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HBCUs Lead in AI Adoption, New Ellucian Report Reveals

Written By Lexx Thornton New Ellucian, UNCF, and Huston-Tillotson University report shows HBCUs leading in AI engagement, alongside concerns around access, cost, and equity.  Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building, and Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) today released The Shift Ahead: HBCUs, Artificial Intelligence, and […]

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Grambling State Celebrates 124 Years of Legacy & Leadership

Grambling State University will commemorate 124 years of legacy, leadership, and learning with its annual Founder’s Celebration on Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Melva K. Wallace, seventh president and chief executive officer of Huston–Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The

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UCC affiliated HBCU receives transformative $150 million gift from The Moody Foundation

Huston-Tillotson University, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), and a United Church of Christ affiliated university in Austin, Texas will receive a $150 million gift over the next 10 years, the single largest gift ever given to a HBCU. In celebration of the university’s 150th anniversary, Ross Moody, trustee, and vice president of The Moody Foundation announced

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Huston-Tillotson University Secures Historic $150 Million Moody Foundation Gift, Largest in HBCU History

Huston-Tillotson Makes History Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, has made national headlines after announcing a transformative $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation, the largest single gift ever given to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The announcement came as the university celebrates its 150th anniversary, making the timing both symbolic and monumental. The

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Huston-Tillotson Alumnus Marcus Jones Returns as New Chaplain

Huston-Tillotson University is excited to announce the appointment of Reverend Marcus Jones as its new university chaplain. An esteemed alumnus and dedicated minister, Rev. Jones brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to community engagement, spiritual development, and student mentorship to his new role. A native of Dallas, Texas, Rev. Jones graduated from

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Inaugural HBCU AI Conference Set for 2025 at Huston-Tillotson

Registration is officially live for the inaugural HBCU AI Conference and Training Summit, which will take place from April 1 to 3, 2025, on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University. This landmark event aims to gather a diverse coalition of AI researchers, educators, students, and industry leaders to discuss and explore inclusive pathways in artificial intelligence.

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HBCU Expanding to California to Increase Access to HBCU Education

Huston-Tillotson University, a private historically Black college in Austin, Texas, has announced an ambitious initiative to expand its reach by opening a branch campus in California. This strategic move aims to significantly enhance accessibility to students on the West Coast seeking the unique educational environment that HBCUs offer. As part of this expansion, Huston-Tillotson also

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EPA Launches Inaugural HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced  its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council, marking a pivotal moment in the agency’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental policymaking and workforce development. The HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council is tasked with providing independent counsel and recommendations to

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19 HBCUs Recognized as Fulbright Institutional Leaders 

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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Huston-Tillotson University Appoints John A. Smith Jr. as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Huston-Tillotson University has officially announced the appointment of John A. Smith Jr. as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team, effective September 2, 2024. Smith is a veteran coach with extensive NCAA Division I and Texas high school basketball experience. He is set to lead one of the university’s most prominent athletic programs.

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