PVAMU announces extension of P/NP grade selection deadline
On March 24, President Simmons and I announced a temporary change in grading policy for Spring 2020. The University would allow a Pass/Not Pass (P/NP) grading option for undergraduate courses. At the time, a set of Grading Policy FAQs was …
PVAMU alumna shares experience working as NICU nurse during COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted our entire world, and medical professionals are experiencing it most. As a nurse in a level 4 NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), COVID-19 is ever-present. Though the virus doesn’t impact my unit as much as other units, …
Hidden symmetry found in chemical kinetic equations
Rice University researchers have discovered a hidden symmetry in the chemical kinetic equations scientists have long used to model and study many of the chemical processes essential for life.
Evolution Academy Charter Schools and the 1Million Project Foundation Announce Collaboration to Connect Texas Students in the 2019-2020 School Year
The 1Million Project Foundation and Evolution Academy Charter School System announced today that nearly 800 high school students who don't already have access to the internet at home will receive free wireless devices and 10GB of high-speed wireless data access …
Is Pain Or Procrastination Stopping Your Workout Plan? 6 Tips To Reach Your Goals
With everyone spending more time at home, a lot of people are making new exercise resolutions to try and stay in shape. But for many people, their resolve to get in shape fizzles before the snow melts.
Millennial Alumni Kicks Fundraising Up a Notch with Virtual Day Party
This past weekend, a group of young alumni raised over $4,300 during their first of a short series of virtual day parties in efforts to support student scholarships at Bethune-Cookman University. The young alumni group known as WHOE was established …
CLEAT to take Legal Action on behalf of COVID-19 Survivor Families
The State’s largest law enforcement union announced today that it will seek to legally enforce Line of Duty Death benefits for all Texas law enforcement personnel.
Grassroots coalition launches The Big Send effort to send 10 million letters encouraging voters to cast their ballots in the 2020 November elections
The Big Send, a major volunteer campaign that aims to send 10 million handwritten letters in October asking voters to cast their ballot in the 2020 elections, will launch today with a coalition of support from grassroots organizations spearheaded by …
Harris Announces Legislation to Establish Task Force to Combat Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Thursday announced the COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Disparities Task Force Act, legislation to bring together health care and other policy experts, community-based organizations, and federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial leaders to confront …
Rice to offer minor in entrepreneurship
Rice University, which has the No. 1 graduate entrepreneurship program in the U.S., will now offer an undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship.
Another 5,000 masks distributed by Houston Councilman Greg Travis
It is critical these masks are distributed to the most vulnerable residents in District G - this includes the elderly, those with pre-existing medical conditions, and those who cannot afford to purchase masks for themselves or their family. To that …
EPA Grant to Texas Department of Agriculture Will Support Pesticide Safety
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture for $73,056. The funds will be used to support a variety of pesticide training and inspection programs. EPA is providing the funding as a …
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Appointed for a Second Term
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has appointed Joy Harjo to serve a second term as the nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2020-2021. During her second term, Harjo will launch a new Library of Congress collection and online …
Tulsa Organizations Announce Campaign to Memorialize Tulsa Race Massacre
The Black Wall Street Memorial committee and Tulsa Community Remembrance Coalition are launching the “10,000 Brick Campaign” throughout May to build a memorial to Black Wall Street in honor of those lynched during the 1921 Race Massacre.
Downtown District and Buffalo Bayou Partnership Present Virtual Blanket Bingo in May
Traditionally held at Market Square Park, the Downtown District brings back its popular Blanket Bingo series with a virtual twist in light of COVID-19. The free events, hosted by John Mills-McCoin, will take place on Saturday, May 9 and Thursday, …
