Courtesy of Morgan State University Iâm sitting in the back of a classroom at Morgan State University in east Baltimore, Maryland. While the room has only about 15 people present, itâs loud. âAre you kidding me? Thereâs no way thatâs ethical!â cries one student near the front. âWho cares? I donât think that that is
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By D.L. Thompson It began in 2021 and in one year the HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference has grown into one of Bowie State Universityâs (BSU) signature events attended by students, leaders from other HBCUs, foundation executives, entrepreneurs and others interested in furthering entrepreneurship and innovation. Hosted by the BSU Entrepreneurship Innovation Center EIC), the hybrid conference
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By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central Universityâs Department of Public Health, in partnership with the Office of Human Research and Community Engagement at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) / National Institutes of Health (NIH), will host the Womenâs Health Education and Career Exploration event on Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the universityâs Student Center,
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By Brittany Bailer During the 2022 Opening Convocation, Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn encouraged students to be resilient through lifeâs challenges. At the first full in-person Opening Convocation since 2019, the Howard community gathered to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. The address welcomed the Class of 2026 and acknowledged
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By Lydian Bernhardt Small-scale producers from around the country gathered at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to share ideas and experiences on such topics as farm justice, environmental impacts and innovations in growing practices during a three-day sustainability conference this month. Small farmers, Cooperative Extension agents, researchers, educators and policy makers from such
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Courtesy of Savannah State University Today officials at Savannah State University (SSU) held a signing ceremony to celebrate a new partnership with Grand Valley State University (GVSU), that will offer SSU students an expedited pathway to earn a Master of Science degree in three areas of study â Communications, Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity. âThis partnership
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Courtesy of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney University of Pennsylvania today announced it was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub, to support the universityâs Bridge for Black Americans Pursuing Medicine (BBAPM) program. The BBAPM program will provide undergraduate Cheyney students with exposure to non-traditional, high-demand careers
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Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University (FSU), the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County will officially launch the Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneur and Business HUB at its new home on Murchison Road in Fayetteville adjacent to the FSU campus. This first-of-its-kind HUB will help local entrepreneurs and established business owners improve operations, access professional training, secure
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By Wilson Morales Set in the 19th century and inspired by true events, the newly released feature film âThe Woman Kingâ tells the story of the West African kingdom of Dahomey, the horrific effects of the transatlantic slave trade and the Agojie, the group of fearless women who protect the kingdom. Some people have been criticizing the
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Courtesy of Hampton University  Anthony Solomon, a Hampton University student, was awarded the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. This award provides students with full tuition for up to five years, mentorship, summer internships, a stipend, and full-time employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. This unique opportunity offers
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