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Nissan Continues Its Financial Support for Mississippi HBCUs and Commitment to STEM Education

Nissan is donating $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs to further STEM education, continuing its 11th consecutive year of funding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the state. Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested $2.75 million to support and encourage innovative programming that serves Mississippi students, helping to grow […]

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HBCUs Experiment With AI Chatbot That Helps Educators Plan Lessons

Michael Feldstein developed an AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA) as part of a broader project aimed at addressing the needs of educators with the aid of AI. The project included a course that used AI tools to transform online course creation and was sponsored by D2L, VitalSource, and Engageli. Feldstein was the chief accountability officer

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Howard University Medical Scientist Angel Byrd Tackles Stigmatizing Skin Disease Affecting Black Women

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University medical scientist Angel S. Byrd is leading efforts to raise awareness about a chronic skin condition that remains largely unknown to the public but has devastating effects — especially among Black women. Byrd, M.D., Ph.D., is a tenured professor and the Director of Research in the Department of Dermatology. Byrd and her medical

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Norfolk State University’s Writing Center Undertakes AI Initiative

Written by Lexx Thornton Norfolk State University’s Writing Center has recently implemented Generative Artificial Intelligence initiatives to provide targeted support to faculty and students as we navigate the fresh challenges that AI poses.   With the rise of AI, universities have experienced an increase in the number of students utilizing the program. “We have noticed an

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Colleges Utilizing AI Readers During Graduation Ceremonies

By Lexx Thornton Graduation season packs out the entire month of May with undergraduate graduations and graduate graduations. Graduation season is such an exciting time for any college graduate, but what’s not exciting is when you are walking up the steps to walk across the stage after hearing your name, it’s pronounced wrong. What are

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N.C. A&T Students Present Research on Impact of HBCUs on Social Justice

Written By Lexx Thornton HBCUs have impacted culture and society. They have shaped our youth’s minds all while breeding excellence, and they continue to do so now. Have you ever wondered how HBCUs have shaped social justice movements? Research conducted by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay,

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Elon Musk’s xAI acquired plans for further expansion in Southwest Memphis properties

By: Lexx Thornton Elon Musk is a businessman known for his leadership of Tesla, Space X, and X (formally known as Twitter). Since 2025, he has been a senior advisor to United States President Donald Trump and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Recently Elon Musk’s xAI acquired plans for further

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A Few HBCUs have implemented EV charging stations on their campuses.

By Lexx Thornton The average age when you go off to college is typically 18. When you get a car, the average age is between 16 and 18, so it’s safe to say many freshmen might have cars when they go off to college (certain HBCUs may vary). When you get a car it’s more

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Marian Rogers Croak is an African American engineer who was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Born May 14, 1955, Marian Rogers Croak is an African American engineer who was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her work. Ever heard of VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol — it’s a technology that lets you make phone calls over the Internet instead of traditional telephone lines. Still

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