By Wiley College Wiley College is excited to be recognized as #6 for Exemplary Academic Stewardship. Wiley College was selected as #6 out of 50, through this inclusive ranking system that has reconsidered the metrics for national rankings. According to AcademicInfluence.com, “This metric spotlights smaller schools, with fewer financial resources and people, that invest wisely
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Funding Will Support Bowie BIC and Hydroponics and Aquaponics Research Projects U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) announced this week that $3 million in congressionally directed funding will be provided to support the Bowie Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC) small business development, with an additional $1 million for
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By Janelle Griffith The bill passed the House in March, but it does not have a clear path forward in the Senate. Diamond Campbell, a powerlifter at Bruce High School in Mississippi, was almost disqualified from the state championship April 1. But it wasn’t because of her form. It was because of her hair. “I
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University College of Law unveiled its Judges Gallery of graduates sitting on the bench or retired from the judiciary. The first-floor gallery in the law school downtown Orlando campus includes portraits of 16 past and present judges who are graduates of FAMU College of Law. The Saturday, May 7 unveiling program
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By Savannah State University The University System of Georgia (USG) has approved Savannah State University (SSU) to offer a new, high-demand degree in Data Analytics beginning this fall. The Data Analytics degree program is a joint effort between three of SSU’s colleges: College of Business Administration, College of Sciences and Technology and College of Liberal
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By Brandee Sanders “The African American Civil Rights grants are critical to helping preserve and interpret a more comprehensive narrative of the people, places, and events associated with the African American Civil Rights movement,” shared NPS Director Chuck Sams. The National Park Service is advancing its efforts to conserve structures that are symbolic of Black
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By Wiley College Students at Wiley College will have the opportunity to assist in producing a film alongside Tip “T.I.” Harris’ Grand Hustle Films, was announced Tuesday, March 1. The film will be bankrolled with funds awarded by The Propel Center, a recently-established HBCU technology and learning hub, co-founded by Apple and Southern Company, that
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By Benedict College Benedict College was honored to have Eboni K. Williams deliver the commencement address for the 273-member class of 2022 at Benedict College on Friday evening. The former public defender, author, and media personality, told the class “You are qualified to lead, to think critically, to assert solutions, to question deeply, to take up
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Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Dr. Josie E. Wells to be honored for her lifetime achievements and significant contributions to the Nashville community. Meharry Medical College will host public and community leaders for the unveiling of the new historical marker honoring Dr. Josie. E Wells on May 20, 2022. The marker will pay tribute to
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By Keenan Higgins Getting scouted for a record deal is a dream for any aspiring musician, and the chances of worldwide success are even greater when signed to a major label like Warner Music Group. It looks like the next big superstar in the studio might be coming from one of the many historically Black
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