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Savannah State University Celebrates 136th Founders Day, Honors Dr. Pearl Dowe

Savannah State University Celebrates 136th Founders Day, Honors Dr. Pearl Dowe

Savannah State University (SSU) celebrated its annual Founders Day on Thursday, marking 136 years since its establishment as Georgia’s first historically Black college or university (HBCU) in 1890. The celebration, held in Tiger Arena, brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters to honor the university's legacy and look towards its future. Dr. Pearl Dowe, a 1994 SSU graduate and senior vice provost of Emory University, served as the keynote speaker. During the event, Dr. Dowe received the Richard R. Wright Sr. Award of Excellence, the university's highest honor, named after SSU's founding president. This award recognizes exceptional leadership and service in social, educational, and civic areas. Jermaine Whirl, President of Savannah State University, emphasized the importance of Founders Day as a reminder of the institution's enduring legacy and its commitment to providing future generations with opportunities.

Stocks end higher as CoreWeave results ease AI spending worries

Stocks end higher as CoreWeave results ease AI spending worries

By Chuck Mikolajczak and Utkarsh Hathi NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Reuters) - US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq each rallying more than 1% as earnings from neocloud firm CoreWeave cooled investor concerns about the durability of the AI trade, while Nvidia stabilized after

Digital Realty Reports Record Leasing and Raised Outlook Amidst AI-Driven Demand

Digital Realty Reports Record Leasing and Raised Outlook Amidst AI-Driven Demand

Digital Realty Reports Record Leasing and Raised Outlook Amidst AI-Driven Demand

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Mourns Passing of 99-Year-Old Educator Phyllis Lawhorn

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Mourns Passing of 99-Year-Old Educator Phyllis Lawhorn

Atlanta leaders and community members are mourning the death of Phyllis Lawhorn, a 99-year-old retired educator who passed away in an early morning house fire. Lawhorn was a trailblazing figure in Atlanta, notably being one of the Black teachers selected to integrate North Fulton High School in the 1960s. She later dedicated 27 years to teaching as an English professor at Clark Atlanta University before her retirement in 2013. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his condolences on social media, describing Lawhorn as "the glue that kept our little corner of Atlanta connected," noting she lived just around the corner from him. Atlanta City Council member Michael Bond praised Lawhorn as a stalwart citizen who actively shaped local history, while Dr. Juanita Morton, President of the Collier Heights National Historic District, highlighted Lawhorn's deep community roots. Dr. Christopher Bass, interim dean of arts and sciences at Clark Atlanta University, also released a statement remembering Lawhorn as an educ...

Representative Rich McCormick Participates in Georgia Tech's Inaugural Foundry School Lecture on Advanced Manufacturing

Representative Rich McCormick Participates in Georgia Tech's Inaugural Foundry School Lecture on Advanced Manufacturing

Representative Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, was a key participant in the first Foundry School lecture hosted by Georgia Tech. This event, held on November 12, 2026, at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF) in Atlanta, launched a national initiative aimed at preparing the American workforce for the next generation of factories. The Foundry School, a Stanford University-led initiative in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, focuses on advancing manufacturing education and strengthening U.S. competitiveness. The lecture, titled 'Foundry School: Digital Factory — The Future for the American Worker and U.S. Manufacturing,' explored how digital technologies are transforming factories and the necessary skills to operate them. Attendees toured the AMPF, witnessing demonstrations of digital twins, industrial artificial intelligence, robotics, and connected equipment. A panel discussion, featuring leaders from government, industry, ac...

Stocks climb as CoreWeave results ease AI spending concerns

Stocks climb as CoreWeave results ease AI spending concerns

By Chuck Mikolajczak and Utkarsh Hathi Nov 11 (Reuters) - US stocks climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq each rallying more than 1% as earnings from neocloud firm CoreWeave cooled investor concerns about the durability of the AI trade, while Nvidia stabilized after two straight

Cleveland State University Debuts Viking Trading Lab to Enhance Business Education

Cleveland State University Debuts Viking Trading Lab to Enhance Business Education

Cleveland State University Debuts Viking Trading Lab to Enhance Business Education

Motion Recruitment's 2027 Tech Salary Guide Reveals Modest Overall Pay Growth Amidst AI-Driven Market Shifts

Motion Recruitment's 2027 Tech Salary Guide Reveals Modest Overall Pay Growth Amidst AI-Driven Market Shifts

Motion Recruitment's 2027 Tech Salary Guide Reveals Modest Overall Pay Growth Amidst AI-Driven Market Shifts

Alabama Universities Consider Joint Response to U.S. Education Secretary McMahon's Higher Education Questions

Alabama Universities Consider Joint Response to U.S. Education Secretary McMahon's Higher Education Questions

Public university presidents in Alabama are contemplating a unified response to seven questions posed by U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon concerning various higher education issues. These questions, sent to college and university presidents nationwide on August 3, cover critical areas such as admissions based on merit, free speech on campus, diverse viewpoints, college affordability, academic standards in the age of artificial intelligence, foreign influence on university research, and programs addressing national workforce and security needs. During a meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents, Athens State University President Catherine Wehlburg raised the idea of a statewide response. Jim Purcell, executive director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, offered to draft a collective response for review, believing it would have a greater impact than individual submissions. Universities have until the end of the year to respond, though participation is voluntary.

University of Alaska Board of Regents Delays AI Statement Amid Feedback

University of Alaska Board of Regents Delays AI Statement Amid Feedback

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has postponed the release of its statement of intent regarding the system's use of artificial intelligence. This delay comes after receiving feedback, indicating a need for further consideration and possibly revisions to the proposed guidelines. The initial statement was intended to outline the university system's approach to integrating and managing AI technologies across its various campuses and programs. The decision to delay suggests that the Board is taking a cautious and deliberative approach to a rapidly evolving technological landscape, aiming to ensure that the final policy adequately addresses concerns and incorporates diverse perspectives from stakeholders within and outside the university community. The specific nature of the feedback received has not been publicly detailed, but it has been significant enough to warrant a pause in the policy's progression.

UMES Students Undertake Inaugural Cultural Immersion Trip to Japan, Fostering Personal and Professional Growth

UMES Students Undertake Inaugural Cultural Immersion Trip to Japan, Fostering Personal and Professional Growth

Twenty-six undergraduate students from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) recently completed the institution's first study abroad trip to Japan. The eight-day program, held from May 18-25, focused on kinesiology, hospitality, and immersive cultural learning. This trip marked the second-largest study abroad initiative undertaken by UMES. Dr. Yen Dang, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology, highlighted that the experience significantly contributed to the students' personal and professional development, pushing them out of their comfort zones. Many participants, half of whom had never traveled abroad or possessed a passport before, expressed a newfound desire to study or even live in Japan. The program, a collaboration between the Kinesiology and Hospitality and Tourism Management departments, involved a year of planning and cost $5,600 per student, with some receiving partial scholarships.

University at Albany Launches New Data Science Bachelor's Program to Meet AI Demand

University at Albany Launches New Data Science Bachelor's Program to Meet AI Demand

The University at Albany has introduced a new bachelor's degree program in data science, designed to prepare students for careers in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. Launched this fall through the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, the program combines a strong mathematical foundation with practical training in statistics, programming, machine learning, and data analysis. Students will learn to analyze complex datasets, build predictive models, and solve real-world problems. The curriculum emphasizes the underlying mathematics of evolving technologies, including coursework in calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, computational thinking, optimization, statistical machine learning, and topological data analysis. This initiative responds to the significant demand for professionals with AI and big data skills, with the World Economic Forum estimating that 59 out of every 100 workers will require such training by 2030.