Courtesy of Bowie State University The Second Annual HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference held at Bowie State surpassed expectations with 179 institutions of higher learning and over 900 students, entrepreneur champions, HBCU and business leaders, and foundation executives engaged in the virtual event demonstrating the desire that people have to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur. The
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, Nashville’s only public university, aims to become only the second HBCU to reach the nation’s top research echelon with an “R1” designation under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. The designation would mean more doctoral programs, research initiatives and funding for students and the university. Currently, TSU
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By Ron-rin Yu Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, Charles R. Drew professor of surgery and Howard University president, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today. He joins the 90 new regular and 10 new international members who were announced at today’s annual meeting. According to today’s announcement from NAM, Dr. Frederick was
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Courtesy of Jackson State University The Division of Academic Affairs at Jackson State University has launched “THEE Pathway,” a new general education curriculum. “THEE Pathway” creates flexible course options for general education requirements, including seven new pathway themes that provide undergraduate students with a customizable academic experience. The new curriculum took effect Fall 2022 for first-time
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Courtesy of Delaware State University A national expert on federal student loan debt relief programs presented important updates and information Thursday in a Delaware State University community Forum. Guest Speaker Ashley Harrington, the senior advisor to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), offered details and tips during a 45-minute, information packed session,
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Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University announced today that it has received a $200,747 grant from the Amateur Radio Digital Communications Foundation. This private foundation supports amateur radio and digital communication science and technology. Funding received will be used to establish scholarship funding to support for students majoring in STEM-related fields who may experience a gap
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By Mirna Alsharif and Mike Memoli Former President Barack Obama announced Saturday that he will be heading to Georgia and Michigan later this month to support Democratic candidates in the final weeks before the midterm elections. Events are set for Oct. 28 in Atlanta and Oct. 29 in Detroit, according a statement from Obama’s office.
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Courtesy of Shaw University The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced its award of $90,000 to Shaw University. With more than $80 million in funding, the Action Fund is the largest U.S. resource dedicated to the preservation of African American historic places. Shaw University
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By Allison Joyner The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) met at Morehouse School of Medicine last week to discuss health disparities and inequities that threaten African American families. With over 400 members, the BDHEA is a group of health and business leaders, researchers, and policymakers with the mission to provide long-term solutions to improve the healthcare
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