Written by Howard University Newsroom Sprout Social, an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, today announced a $100,000 annual contribution to the Howard University School of Business for the creation and management of a Center for Digital Business, as well as related business education offerings and programming, over the next two years. This contribution will help
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Courtesy of Tougaloo College Tougaloo College students are upholding their commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility through community service. Sophomore mathematics major Tizon Matthews and freshman art education major Xavier Carroll are working with Tougaloo College Art Professor Johnnie Mae Maberry to restore two abandoned houses with an impactful past. Mary Green Scott and
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By Angela Johnson A 120-year-old historically Black Catholic school in Mobile, AL, was on the verge of closing its doors for good until an online fundraiser and a pledge of support from the school community made it possible for the school to stay open. Heart of Mary Catholic School was facing the same budget challenges that
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By Tuskegee University A team of students from the Tuskegee University College of Engineering won third place at the 5th Annual Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Design Challenge. The competition organized in 2018 by the AMIE Design Challenge invites student teams from each of the 15 ABET-accredited HBCU Schools of Engineering to develop, implement
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State alumna Shamika “Mika” Gary (’21) lives Bowie Bold. Every day. Most recently, it can be seen in the clothes she designs, including her YOLANDA collection, which was recently showcased at the prestigious DC Fashion Week, a dream she kept putting off because she lacked confidence. Until this year. Gary
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By Sahil Kapur Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court when the Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick. The final vote was 53-47, with all 50 Democratic caucus members supporting Jackson, joined by Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine; Lisa Murkowski of Alaska; and Mitt Romney of
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By Fisk University Fisk University is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with the goal of providing its students with a comprehensive understanding of the role physical activity plays in promoting overall well-being. Physical activity will be examined from multiple angles, including biological, physiological, and sociological analyses, as well as its effects across
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By Kerry Laird Historically, engineering has been a male-dominated industry. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but they represent a mere 27% of STEM workers. The data shows that computer and engineering occupations make up most STEM jobs in the U.S. at 80%. Yet, women in the
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Courtesy of Virginia Union University Virginia Union University (VUU) has announced it is the recipient of a $1 million grant from Bank of America for its innovative approach to preparing students for careers in the financial industry. VUU’s new Workforce Development and Financial Markets Program is called “MORE” which stands for My Opportunity is Real
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