April 18, 2023

Bowie State’s Dr. Smith Wins Prestigious NSF CAREER Grant

By Jacqueline Saxon Dr. Jaqueline Smith became the first ever Bowie State professor to earn the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) CAREER grant, which is awarded to early-career faculty members that are recognized as academic role models in research and education. Dr. Smith, a chemistry professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, was awarded $799,425 over

More

Morgan State Dismantles Historic Baltimore ‘Spite Wall’

By Ariel B. After more than 80 years since its construction, the symbol of the racial division known as the “spite wall’ in Northeast Baltimore has been torn down. The wall, which has long been a symbol of racism, was built in the 1930s to separate the predominantly white neighborhood from the historically Black college.

More

Hampton Hosts STEM Alumni at Annual Science Symposium

Courtesy of Hampton University Three distinguished Hampton alumni were tapped to deliver keynote addresses as part of the 27th Annual School of Science Research Symposium which kicks off today at 4:00 p.m. and runs all day tomorrow in the Student Center. Keynote sessions will address the theme, “S.T.E.M.: The Answer to Life’s Questions,” and feature Dr.

More

Why HBCUs Remain Vital in Today’s America and Beyond

By Cache McClay When Kamala Harris, one of the early frontrunners for the 2020 Democratic nomination, talked about the importance of the university she attended, she shone a spotlight on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “When the federal government gives attention to HBCUs we end up having a profound impact on black people in

More

TSU OT Students Lead in Care, Access, and Diversity

By Alexis Clark Occupational Therapy Month is celebrated in April every year to recognize the contributions that help people improve their ability to participate in daily activities and achieve greater independence. From bathing to eating or helping with clothing yourself, the occupational therapy (OT) master’s program students at TSU are becoming healthcare professionals to provide

More

Howard Law Hosts Inaugural Broady Symposium on Race

By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Law will host the inaugural Broady Symposium on Structural Inequality: Post-Racial Constitutionalism and the Roberts Court on April 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Damon J. Keith Moot Court Room. Distinguished scholars around the country will speak on diverse issues focusing on the Court’s race jurisprudence. Due to the

More

Lincoln University Honors First Class of IC CAE Scholars

By Stephanie Cobian Six Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students have been recognized by the Midwest Consortium – Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (MW-IC CAE) for their achievements as IC CAE Scholars at a pinning ceremony. Alexandre Mugisha, Jovita ‘Iris’ Desha, Assata Starks, Blake Oakley, Chyler Hughes and Jared Campbell received their pins for their acceptance

More

Never Miss A Story

Covering HBCUS
and The African American Community