July 13, 2023

Energy Sec. Granholm Hosts Clean Energy Talk at JCSU

Courtesy of John C. Smith U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm hosted an energy town hall meeting in the Duke Hall Community Room at Johnson C. Smith University on Monday, June 26, 2023. Granholm’s town hall was an effort to educate the Charlotte area on President Joe Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda. During the event,

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Fisk University Launches Student Mental Health Center

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University has experienced a dramatic increase in enrollment over the past 5 years, fueled by a tailored emphasis on student outcomes and success. Last year, the University was ranked the #1 institution in the country by Forbes for academic effectiveness, a testament to its exceptional focus on delivering transformative experiences

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TSU Medical Pathway Prepares First Cohort for Med School

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s accelerated medical program is one step closer to fulfilling part of its mission as the first cohort prepares to enter medical school. In 2021, TSU put out a national call to recruit students, aspiring to become medical doctors and dentists, for the innovative Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute Meharry

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Clark Atlanta Hosts 2023 Mandela Fellows Leadership Program

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.  Beginning June 21, 2023, the university will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging leaders representing 18 African countries for a six-week intensive Leadership Institute, sponsored by the

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Howard Students Join Chevrolet’s DTU Internship in Detroit

By Brittany Bailer Four Howard University students, Jacob Bellevue, Robertney Harlan, Brielle Smith, and Eshe Ukweli traveled to Detroit for “Discover the Unexpected,” a 10-week immersive internship in marketing and communications. They join a cohort of ten HBCU students from around the country in learning content creation and familiarizing themselves with the technological advancements that power the automotive industry. “As

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Actor Hill Harper Enters Michigan U.S. Senate Race

Hill Harper, an actor known for his roles on “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,” announced on Monday that he is running for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat and challenging U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination. Harper is the sixth Democratic candidate to enter the race for retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s seat.

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Central State Students Join Affordable Housing Internship

Courtesy of Central State University This summer, several Central State University students are participating in The Collaborative — an immersive affordable housing internship hosted in collaboration with Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and CGI Federal. The Central State-exclusive internship program presents an exciting opportunity for students to learn about housing equity and enhance their professional skills. According to

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