By Juliana Kim The Defense Department is scaling back the number of federalized National Guard troops in Chicago and Portland, Ore., as weekslong court battles have stalled their deployments. A defense official, not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed to NPR
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Five historically Black colleges and universities have recently announced gifts of $50 million or more in unrestricted funds from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Sott. Prairie View A&M University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Bowie State University, Norfolk State University and
By Luke Garrett Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., once one of President Trump’s strongest supporters
The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that
Written By Lexx Thornton A landmark gathering dedicated to advancing student success across HBCUs and partner institutions. The symposium, sponsored by the US Department of Commerce / Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) / National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant, will be held
Written By Lexx Thornton LeMoyne-Owen College was a launching pad for Rev. Dr. Earle J. Fisher’s journey from joining the college as a student majoring in computer science to discovering a connection and passion for ministry. Now, Rev. Dr. Fisher serves as
Courtesy of Howard University Howard University welcomed HBCU administrators, faculty, staff, students, and partners for the fourth biennial HBCU Symposium on Internationalization, a two-day convening focused on sharing best practices, building equitable partnerships, and charting next steps to expand global learning across historically
Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with the newly renamed National Education Opportunity Network (NEON), formerly the National Education Equity Lab. Since Spelman joined the network in Spring 2023, the program has rapidly grown from
Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), led by Secretary Brooke Rollins, has announced a nationwide mandate requiring all current beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to reapply for their benefits. This sweeping directive is positioned as
Josh Shaw delivered the decisive moment for South Carolina State, breaking loose for a 30-yard touchdown run with just under two minutes left to secure a 34–27 victory over NC Central on Friday night. Shaw powered the Bulldogs’ (8-3, 4-0 MEAC) rushing
Following the January dismissal of Reginald McDonald, former Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands director, new reporting by The Tennesseean details excessive spending by McDonald on band activities, particularly on security services and lavish travel. McDonald, who had been the band director since 2015 and worked for
Adam Zuvanich/Houston Public Media Houston-area state Sen. Borris Miles, a Texas Southern University alumnus, said he was deeply concerned but not shocked when Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted on social media an interim report by State Auditor Lisa Collier, alleging the school
By Alanis Thames Morgan State athletic director Dena Freeman-Patton faced a tough choice this year as she considered a new framework that allows colleges and universities to pay athletes directly. While opting in to the House settlement allows schools to remain competitive
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, today announced a new partnership with the Marcus Graham Project (MGP) to launch “D9 Campaign Clash: A Battle of the Brands.” The hybrid creative workshop invites college students and
