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Spelman College Composting Program Diverts 300,000 Pounds of Waste, Sets Example for Universities

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By Lexx Thornton Spelman College has released striking new data demonstrating the profound environmental impact of its campus composting initiative, positioning the historically Black college as a leader in higher education sustainability.  According to a recent impact report from partner Compost Now, the college has diverted more than 301,649 pounds of food waste from landfills since launching the program […]

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VSU Poll Finds Black Virginia Voters Firmly Black Democrats, While Younger Voters Show Signs of Change

HBCU Research, VSU Poll Finds Black Virginia Voters Firmly Black Democrats, While Younger Voters Show Signs of Change /

By Lexx Thornton A new statewide flash poll conducted by the John Mercer Langston Institute for African American Political Leadership (JMLI) at Virginia State University reveals that Black Virginians continue to strongly support Democratic candidates ahead of the 2025 statewide elections, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.  The JMLI surveyed 817 respondents statewide for its Black Virginia

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DSU Verizon STEM Achievers Program Celebrates A Decade Of Growth

DSU Verizon STEM Achievers Program Celebrates A Decade Of Growth, HBCU Research /

By Lexx Thornton Delaware State University marked a milestone this summer as the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program celebrated its tenth year, welcoming its largest cohort yet with 180 middle school students from across the state.  The program, which began in 2016 with just 40 students, was created to provide access to technology and

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Allen Graduate Becomes Lab Scientist at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Allen Graduate Becomes Lab Scientist at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, HBCU Research /

By Lexx Thornton Ya’Donnis Hardaway recently enjoyed campus life as a senior and wrestling star. Today, he is a full-time Lab Scientist with the premier nuclear facility, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. This incredible opportunity came through a partnership between Allen and SRNS, facilitated by the DOE Workforce Grant.  Ya’Donnis was discovered while speaking at a symposium recommended by his

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South Carolina State expands STEM degree program paths

HBCU Research, South Carolina State expands STEM degree program paths /

South Carolina State University is significantly expanding its academic portfolio with the launch of four new STEM degree programs aimed at equipping students with the skills needed for careers in high-demand technical fields. The Orangeburg HBCU announced that the additions include three undergraduate engineering degrees and a master’s program in cybersecurity, broadening opportunities for students and responding to

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ECSU Math Students Rank In 95th Percentile On National Major Field Test

ECSU Math Students Rank In 95th Percentile On National Major Field Test, HBCU Research /

Written By Lexx Thornton Now well into the fall semester, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is continuing to build on last semester’s academic achievements with the same strong approach. One standout example comes from the mathematics department, where students who took the ETS Major Field Test (MFT) in mathematics last spring delivered top-tier results. Several

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Grambling State Reimagines Student Wellness With Modernized Health and Counseling Facilities

Grambling State Reimagines Student Wellness With Modernized Health and Counseling Facilities, HBCU Research /

Written By Lexx Thornton Grambling State University marked another milestone in its ongoing campus transformation with the grand reopening of the renovated Foster Johnson Health Center and the Student Counseling and Wellness Center—two spaces vital to the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of the campus community.  The newly modernized facilities represent a significant investment in comprehensive student

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Texas Southern University Board of Regents Announces New Leadership

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By Lexx Thornton At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, James Benham was elected as Chairman, and it was announced that former Chairman Brandon L. Simmons had been appointed as the Director of Institutional Policy and Oversight for Higher Education by Governor Greg Abbott. Simmons opened his final meeting

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Mentewab Ayalew Secures $483,620 NIH Grant to Transform Genomic Data Science Education

620 NIH Grant to Transform Genomic Data Science Education, HBCU Research, Mentewab Ayalew Secures $483, Research /

Written By Lexx Thornton A $483,620 federal grant is about to transform how Spelman College prepares for the next generation of biomedical scientists — and it couldn’t come at a more critical time. Mentewab Ayalew, Ph.D., a professor of biology whose students have earned spots at some of the nation’s most prestigious graduate programs, has

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Alamo Colleges District Celebrates Completion of Five Years of AlamoPROMISE, Honored with National Award

Alamo Colleges District Celebrates Completion of Five Years of AlamoPROMISE Honored with National Award, HBCU Research /

Written By Lexx Thornton As the Alamo Colleges District celebrates the completion of five years of transformative impact through AlamoPROMISE, the scholarship initiative continues to serve as a national model for expanding access and driving economic growth.  On Monday, the Alamo Colleges District will host the College Promise 10th Anniversary and Careers Institute at Palo

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