All Posts

The HBCU Applied Research Center is proud to celebrate Dr. Jarralynne F. Agee, who will serve as the lead instructor for the Grant Readiness Academy: The Winning Season, a four-part grant writing series presented by the Miles College Women's Business Center in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The academy is designed to equip entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, researchers, faculty, and small business owners with practical strategies for securing co

TSU's College of Engineering launches the Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization, and Simulation (RAIVS) Laboratory to advance interdisciplinary research and prepare students for the technology-driven workforce under the leadership of Dr. Charles McCurry, Ujima Collective Co-PI. Interim Associate Dean Dr. Charles McCurry Dr. Charles D. McCurry serves as a Co-Principal Investigator at Tennessee State University on the five campus National Science Foundati

Dean Li Publishes Second Book Shaping the Future of Engineering with Bio-Inspired Applications The book explores the synergy between microbiology and engineering, focusing on MICP and its applications in material improvement and environmental remediation. Highlighting the immersion method, the book elucidates MICP’s ability to enhance mechanical properties uniformly throughout treated materials, offering a sustainable alternative for various engineering challenges. Emphasizin

Reposted from the WSSU Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) LinkedIn Page Empowering WSSU students through transformative research, hands-on learning, and creative experiences that inspire innovation, leadership, and community impact. Dr. Tangela Towns, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at Winston-Salem State University Meet Dr. Tangela Towns As the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at Winston-Salem State University, Dr. Towns conti

Student Reflections repost from LinkedIn From Ashlyn Scott Public speaking: In the fall semester, I was honored to be able to read the biography of Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr., as a part of the Conversation with Law Enforcement Executives from Across the State event in Dillard Auditorium. In the spring semester, I was honored to be able to serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies for the honor induction ceremony of my department, History, Politics, and Social Justice. This Cer

Kiya English • WSSU Psychology Major and Aspiring Counseling Psychologist Student Reflections repost from LinkedIn From Kiya English Feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have come my way! I’m excited to share a few meaningful milestones that have shaped my journey recently: - Launched Raising Ramily, a one-on-one peer mentorship organization focused on unity, inclusion, and support on campus. - Officially inducted into the Student Government Association's S

Honored and deeply grateful to share that I have been promoted to the rank of Professor of Psychology at Miles College. "I believe that my role with our HBCU Advancing Research Capacity work under the Ujima Collective had a direct impact on my scholarship and research," says Agee. What began as a commitment to teaching and student development has grown into a journey focused on research capacity, workforce innovation, strategic initiatives, and creating opportunities for the

Dr. Jarralynne Agee's NSF STAIR Leadership Summit plenary presentation at Penn State University published online. The STAIR Summit convened research leaders such as VPs, AVPs, and ADRs from Emerging Research Institutions and R1 Institutions to exchange experiences, forge connections, and discuss effective strategies for enhancing research infrastructure through partnerships, training, and resource sharing. The inaugural 2026 event was crafted to promote inter-institutional co

Miles College psychology major, Trinity Collier, a NSF funded UJIMA Collective research scholar earns a coveted spot in the nationally competitive Geospatial Intelligence Program. Hosted by Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri, the highly competitive program brings together students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation to explore careers in geospatial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), satellite imagery a

By Tederia Ashley (Miles College) Tederia Ashley a Miles College Masters in Management graduate student is The HBCU Advancing Research Capacity - "The Ujima Collective" Graduate Research Assistant Attending the NSF Ujima Annual Meeting from June 1–4 at Howard University was an incredible experience and my first opportunity to travel with Dr. Agee. Throughout the conference, I had the privilege of meeting principal investigators, researchers, and professionals from several par

June 2026 | HBCU UJIMA Collective The HBCU UJIMA Collective wrapped up its annual planning meeting at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and if the energy in the room was any indication, the project is hitting its stride. . Tiffany Young Evaluator, Jarralynne Agee, Angela Williams (Miles College) and Kimberley Broomfield -Massey (Evaluator) at Howard University The gathering brought together the five principal investigators leading this NSF-funded initiative: Dr. Jarraly

The Ujima Collective will convene its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 2–3, 2026, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., bringing together researchers, project leaders, institutional representatives, and evaluators from five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) committed to advancing research capacity and research administration excellence. Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Ujima Collective is a partnership between Miles College, Howard Uni

Howard University announced that the Ujima Collective Principal Investigator Dr Kimberley Edelin Freeman’s was tapped for a new leadership role at Howard University. Starting January 1, 2026, Dr Freeman will serve as the Interim Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Education until June 30, 2026. This appointment highlights her outstanding contributions as a scholar, administrator, and mentor within the university community. Dr Freeman’s Leadership Jour

Ujima Collective Implementation Team Expands National Research Partnerships Miles College continues to advance its national research leadership through the work of the HBCU Ujima Collective. Dr. Tonya Perry, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Miles College and a member of the Ujima Implementation Team, has been selected as a 2026 STAIR Summit Travel Awardee by Penn State University. The Summit convenes senior research administrators and institutional leaders fr

Dr. Jarralynne Agee, Principal Investigator at Miles College, has been invited to serve as a keynote speaker at Penn State's upcoming STAIR Summit. Her presentation will focus on her topic, A Brand-New Band: Leadership Lessons from a Five-Campus NSF Research Collective, which will delve into the intricacies of leading complex, multi-institutional research initiatives in today’s environment. Overview of the STAIR Summit The inaugural STAIR Summit is scheduled for April 20–21,

Miles College faculty members, Dr. Wendy Stewart, Instructional Designer, Ms. Angela Williams, Program Manager and Dr. Jarralynne Agee Principal Investigator present at the 2025 HBCU AICON at Huston-Tillotson University Dr. Jarralynne Agee will Moderate the Presidents Panel on HBCU's and Artificial Intelligence Huston-Tillotson University Dr. Jarralynne Agee will moderate the Presidents Panel on March 11, 2026, at the HBCU AI Conference & Training Summit, hosted at Huston-T

Students Selected for the NSF Ujima Research Project at Miles College We are proud to announce that several outstanding students from Miles College have been selected to participate in the prestigious NSF Ujima research project. This initiative aims to enhance research opportunities and foster academic growth among underrepresented students in the STEM fields. Selected Students The following students have been recognized for their exceptional academic achievements and poten

Dr. Kimberley E. Freeman was celebrated during Bison Education Week, where the school recognized Freeman a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies. Dr. Freeman leads the Ujima Collective—a collaboration among five HBCUs designed to strengthen research capacity and train faculty and staff in the business and science of research.

Tag: Tennessee State University, Dr. Lin Li The Ujima Collective proudly recognizes Tennessee State University’s recent investment in engineering education through this transformative gift from Cummins. As one of our five partner institutions, TSU’s continued expansion in industry-aligned research and student opportunity strengthens the entire Ujima network. We also celebrate Dr. Lin Li, Interim Dean of Engineering and Principal Investigator for the Ujima Collective at TSU, w