Written By Hampton University The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Hampton University a $4.9M grant to establish an interdisciplinary climate science degree program, embedded in a National Center for Climate Modeling Research, and to propel the university to R2 status. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s press release, the grants are being provided
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By Quintessa Williams In a recent announcement from Lincoln University’s Board of Curators, Dr. John B. Moseley has volunteered to be placed on paid, administrative leave while a review is conducted. Dr. Stevie Lawrence II, currently Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University, will serve as Acting President during the review process. “As a Board,
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By Christopher A. Daniel For more than four decades, Luther Vandross has been recognized for his silky tenor and doo-wop-inspired runs with tender lyrics about romantic love and joy. He sold more than 40 million records worldwide, 13 of his albums went platinum, and he became a solid favorite among Black listeners. Still, the R&B superstar — known
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By Justin Gamble The Biden administration demanded governors in 16 states address a more than $12 billion funding disparity between land-grant Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their non-HBCU counterparts, according to the US Department of Agriculture. In joint letters sent to the governors of each state Monday, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and
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By Kim Krisberg, Since its approval over a decade ago, medication that protects people from being infected with HIV has been a driving factor behind the country’s declining HIV numbers. But considerable inequities remain, with those most at risk least likely to be taking HIV prevention drugs. Data released last year by AIDSVu, an HIV
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Written by Alcorn State University Newsroom Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners. The group represents a broad array of industries including real estate, construction, law, health care, biotech, technology, manufacturing and education.
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Courtesy of Alcorn State University Alcorn State University has been recognized as the No. 4 institution in Niche’s 2024 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) ranking. This honor continues to showcase Alcorn State’s commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience while fostering social mobility for its students. Niche, a trusted source for educational rankings
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