The Center of Excellence for Research and Program Innovation (CERPI) at Voorhees University, has formally entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA) with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), a leading public research university in Kenya. This strategic international partnership establishes a framework for long-term, collaboration in research, education, training, and knowledge dissemination.
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, building research capacity, and addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary and cross-continental collaboration. By leveraging the complementary strengths of both institutions, the partnership aims to enhance academic
excellence while contributing to societal development in the United States, Kenya, and beyond.
CERPI at Voorhees University and JKUAT will collaborate in priority areas including science, technology, health, engineering, environmental science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, biomedical research, interdisciplinary research projects, and the development of innovative solutions to shared challenges.
A central component of the agreement is its emphasis on education and capacity development. Planned initiatives include academic staff training, faculty and student exchanges, joint online courses with accredited certification, internships, shared use of research infrastructure, and the organization of joint conferences, seminars, and
workshops. These activities are designed to foster global knowledge exchange, enhance workforce development, and expand opportunities for students and faculty at both institutions.
“This agreement represents a significant step forward in strengthening international research collaboration and expanding access to highimpact research and training opportunities,” said Dr. Zhabiz Golkar, Professor, Founder, and Executive Director of CERPI at Voorhees University. “Together with JKUAT, we are building a platform that supports research excellence, capacity building, and meaningful global engagement.”
This collaboration underscores Voorhees University’s continued commitment to global engagement, research innovation, and the preparation of students and faculty to lead in an increasingly interconnected world.
For more information, please contact Dr. Zhabiz Golkar at zgolkar@voorhees.edu.
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Eady began composing this series while researching his genealogy and discovered original documents written by Black people before the war. “The documents were so incredible to find, I continued to dig deeper into the archives,” Eady explained.
As he read them, he realized that the history taught in school wasn’t the whole story. So, he began to tell the story he had learned through his research. “I wanted to present my research, but I didn’t know how to do it,” Eady said. “Then I discovered how to make the documents look old, and that allowed me to integrate them into my art. A part of Black history is untold, I wanted my art to add those layers.”
The result is a striking collection of works that combine history, legal documentation, and artistic expression. Eady sees his work as a form of education, activism, and healing.
“Being a teacher taught me the importance of education, how it creates our mindsets. I want to draw attention and contradiction to what has been taught,” Eady said.
For Eady, this project profoundly changed the way he sees the world. He adds that showing these stories is a form of resistance. “I didn’t just see the South differently,” Eady said, “it changed my whole mindset.” With The Unscene South, Charles Eady hopes that visitors to his exhibition will see not only art but also knowledge, humanity, and a more complete version of the history of Black Americans.
