July 03, 2023

Lincoln University Earns 10-Year HLC Reaccreditation

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri has achieved 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC, one of the leading accrediting bodies in the United States, has recognized Lincoln for its continued dedication to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring student success. The final report from the HLC found the University met

More

TSU Becomes First HBCU to Launch Men’s Ice Hockey Team

By Nick Guerriero Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The addition of ice hockey

More

SCOTUS Ruling Reshapes College Admissions and Diversity

By Anemone Hartocollis In the Supreme Court decision striking down racial and ethnic preferences in college admissions, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. had harsh words for Harvard and the University of North Carolina, calling their admissions process “elusive,” “opaque” and “imponderable.” But the court’s ruling against the two universities on Thursday could lead to an admissions system that

More

Coppin State Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Study

By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University is launching a new research project focused on fostering and improving conditions for youth entrepreneurship in Baltimore. The Excellence in Entrepreneurial Learning (EXCEL) Research Project, announced during the 2023 Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin, will examine current entrepreneurship training programs for youth and young adults between the ages of 16

More

Gadsden State’s Echo Program Empowers Sonographers’ Careers

 The Echocardiography Certificate Program at Gadsden State Community College gives working sonographers the opportunity to build on their current skills and add a modality to their resume. Shirley Gray is one of those sonographers who took advantage of the unique health science program. “It is very important to me to continually gain knowledge that will

More

MVSU Wins Nine CPRAM Awards for Communications Excellence

Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State University’s Office of Communications and Marketing team members won nine awards during the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi’s (CPRAM’s) Awards Ceremony held during the group’s annual conference. Additionally, Maxie has been chosen to serve on the 2023-24 CPRAM Board as a four-year college representative. The

More

Never Miss A Story

Covering HBCUS
and The African American Community