By Aungelique Proctor Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta Tuesday to discuss voting rights, marking her 10th trip to the area since she was sworn into office. Harris will flew in late Tuesday morning to participate in a roundtable discussion with community leaders focused on the fight for voting rights and “other fundamental freedoms.” “Georgia is ground
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Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana For nearly 100 years, Xavier University of Louisiana has served the underserved and undervalued as the nation’s only historically Black and Catholic institution. Known for its prowess in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sphere, the university is a relentless advocate for health equity and, for decades, has
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Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University School of Science, Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders proudly announces the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of its groundbreaking degree-granting program for African American speech pathologists and audiologists, on February 2, at 6pm in the McGrew Towers Conference Center on campus. The event is open to the public.
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By Mary Arias Dillard University, in partnership with Amerihealth, Lighthouse, Topbox, and Feigley Communications, announces a community event on January 15, 2024, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the university’s campus, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, focusing on food insecurity among older adults. Nick Harris,
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By Paula Owens Clark Atlanta University has appointed BJ Arnett the Art and Fashion Department Chair under the School of Arts and Sciences. In this role, she will serve as the chief academic officer of Art and Fashion and be instrumental in generating ideas and initiatives for the department. Arnett is an associate professor in
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By Lauran Neergaard It’s long after midnight when the bustling operating room suddenly falls quiet — a moment of silence to honor the man lying on the table. This is no ordinary surgery. Detrick Witherspoon died before ever being wheeled in, and now two wide-eyed medical students are about to get a hands-on introduction to
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By Labrina VanCliff The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching announced that North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. The classification recognizes
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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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