December 2023

Wiley Hosts First HBCU National Speech and Debate Tourney

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 Unveils First Philanthropy Report

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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Wizards Honor Bowie State ROTC Cadets on Game Night

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 Reactivates NAACP Chapter to Fight Underfunding

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 Awarded $400K Grant to Combat Violence

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 Secures $40K Grant for Community Outreach

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 Winter Grads

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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Coppin State Gets $1M Grant to Train Special Educators

Written By Robyne McCullough Coppin State University today announced an award of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support and train educators to improve overall reading, math, and social emotional outcomes for school-age children with disabilities in Maryland, including children of color and those who are multilingual. Project POSE (Preparing Outstanding Special

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SUSLA Nursing Students Honored in Fall 2023 Pinning

Written by Southern University Shreveport Louisiana The SUSLA School of Nursing held its Pinning Ceremony for students completing the requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree this Fall 2023 semester. Sixteen (16) students were pinned in a ceremony held in the Jackson Building Auditorium on Thursday evening, December 7, 2023. The speaker for

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DSU Partners with Atlas Air for Aviation Career Path

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University and Atlas Air recently signed a new partnership that will provide Aviation graduates with another viable career path option. The agreement – signed on Nov. 30 by Jackie Griffith, DSU Chief of Staff and Vice President for University Relations and Community Affairs, and Capt. Jeff Carlson, Atlas Air

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