Hamer Institute@COFO lauds founders, provide $25,000 endowed scholarship to JSU

The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute@COFO celebrated Thursday the centennial birthday of its namesake, saluted its five founders and established a $25,000 endowed scholarship – an amount that will be matched by the JSU Development Foundation – to assist deserving students. The College of Liberal Arts event was held in the Student Center ballroom on the … Continue reading →

Researcher Using ‘Big Data’ to Foresee Potential Nuclear Incidents

April (2017)—The SC State University Department of Nuclear Engineering was awarded a $288,060 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, in order to conduct research that involves the usage of ‘Big Data’ to help predict nuclear accidents weeks before they occur. These predictions could prevent nuclear spills that would result in dangerous levels of radiation … Continue reading →

Hampton University Alumnus Becomes First African-American Nurse to Serve as U.S. Surgeon General

April (2017) – Hampton University has produced some of the most influential leaders in American history. Now, HU is adding another name to its list of outstanding alumni, Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams. As of Friday, April 21, Admiral Trent-Adams will serve as the acting Surgeon General of the United States, the first African-American Nurse to fill … Continue reading →