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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By Howard University Newsroom Howard University and the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment & Suicide Prevention and Response Office will co-host a National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies virtually on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The discussion reflects a shared recognition of sexual harassment and sexual
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Courtesy of Tuskegee University This weekend Tuskegee University celebrated the 104th Founders’ Day. During the weekend, the classes of 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, and 1982 gathered virtually to celebrate not only the vision of the university’s founders but also celebrate their reunion years — especially the marking of the 75th graduation anniversary for
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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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By The University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is in line to receive $850,000 from the latest federal omnibus funding legislation Congress approved earlier this month. The money will underwrite a new initiative in UMES’ School of Graduate Studies and Research as well as an ongoing project to convert records,
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Written By Jennifer R. Farmer As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson advances in this Supreme Court nomination and confirmation process, she will no doubt face disrespect and skepticism. Lovers of democracy should ardently stand beside her. When I wrote “First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life,” I wanted to document
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By Tougaloo College A generous $10 million gift from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and documentary film producer Patty Quillin will provide a major boost in scholarship support for students at Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Tougaloo, Mississippi. The gift will fund much-needed financial aid for Tougaloo students working toward careers in medicine, public
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By Virginia Union University On Monday, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released his official opinion announcing that “the state has the ability to fund both public and private HBCUs in Virginia.” “This is a significant moment in time for HBCUs,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “While Virginia Union is recognized as
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By Edward Waters University After a national search Edward Waters University (EWU) and President & CEO, Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. is pleased to welcome Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs as the Inaugural Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute for Law, Race, Social Justice, and Economic Policy at EWU. Dr. Hobbs’ tenure at EWU became
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Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University is marking its 32nd year in the upcoming Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament. The HCASC quiz bowl is America’s premier academic competition among HBCUs. The annual event brings together more than 300 HBCU students, coaches, presidents, and institutional representatives for a tournament that uniquely combines educational
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