精东影业 students of sexual misconduct and assault. We are concerned about the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all students, especially during this challenging and turbulent period. We recognize the sensitive nature of sexual misconduct and encourage students to report any such concerns to the Title IX Office. ... Read more
精东影业 CIO, OITC Featured in Toggle Magazine, Discusses Remote Learning During COVID19
06/03/2020
精东影业 (June 3, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – Charles F. Cooper, Chief Information Officer, 精东影业 and the Office of Information Technology (OITC) have been featured as the cover story in Toggle Magazine! In the latest edition of the info technology magazine, Cooper discusses initiating and navigating university-wide remote learning in the face of the COVID19/Coronavirus pandemic. ... Read more
May
Statement From AUCC Presidents Regarding Treatment of AUCC Family Members and Ongoing Protests
05/31/2020
Last night, two members of the Atlanta University Center family (one from Morehouse College and one from Spelman College) were violently detained by law enforcement in downtown Atlanta. While we understand the need to maintain order, we strongly condemn the treatment we observed. Today, we have spoken to Atlanta Mayor Bottoms and to Atlanta Police Chief Shields regarding these events to express our outrage and to demand a thorough investigation and action. ... Read more
Statement Regarding Recent Unrest in Atlanta and the Nation From AUCC Council of Presidents
05/30/2020
"The world needs our leadership and love ... Read more
精东影业 Extends Application and Confirmation Fee Deadline to June 15 and Waives SAT and ACT Scores
05/22/2020
精东影业 (May 22, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 extends a reminder that the application deadline for admittance into the university as well as the confirmation fee/deposit deadline is fast approaching. Both deadlines were shifted to June 15 in favor of our student population due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. ... Read more
精东影业 Special Report - Emergency Financial Aid Grants Under the CARES Act Update
05/20/2020
精东影业’s Receipt of Emergency Student Aid Under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”) of the CARES Act of 2020 ... Read more
Remembering Wclk Announcer Jay Edwards
05/14/2020
Atlanta, GA (May 14, 2020) – Jazz 91.9 WCLK is saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague John “Jay” Edwards, who passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a lengthy illness. An ardent Jazz curator and art lover, Jay had been part of the WCLK family for more than 20 years. He hosted, Jazz Tones, every Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m., where he dedicated his time to showcasing Jazz from its evolution until now. On many occasions Jay would turn his Sunday afternoon timeslot into a talk studio where he interviewed hundreds of Jazz musicians who released new music and or were about to go on tour in Atlanta or around the world. Many of those interviews are archived on the WCLK.com website (https://www.wclk.com/programs/jazz-tones): ... Read more
2020 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award Recipient Dr. Leonissa Johnson
05/12/2020
Dr. Leonissa Johnson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education in the School of Education, has been named the 2020 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award Recipient. Dr. Johnson, is also Director of the HBCU Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health/HBCU C.A.R.E.S. grant, housed in the School of Education. ... Read more
精东影业 Special Report - Emergency Financial Aid Grants Under the CARES Act
05/09/2020
精东影业’s Receipt of Emergency Student Aid Under the Higher Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”) of the CARES Act of 2020 ... Read more
Wclk Morning Jazz Host on Medical Leave
05/07/2020
Atlanta, GA (May 6, 2020) – Jazz 91.9 WCLK Morning Jazz Announcer, Morris Baxter, is on medical leave while undergoing health monitoring to address diabetes. “I want to thank listeners for your calls and emails to the station. Also, thank you for starting your morning each and every day with me on Morning Jazz,” says Morris Baxter, announcer, Jazz 91.9 WCLK. ... Read more
April
精东影业 Remembers Music Icon and 精东影业 Alumnus Hamilton Frederick Bohannon
04/25/2020
(精东影业 April 25, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – The music world has lost one of its legendary pioneers and 精东影业 has lost one of its most influential alumnus – the legendary Hamilton Frederick Bohannon. ... Read more
精东影业 Graduate School to Host Virtual Open House Information Session
04/24/2020
Open House Information Session ... Read more
精东影业 Professor Makes Masks to Help 精东影业 Public Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
04/24/2020
(精东影业 April 8, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业’s (精东影业) Dr. Olugbemiga Olatidoye, a professor in the Dual Degree Engineering Program has designed protective masks for campus police to wear to help protect them from the community spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). ... Read more
精东影业’s Distinguished AACSB International Accreditation Extended
04/24/2020
(精东影业 April 17, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业’s (精东影业) School of Business Administration once again has achieved the extension of accreditation in business by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. ... Read more
In Case You Missed It: Students Body Town Hall Via Zoom
04/22/2020
Students Body Town Hall Via Zoom ... Read more
In Case You Missed It: Graduating Students Town Hall Via Zoom
04/22/2020
Graduating Students Town Hall ... Read more
In Case You Missed It: Let 精东影业 Ring! Bells of Harkness Hall Ring, Play Easter Sunday Tribute for Community
04/13/2020
(精东影业 April 13, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – 精东影业 rang the bells of the historic Harkness Hall on Easter Sunday in honor of its students, first responders providing health care to those suffering with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and those who have lost their lives to the virus. ... Read more
President French Easter Message
04/11/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major disruption in higher education to include 精东影业. I am deeply appreciative to the 精东影业 community – trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni for the very positive ways you have responded to this crisis. Many groups have worked day and night to focus on the many issues which we were faced to structure our academic programs and maintain University operations that will ensure our students are successful. ... Read more
The Bells of Harkness Hall to Ring Again on Easter Sunday
04/10/2020
For many years, the bells located in the clock tower of 精东影业’s Harkness Hall have been silent. The sound of the bells ringing throughout the 精东影业 campus and the surrounding community has always created a feeling of hope, nostalgia and pride. Following nearly three decades of silence, the nostalgia returns. ... Read more
精东影业 Bells of Harkness Hall Ring in Recognition of Easter Sunday Students and COVID-19 Emergency Responders
04/09/2020
(精东影业 April 8, 2020) –ATLANTA, GA – Since the late 90’s the bells located in the clock tower of 精东影业’s Harkness Hall have been silent. The sound of the bells ringing throughout the 精东影业 campus and the surrounding community has always created a feeling of hope, nostalgia and pride. ... Read more
President's New Emergency Student Fund Appeal
04/05/2020
Dear 精东影业 Students, Parents, and Community: ... Read more
Real Money - Real Talk: Powering Through the Pandemic
04/03/2020
ATLANTA, GA (April 2, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world economy in unprecedented ways. It's obviously had huge effects on people's finances, businesses, schools, and not to mention the devastating effect it’s had on the markets, draining people's 401(k)s and investments. ... Read more
March
President French COVID-19 Update
03/30/2020
Let me take this opportunity to provide you with an update on what 精东影业 is doing to support and provide relief and assistance to our students, faculty, and staff. Your health, safety, and security continue to be my highest priorities as we confront this unprecedented public health crisis. ... Read more
The Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery Peacefully Transitions at Age 98
03/28/2020
October 6, 1921 - March 27, 2020 ... Read more
A message from the 精东影业 Chaplin
03/25/2020
As events unfold around the world and the media breaks in with the latest news, many of us are wondering: Why is this happening? How did things change so quickly? When will things go back to normal? Is this the “new normal?” ... Read more
National Public Radio Affiliate Station Suspends Spring Campaign
03/13/2020
Atlanta, GA (March 13, 2020) – Jazz 91.9 WCLK has decided ... Read more
Spring Break Extension, Remote Instruction, Residential Facility Move-Out, and Continued Business Operations
03/12/2020
As part of the Clark Atlanta University Coronavirus/COVID-19 Task Force’s efforts to remain diligent in disseminating timely updates, I am sharing details about a recent decision made collectively by Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) member institution presidents, as well as decisions made specifically for the University. ... Read more
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Founders’/Inauguration Week Activities Postponement
03/10/2020
Dear 精东影业 Alumni, Supporters and Friends: ... Read more
New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Georgia
03/07/2020
New Cases of COVID-19 Identified in Georgia ... Read more
Coronavirus Update: Prevention Measures
03/05/2020
As I previously shared over the weekend, the 精东影业 Coronavirus Response Task Force has been assembled to closely monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus, also known as the coronavirus, as additional cases are confirmed in the United States and abroad. As part of the task force’s efforts to remain diligent in disseminating all updates issued by the relevant local, state, national and global public health authorities about the virus, I write today to share that Governor Kemp and the Georgia Department of Public Health issued a joint press release earlier this week confirming the state’s first known cases of the coronavirus disease in Fulton County, Georgia. You are encouraged to read the press release here to learn more about what the state is doing to prevent the spread of the disease in Georgia. ... Read more
Coronavirus Update: New Cases Confirmed in Fulton County, Georgia
03/04/2020
Dear 精东影业 Family, As I previously shared over the weekend, the 精东影业 Coronavirus Response Task Force has been assembled to closely monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus, also known as the coronavirus, as additional cases are confirmed in the United States and abroad. As part of the task force’s efforts to remain diligent in disseminating all updates issued by the relevant local, state, national and global public health authorities about the virus, I write today to share that Governor Kemp and the Georgia Department of Public Health issued a joint press release earlier this week confirming the state’s first known cases of the coronavirus disease in Fulton County, Georgia. You are encouraged to read the press release here to learn more about what the state is doing to prevent the spread of the disease in Georgia. ... Read more
February
Statement from President French on the University’s Efforts Addressing Concerns about the Coronavirus
02/29/2020
精东影业 is closely monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus, also known as the coronavirus, as additional cases are confirmed in the United States and abroad. Due to the novel and rapidly evolving nature of this situation, I write to share that I have convened a Coronavirus Response Task Force comprised of University administrators and officials whose mission is to examine, establish and implement campus guidelines and procedures based on guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH), and the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more
精东影业 Advocates during 精东影业 Day at the Capitol
02/12/2020
ATLANTA, GA – February 7, 2020 -- 精东影业 (精东影业) announces this year’s 精东影业 Day at the Capitol, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. During this advocacy event, 精东影业 President George T. French, Jr., Ph. D., will be presented with proclamations in the Georgia House and Senate chambers beginning at 10:00 a.m. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 精东影业 will display its academic offerings from the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Social Work for state lawmakers. ... Read more
精东影业 Day at the Capitol
02/09/2020
精东影业 announces this year’s 精东影业 Day at the Capitol, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. During this spectacular event, 精东影业 President, Dr. George T. French, Jr. will be presented with proclamations in the Georgia House and Senate. ... Read more
精东影业 to Host 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for Seventh Consecutive Year
02/02/2020
ATLANTA, GA – February 4, 2020 -- 精东影业 (精东影业) is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for the seventh consecutive year. Beginning in mid-June, 精东影业 will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more
January
Startup Entrepreneurs and Leaders Come to 精东影业
01/28/2020
精东影业 School of Business Administration hosts Startup Atlanta for premiere awards event ... Read more
Atlanta Startup Awards Comes to 精东影业
01/08/2020
The premiere awards event for early stage businesses and entrepreneurs to be held on January 23rd ... Read more
精东影业 Pragati Scholarship Fund Receives Support for GRE Training
01/08/2020
ATLANTA, GA – December 13, 2019 – 精东影业 (精东影业) Office of Research and Sponsored Programs recently raised $5,000 to facilitate the academic and financial mobility of this year’s Pragati Scholarship Fund Scholars. Individuals, businesses, alumni, and organizations donated to cover costs for a 5-week Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prep course for students considering graduate studies in psychology. ... Read more
December
精东影业 President Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the FUTURE Act’s Amendments and 10-Year Extension of Mandatory Funding to HBCUs
12/11/2019
精东影业 encourages House of Representatives to follow suit ... Read more
精东影业 President Elected to SACSCOC Board for Third Term
12/10/2019
ATLANTA, GA – December 11, 2019--The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at its December 2019 annual board meeting, announced that 精东影业 President Dr. George T. French, Jr., has been re-elected to his third term as a part of the 77-member SACSCOC Board of Trustees. ... Read more
精东影业 Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development Hosts Partners from Georgia Cancer Center
12/09/2019
ATLANTA, GA – December 3, 2019 – The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development at 精东影业 held a meet and greet for The Georgia Cancer Center (Augusta University). ... Read more
精东影业 Art Museum Presents Inaugural Tina Dunkley Fellow Exhibitions
12/09/2019
UNBOUND and Looming Chaos open January 25, 2020 ... Read more
精东影业, Augusta University Partner on Cyber-Security and Cyber-Physical Systems
12/03/2019
ATLANTA, GA – December 3, 2019 – 精东影业 (精东影业) and Augusta University (AU) announced that they have forged a partnership between the 精东影业 Department of Cyber-Physical Systems and the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University. The partnership was announced at a press event held at Comcast-NBC Universal’s tech accelerator, the Farm in Atlanta. ... Read more
精东影业 Announces December 15th as Red Letter Day for Undergraduate Student Acceptance
12/02/2019
First new Fall 2020 undergraduate students notified of acceptance to 精东影业 ... Read more
November
精东影业 Hosts 9th Annual Colloquium during American Education Week
11/19/2019
ATLANTA, GA-- November 19, 2019 -- 精东影业 (精东影业) and the 精东影业 School of Education will host the 9th Annual Dr. Pearlie C. Dove Colloquium, Tuesday November 19, at Aldridge Theater, Thomas Cole Research Center from 4 PM to 7 PM. This event is held in celebration of American Education Week, November 19-22, 2019. ... Read more
A message to 精东影业 Nation from Dr. French
11/10/2019
We are heartbroken over recent events and our prayers go out to all who have been impacted. While we are stunned and grieving, it is important to note the role that each of you play, as alumni, in helping our University get through this difficult time. ... Read more
October
精东影业 Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Georgia Cancer Center partner to improve prostate cancer outcomes
10/29/2019
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Oct. 29, 2019) — The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development at 精东影业 and the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University have created a collaborative partnership aimed at researching prostate cancer and positive patient outcomes. ... Read more
Dr. J. Fidel Turner Joins Horizons Atlanta Board of Directors
10/22/2019
Horizons Atlanta Adds Dean of 精东影业 School of Education to its Board of Directors ... Read more
精东影业 to Host Startup Atlanta’s Annual Atlanta Startup Awards
10/14/2019
The premiere awards event for early stage businesses and entrepreneurs to be held on November 21st ... Read more
September
精东影业 Philharmonic Society Performs Annelies: The Diary of Anne Frank at The Temple
09/26/2019
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the birth of Anne Frank and the 75th anniversary of her last entry in her diary, the 精东影业 Philharmonic Society will present a performance of "Annelies", Tuesday, November 12 at 7:06 PM at the Temple ... Read more
精东影业 HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Hosts Initial Meeting
09/20/2019
ATLANTA, GA – September 20, 2019 – 精东影业 today announced that the School of Education will be hosting the first advisory board meeting for the 精东影业 HBCU Executive Leadership Institute, September 23, 2019. Funded by a planning grant from the Rich Foundation, the Institute aims to establish a sustainable model for increasing the quality and supply of qualified candidates to serve as HBCU presidents and other executive level leaders. ... Read more
Atlanta’s Jazz Station Ranked Number One in the Nation
09/20/2019
精东影业’s NPR affiliated radio station ranked No. 1 in Atlanta ... Read more
精东影业 Art Museum Opens Fall 2019 Exhibitions
09/05/2019
ATLANTA, GA -- September 6, 2019 –– 精东影业 Art Museum’s Fall 2019 exhibitions, “Crafting for Life,” “The Sense of Something Universal,” and “Guy Gabon: Soleil de la Conscience/Sun of Consciousness,” open on Sunday, September 15. Enjoy a free reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ... Read more
精东影业 Welcomes Its New Leader
09/01/2019
Dr. George T. French, Jr., begins presidency at 精东影业 ... Read more
August
Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development at 精东影业 Awarded $10.6 Million from NIH
08/29/2019
ATLANTA, GA--August 28, 2019-- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) July 30, 2019 awarded a $10.6 million renewal grant to the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) at 精东影业 (精东影业). This award represents the culmination of a year-long collective effort by many individuals within CCRTD. The $10.6 million award will enable CCRTD to expand and enhance current research and educational activities at the Center. ... Read more
精东影业 Leader Announces Plans to Retire
08/28/2019
精东影业 Interim President Lucille H. Maugé to cap 13 years of service at the end of the year. ... Read more
精东影业 Graduate Selected as Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow
08/16/2019
Woodrow Wilson Georgia Teaching Fellows continue to fill pipeline to address need for math, science teachers ... Read more
June
精东影业 School of Business Launches Working Professionals MBA
06/07/2019
ATLANTA, GA – June 6, 2019 -- 精东影业 School of Business of Administration is launching the Working Professionals MBA Program (WPMBA), beginning fall 2019. ... Read more
精东影业 Faculty Member Dr. Jamie Pleasant accepted into Mensa International
06/03/2019
精东影业 today announced that Dr. Jamie Pleasant; Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of the Business School has been accepted and rewarded membership into Mensa International. ... Read more
May
精东影业 Confers Degrees Upon 700 Graduates at Commencement
05/21/2019
Former Tallahassee, FL Mayor and Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum addressed 精东影业 Class of 2019 ... Read more
精东影业 Theatre Majors to Attend the 2019 Tony Awards
05/10/2019
Keara Jones and Gabrielle Ambeau to participate in Springboard NYC, June 2019 ... Read more
精东影业 School of Business Celebrating the Best and Brightest
05/02/2019
ATLANTA, GA – May 2, 2019 – 精东影业 School of Business is hosting a luncheon to celebrate all of the great accomplishments of the undergraduate and graduate business students on Friday, May 3, 2019. The luncheon will be held from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in the Juanita P. Baranco Multipurpose Room at the Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center. ... Read more
精东影业, Syracuse University College of Law Launch Dual Degree Law Program
05/02/2019
3+3 Admissions Program to Accelerate Law Careers for AUC Undergraduate Law Students ... Read more
精东影业 Faculty Member Darrin Wright selected as ASWB Path to Licensure Institute Scholar
05/02/2019
ATLANTA, GA & Culpeper, VA—May 2, 2019 -- The 精东影业 (精东影业) Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work today announced that Darrin E. Wright, Ph.D., MAC, SAP, LMSW, associate professor and director of field education, will participate in the 2019 Path to Licensure Institute taking place this summer. Dr. Wright is one of six scholars selected by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to take part in the Institute. ... Read more
精东影业 Art Museum Announces New Acquisitions
05/01/2019
精东影业 Art Museum Acquires Major Works by Artists of the African American South from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation ... Read more
April
精东影业 Student Entrepreneur Named Finalist in GMAC Competition
04/30/2019
Leah Hernandez, 精东影业’19, among top five in 2019 Think Like an Entrepreneur Competition; voting open April 15-May 15 ... Read more
精东影业 School of Business Partners with National Black MBA Association
04/23/2019
MBA Candidate Chadrick Knight announced as Scholarship Recipient ... Read more
Former Tallahassee Mayor and Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Tapped as 精东影业 2019 Commencement Speaker
04/22/2019
精东影业 is pleased to announce that former Tallahassee Mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum will be the speaker at Commencement, taking place at 精东影业 Panther Stadium, May 20, 2019. ... Read more
精东影业 Theatre Majors Awarded Partial Scholarships to Study Shakespeare in England
04/18/2019
ATLANTA, GA – April 17, 2019 – 精东影业 is pleased to announce three theatre majors have been selected to attend the British American Drama Academy (BADA) Midsummer in Oxford acting intensive this summer. Ms. Trejhaun DueBerry, class of 2020, Ms. Keara Jones, class of 2019, and Ms. Therecia Lang, class of 2020 were chosen from a large pool of candidates studying acting at universities all over the world to participate in this classical theatre training program. ... Read more
精东影业 Lady Panthers Tennis Team Wins 2019 SIAC Championship
04/17/2019
Head Coach Tara Turner Named Coach of the Year; Team to compete in NCAA DII Women’s Tennis Tournament ... Read more
精东影业 Guild Announces Featured Artist for 26th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Scholarship Benefit Concert
04/16/2019
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Violinist Regina Carter to take center stage; tickets and tables available ... Read more
精东影业 Hosts 49th Annual Writers Workshop Conference
04/12/2019
Award-winning Authors to Lead Workshops, April 15-18 ... Read more
The Atlanta University Center Consortium Celebrates 90 Years of Collaborative Learning
04/12/2019
ATLANTA, GA -- April 10, 2019 – The Atlanta University Center Consortium, the world’s oldest and largest association of historically Black colleges and universities in the country, marked 90 years of excellence in higher education this week. ... Read more
精东影业 Graduate Students Recognized by National Forum for Black Public Administrators
04/10/2019
精东影业 today announced that the School of Arts and Sciences Department of Public Administration has been recognized for outstanding work at a Call for Papers Presentation held at the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Conference held April 3-7 in Orlando, Florida. 精东影业 students Alexis Monteiro and Brandon Harris each won the CIGNA Healthcare scholarship, valued at $5,000 each. ... Read more
Jazz WCLK Celebrates its 45th Anniversary
04/09/2019
Atlanta’s Jazz Station Hosts local events to celebrate milestone anniversary ... Read more
精东影业 to Participate in ‘Me Too’ HBCU Tour
04/05/2019
‘Me Too’ movement founders and former NFL player Wade Davis to speak at 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业 Faculty Member to Present Southeast ATTC Webinar
04/05/2019
Dr. Phillip M. Dunston explores Behavioral health and Faith at Morehouse School of Medicine ... Read more
精东影业 to Host Welcome Rally for Tim Bowens
04/04/2019
ATLANTA, GA – April 3, 2019 – 精东影业 today announced that the Athletics Department will host a welcome rally to celebrate new head football coach Tim Bowens, Monday, April 8 at L.S. Epps Gymnasium, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. ... Read more
精东影业 Guild Celebrates 26th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Scholarship Benefit Concert
04/01/2019
The 精东影业 (精东影业) Guild presents its 26th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Scholarship Benefit Concert Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. as jazz violinist Regina Carter takes to the open-air stage in the University’s Harkness Quadrangle. ... Read more
精东影业 to Host FinTech, Finance Industry Experts During Money Smart Week
04/01/2019
精东影业 observes National Money Smart Week with Financial Literacy, Tech & Innovation Conference April 1-6 ... Read more
March
精东影业 and 精东影业AA Honor the Spirit of Greatness at 11th Annual Gala
03/28/2019
ATLANTA, GA – March 28, 2019 -- 精东影业 (精东影业) and the 精东影业 Alumni Association, Inc. (精东影业AA) hosted its 11th annual Spirit of Greatness Gala ... Read more
CCRTD to Participate In Discussions and Seminars at American Association for Cancer Research Conference
03/28/2019
Director of CCRTD to Speak at Public Education Forum On Cancer Research ... Read more
精东影业 to Host Financial Literacy, Innovation, Technology Conference
03/27/2019
精东影业 observes National Money Smart Week; themed “FinTech Circulates the Power” ... Read more
精东影业 Student Selected for Global Fellowship
03/27/2019
Freshman Hali Smith to Participate in Leadership Program in London, UK Summer 2019 ... Read more
精东影业 Offers Opportunities for Former Students of Argosy University
03/25/2019
精东影业 to Host Open House on campus for former Argosy University students, March 30 ... Read more
精东影业 Names New Head Football Coach
03/19/2019
ATLANTA, GA -- March 19, 2019 – 精东影业 today announced that Tim Bowens has been selected to become the Panthers’ new head football coach. ... Read more
精东影业 Celebrates Founders Week
03/15/2019
ATLANTA, GA -- March 15, 2019 – 精东影业 will celebrate Founders’ Week, March 18-23, with events and activities to celebrate achievements and look back over the history of the institution. This year’s special occasion also marks 30 years since the consolidation of its parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869). ... Read more
精东影业 Celebrates 30th Founders Day Convocation
03/15/2019
-- 精东影业 will celebrate Thursday, March 21, 2019, its Founders Day Convocation, themed “Strengthening Connections for Student Success.” lead ... Read more
精东影业 Students Selected to Attend SXSW 2019
03/08/2019
精东影业 Students head to flagship tech festival SXSW in Austin, TX as part of Opportunity Hub cohort, March 8-17 ... Read more
精东影业 Professor Inducted into Southern Regional Press Institute Hall of Fame
03/07/2019
精东影业 Panther awarded Best Overall Newspaper; James McJunkins inducted to Hall of Fame ... Read more
精东影业 School of Education Receives Funding for Institute
03/06/2019
Funding to support the development of the 精东影业 HBCU Executive Leadership Institute. ... Read more
精东影业 Theatre Student Accepted into Yale School of Drama Graduate Program
03/06/2019
ATLANTA, GA – March 5, 2019 – Joanelle Polk, a senior majoring in Theatre Arts, has been accepted to The Yale School of Drama, the number one ranked theatre program in the United States. Ms. Polk was one of four students accepted into the 2019-2020 incoming class for the Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Stage Management at the Yale School of Drama. Former Alumni of Yale School of Drama include Paul Newman, Lupita Nyong’o, Meryl Streep, Angela Bassett, Charles S. Dutton, Sigourney Weaver, and Sanaa Lathan. ... Read more
精东影业 to Compete for Championship Title at 30th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC)
03/05/2019
National Competition Celebrates HBCU Academic Excellence; Great 48 teams head to in Los Angeles, April 13-17 ... Read more
精东影业 School of Education Counselor Education Faculty Member Elected to National Office
03/04/2019
ATLANTA, GA – March 4, 2019 – Today 精东影业 announced that Kim Lee Hughes, Ph. D., an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Department in the School of Education at 精东影业, has been elected President of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, a division of the American Counseling Association. ... Read more
February
精东影业 Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development Expands Facility
02/28/2019
Cancer Research Center Opens New Research & Development Facility March 5 ... Read more
精东影业 and the 精东影业 Alumni Association, Inc. Present the 11th Annual Spirit of Greatness Gala
02/25/2019
精东影业 and the 精东影业 Alumni Association, Inc. (精东影业AA) will host its 11th annual Spirit of Greatness Gala recognizing alumni and pioneers who are making a positive impact in the nation. ... Read more
BEFORE FORTY FOUR: African American Presidential Ambitions Rooted in Georgia
02/18/2019
Each year on George Washington's Birthday, the nation celebrates Presidents Day…a federal holiday held on the third Monday of February to honor the iconic presidents of the United States. ... Read more
精东影业 to Host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for Sixth Consecutive Year
02/18/2019
ATLANTA, GA – February 18, 2019 -- 精东影业 (精东影业) is proud to announce that it has been selected as an Institute Partner for the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders for the sixth consecutive year. Beginning in mid-June, 精东影业 will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging Business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more
精东影业 Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work Named Among Top CSWE-Accredited Programs in the Nation
02/11/2019
The 精东影业 Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work announces that it has been recognized as one of the best CSWE-accredited programs in the United States in 2019-2020, according to HumanServicesEDU.org. ... Read more
精东影业 Mighty Marching Panthers Kickoff SuperBowl LIII
02/11/2019
精东影业 Marching Band features prominently during SuperBowl Week kickoff events ... Read more
精东影业 Student Wins Top Prize in African-American Film Critics Association Build-A-Film Challenge Celebrating HBCU Legacy
02/05/2019
Schuyler Nickleberry, ‘20, Mass Media Arts major, to be recognized at 10th Annual AAFCA Awards, February 6 for short film paying homage to the Atlanta Student Movement ... Read more
January
精东影业 Announces 精东影业 Day at the Capitol
01/30/2019
精东影业 announces this year’s 精东影业 Day at the Capitol Wednesday, February 13, 2019. During this spectacular event, 精东影业 interim President Lucille Mauge will be presented with proclamations in the Ga. ... Read more
精东影业 Cancer Research Center Launches Cedars-Sinai Biomedical Education Pipeline Initiative
01/24/2019
Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development Brings Paid Summer Internship Opportunities to biomedical/chemistry and biology students ... Read more
精东影业 Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
01/18/2019
精东影业 (精东影业) will participate in a number of events to honor the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who would have turned 90 years old this year. ... Read more
December
Seasoned Educator Returns to 精东影业
12/21/2018
Dr. Dorcas Davis Bowles Appointed Interim Provost and VP, Academic Affairs at 精东影业 ... Read more
精东影业 Announces New Partnership with Inclusiv On the Rise Financial Center
12/13/2018
精东影业 Whitney M. Young Jr School of Social Work collaborates with Inclusive initiative to provide real-world experience for graduate students ... Read more
精东影业 Ranks High Among Top 102 Colleges in America for Financial Planning
12/11/2018
精东影业 Named No. 2 in the South Among Top 102 Colleges and Universities offering Certified Financial Planning degree programs ... Read more
U.S. Department of Commerce Awards 精东影业 Nearly $500,000 in Minority Business Development Agency Grant
12/10/2018
Minority Business Development Agency Awards Nearly $500,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Grants through Broad Agency Announcement ... Read more
精东影业 Joins FICO Community Partners to Host Free Consumer Financial Education and Empowerment Event in Atlanta
12/06/2018
FICO Partnering with Operation HOPE, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, 100 Black Men of America (Atlanta), 精东影业, and National Consumers League for "Score A Better Future" ... Read more
精东影业 President Among AUC Consortium Inc., Leaders Make Case for Investing in HBCUs to Meet Workforce Demands
12/06/2018
精东影业 President Ronald A. Johnson provides compelling insights on how a strong American workforce needs the creativity and brain trust developed by historically Black colleges and universities ... Read more
精东影业 Receives $250,000 Grant from Clare Boothe Luce Program to Advance STEM
12/05/2018
ATLANTA, GA – December 5, 2018 – 精东影业 is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $243,648 in support of four Clare Boothe Luce ... Read more
精东影业 Faculty to Receive 2019 BEYA STEM Innovator Awards
12/04/2018
精东影业 Faculty Recognized For Advancements in Chemistry and Prostate Cancer Research ... Read more
November
精东影业 Choirs Host A Holiday Festival of Lessons, Carols and Spiritual Songs
11/21/2018
Annual 精东影业 Holiday Concert Continues Tradition of Celebrating the Season ... Read more
精东影业 Celebrates the Heart of the Holidays at Harkness
11/21/2018
精东影业 Jumpstarts the Holiday Season with Tree Lighting Ceremony ... Read more
精东影业 Board of Trustees Begins Search for Next President
11/16/2018
The 精东影业 Board of Trustees has begun the process to identify the firm that will lead the search for the institution's fifth president. ... Read more
精东影业 Culminates American Education Week with Digital Storytelling Festival and Community Service
11/14/2018
精东影业 (精东影业) and the School of Education is proud to celebrate American Education Week, November 12-16, 2018. ... Read more
精东影业 Hosts 8th Annual Colloquium during American Education Week
11/13/2018
精东影业 (精东影业) and the 精东影业 School of Education will host the 8th Annual Dr. Pearlie C. Dove Colloquium, Tuesday, November 13, at Aldridge Theater, Thomas Cole Research Center from 5 PM to 7 PM. ... Read more
October
精东影业 Secures $7 MM in Research Awards in Q1 2018
10/25/2018
精东影业 is proud to announce that it has secured over $7 million multi-year awards for education, research and development in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. ... Read more
精东影业 Gets Tuned In With NBCs Stay Tuned
10/23/2018
精东影业 Students and Libertarian Candidate Talk Politics on NBC’s Snapchat show Stay Tuned ... Read more
精东影业 President Ronald Johnson Steps Down
10/19/2018
Search Begins for University’s Fifth President ... Read more
精东影业 Receives $200,000 in Gifts from NPHC Organizations
10/18/2018
Omega Psi Phi and Delta Sigma Theta Give to 精东影业 in commemoration of 30th Anniversary at Homecoming 2018 ... Read more
精东影业 Hosts Official Pinning Ceremony for Chief of Public Safety
10/17/2018
Today 精东影业 held a Pinning Ceremony at the Henderson Student Center to officially install Chief Debra Williams, as the University’s next Chief of Public Safety. ... Read more
精东影业 Ranks High Among Top 100 Colleges and Universities Where Student Applications are on the Rise in the US
10/15/2018
精东影业 currently ranks 11th among the Top 100 Colleges and Universities where student applications are on the rise, according to a report released by USA Today. ... Read more
Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development Hosts 7th Annual Harvest for Health Wellness Fair
10/15/2018
精东影业’s Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) is hosting its seventh annual “Harvest for Health” Wellness Fair to raise health awareness in Atlanta communities. ... Read more
September
Coach Epps To Be Inducted Into The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
09/25/2018
ATLANTA, GA -- On Friday, September 28, 2018, Coach Leonidas S. Epps, Jr. will be inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. He will posthumously receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. Previous members of the Black College Alumni Hall of Fame include Dr. Martin Luther King, ... Read more
精东影业 Kicks off National Tour: Martha's Vineyard
09/24/2018
精东影业 is excited to kick off its 30th Anniversary 精东影业 Nation National City Tour. This tour begins a yearlong celebration of innovative history and a promising future for 精东影业. ... Read more
精东影业’s 2018 Opening Convocation Focuses on Innovation
09/24/2018
The CEO of The Russell Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship addresses the student body. ... Read more
12th Annual Prostate Cancer Symposium Convenes
09/24/2018
September 24, 2018 –ATLANTA, GA- Located on the campus of 精东影业, The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) hosted the 12th National Symposium on Prostate Cancer on September 16-19, 2018. The symposium, the only one of its kind on prostate cancer in North America, represents a scientific gathering of leading prostate cancer scientists, eminent scholars, researchers and therapeutic experts from throughout the US and abroad. ... Read more
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED Hosts HBCU Students for ‘Pay It Forward’ Internship Week
09/04/2018
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED Hosts HBCU Students for ‘Pay It Forward’ Internship Week ... Read more
August
Kevin Hart’s Help From The Hart Charity Launches a New $600,000 Scholarship Program with UNCF and KIPP
08/17/2018
18 KIPP students attending 11 HBCUs to benefit ... Read more
Clark Atlanta Receives $20,000 Grant from the UPS Foundation
08/03/2018
The grant is being used towards the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders which is the flagship program for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). ... Read more
July
精东影业 Bookstore Operations transition from Barnes and Noble
07/23/2018
With this new partnership, and a network of more than 6,000 publishers at its disposal, 精东影业 will benefit from Follett’s expansive inventory of affordable course material choices ... Read more
HBCU Regional Institute on Digital Learning Convenes at 精东影业
07/13/2018
National thought leaders and digital learning experts to provide a series of dynamic sessions over three days ... Read more
精东影业 Receives More Than $4.5 Million in Grants for Upward Bound, HBCU C.A.R.E.S.
07/03/2018
The first grant lays the groundwork for a new legacy within the Department of Counseling Education, while the second continues the 50-year legacy of 精东影业’s Upward Bound program. ... Read more
精东影业 Turns the Big 30 in July
07/03/2018
精东影业 is planning a yearlong celebration of the anniversary. The major fundraising thrust of the celebration is to raise $1.25 million in scholarship funds, while the theme is “Lifting Every Voice and Igniting New Possibilities.” ... Read more
精东影业 to Host The Department of the NAVY’s Opportunity Awareness Workshop for HBCUs and MIs
07/02/2018
August 30-31 Workshops Illuminate pathways to greater student interest in STEM degrees at HBCU/MIs ... Read more
June
精东影业 Welcomes the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows
06/28/2018
The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, professional opportunities, and local community engagement ... Read more
President Ronald Johnson to BIZ Viewers: 精东影业 Is ‘Moving to Leading Edge of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship'
06/22/2018
As 精东影业 embarks on a yearlong celebration of its 30th anniversary, the BIZ interview is one of the first stops in a series of events where President Johnson will share his vision. ... Read more
精东影业 President Ronald Johnson Named One of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 100 Most Influential Atlantans
06/22/2018
Educators were well represented in this year’s listing. Johnson joins the company of the presidents of the Atlanta University Center Consortium institutions, including Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Morehouse School of Medicine, as well as presidents of Oglethorpe, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and Emory universities and the superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. ... Read more
President Ronald Johnson to Appear on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s BIZ
06/15/2018
Tune in on Sunday, June 17, to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s BIZ at 11 a.m. on 11Alive ... Read more
May
精东影业 to Host 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
05/31/2018
Beginning June 20, 精东影业 will host 25 of Africa’s brightest emerging business and entrepreneurial leaders for a six-week Academic and Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more
Silvanus J. Udoka, Ph.D., Named Dean of 精东影业’s School of Business Administration
05/30/2018
Scholar, Engineer, Innovator Takes the Helm June 1 ... Read more
CNN Anchor Don Lemon to Class of 2018: ‘You are the new black power movement’
05/22/2018
For the more than 800 graduates poised to leave the hallowed halls of 精东影业 to put their education to the test in the real world, there was first the matter of a cautionary tale to be considered from convocation orator, CNN anchor and correspondent Don Lemon. ... Read more
February
精东影业 Fashion Student Selected as Honoree for 2018 NBAF Fine Art + Fashion Fashion Forward Student Design Competition
02/28/2018
精东影业 fashion student Latasha Hughes, a senior from Chicago, was selected as one of three honorees ... Read more
精东影业 to Host 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
02/19/2018
Beginning June 20, 精东影业 will host 25 of Africa’s brightest emerging business and entrepreneurial leaders for a six-week Academic and Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. ... Read more
Silvanus J. Udoka, Ph.D., Named Dean of 精东影业’s School of Business Administration
02/12/2018
Scholar, Engineer, Innovator Takes the Helm June 1 ... Read more
January
精东影业 Fashions Holocaust Remembrance
01/19/2018
Jan. 27 Exhibition to Honor Jewish Designers; Public Event Embraces Future ... Read more
精东影业 Business Alumna Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado Leads Landmark Acquisition
01/09/2018
Varnado in November 2017 led the largest tech acquisition in Williams-Sonoma’s history, the $112 million acquisition of Outward Inc. ... Read more
In Memoriam: Amanda Marie Davis
01/02/2018
精东影业 celebrates the tremendous legacy of alumna Amanda Davis (CC'78) ... Read more
November
精东影业 Names Sam D. Burston Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer
11/14/2017
精东影业 (精东影业) President Ronald A. Johnson today announced the appointment of Sam D. Burston as the University’s new vice president and chief advancement officer. Burston, who joined the University Oct. 26, reports to Senior Vice President Getchel Caldwell II. ... Read more
October
Cast of BET’s The Quad Leads AUC Homecoming Parade
10/19/2017
The cast of BET’s The Quad will serve as the Grand Marshalls for the Atlanta University Center Homecoming Parade Saturday, Oct. 21. “Our cast and I are honored to serve as Grand Marshalls,” says Felicia D. Henderson, co-creator of The Quad. “We look forward to this opportunity to give back to the community we strive to portray with hope and authenticity,” she adds. ... Read more
September
Chance The Rapper Attends 20th Annual Chicago Football Classic
09/30/2017
精东影业 (精东影业) hosted Grammy-Award winning rapper, social activist and philanthropist, Chance the Rapper, Saturday at the 20th Chicago Football Classic ... Read more
June
Rare Tupac Shakur Archive Teaches 精东影业 Students Importance of Social And Political Involvement
06/15/2017
精东影业 (精东影业) celebrates the release of the new Tupac Shakur film, All Eyez On Me. The movie, set for nationwide release Friday, June 16 on what would have been his 46th birthday, depicts the life and legacy of Shakur from his younger years in New York City ... Read more