By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University has entered into a partnership that netted a $25,000 donation, as well as new opportunities for students. ASU officials and representatives of the Center of Financial Advancement (CFA) along with CFA’s HomeFree-USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 27 for a program that is a first-of-its-kind for the
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Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University and Spelman College announced today that they are the recipients of $3 million in grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Rockefeller Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the development of faculty on their campuses. Excellence and student success at
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Courtesy of Claflin University A group of highly-ambitious and talented high school students and recent graduates are taking advantage of a unique educational experience that introduces them to careers in K-12 education. Nearly 40 students are participating in the Claflin University Bridge to Education (CUBE) program, a state-funded initiative created to recruit and prepare minority
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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 Zachary Schermele Nearly 1,200 Black women urged President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to “make a deal” with Russia to “immediately” bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner in a letter delivered to the White House on Tuesday. The letter, dated July 4, was signed by many prominent Black women described in the letter as
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Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) have launched their Pathways to Success Program, a dual admission program allowing students to enroll in both institutions and make the road to obtaining their associate degree and bachelor’s degree a more efficient and seamless process. Students participating in the Pathways to Success Program will
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Courtesy of Spelman College JPMorgan Chase recently announced an expanded five-year, $30 million commitment to the financial and career success of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Spelman College will receive a $1 million commitment to support the expansion of the Spelman Pathways initiative, designed to chart clearer track toward economic success and empowerment within
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By Jarrett Carter Howard University is an anchor institution for culture and commerce in the nation’s capital, driving much of the city’s identity through its campus life, workforce development and economic impact. But the institution also plays a key role in the city’s public safety planning for students and employees on campus and for communities
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