December 01, 2022

Spelman Renames Admissions Office to Honor Lee Legacy

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle was joined by Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee to rename the College’s Admissions Office in honor of Spike Lee’s grandmother Zimmie Reatha Shelton (Class of 1929) and mother Jacquelyn Shelton Lee (Class of 1954). Spike Lee, well-known film director, producer and actor,

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Will Smith Talks Oscars Slap, Promotes Emancipation

By Variety After a series of online statements and quiet public appearances over recent months, Will Smith took further steps back into the spotlight Monday evening, appearing for an interview on “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.” Promoting his new historical drama “Emancipation,” Smith’s conversation with the late-night host naturally dug into his Oscars night controversy, in which he slapped

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American Baptist College Launches Virtual Career Box

Courtesy of American Baptist College American Baptist College has partnered with Atlanta based digital guidance box platform, Encredibox, to provide recent graduates and currently enrolled students career coaching services through a safe and cleverly packaged gift box.  The Encredibox guidance box, which is appropriately named Career Catcher, is 100% virtual using custom technology for digital delivery

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Making Study Abroad More Accessible for All Students

By Sarah Wood While some college students choose to study abroad as a way to expose themselves to varying cultures and languages, others do so to build workforce skills or prepare for a potential international career after graduation. But barriers such as cost, family concerns, limited course flexibility and lack of knowledge about available experiences prevent many students from

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Travis Scott Offers $1M in HBCU Scholarships for Seniors

By Daniel Moss 2022 marks the second year that Travis Scott supports HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). The support comes in the form of scholarships via the Cactus Jack Foundation’s Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund. The project is run by Travis Scott’s sister and HBCU student, Jordan Webster. 100 Students experiencing financial hardship during their senior

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Hampton Ranked #2 HBCU for Computer Science Excellence

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’s Department of Computer Science has been named #2 in Best Colleges 2022 ranking of the 10 Best HBCUs for Computer Science Programs. The Hampton University Computer Science program was recognized for its work to increase the diversity of the STEM workforce through various programs such as Student Airborne Science Activation and

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ASU, SEU Launch Joint Biology–Physician Assistant Program

By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University and Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), announced on Nov. 28 the establishment of a combined educational program culminating in a baccalaureate degree from ASU and a Physician Assistant degree (M.S.) from SEU as both schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement. This is the first agreement of its kind that

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N.C. A&T, UNCG Partner with U.S. Army on Soldier Tech

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University A new partnership between the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development (DEVCOM) Soldier Center and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Gateway Research Park will develop advanced nanoscale materials for soldier protection that promise to be lighter, faster, safer and stronger than ever before. Officials with DEVCOM,

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