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      <title>Forestry Fair Connects Hundreds of Students to Nature, Conservation and Career Pathways</title>
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	  <description><![CDATA[More than 300 students from local summer camps gathered at Alabama A&amp;M University on Wednesday for the 11th Annual Forestry Fair, a free educational event designed to introduce young people to forestry, conservation and careers in natural resources through interactive, hands-on experiences.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Pearson Selected for Internship Supporting Neurodivergent Youth</title>
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	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University graduate student Jacob Pearson has been selected for the 2026 Summer at Franklin Internship Cohort through Franklin Academy in East Haddam, Connecticut, earning an internship focused on supporting neurodivergent students.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Morris and Stephens Residence Halls to Reopen at Alabama A&amp;M</title>
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	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University will celebrate the completion of major renovations to two longstanding residence halls with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. The event will recognize the transformation of Morris Hall and Stephens Hall, representing a combined investment of approximately $21 million in student housing and campus infrastructure.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Launches 10-Week Summer Walking Challenge to Promote Health and Community</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/free-campus-and-community-program-encourages-walking-connection-and-healthy-habits.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University's Department of Health Sciences, Human Performance and Communicative Disorders is encouraging the campus community to get moving this summer through the AAMU 10-Week Walking Challenge, a new wellness initiative designed to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and community engagement.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Burrell Turns Passion for Forests, Wildlife Into Federal Conservation Role </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/cedric-burrell-jr-turns-passion-for-forests-and-wildlife-into-federal-conservation-role-in-georgia.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Just weeks after crossing the stage at Alabama A&amp;M University, Cedric Burrell Jr. has begun the next chapter of a career dedicated to conservation, public service and protecting the nation's natural resources.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Burrell Turns Passion for Forests, Wildlife Into Federal Conservation Role </media:title>
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      <title>Officer&rsquo;s Compassion Leaves a Lasting Impact</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/officer-neyema-beys-support-for-a-student-in-need-earned-phrase-across-alabama-and-beyond.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[When Alabama A&amp;M University hosted the 2026 Alabama JROTC State Drill Competition on March 22, hundreds of high school cadets from across Alabama gathered on campus to showcase their discipline, teamwork and leadership skills. For Alabama A&amp;M University Police Officer Neyema Bey, it became a day she would never forget. ]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Students Broaden Horizons During China Exchange Program</title>
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	  <description><![CDATA[Eleven Alabama A&amp;M University students recently returned from a 10-day educational and cultural exchange experience in China, continuing a long-standing tradition that expands global perspectives, strengthens cross-cultural understanding and prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AAMU Receives $400,000 USDA Grant for Upward Alabama Expansion</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/phase-ii-brings-ai-virtual-reality-and-entrepreneurship-support-to-additional-underserved-communities.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University has received a $400,000 Capacity Building Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) to expand an innovative workforce and entrepreneurship initiative that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual reality technologies to prepare Alabamians for career and business success.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AAMU, Huntsville Hospital Open First Primary Care Clinic in North Huntsville</title>
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	  <description><![CDATA[North Huntsville residents now have a new front door to health care. Alabama A&amp;M University leaders joined Huntsville Hospital officials, elected representatives and community stakeholders Tuesday to celebrate the opening of Physician Care North Huntsville, the first primary care facility in North Huntsville. ]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Glenn Presents Advanced Propulsion Research to U.S. Space Command</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-engineering-professor-shares-experimental-findings-on-spacetime-distortion-during-strategic-research-briefing.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As U.S. Space Command expands its presence in Huntsville, Alabama A&amp;M University researchers are helping demonstrate how the University's expertise can contribute to the nation's future defense and space priorities.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-engineering-professor-shares-experimental-findings-on-spacetime-distortion-during-strategic-research-briefing.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Glenn Presents Advanced Propulsion Research to U.S. Space Command</media:title>
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      <title>Hunt-Poole Expands Alcohol-Free Wine Brand Into Major Retailers </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-ashley-hunt-poole-expands-her-alcohol-free-wine-brand-into-major-retailers.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University alumna Dr. Ashley Hunt-Poole has transformed a pandemic-inspired idea into a nationally distributed brand, expanding her alcohol-free wine company into Walmart and Sam's Club stores across multiple states while exemplifying the Bulldog spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AAMU's Legacy in Knight v. Alabama Honored Through Judge Murphy Courthouse Renaming</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/landmark-desegregation-case-transformed-higher-education-and-expanded-opportunities-for-generations-of-students.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[A pivotal chapter in the history of Alabama A&amp;M University and higher education in Alabama was recently commemorated when the federal courthouse in Rome, Georgia, was officially renamed the Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse in honor of the late U.S. District Judge Harold L. Murphy.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AAMU, U.S. Forest Service to Host 11th Annual Forestry Fair for Area Youth</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-will-explore-forestry-conservation-and-natural-resource-careers-through-hands-on-activities.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University and the U.S. Forest Service will welcome more than 200 students from local summer camps to campus June 17 for the 11th Annual Forestry Fair, a free educational event designed to introduce young people to forestry, conservation and careers in natural resources.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-will-explore-forestry-conservation-and-natural-resource-careers-through-hands-on-activities.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Baker Highlights Resilient Communications Research for U.S. Space Command</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/engineering-instructor-discusses-anti-jamming-technologies-spectrum-awareness-and-student-driven-research-opportunities.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University electrical engineering instructor Delores Baker recently showcased research aimed at strengthening communication and sensing systems in challenging operational environments during the University's inaugural research engagement with U.S. Space Command officials.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/engineering-instructor-discusses-anti-jamming-technologies-spectrum-awareness-and-student-driven-research-opportunities.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The 1947 Project Launches to Build Lasting Support for AAMU Women's Basketball</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/sundresses-and-sneakers-social-celebrates-program-legacy-community-investment-and-championship-momentum.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University officially launched The 1947 Project on May 31 with the Sundresses &amp; Sneakers Social at the AAMU Event Center, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, staff, community members and supporters of Bulldog women's basketball for an afternoon focused on celebration, engagement and investment in the program's future.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Two-Time Paralympian Returns to AAMU to Introduce Wheelchair Basketball to Students</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/willard-brooks-and-uahs-dr-david-kyle-lead-immersive-adapted-sports-experience.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University students gained firsthand experience in adapted sports this spring when two-time U.S. Paralympian Willard Brooks returned to his alma mater to introduce wheelchair basketball to students in the PED 427 Adapted Physical Education class. Brooks was joined by Dr. David Kyle, professor and director of the Ability Sport Network at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M University Opens Enrollment for College Bridge Dual Enrollment Program</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/high-school-students-can-earn-college-credits-jump-start-their-future-at-aamu.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[High school students looking to get a head start on college can now apply for the Alabama A&amp;M University College Bridge Dual Enrollment Program, an initiative designed to help students earn college credit while still enrolled in high school. ]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Heidary Showcases Advanced Research During U.S. Space Command Visit</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-kaveh-heidary-presents-innovations-in-ai-machine-learning-and-multispectral-imaging.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University faculty and leadership recently hosted officials from U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) for a strategic research briefing that marked the command&rsquo;s first formal engagement with AAMU researchers as SPACECOM establishes its permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-kaveh-heidary-presents-innovations-in-ai-machine-learning-and-multispectral-imaging.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Wins Five Honors at 2026 Telly Awards</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-2026-telly-awards.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University has earned five national honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards, including two Gold Telly Awards, continuing the University&rsquo;s rise as one of higher education&rsquo;s most recognized brands in digital storytelling and creative media.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-2026-telly-awards.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AAMU Doctoral Students Earn Top Honors at Fayetteville State Research Symposium</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-in-curriculum-and-instruction-capture-first-second-and-third-place-awards.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Doctoral students in Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction program with a specialization in mathematics education earned first-, second- and third-place honors at Fayetteville State University&rsquo;s 5th Annual Student Research Symposium.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>AAMU Doctoral Students Earn Top Honors at Fayetteville State Research Symposium</media:title>
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      <title>Williams Awarded UNCF Teacher Empowerment Fund Grant</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-year-teacher-selected-for-national-mentoring-and-leadership-program.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University alumna Jamya Williams, a first-year science teacher at Bob Jones High School, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Teacher Empowerment Fund, supported in part by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, a national initiative designed to support and mentor early-career educators from historically Black colleges and universities.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>AAMU Students Showcase Research, Leadership at National MANRRS Conference in Dallas</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-networked-competed-and-earned-national-leadership-positions.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Twenty Alabama A&amp;M University students represented the university at the 40th Annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences Training Conference and Career Expo last month in Dallas, where they presented research, competed in academic events and connected with industry leaders from across the country.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-networked-competed-and-earned-national-leadership-positions.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/mannrs2inlredit.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Students Showcase Research, Leadership at National MANRRS Conference in Dallas</media:title>
        <media:description>Students Chidinma Njoku, Karyn Rose, Maria Martinez, Alexis-Marie Parrish, Taylor-Nicole Tate, Lauryn Strong, Faith Wamble and Armitra Jackson-Davis. Back row, from left, are Emmanuel Oko, Philip Bwalya, Stephane Jean Noel, Charquenta Dishmon, PkeRaven Turner, Kaleb Jackson, Emille White and Ruth Fennell pose for a group photo at the entrance of the ARC Building on campus</media:description>
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      <title>Longtime Professor Dr. Anup Sharma Retires After 34 Years at Alabama A&amp;M</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/nationally-recognized-physicist-and-mento-concludes-distinguished-career-at-aamu.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[After more than three decades of shaping scientists, advancing groundbreaking research and elevating Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s physics program on the national stage, Dr. Anup Sharma has retired following a distinguished 34-year career at the University.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/nationally-recognized-physicist-and-mento-concludes-distinguished-career-at-aamu.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/sharmamicedit.jpg">
        <media:title>Longtime Professor Dr. Anup Sharma Retires After 34 Years at Alabama A&amp;M</media:title>
        <media:description>Dr. Anup Sharma addresses colleagues and students during a retirement celebration honoring his 34 years of service to Alabama A&amp;M University.</media:description>
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      <title>Women's Basketball Launches 1947 Project With Sundresses and Sneakers Kickoff Event</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/new-initiative-expands-mentorship-nil-opportunities-and-support-for-women-student-athletes.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University alumni, supporters and community members are invited to celebrate the launch of the 1947 Project during a Sundresses and Sneakers kickoff event from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the AAMU Event Center.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/new-initiative-expands-mentorship-nil-opportunities-and-support-for-women-student-athletes.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/coachdawnthompson.jpg">
        <media:title>Women's Basketball Launches 1947 Project With Sundresses and Sneakers Kickoff Event</media:title>
        <media:description>AAMU Head Basketball Coach Dawn Thornton smiling and wearing a sundress and fascinator outside the AAMU Event Center</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Civil Engineering Students Capture First Place in ASCE Mystery Competition</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-compete-against-universities-across-the-south-during-asce-gulf-coast-student-symposium.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Civil engineering students from Alabama A&amp;M University showcased their technical skills, teamwork and innovation during the 2026 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Gulf Coast Student Symposium at the University of Alabama.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-compete-against-universities-across-the-south-during-asce-gulf-coast-student-symposium.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/ascemainlredit.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Civil Engineering Students Capture First Place in ASCE Mystery Competition</media:title>
        <media:description>Male and female AAMU students working on outdoor project at ASCE Gulf Coast Symposium </media:description>
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      <title>From Kindergarten to Master&rsquo;s Degrees: Two Friends Defy the Odds and Finish Together at AAMU</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/from-kindergarten-to-masters.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[On a spring Saturday on The Hill, two lifelong friends crossed the stage together once again, completing a journey that began in the classrooms of Ozark and culminated at Alabama A&amp;M University. Deitrich Keon Edwards Jr. and Keyon McKinnon have never known an academic path without each other. From Mixon Elementary to D.A. Smith Middle School, once Ozark&rsquo;s segregated high school until 1970, to Carroll High School, their story has been defined by steady, shared progress. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/from-kindergarten-to-masters.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/friends.story.1.png">
        <media:title>From Kindergarten to Master&rsquo;s Degrees: Two Friends Defy the Odds and Finish Together at AAMU</media:title>
        <media:description>Deitrich Keon Edwards Jr. and Keyon McKinnon</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU&rsquo;s Oldest Spring Graduate Returns to Finish What She Started 20 Years Ago</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/ceo-and-educator-laster-fulfills-promise-to-herself-and-her-students.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[After building businesses, leading a nonprofit and opening a California high school, April Laster returned to Alabama A&amp;M University to earn the degree she promised herself she would finish.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/ceo-and-educator-laster-fulfills-promise-to-herself-and-her-students.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/gradphotolaster.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU&rsquo;s Oldest Spring Graduate Returns to Finish What She Started 20 Years Ago</media:title>
        <media:description>April Laster smiles wearing her regalia and honors sash in the AAMU Event Center</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M University Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/university-awards-615-degrees-celebrates-172-first-generation-scholars.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As Alabama A&amp;M University enters its 151st year, the University celebrated the accomplishments, resilience and future promise of the Spring Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 8, at the AAMU Event Center.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/university-awards-615-degrees-celebrates-172-first-generation-scholars.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/gradlrjayfinal.jpg">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M University Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates</media:title>
        <media:description>AAMU graduate smiles and waves as he crosses the stage</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Students Showcase Innovation in Second Annual &lsquo;Shark Tank&rsquo; Capstone Challenge</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/interdisciplinary-teams-designed-tested-and-pitched-power-bank-prototypes.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship took center stage at Alabama A&amp;M University during the second annual PHY 214 Shark Tank Capstone Challenge, where students transformed classroom concepts into market-ready technology solutions.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/interdisciplinary-teams-designed-tested-and-pitched-power-bank-prototypes.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/shark1editfinal.png">
        <media:title>AAMU Students Showcase Innovation in Second Annual &lsquo;Shark Tank&rsquo; Capstone Challenge</media:title>
        <media:description>Karen Earle, Kaden Bowers, Shataya Crowley, David Anderson, Zhanaria Harris and Aljyne Brown smile while wearing their STEAM medals</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Researchers Engage U.S. Space Command Leaders on Innovation and Workforce Development</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/briefing-highlights-aamus-research-strengths-as-spacecom-expands-huntsville-presence.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University faculty and leadership held a strategic briefing with officials from U.S. Space Command, marking the first formal engagement between AAMU researchers and the command as it establishes its permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/briefing-highlights-aamus-research-strengths-as-spacecom-expands-huntsville-presence.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/spacemainnewperdweikedit.jpg">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Researchers Engage U.S. Space Command Leaders on Innovation and Workforce Development</media:title>
        <media:description>Dr. Timothy Mantz, Dr. Chance Glenn, Dr. Michael Madsen, Maj. Gen. Sam Keener, Dr. Majed El-Dweik, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Taurus D. Smith, Daniel Mark and Richard Fierro.</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M to Launch State&rsquo;s First Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/new-degree-positions-university-at-forefront-of-ai-workforce-demand.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University will become the first institution in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, marking a significant academic milestone as the university expands its leadership in emerging technologies and workforce development. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/new-degree-positions-university-at-forefront-of-ai-workforce-demand.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/dronedoglredit.jpg">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M to Launch State&rsquo;s First Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence</media:title>
        <media:description>One of AAMU's two robotic dogs E-Butch &quot;Craig&quot; in the hallway of the Bond Engineering Building on campus</media:description>
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      <title>Gooden Leads Winning Team at HBCU Business Consulting Lab</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-generation-college-student-earns-trip-to-entrepreneurship-summit-in-dc.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As she prepares to cross the stage during Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies May 8 at the Event Center, Alabama A&amp;M University graduating senior Diamond Gooden is already celebrating a major academic and professional milestone. The Alpharetta, Georgia, native has successfully completed the Spring 2026 HBCU Business Consulting Lab, an intensive virtual two-month program that provides hands-on consulting experience for students across historically Black colleges and universities.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-generation-college-student-earns-trip-to-entrepreneurship-summit-in-dc.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/diamondgoodenedit2.jpg">
        <media:title>Gooden Leads Winning Team at HBCU Business Consulting Lab</media:title>
        <media:description>Diamond Gooden smiles as she stands near the New School of Business of the AAMU campus</media:description>
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      <title>Historic Win at Wrigley Field Connects Alabama A&amp;M Baseball to Legacy of Black Baseball</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldogs-rally-alumni-culture-and-community-in-inaugural-chicago-hbcu-classic.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Under the lights of one of baseball&rsquo;s most iconic ballparks, Alabama A&amp;M delivered more than a win &mdash; it helped write a new chapter in the history of Black college baseball. The Bulldogs defeated Prairie View A&amp;M 10-7 in the inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field, marking the first time Historically Black Colleges and Universities competed in the 112-year-old stadium that once hosted legends like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. Wrigley Field is the only existing Major League Baseball stadium where Jackie Robinson played during his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldogs-rally-alumni-culture-and-community-in-inaugural-chicago-hbcu-classic.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/wrigleygroupcollinlakeshoreedit.jpg">
        <media:title>Historic Win at Wrigley Field Connects Alabama A&amp;M Baseball to Legacy of Black Baseball</media:title>
        <media:description>AAMU alumni smiling at Adler Planetarium with Chicago skyline behind them</media:description>
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      <title>First-Generation Senior Dixon Sets Sights on Law School</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/criminal-justice-major-finds-purpose-on-the-hill.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[When Alabama A&amp;M University celebrates its graduates May 8 at the Event Center, Yeniia Dixon will cross the stage as a first-generation college student with plans to pursue a law degree and a career in criminal defense.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/criminal-justice-major-finds-purpose-on-the-hill.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/yeniiadixonedit2.jpg">
        <media:title>First-Generation Senior Dixon Sets Sights on Law School</media:title>
        <media:description>Yeniia Dixon on the AAMU campus with trees in the background</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Senior Accepts Engineering Position with Northrop Grumman </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/atlanta-native-butts-credits-mentorship-relationships-for-career-readiness.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As Alabama A&amp;M University prepares for its May 8 commencement ceremonies, mechanical engineering senior Mays Butts is already charting his next step &mdash; launching his career with Northrop Grumman.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/atlanta-native-butts-credits-mentorship-relationships-for-career-readiness.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/maysbuttsedit2.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Senior Accepts Engineering Position with Northrop Grumman </media:title>
        <media:description>Mays Butts</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Alumna at the Helm of Chicago School as City Prepares for Historic HBCU Classic</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/kipp-academy-chicago-principal-allen-prioritizes-equity-leadership-and-student-success.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As anticipation builds for the inaugural HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field on May 2, Alabama A&amp;M University alumna Camille Allen is making her mark in Chicago &mdash; not on the field, but in the classroom.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/kipp-academy-chicago-principal-allen-prioritizes-equity-leadership-and-student-success.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/camilleallenstudentsedit.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Alumna at the Helm of Chicago School as City Prepares for Historic HBCU Classic</media:title>
        <media:description>Camille Allen in the back right smiles with seven of her students at Kipp Academy Chicago</media:description>
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      <title>Chicago Educator Connects Students to AAMU Ahead of Wrigley Field Classic</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/alumnus-oliver-spellers-mentorship-sends-seniors-to-the-hill.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s influence in Chicago classrooms is on full display through alumnus Oliver Speller, a teacher and mentor whose impact is shaping the next generation of college-bound students.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/alumnus-oliver-spellers-mentorship-sends-seniors-to-the-hill.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/spellermain.jpg">
        <media:title>Chicago Educator Connects Students to AAMU Ahead of Wrigley Field Classic</media:title>
        <media:description>Londyn Alexander, Jaylen Island, Oliver Speller, Lester Barrett and Kyla Moore smile at the camera in the King Room at Kenwood Academy in Chicago</media:description>
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      <title>Alumni Gather in Chicago Ahead of Historic HBCU Classic </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/strong-alumni-turnout-underscores-support-for-milestone-baseball-series.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University alumni from across the country gathered in Chicago this week ahead of the inaugural HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field, where the Bulldogs will face Prairie View A&amp;M in a historic matchup. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/strong-alumni-turnout-underscores-support-for-milestone-baseball-series.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/mixermainlredit.jpg">
        <media:title>Alumni Gather in Chicago Ahead of Historic HBCU Classic </media:title>
        <media:description>Student learning disaster recovery skills</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Students Gain Global Business Experience During Inaugural Visit to German University</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/international-project-week-connects-students-with-peers-across-europe.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Six Alabama A&amp;M University students recently returned from a weeklong academic and cultural exchange at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria, marking the institution&rsquo;s first participation in the university&rsquo;s International Project Week.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/international-project-week-connects-students-with-peers-across-europe.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/germanythompsonedit2.png">
        <media:title>AAMU Students Gain Global Business Experience During Inaugural Visit to German University</media:title>
        <media:description>Jonay Latimer, Saniya Poston, Dr. Xia Zhang, Dominique Jones and Shakira Johnson stand outside the New School of Business</media:description>
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      <title>Scoon Lands Northrop Grumman Role, Turning Internships Into Career Launch</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/computer-science-major-lands-data-analyst-role-in-california.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Josiah Scoon, a computer science major from Selma, Alabama, will graduate at Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s Spring Commencement on May 8 and translate his academic achievements into a professional career as a data analyst with Northrop Grumman, marking a distinguished transition from scholarship to industry.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/computer-science-major-lands-data-analyst-role-in-california.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/jscoonsenioreditfinal2.jpg">
        <media:title>Scoon Lands Northrop Grumman Role, Turning Internships Into Career Launch</media:title>
        <media:description>Josiah Scoon</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Names William J. Young New Director of Bands </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/william-young-announcement.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[After conducting a national search, Alabama A&amp;M University is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William J. Young as the new Director of Bands. A highly respected music educator, performer, and administrator, Mr. Young brings more than 25 years of distinguished experience in music education, ensemble development, and arts leadership to the Bulldog family.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/william-young-announcement.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/w.young.png">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Names William J. Young New Director of Bands </media:title>
        <media:description>William J. Young </media:description>
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      <title>Osideko-Calloway Inspires Students Ahead of Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/chicago-educator-stacy-osideko-calloway-among-alumni-attending-historic-hbcu-game.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As Alabama A&amp;M University prepares to take the field against Prairie View A&amp;M University in the inaugural HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field on May 2, Bulldog pride is building in Chicago, where alumni are gathering to celebrate a historic moment for the University.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/chicago-educator-stacy-osideko-calloway-among-alumni-attending-historic-hbcu-game.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/sscallowayheadshotedit2.jpg">
        <media:title>Osideko-Calloway Inspires Students Ahead of Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</media:title>
        <media:description>Stacy Osideko-Calloway</media:description>
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      <title>Goode Celebrates Journey from First-Generation College Grad to Future Professor</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-generation-educator-shapes-lasting-impact-in-early-childhood-education.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Keunna Goode, a Huntsville City Schools teacher and first-generation college graduate from Gurley, Alabama, will earn a Master of Education in early childhood education during Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies on May 8 in the Event Center. The graduate ceremony begins at 10 a.m., followed by the undergraduate ceremony at 3 p.m.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-generation-educator-shapes-lasting-impact-in-early-childhood-education.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/seniorkeunnagoodeedit.jpg">
        <media:title>Goode Celebrates Journey from First-Generation College Grad to Future Professor</media:title>
        <media:description>AAMU graduate student Keunna Goode smiles while wearing her cap, gown and academic hood</media:description>
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      <title>Williams, Daniels Announced as Speakers for AAMU Commencement Ceremonies</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/hbcu-leader-dr-harry-l-williams-and-alumnus-rep-anthony-daniels-to-inspire-class-of-2026.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement ceremonies Friday, May 8, at the AAMU Event Center, featuring accomplished leaders in higher education and public service as keynote speakers.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/hbcu-leader-dr-harry-l-williams-and-alumnus-rep-anthony-daniels-to-inspire-class-of-2026.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Williams, Daniels Announced as Speakers for AAMU Commencement Ceremonies</media:title>
        <media:description>Dr. Harry L. Williams and Rep. Anthony Daniels</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Band Member Named Finalist in National Conducting Competition</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/smith-to-lead-symphony-of-the-americas-in-april-28-performance.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University junior Isaac Smith has been named a finalist in the national Pass the Baton conducting competition, earning an opportunity to lead a professional orchestra in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/smith-to-lead-symphony-of-the-americas-in-april-28-performance.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/isaacsmith.png">
        <media:title>AAMU Band Member Named Finalist in National Conducting Competition</media:title>
        <media:description>Isaac Smith</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Alumni Witness Chicago Mayor Proclaim Inaugural HBCU Baseball Week</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/citywide-celebration-builds-momentum-for-historic-bulldogs-game-at-wrigley-field.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University alumni gathered in Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson officially proclaimed April 26&ndash;May 2 as HBCU Baseball Week, marking a historic moment for Black college athletics and elevating national attention ahead of a landmark game for the Bulldogs.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/citywide-celebration-builds-momentum-for-historic-bulldogs-game-at-wrigley-field.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/mayorsignlredit.jpg">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Alumni Witness Chicago Mayor Proclaim Inaugural HBCU Baseball Week</media:title>
        <media:description>Mayor Johnson signs proclamation while AAMU and Prairie View alumni and representatives from Black Baseball Media and the Chicago Cubs clap while looking on</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU to Mark 151st Founder&rsquo;s Week with Convocation, Panel on Councill&rsquo;s Legacy</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/weeklong-commemoration-honoring-legacy-scholarship-and-excellence.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University will celebrate its 151st Founder&rsquo;s Week April 27 through May 3 with events honoring founder William Hooper Councill and the institution&rsquo;s enduring impact. The centerpiece Founder&rsquo;s Day Convocation on May 1 will feature a panel discussion, &ldquo;The Legacy of William Hooper Councill: From Vision to Reality,&rdquo; moderated by President Daniel K. Wims and examining the legal, historical and policy forces shaping the University today. The weeklong observance highlights AAMU&rsquo;s rich heritage while reaffirming its commitment to excellence, access and empowerment for future generations. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/weeklong-commemoration-honoring-legacy-scholarship-and-excellence.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/signage.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU to Mark 151st Founder&rsquo;s Week with Convocation, Panel on Councill&rsquo;s Legacy</media:title>
        <media:description>Alabama Agricultural &amp; Mechanical College signage above the Dr. William Hooper Councill statue on campus</media:description>
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      <title>Bolton, First Black Woman to Lead Columbia College Chicago, Reflects on AAMU and HBCU Impact</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-shantay-bolton-highlights-alabama-a-and-ms-enduring-influence-as-chicago-alumni-prepare-for-historic-game.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[As Alabama A&amp;M University prepares to take part in the first HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field on May 2, one of its distinguished alumnae is celebrating the moment from a place of leadership, legacy and deep Bulldog pride.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-shantay-bolton-highlights-alabama-a-and-ms-enduring-influence-as-chicago-alumni-prepare-for-historic-game.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/boltonnewedit.jpg">
        <media:title>Bolton, First Black Woman to Lead Columbia College Chicago, Reflects on AAMU and HBCU Impact</media:title>
        <media:description>Dr. Shantay N. Bolton</media:description>
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      <title>Former Chicago Area Superintendent Reflects on Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/alumnus-john-f-thomas-to-attend-milestone-may-2-hbcu-classic-at-wrigley-field.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University alumnus John F. Thomas, a respected educational leader in the Chicago area and former superintendent, is preparing to witness a historic moment for Bulldog athletics as Alabama A&amp;M takes the field May 2 at Wrigley Field. The matchup marks the first HBCU Classic between the participating teams at the iconic venue, placing the University in one of sports&rsquo; most recognizable settings.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/alumnus-john-f-thomas-to-attend-milestone-may-2-hbcu-classic-at-wrigley-field.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/johnthomasedit2.jpg">
        <media:title>Former Chicago Area Superintendent Reflects on Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</media:title>
        <media:description>John F. Thomas</media:description>
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      <title>WJAB to Host 35th Annual Jazz-A-Thon Fundraiser</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/volunteers-and-donors-needed-amid-critical-funding-loss.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s WJAB 90.9 FM is calling on the community to step forward as it prepares for its 35th annual Jazz-A-Thon Fundraiser and Membership Drive, set for April 25 through May 3, at a time when listener support is more important than ever.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/volunteers-and-donors-needed-amid-critical-funding-loss.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/wjablredit.jpg">
        <media:title>WJAB to Host 35th Annual Jazz-A-Thon Fundraiser</media:title>
        <media:description>Two AAMU students on the Quad, one on the left wearing a WJAB t-shirt</media:description>
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      <title>Mubanga Engineers 3D-Printed EpiPen Case for Faster Emergency Access</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/mubanga-developed-epipen-case-in-bulldog-makerspace-lab.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[A mechanical engineering student at Alabama A&amp;M University is using 3D printing technology to design and build a practical solution that improves how people carry lifesaving medication.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/mubanga-developed-epipen-case-in-bulldog-makerspace-lab.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/bmlrmaincopy.jpg">
        <media:title>Mubanga Engineers 3D-Printed EpiPen Case for Faster Emergency Access</media:title>
        <media:description>Bukata Mubanga in the AAMU Makerspace Lab holding the EpiPen case he created</media:description>
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      <title>Wheaton Rallies Bulldogs for Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/entrepreneur-and-leader-powers-citywide-celebration-ahead-of-landmark-game.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University is set to make history at Wrigley Field &mdash; and Chicago alumna Connieve Wheaton is making sure the moment reaches far beyond the ballpark.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/entrepreneur-and-leader-powers-citywide-celebration-ahead-of-landmark-game.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/cwmainlredit22.jpg">
        <media:title>Wheaton Rallies Bulldogs for Historic HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</media:title>
        <media:description>Connieve Wheaton</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU to Host Dollarcraft Public Showcase Highlighting Student Fintech Innovation</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/interdisciplinary-teams-to-present-real-world-digital-banking-prototypes.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Something powerful happens when students are given the tools to build what the future demands &mdash; and at Alabama A&amp;M University, that future is taking shape now. On Friday, April 24, AAMU will host the Dollarcraft Public Showcase from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Clyde Foster Multi-Purpose Room, inviting the campus and broader community to experience student-created financial technology solutions designed to address real-world challenges. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/interdisciplinary-teams-to-present-real-world-digital-banking-prototypes.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/dollarcraft.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU to Host Dollarcraft Public Showcase Highlighting Student Fintech Innovation</media:title>
        <media:description>12 students selected for the AAMU Dollarcraft Program seated at four tables, listen to mentors from Blaze Group</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Students Win Big at HudsonAlpha&rsquo;s Annual CODE Symposium</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/scholars-shine-in-statewide-genetics-and-bioinformatics-showcase.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University students earned top honors at the 2026 CODE Student Symposium hosted by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, a Huntsville-based nonprofit genomic research institute, standing out among competitors from colleges and universities across Alabama.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/scholars-shine-in-statewide-genetics-and-bioinformatics-showcase.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/hudsonalphalredit2.jpg">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Students Win Big at HudsonAlpha&rsquo;s Annual CODE Symposium</media:title>
        <media:description>From left: Nicholas James, TaNiya Steele, Dr. Dana Indihar, Lauren Kramer and Rachael Oke</media:description>
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      <title>Wright to Retire After Transformative Tenure Leading Alabama A&amp;M Bands</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/beloved-alumnus0elevated-the-marching-maroon-and-white-to-national-prominence.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[After more than a decade leading one of the South&rsquo;s most recognizable collegiate marching bands, Carlton J. Wright is retiring as director of bands at Alabama A&amp;M University, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of the Marching Maroon and White.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/beloved-alumnus0elevated-the-marching-maroon-and-white-to-national-prominence.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/wrightthompson.png">
        <media:title>Wright to Retire After Transformative Tenure Leading Alabama A&amp;M Bands</media:title>
        <media:description>AAMU Director of Bands Carlton J. Wright at the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California</media:description>
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      <title>Dancin&rsquo; Divas Coach Granger Named 2026 HBCU Auxiliary Coach of the Year</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/veteran-leader-and-alumna-recognized-for-national-impact-and-16-years-of-excellence.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Chrishana &ldquo;Shana&rdquo; Granger, longtime director of the Dancin&rsquo; Divas at Alabama A&amp;M University, has been named the 2026 HBCU Auxiliary Coach of the Year, an honor presented during the HBCU Auxiliary and Dance Directors Association conference recently held at Evergreen Lakeside Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia.  ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/veteran-leader-and-alumna-recognized-for-national-impact-and-16-years-of-excellence.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/grangerheadshotthompson2.png">
        <media:title>Dancin&rsquo; Divas Coach Granger Named 2026 HBCU Auxiliary Coach of the Year</media:title>
        <media:description>Chrishana &quot;Shana&quot; Granger</media:description>
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      <title>Bailey Earns National Recognition with Physics Presentation Award</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/baileys-groundbreaking-quantum-research-highlights-academic-excellence.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University senior De&rsquo;Angelo N. Bailey earned the Presentation Award for his outstanding poster at the National Society of Black Physicists&ndash;National Society of Hispanic Physicists Joint Annual Conference, one of the nation&rsquo;s leading gatherings of minority physicists, held in San Jose, California.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/baileys-groundbreaking-quantum-research-highlights-academic-excellence.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/baileylrmainedit3.jpg">
        <media:title>Bailey Earns National Recognition with Physics Presentation Award</media:title>
        <media:description>De'Angelo Bailey smiles outside the AAMU Event Center</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Students Showcase Research at Inaugural SCALE-Con in Washington</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/conference-highlights-career-pathways-in-microelectronics-and-radiation-hardening.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University students are gaining national exposure in advanced research after presenting their work at the inaugural SCALE-Con, hosted by Purdue University as part of the Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) program, a national consortium focused on microelectronics workforce development.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/conference-highlights-career-pathways-in-microelectronics-and-radiation-hardening.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/scaleconedit.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Students Showcase Research at Inaugural SCALE-Con in Washington</media:title>
        <media:description>Kaden Bowers, Madison Baker, Somer Holyfield and Terry Miller smiling in the AAMU Event Center</media:description>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M University STEM Day Showcases National Impact, Student Research Excellence</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-present-innovative-research-earn-awards-across-graduate-and-undergraduate-categories.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[labama A&amp;M University hosted its 19th Annual STEM Day on Thursday, bringing together students, faculty, staff and external partners for a full day of research, discovery and recognition, highlighting the depth of student scholarship across science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/students-present-innovative-research-earn-awards-across-graduate-and-undergraduate-categories.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/stemmainlredit.jpg">
        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M University STEM Day Showcases National Impact, Student Research Excellence</media:title>
        <media:description>AAMU student wearing AAMU sweatshirt explains research to a faculty judge</media:description>
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      <title>NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson to Headline Bulldogs LEAD Fireside Chat </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-event-will-focus-on-leadership-career-insights-and-life-lessons-for-students.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson will visit Alabama A&amp;M University on Monday, April 20, for an afternoon of conversation focused on leadership, resilience and innovation during the Bulldogs LEAD Leadership Fireside Chat.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-event-will-focus-on-leadership-career-insights-and-life-lessons-for-students.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/ericdickersonedit.jpg">
        <media:title>NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson to Headline Bulldogs LEAD Fireside Chat </media:title>
        <media:description>Eric Dickerson wearing his Pro Football Hall of Fame jacket</media:description>
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      <title>Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 HBCU Game Jam in Atlanta</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldogs-capture-multiple-awards-in-national-24-hour-game-development-competition.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University students showcased their creativity, technical skills and teamwork at the 2026 HBCU Game Jam, earning multiple top honors during the 24-hour competition held at Spelman College. The annual event brings together students from historically Black colleges and universities across the country to design and build original video games in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldogs-capture-multiple-awards-in-national-24-hour-game-development-competition.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/gamejamoutsidelredit.jpg">
        <media:title>Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 HBCU Game Jam in Atlanta</media:title>
        <media:description>Emily Omezi, Taylor Pippin, Mauyon Wusu, Osamwengumwenro Oni-Ojo, Spencer Autery, Emilio Angel-Gallon, Rachel Harris, Mitchel Onyebuchi and Samuel Oyediran</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Launches Bulldogs Drive Bold License Plate Campaign</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldogs.drive.bold.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University is inviting students, alumni, and fans to help decide the next official AAMU specialty license plate for the State of Alabama through the Bulldogs Drive Bold campaign, which pairs pride with student support.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldogs.drive.bold.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/bdb.story.image.png">
        <media:title>AAMU Launches Bulldogs Drive Bold License Plate Campaign</media:title>
        <media:description>Bulldogs Drive Bold</media:description>
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      <title>Robertson Among Scholars to Be Recognized at AAMU Black-Tie Scholarship Gala</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-generation-business-major-seizes-academic-opportunities.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Schylar Robertson, an Honors sophomore business administration major from Nashville, Tennessee, will be among seven students recognized at Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s 25th Annual Black-Tie Scholarship Gala on April 17 at the AAMU Event Center.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/first-generation-business-major-seizes-academic-opportunities.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/robertsonlredit2.jpg">
        <media:title>Robertson Among Scholars to Be Recognized at AAMU Black-Tie Scholarship Gala</media:title>
        <media:description>Schylar Roberston smiles inside the AAMU Event Center lobby</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Team Earns Second Place in Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/williams-and-white-reach-final-round-among-73-universities.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University students Chance Williams and Shanel White finished a close second in the Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition, advancing to the final round against Fairfield University and placing among the top teams in a field of 73 institutions.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/williams-and-white-reach-final-round-among-73-universities.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/lockheedmartinedit.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Team Earns Second Place in Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition</media:title>
        <media:description>Shanel White, Chance Williams, Terry Miller</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Engineering Students Earn National Spotlight at IEEE SoutheastCon 2026</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/undergraduates-become-published-ieee-authors-showcasing-innovation-and-academic-excellence.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M electrical engineering students earned national recognition after presenting peer-reviewed research at IEEE SoutheastCon 2026, hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world&rsquo;s largest technical professional organization. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/undergraduates-become-published-ieee-authors-showcasing-innovation-and-academic-excellence.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <media:content url="https://www.aamu.edu//_images/ieeemainlredit.jpg">
        <media:title>AAMU Engineering Students Earn National Spotlight at IEEE SoutheastCon 2026</media:title>
        <media:description> Isaac Anokye, Hidalgo Mudonhi, Goodwill-Munashe Kwenda stand in front of IEEE SoutheastCon banner</media:description>
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      <title>AAMU Wins Fundraising Campaign of the Year, Three More Honors at Collegiate Advertising Awards</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-collegiate-ad-awards-2026.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University brought home four honors at this year&rsquo;s Collegiate Advertising Awards, including three Gold awards and one Bronze, underscoring the University&rsquo;s continued momentum in strategic marketing, storytelling, and advancement initiatives]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M to Host Community-Focused Events for Alabama Extension Week</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/free-programs-april-12-18-highlight-agriculture-health-entrepreneurship-and-family-resources.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University Extension will host a series of public events April 12&ndash;18 in observance of Alabama Extension Week, offering hands-on learning opportunities, workshops and community engagement activities across campus and in the surrounding area.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Marshall, Chicago Alumni Set to Welcome Bulldogs to First HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/former-bulldog-pitcher-among-homegrown-supporters-for-historic-game.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Chicago will serve as both stage and homecoming when Alabama A&amp;M travels north to play in the inaugural HBCU Baseball Classic at Wrigley Field, marking the first time Historically Black Colleges and Universities compete at the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Marshall, Chicago Alumni Set to Welcome Bulldogs to First HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field</media:title>
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      <title>AAMU, Regions Strengthen Student Success Through Financial Literacy, Career Readiness Initiative</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/financial-literacy-month-program-links-bulldogs-with-industry-leaders-on-money-careers-and-fraud-prevention.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University joined with Regions Bank on April 1 to deliver a day of student engagement, financial education and career preparation during its annual Regions Day, highlighted by a campuswide panel focused on building lifelong financial success.]]></description>
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>AAMU, Regions Strengthen Student Success Through Financial Literacy, Career Readiness Initiative</media:title>
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      <title>AAMU Advances to Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldog-scholars-to-compete-among-top-hbcu-teams-for-national-title-in-california.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University will once again take its place among the nation&rsquo;s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities as it competes in the 37th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Tournament, set for April 11-14 in Torrance, California.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/bulldog-scholars-to-compete-among-top-hbcu-teams-for-national-title-in-california.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>AAMU Advances to Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship</media:title>
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      <title>Clark Among Scholars to Be Recognized at AAMU Black-Tie Scholarship Gala</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/mechanical-engineering-major-reflects-on-purpose-and-the-power-of-community.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Christion Clark arrived at Alabama A&amp;M with a clear intention to succeed. A sophomore mechanical engineering major from Birmingham, Alabama, Clark is already doing just that, earning a scholarship supported by the AAMU Black-Tie Gala and emerging as a student leader grounded in purpose, discipline and service.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/mechanical-engineering-major-reflects-on-purpose-and-the-power-of-community.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Clark Among Scholars to Be Recognized at AAMU Black-Tie Scholarship Gala</media:title>
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      <title>AAMU Earns Consecutive People's Telly Award Nominations</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/telly-awards-nomination-1.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, Alabama A&amp;M University&rsquo;s advertising and branding team has been recognized on one of the most competitive stages in video and digital storytelling, earning nominations in the prestigious Telly Awards. The Telly Judging Council selected two AAMU content projects for official nomination for the 47th Annual People's Telly Awards, placing the University among the top entries.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/telly-awards-nomination-1.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Leaders Advance Research Strategy at National Innovation Workshop </title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-delegation-gains-insights-to-compete-for-nsf-regional-engines-funding.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[A delegation from Alabama A&amp;M University participated in a two-day workshop in Washington-Dulles, Va., to strengthen research capacity and strategic planning for institutions competing in the National Science Foundation Regional Engines program.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/aamu-delegation-gains-insights-to-compete-for-nsf-regional-engines-funding.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Leaders Advance Research Strategy at National Innovation Workshop </media:title>
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      <title>Riley Earns Prestigious Black-Tie Scholarship</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/business-management-major-shares-story-of-perseverance-and-purpose.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University senior Makahla Riley, a business management major from Huntsville, Alabama, has been named one of seven recipients of the University&rsquo;s 2025-26 Black Tie Scholarships, one of the institution&rsquo;s most prestigious honors supporting student success and academic excellence. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/business-management-major-shares-story-of-perseverance-and-purpose.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Riley Earns Prestigious Black-Tie Scholarship</media:title>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M University Mourns the Loss of Monique Ryan</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/her-lifes-work-in-dance-education-and-service-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-across-campus-and-community.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[The Alabama A&amp;M University community is mourning the loss of Monique Y. Ryan, a cherished colleague, accomplished dancer and dedicated mentor whose impact extended far beyond her professional roles. ]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/her-lifes-work-in-dance-education-and-service-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-across-campus-and-community.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M University Mourns the Loss of Monique Ryan</media:title>
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      <title>Cook Named 2026-27 NRF Foundation Student Ambassador</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/computer-science-major-to-represent-alabama-a-and-m-nationally-connect-students-to-retail-industry-careers.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University junior Cailyn Cook has been selected as a 2026-27 National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation Student Ambassador, earning a national leadership role that connects college students with career opportunities across the retail industry.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/computer-science-major-to-represent-alabama-a-and-m-nationally-connect-students-to-retail-industry-careers.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Cook Named 2026-27 NRF Foundation Student Ambassador</media:title>
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      <title>Glenn Explores Faith and Science in New Book &lsquo;Chasing God&rsquo;</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-chance-glenn-sr-shares-personal-journey-bridging-science-fait-and-self-discovery.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Dr. Chance Glenn Sr., a professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences at Alabama A&amp;M University, has published his first personal book, &ldquo;Chasing God: A personal journey to understand the nature of God in an age of science and technology.&rdquo;]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/dr-chance-glenn-sr-shares-personal-journey-bridging-science-fait-and-self-discovery.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Glenn Explores Faith and Science in New Book &lsquo;Chasing God&rsquo;</media:title>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Recognizes Record Honor Students in Annual Convocation</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/honors-convocation-2026.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of proud family members filled the AAMU Event Center to celebrate as Alabama A&amp;M University recognized its highest-achieving scholars during its annual honors convocation. Moments of applause echoing the discipline, sacrifice, and excellence behind each name called. In total, 3,477 students were named to the Honor Roll with a 3.0 GPA or higher.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/honors-convocation-2026.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Recognizes Record Honor Students in Annual Convocation</media:title>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Mourns the Loss of Timothy Lemons</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/lemons-is-remembered-for-more-than-20-years-of-dedicated-service-generosity-and-lasting-impact.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is mourning the loss of Timothy Lemons, a valued member of the Bulldog family whose dedication and compassion made a meaningful impact across campus.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/lemons-is-remembered-for-more-than-20-years-of-dedicated-service-generosity-and-lasting-impact.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:title>Alabama A&amp;M Mourns the Loss of Timothy Lemons</media:title>
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      <title>Alabama A&amp;M Mourns the Loss of Pioneering Agricultural Scientist Dr. Ernst Cebert</title>
	  <link>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/longtime-research-leader-and-wtars-manager-leaves-enduring-legacy-in-bioenergy-crop-innovation-and-student-mentorship.html</link>
	  <description><![CDATA[Alabama A&amp;M University is mourning the loss of Dr. Ernst Cebert, a longtime scientist, educator and research leader whose work helped shape the University&rsquo;s contributions to agricultural innovation and sustainable systems.]]></description>
	  <guid>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/longtime-research-leader-and-wtars-manager-leaves-enduring-legacy-in-bioenergy-crop-innovation-and-student-mentorship.html</guid>
	  <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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