January 22, 2024

Kamala Harris Leads Dems’ Abortion Rights Push in 2024

By Chris Megerian Vice President Kamala Harris is taking center stage in the Democrats’ renewed push for abortion rights during this year’s election and she will mark the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on Monday in Wisconsin. It will be the first in a series of events hosted by Harris, and it comes one day before

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Clark Atlanta’s ELI Unveils 2024 HBCU Leadership Cohort

Written By Clark Atlanta University The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University proudly introduces its 2024 cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) fellows, a remarkable assembly of individuals poised to emerge as the next generation of HBCU leaders.  Clark Atlanta University, the first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans,

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Hampton U Supports Grieving Students With Bereavement Fund

Courtesy of Hampton University The past few years, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, have underscored the necessity of addressing a wide array of health issues. Prominent among these is grief, which, if not properly managed, can significantly disrupt a student’s educational journey. This is particularly true for students from diverse backgrounds, who often face

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Senate Bill Targets Campus Antisemitism, Islamophobia

Written By Matt Egan A bipartisan Senate bill introduced Thursday could make it easier for students to file civil rights complaints over antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses and to hold those schools accountable for protecting students. The bill, introduced by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Bob Casey, would require

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Issa Rae to Headline NC A&T’s Spring 2024 Speaker Series

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University As students are welcomed to campus for the first day of the spring 2024 semester, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is excited to announce the next installment of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Standin’ on Business,” featuring CEO, producer, actress and writer Issa

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Bishop State Awards $4K Auto Industry Scholarships to Students

Courtesy of Bishop State College Congratulations to for following students for earning the scholarship worth $4,000! Dominque Bernard, Machine Tool Program Caleb Switzer, FAME on the Coast Alexander Tucker, CER Automotive Technology Program Seventy scholarships have been issued to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s

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Alumni Group Urges Oakwood University President to Resign

By Quintessa Williams An alumni-led group consisting of community members, graduates, and current students have called for Oakwood University President, Dr. Leslie’s Pollard’s resignation. In an open letter released on December 28th, Concerned Oakwoodites (CO), a multi-generation coalition, cited grievances with school finances, violations of policy, enrollment, faculty and staff retention, ethical practices, and board governance. “Our call is the culmination

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 10: A view of the historic Old Florida State Capitol building through the columns of the current New Capitol on November 10, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Three close midtern election races for governor, senator, and agriculture commissioner are expected to be recounted in Florida. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

Florida Bans DEI Funding at Public Colleges Statewide

By Michelle Garcia Florida’s Board of Education announced a new rule Wednesday that bars public colleges from using state and federal funds for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, activities and policies. The rule, which applies to the 28 schools within the Florida College System, “will ensure that taxpayer funds can no longer be used to promote DEI on

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