Education and Careers

The events of the past couple of years have shown how important scientists are to making the world a better and safer place. According to an independent research study, 91% of people believe that scientists are critical for our future well-being, and 89% say that science brings hope for the future.  Here are five ways…

Recently, the Houston Texans and Texas Southern University announced a two-year partnership that will positively impact the Houston community by creating opportunities for student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. The partnership was announced at a reception honoring Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith at the TSU Library Learning Center. “We are happy to…

The disruptions of the pandemic led to not only job losses but also the Great Resignation, with many Americans reevaluating their careers and searching for better opportunities. While some areas are recovering, studies from the Pew Research Center, the National Bureau of Economic Research, and others suggest that more women have lost their jobs overall,…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize its Black Press Archives, which contains more than 2,000 newspaper titles including publications like the New York Amsterdam News, Chicago Defender, Washington Informer, Baltimore AFRO, and other historically Black publications. The University said it hopes to…

By d-mars.com News Provider During a time when young people have experienced disruptions to their education and witnessed unprecedented changes in the labor market, it’s understandable that students may feel uncertain about their future careers. The good news is, there are many skilled trades that students may not be fully aware of – and they’re…

By d-mars.com News Provider Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall has been selected as Texas Southern University’s first-ever Vice President of Research and Innovation. Dr. Penn-Marshall previously served as the Vice President for Research, Associate Provost, and Dean of the Graduate College at Hampton University, a private HBCU located in Hampton, VA. Her other roles at Hampton University…

By d-mars.com News Provider Texas Southern University recently honored the life and legacy of Reverend William A. Lawson, a community trailblazer who helped transform TSU, the Third Ward, and countless lives as founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. He and his family – including daughters Melanie, Roxanne, and Cheryl – as well as the…

Texas Southern University has named Tracy Clemons as its new Associate Vice President for marketing and communications. In this role, Clemons will manage and direct media, external communications, and branding working directly with the Vice President for communications and advancement. In addition, he’ll be a member of the president’s extended cabinet.   “Tracy has demonstrated an…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It’s official, America has entered the Great Resignation. In August, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs, and the quit rate, measured by the government against total employment, rose to 2.9 percent in August. But that was August. According to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor…

By d-mars.com News Provider McDonald’s USA and Roland S. Martin, a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., are awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships to rising juniors and seniors attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The effort, in honor of the fraternity’s 115 years of scholarship and Black excellence, is to help…

By d-mars.com News Provider Amidst dramatic shifts in the national workforce and ever-changing job market, those in or entering their careers without formal education face an uphill challenge. In a recent survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly half of the more than 800 occupations they analyze annually require a college degree. Those…

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Amanda Eversole spent 13 years in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and innovation before joining JP Morgan Chase, where she created a framework for the firm’s philanthropic approach. Now, as executive vice president and chief operating…

Provided by Texas Southern University The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Aviation is partnering with the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) to host a seven-week flight training program for AFJROTC cadets on the TSU campus.    The cadets, comprised of high school students from across the nation, are training for a Federal…

The Houston ISD Board of Education voted unanimously to name Millard House II as permanent superintendent of the largest public school district in Texas. Mr. House most recently served as superintendent of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) in Tennessee. He is a 26-year educator who started as a physical education teacher then went on…

On June 17th, the Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as TSU’s 13th president following a vote of confirmation. Dr. Crumpton-Young will assume her role at TSU on July 1st.  “Dr. Crumpton-Young is the leader TSU needs to usher in a new era of greatness. Her vision for TSU…

By Stacy M. Brown,NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Children’s Defense Fund has always lived by the motto that children are the future.  As young people of color are the majority of youth in America, the nonprofit organization is ramping up its Freedom Schools program. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the president and CEO of the Children’s…