December 29, 2023

‘Great Debaters’ tournament at Wiley College is an HBCU first

Written By Maya A. Jones Last June, Wiley College announced it would host the nation’s first HBCU National Championship Tournament for 18 colleges with speech and debate teams. As the tournament kicks off in a couple of weeks, some of Wiley’s top competitors said the tournament means much more than just competing with the best. Wiley

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Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams Releases First Annual Philanthropy Report to Recognize Pacesetter Giving, External Partnerships and Inspire the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams released his first annual Philanthropy Report which captures the increase in transformative gifts, record-breaking engagement, and the institution’s expanded philanthropic landscape. The report reflects the university’s commitment to enhancing Hampton’s financial position and increasing operational excellence. Because tuition does not cover all the expenses of a

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Washington Wizards Honor Three Bowie State University Cadets

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Washington Wizards recognized three Bowie State University ROTC Cadets for Military Appreciation Night during their 137-123 win over the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 15.    “It means a lot,” says Cadet Cortez Mastin, “We are the top three cadets in our program. So, for our professors and department chair to select us

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TSU Revives NAACP Chapter To Tackle Funding Disparities, Empower Students

Written By Alexis Clark In a significant move to address funding disparities and empower students, Tennessee State University is reactivating its National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter. Trey Cunningham, a senior majoring in health care administration and planning, serves as the Chapter President of the TSU NAACP chapter. Cunningham reflected on

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Grambling State Police Department awarded $400,000 DOJ grant for Women’s SVU program

Courtesy of Grambling State University The Grambling State University Police Department (GSUPD) has been awarded a $400,000 grant to establish a comprehensive, community approach to combat domestic violence, dating, and other violence against women. Entitled the Grambling State University (GSUPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) for Prevention & Advocacy Program, the project will be carried out

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Dillard University’s Office of Community & Church Relations Receives $40,000 Funding

Written by Dillard University Dillard University’s Office of Community & Church Relations, with Director Nick Harris, secures $40,000 in funding from the New Orleans City Council. This is part of a larger distribution of $5.6 million to over 200 community organizations and nonprofits, focusing on youth and community welfare. Initially created to promote home ownership

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Morehouse School of Medicine Celebrates 120 Graduates at Third Winter Commencement

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine conferred master’s and doctoral degrees upon 120 graduates at its Third Winter Commencement on Friday, December 15. The ceremony was held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus and was also livestreamed for guests who were unable to attend in person. “You are entering

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