Written By Monica Lewis Howard University President Ben Vinson, III, Ph.D., formally announced the acquisition of Howard Manor, an 80-unit apartment building that will provide affordable housing options for individuals and families. Joining President Vinson at the announcement in the building’s courtyard were Senthil Sankaran, AHEF managing principal; Colleen Green, executive director of the District
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Courtesy of Florida A&M University The HBCU football season is set to culminate on Saturday when FAMU and Howard University square off and make their first appearances in the Celebration Bowl. Saturday afternoon’s contest between Florida A&M and Howard is the latest chance for each side to show what they can do and represent their
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Written by Hamil R. Harris Quality HBCU educational experiences are found not just in large, well-endowed private schools like Howard, Hampton or Tuskegee. From North Carolina A&T to Grambling State University, there are strong HBCUs across the country. Many of these state schools were created as “land grant” institutions after the Civil War to educate
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Courtesy of Dillard University The recent Dillard University Day of Giving was significantly enhanced by a notable contribution from AT&T, led by David Aubrey, President, and Eric Jones, Regional Manager for External Affairs. Their $5,000 donation, the first check of the day, kick-started the $250,000 Match Challenge, showcasing the impactful role of corporate-community partnerships in
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By Diana Dasrath and Dennis Romero “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor Andre Braugher has died after a brief illness, a representative said. He was 61. Details about the illness were not available. Representative Jennifer Allen confirmed the news, saying Braugher died Monday. His two best-known roles were police officers. Braugher won an Emmy for his depiction of police detective Frank
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By Daniel Arkin Claudine Gay, the embattled president of Harvard, will remain in the role, the university’s highest governing body announced Tuesday, following almost a week of outcry over testimony she gave at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. “As members of the Harvard Corporation, we today reaffirm our support for President Gay’s continued leadership of Harvard University. Our extensive
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Four Morgan State University students have been selected to participate in the 2023 University Innovation Fellows Program, run by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, also known as the (d.school). With Morgan’s latest cohort of University Innovation Fellows, graduate students Cierra Robinson (Higher Education Administration) and Bello Mahmud (Civil Engineering); along with undergraduate
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Written By Spelman College Spelman College has always had an affinity for art. Since the 1930s, the College has collected unique pieces, usually gifted by alumnae and trustees. Decades later, in 1996 during the tenure of president emerita Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, the College established the Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts. Since the Museum’s
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By Adrienne Broaddus Minnesota’s state Capitol will soon be home to a distinction that few American cities can boast: an all-female City Council. The seven women that will be sworn in next month as council members are all under the age of 40, and six are women of color. Mitra Jalali, Rebecca Noecker and Nelsie Yang
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Courtesy of Bethune Cookman University The collaboration between the Center for Honors and Scholar Development, Sodexo, and PepsiCo came to life Tuesday night as Bethune-Cookman University hosted the “Dare to be You Dinner” at the Center for Civic Engagement. Dozens of students gathered for an evening that not only celebrated their academic accomplishments but also
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