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Jackson State contributes Margaret Walker items to Smithsonian exhibit on HBCU history

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Courtesy of Jackson State University JACKSON — Jackson State University is contributing personal items from acclaimed Mississippi author Margaret Walker Alexander to a new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture exhibit highlighting the role of historically Black colleges and universities in preserving U.S. history. According to the LEPR Agency, the exhibit, “At […]

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The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine receives $1.75 million from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Campus News, The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine receives $1.75 million from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation /

The Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) announced that it has received a $1.75 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to strengthen medical education and healthcare in the Gulf South and beyond. This investment is part of RWJF’s $7.5 million commitment to historically Black college and university (HBCU) medical schools, recognizing that their leadership and innovation play an essential role

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AAMU Professor Reflects on the Enduring Significance of MLK Day and Black History Month

AAMU Professor Reflects on the Enduring Significance of MLK Day and Black History Month, Campus News /

As Alabama A&M University observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, the annual moments of reflection arrive amid renewed national conversations about history, memory and identity. At a time when higher education is increasingly asked to examine how history is taught and understood, these observances remain essential opportunities for learning and dialogue.

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Bowie State University’s Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics passes away

Bowie State University’s Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics passes away, Campus News /

Bowie State University has announced the passing of Clyde Doughty Jr., the institution’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics and recreation. The university confirmed Doughty’s passing in a statement released Tuesday afternoon. “Clyde Doughty was a beloved member of the Bowie State University family, and our entire community is stunned by this loss,” said Bowie State President Aminta

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Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Scholarship, and Leadership

and Leadership, Building the Mathematical Mecca: Howard’s Half‑Century of Innovation, Campus News, scholarship /

By Anna De Cheke Qualls By any standard, 1976 was a threshold year. When Howard University launched the nation’s first Ph.D. program in mathematics at a historically Black college or university, it didn’t simply add another graduate credential. It built a durable pipeline — one that would carry generations of Black mathematicians into research, classrooms,

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Funding fight for state’s HBCUs, free meals for all students

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The state’s first bipartisan HBCU caucus is urging state lawmakers to allocate more funds to South Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities This past week, the caucus was advocating at the State House for improvements to these institutions. Rep. Heather Bauer, a Richland County Democrat and caucus member, has concerns about the current condition of

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Morris Brown receives significant donation from rapper T.I, Federal Government

Campus News, federal government, Morris Brown receives significant donation from rapper T.I /

Morris Brown College has secured nearly $1 million in new funding through a combination of private and public support, including contributions from Atlanta rapper T.I., the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and a federal grant—an infusion of resources college leaders say will bolster the historically Black institution’s continued rebuilding efforts. Approximately $700,000 of the total comes from a

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Proposed community college merger could affect Mississippi HBCU

Campus News, Proposed community college merger could affect Mississippi HBCU /

A newly introduced Mississippi House bill seeks to overhaul the state’s community college system by consolidating six community college districts into three, a proposal that could significantly reshape higher education across the state if approved. Under House Bill 1284, institutions including Coahoma Community College would be merged into larger neighboring systems, reducing the total number of districts and creating

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North Carolina A&T students sue the state of North Carolina

Campus News, North Carolina A&T students sue the state of North Carolina /

Students at North Carolina A&T State University, joined by students from several other North Carolina colleges and universities, have filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina following a decision by the North Carolina State Board of Elections to remove on-campus voter registration and early voting sites at multiple institutions statewide. The lawsuit comes just two weeks after

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University of the District of Columbia marks 175 years

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By Community News The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), the country’s second-oldest HBCU and the District’s only public university, announced the launch of a yearlong celebration marking its 175th anniversary—a milestone that honors the university’s deep roots and highlights its role as the District’s key workforce engine, economic mobility driver and research and innovation hub. “As

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