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USDA Reinstates 1890 Scholars Program After Public Outcry

In response to criticism, the U.S. Department of Agriculture resumed its 1890 National Scholars Program just days after being suspended. The decision reversal means this significant educational opportunity for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities continues. Just one week after the 1890 Scholars Program unexpectedly halted, the USDA website showed on Monday that it […]

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Rep. Alma Adams Calls for Immediate Reinstatement of the 1890 Scholars Program

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In a statement released Thursday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, reacted to the recent suspension of the USDA’s 1890 Scholars Program. She labeled the move an unjust attack on educational equity for underserved communities nationwide. The Trump-Vance Administration announced the abrupt decision without prior notice after a series of executive orders to dismantle diversity, equity,

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Applications Open for HBCU Student Firefighter Training Program

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The 1890 Land Grant Institution Wildland Fire Consortium has officially opened applications for its Student Firefighter Training Program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, aims to enhance minority participation in fire management and is modeled after Alabama A&M University’s successful FireDawgs program. Launched in 2009, FireDawgs works to increase student engagement

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