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The Jackson State University men’s basketball team secured a significant addition to its roster with the commitment of local standout Mike Williams. Mike Williams is the son of JSU head basketball coach Mo Williams. He announced his decision via a post on his Instagram account. The high school baller expressed gratitude for the journey that […]
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The extraordinary journey of Dr. Ernest ‘Rip’ Patton, Jr., a dedicated alumnus of Tennessee State University and courageous Freedom Rider, was commemorated in Nashville as the city celebrated the opening of the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center. This $16.9 million project is a testament to Patton’s unwavering commitment to justice and
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Tennessee State University marked a significant milestone at its 20th Annual Small Farm Expo as it celebrated the reopening of three vital facilities that were devastated by the 2020 tornadoes. The event featured a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research and Education Greenhouse, the Agriculture Education Center, and the Pavilion—integral components of TSU’s
Since its inception in Fall 2023, Coppin State University’s Pathways to Professions Stackable Credentials program has demonstrated remarkable success. The program achieved a record-breaking 115% increase in enrollment, a 98% course completion rate, and a 97% competency mastery. Dr. Yi Huang designed the program, offering teachers avenues to earn post-baccalaureate certificates and pathways to advanced
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In a significant move to bolster international academic exchange, the U.S. Department of State announced today that 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been designated as “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” for their outstanding engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2023-24 academic year. The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming 2024 Annual National
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To bolster Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Biden-Harris Administration announced an additional $1.3 billion in federal funding this week. This funding, added to the previously allocated $16 billion, brings the total federal investment in HBCUs from Fiscal Years 2021 through 2024 to over $17 billion. The record achievement aims to enhance underserved communities’ educational
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Randell “Randy” Perkins is a freshman at Johnson C. Smith University and a member of the National Guard, making waves as the first university cadet to sign a military service contract before graduation. Perkins always envisioned joining the military to fund his college education. After graduating high school, he swiftly entered basic training. Following his
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In an address, President Joe Biden marked the annual celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, emphasizing their vital role in shaping American society and promoting educational equity. His message was part of the National HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference, Monday, September 16,
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The National Education Association Foundation has announced the selection of Joshua Middleton, an Ed.D. candidate at Howard University, as its inaugural Community Schools Graduate Fellow. This fellowship aims to bolster the NEA Foundation’s commitment to exploring the vital roles of educators’ voices and leadership in fostering student success through community schools. Middleton, an accomplished educator
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Kentucky State University will celebrate the official inauguration of Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo as the 19th president of the institution on Friday, September 20, 2024. Dr. Akakpo assumed the presidency on July 1, 2023, and his leadership in the past year has focused on critical issues, including budget stabilization, enrollment growth, and the implementation of
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