By Virginia Union University Virginia Union University (VUU) is pleased to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reaffirmed the institution’s 10-year accreditation. “I am pleased that Virginia Union University’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by SACSCOC,” said Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. “This rigorous
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By Char Adams and Bracey Harris Tight restrictions on abortion have already placed the procedure out of reach for many Black women in America — obstacles that will grow even more daunting if the landmark Roe v. Wade is overturned. Across the Black Belt — the Southern states where the echoes of slavery reverberate in legislation that
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Courtesy of Benedict College Training up the next generation of business leaders and giving them the tools to reach their goals. That is the mission at hand for educational leaders at Benedict College and executives with Synovus Bank. “I feel like this has given me knowledge beyond my years,” Saniyya Boykin told WACH FOX News
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Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars, recognizing 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement, and much more. The scholars were selected from a competitive pool of
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Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University The reimagining of Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) ‘s Athletic Department now includes the recognition of one of its long-time storytellers. Veteran Sports Journalist Anthony Jeffries recently was named 2021-22 CIAA Sports Information Director (SID) of the Year at the CIAA Spring Meeting Awards Ceremony in Baltimore on May 17, 2022.
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By Tuskegee University Tuskegee University’s College of Arts and Sciences has announced the development of two new innovative degree programs designed to accommodate both non-traditional, returning students and undecided majors. Beginning in fall 2022 with an online format, Tuskegee will offer two degrees in Liberal Studies, the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. The
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Courtesy of Benedict College The Summer Transportation Institute at Benedict College looks to expose high school students across South Carolina to educational and career opportunities in the transportation industry. “Transportation is often times thought of to be just only engineers but transportation is such a vast industry,” said program director Dr. Vareva Harris. The four-week residential program
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Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier alumnus Dan Schneider (‘75) was recently inducted into the national Pharmacy Leadership Society, or Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS). Schneider, RPh, graduated from Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy (COP) in 1975 and practiced pharmacy until 2015. For over 20 years, he has advocated against the drug epidemic. After losing
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By Alexis Clark As Summer officially starts this week, here’s a look at a few camps that TSU has to offer for students to have fun while engaging in educational enrichment activities. While some camps were modified due to the pandemic last year, from activities around medical college knowledge to musical advancements, this year marks
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By Lincoln University of Missouri Prospective students applying for admission to Lincoln University of Missouri may now submit their application with or without ACT/SAT scores. This change to the university’s admission requirements immediately goes into effect. “Since our founding in 1866, Lincoln University has helped students rise above barriers to quality education. This change to
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