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By Denim Fisher Between the push to end diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the demonization of critical race theory, honest conversations about race on college campuses are challenging to have. It’s no wonder that for the past few years, increasing numbers of Black students have headed to HBCUs so they can learn in an […]
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Written By The Howard University Newstaff Howard University left a lasting mark at AfroTech’s 2024 Conference, hosted in Houston, Texas, with its groundbreaking initiative, “The Yard at Afrotech U”— a vibrant networking hub within the conference’s expo hall. First imagined two years ago and brought to life by a partnership between Howard University and Blavity, Inc. Media
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has received a lofty multi-million dollar gift to bring its latest project into fruition. Lilly Endowment Inc. bestowed the HBCU-focused nonprofit with a $25 million grant for its endeavors. According to Fox 2, the money will go toward the Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation. The
By Larry J. Sanders Thema Bryant, Ph.D., past president of the American Psychological Association, was the featured speaker for the January 26 edition of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel’s Sunday Service Series. Bryant selected Daniel 3:13-18 as the foundation for her message, “Catch the Fire.” Through the well-known tale of the three Hebrew youth who defied the king’s
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By Vaughn Johnson U.S. President Donald Trump signed several executive orders within hours of being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America. The orders were part of a re-making of America under the policies of Donald Trump. It fell in line with the bold and sweeping changes he and his administration are undertaking to
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University recently commemorated a monumental milestone, celebrating 160 years since its founding on Jan. 9, 1865. Originally established as the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers at Calvert and Saratoga streets in Baltimore, the institution proudly relocated to its current location in Bowie, Maryland, in 1911. What began
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Courtesy of Alabama State University The children of two Alabama State University alumni have launched a scholarship for the HBCU in honor of their parents. The late Warren L. Davis, III, and his wife, Dr. Tyna D. Davis, have been longtime supporters of the HBCU that educated them. Now, their legacy will live on at
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is making comprehensive telehealth services available to all students at no cost and without the hassle of traditional insurance. Imagine having a wellness resource at your fingertips: from the comfort of their dorm rooms, students can simply download an app and access a wide range of medical and mental
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Courtesy of Hampton University The collection of 101-accredited historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide are not only pillars of higher education but also engines of economic and social progress. Together, HBCUs contribute nearly $15 billion annually to the U.S. economy and produce 17 percent of all bachelor’s degrees earned by Black students, despite representing
Courtesy of Morgan State University Considerable progress has been made in diversifying STEM fields, with more Black and brown aspiring scientists earning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees today than in previous decades. However, recent data indicate that achieving equity in these fields remains a “work in progress.” Among those leading the charge—and doing the work—
