The U.S. Military Academy at West Point can continue to consider race for now when evaluating who to admit to the elite military school, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday, rejecting a bid by the group behind the successful U.S. Supreme Court challenge to race-conscious college admissions policies. U.S. District Judge Philip Halpern, in White Plains, New York, rejected
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Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana and New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) announced today the receipt of $495,000 in grant funding from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, championing the ethos that the expansion and robust support of small businesses are pivotal catalysts in diverse employment opportunities and the flourishing of vibrant, inclusive communities across city
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Written By Quintessa Williams The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has made a groundbreaking shift in its Board of Directors organization. Raquel Oden has officially assumed role as Board Chair, the first woman to do so in TMCF’s near forty-year history. Oden joins the Board of Directors after serving as a board member for 16 years. She
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Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University proudly announces its recent recognition as the Best Private College in Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine. This esteemed accolade reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and its enduring impact on the local and global communities. The university’s steadfast commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment,
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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University’s WCLK: Jazz 91.9 (an NPR member station) is excited to announce its partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to broadcast and stream the first Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirt of Jazz. The music awards will be available for streaming on demand on PBS Passport on Monday,
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Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore The IR-4 Project is celebrating 60 years of assisting specialty crop producers and other stakeholders by facilitating the registration of safe and effective pesticides, biopesticides and other pest management technology. In doing so, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded national research program contributes nearly $9 billion to the nation’s annual
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Written By Labrina VanCliff The Office of Engagement and Outreach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the third annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit, co-sponsored by MassMutual, during its 97th Homecoming. The free summit, “Economic Empowerment: Advancing the Community,” will take place Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday,
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