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Policy, Power, and the Future of HBCUs Spotlighted at King Endowed Chair Lecture

and the Future of HBCUs Spotlighted at King Endowed Chair Lecture, Opinion, Policy, power /

Opening Remarks Frame HBCUs as Essential, Not Peripheral The formal program began with remarks from Tonjia Hope Navas (Ph.D. ’24), assistant provost for international programs, and Trustee Emerita Marie C. Johns (DHL ’13), the 2025-26 King Endowed Chair holder. They both framed the conversation as timely and necessary, an invitation to think expansively about where higher education […]

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Birmingham-Southern College campus has new owner

Birmingham-Southern College campus has new owner, Campus News /

By Roy S. Johnson After languishing dormant for almost two years since the closing of financially failing Birmingham-Southern College, the sprawling 192-acre campus on the city’s west side has a new owner. U.S. Homeland Security has agreed to purchase the property and make it the newest home of the U.S. Coast Guard, according to an announcement on Wednesday.

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Trump administration under fire as thousands of Americans are stranded in war zone

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By Abigail Williams, Dan De Luce and Justin Goldman WASHINGTON — In the days after the U.S. and Israel launched an air war against Iran, the State Department issued new advisories warning Americans to reconsider traveling to several countries in the region. By then, it was too late. Thousands of Americans are now stranded in the Middle East as Iran retaliates with

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Spelman College Endowed Professor Wins Two NAACP Image Awards

Campus News, Spelman College Endowed Professor Wins Two NAACP Image Awards /

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College Diana King Endowed Professor Shola Lynch has been awarded Outstanding Documentary (Television) and Outstanding Directing in a Documentary by the NAACP Image Awards for her film “Number One on the Call Sheet.” Released in March 2025 on Apple TV+, the two-part documentary explores the experiences of leading Black actors and actresses in

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International Women’s History Month is here. What’s this year’s theme?

International Women's History Month is here. What's this year's theme?, Women's History Month /

By Nicole Fallert International Women’s History Month marks an opportunity to honor the contributions and achievements of women past and present, while pushing for gender equality progress around the world. Every year, the National Women’s History Alliance distinguishes a theme for the month, and 2026 is all about how women are addressing global challenges. This year’s theme

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Noem doesn’t retract calling U.S. citizens killed by immigration agents ‘domestic terrorists’ in tense hearing

National News, Noem doesn't retract calling U.S. citizens killed by immigration agents 'domestic terrorists' in tense hearing /

By Nicole Acevedo Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not apologize for or retract administration statements falsely calling two U.S. citizens domestic terrorists shortly after they were killed by immigration agents in Minnesota in January. In her first appearance before Congress since the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24, Noem repeatedly

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Grambling State University gets federal Trademark for iconic logo

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Grambling State University has officially secured federal trademark protection for its iconic stylized “G” logo, cementing exclusive rights to one of the institution’s most recognizable symbols. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted registration under U.S. Trademark Registration No. 8148992, marking the culmination of decades of effort — including a previous attempt in 1998 —

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South Carolina State opens spring practice as defending MEAC, HBCU champs

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South Carolina State is months away from playing real football games, but head coach Chennis Berry is raring to go right now. The Bulldogs officially opened spring practice this week as the defending MEAC and HBCU national champions. “Fun” is how Berry, in his third year at SC State, described his attitude preparing for another

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Tuskegee uses hot shooting in SIAC basketball tournament victory

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The Tuskegee Golden Tigers took care of business in the quarterfinals of the SIAC basketball tournament, overwhelming the Benedict Tigers in the second half on their way to a 70-53 win. The first half was a game of runs, beginning with Tuskegee jumping out to a 16-6 lead in the first eight minutes. Senior guard

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$5,181 Social Security Payments And More: What To Know About This Week’s Checks

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The Social Security Administration will send payments to millions of Americans this week, with the dates varying based on specific factors related to each recipient. More than 70 million Americans receive Social Security, as the benefits can be the only source of income for retirees, disabled people and those receiving survivors’ benefits from deceased partners.

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