April 20, 2022

Howard University Unveils $785M Campus Expansion Plan

By Kelvin Childs The financing package for Howard University’s $785 million capital investment plan – which will result in three new multiuse campus facilities and modernization of others – requires about $140 million in philanthropy and fundraising to bring it to fruition. The plan, announced March 23, calls for construction of a new STEM complex,

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WSSU Student Stars in McDonald’s Ad, Pursues Film Dreams

By Winston-Salem State University Earl Robinson is living, smiling, shining proof that life often travels in a full circle. When Robinson, a 19-year-old sophomore at Winston-Salem State University, was 11 years old he convinced his two best friends to make a short film with him, a 30-minute, amateur movie about three brothers who were also

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TSU Elects 2022-23 SGA Officers, Miss & Mister TSU Crowned

By Emmanuel Freeman It’s officials! Tennessee State University Student Government Association has a new group of officers for the 2022-2023 academic year. The new student leadership, including a Mister TSU and a Miss TSU, was announced Friday during an elaborate ceremony on the main campus after a week of campaigning. It was the first in-person

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JSU Unveils BankPlus Atrium, Celebrates $1M Partnership

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., Provost Alisa Mosley, Ph.D. and College of Business Dean Fidelis M. Ikem, Ph.D. gathered with students, faculty and staff to unveil the newly named BankPlus atrium within the College of Business. BankPlus has proudly supported the institution with more than $1 million, the first company to

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Savannah State Honors 50 Years of NROTC Excellence

Courtesy of Savannah State University Savannah State University (SSU) is hosting its 50th Annual Spring Review to recognize and honor the accomplished midshipmen in its Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program. The event will be held on Thursday, April 14 inside the Torian Auditorium in the College of Business Administration, Howard Jordan building from

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Pew Study: 76% of Black Americans Say Race Shapes Identity

By Associated Press A majority of Black Americans say being Black is central to how they think about themselves and shape their identities, even as many have diverse experiences and come from various backgrounds, according to a new report by Pew Research Center. About three-quarters of Black people said so despite where they come from,

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Hampton, Deloitte Partner to Boost Equity for Black Youth

By Hampton University Positive impact can be amplified when companies, community organizations, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) come together to leverage their collective power to advance education and career opportunities for Black youth. With this idea in mind, Deloitte and Hampton University are seeking to engage with other companies and HBCUs to explore

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Morehouse Awarded $500K NPS Grant to Restore Graves Hall

By Morehouse College Morehouse College will share in a $7.7 million grant from the National Park Service, which recently allocated funds for projects at 18 HBCUs. The $500,000 award—one of the top NPS grants in this cycle—will be used to repair and restore the exterior of Morehouse’s oldest building, Samuel T. Graves Hall. The student

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TSU, Houston Texans Launch Partnership to Support Athletes

By Texas Southern University The Houston Texans and Texas Southern University announced a two-year partnership that will positively impact the Houston community by creating opportunities for student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. The partnership was announced at a reception honoring Texans Head Coach Lovie Smith at the TSU Library Learning Center. “We

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