WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineering (SMPTE) has announced that Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has become the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to launch a SMPTE Student Chapter. Through its new SMPTE Student Chapter, the organization says CAU will give students the opportunity to learn about the latest technologies and trends, to meet industry leaders and professionals, and to develop and even refine the skills they need to move into a workplace in need of those talents.
"I'm thrilled to be working with Dr. Michele Wright, an HBCU alum herself as a Tuskegee University grad, and the larger SMPTE team — including President Renard Jenkins, Executive Director David Grindle, and Membership Director Zandra Clark — on dynamic projects to foster student success and professional sustainability," said Dr. Brian Bentley, assistant professor and associate dean of arts and sciences at Clark Atlanta University. "SMPTE is the gold standard for the industry, literally setting the standard with its color bars, time code, and so many others. A SMPTE Student Chapter at CAU will create fantastic possibilities for student and faculty development. In building this relationship with SMPTE and reaching this historic milestone, I believe we'll also open up opportunities for other HBCUs."
