By Alise Sloan First-year students at Florida A&M University are able to receive iPads and other digital supplies courtesy of the university. FAMU revealed the Digital Rattler Initiative in a collaboration with Apple in a press release earlier this month. During the spring semester, 800 iPad Pros will be given to first-year students at FAMU
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Courtesy of Wilberforce University Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were announced and despite outstanding work performed by the Wilberforce band and choir on the gospel album, The Now Testament, there was no nomination for that production.. The highly anticipated selections were streamed live but the Best Gospel Album category was not part of the live announcements. However, WU
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By Eva Rothenberg Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will receive free tuition after a $1 billion dollar donation from a former faculty member. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, 93, who spent 55 years as the chair of the school’s board, made the historic donation in the name of her late husband,
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Courtesy of Florida Memorial University Under the leadership of FMU’s President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, the ROAR Marching Band received some exciting news! Thanks to Dr. Hardrick’s decades long friendship with philanthropist and dedicated supporter of the arts, Rose Ellen Greene, the university received a $170,000 donation. Ms. Greene has had a life-long commitment to the
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By Quintessa Williams Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, former president of two historically Black women’s colleges, has been appointed president-in-residence and co-chairperson of the United Negro College Fund’s capital campaign. In this role, Dr. Cole will aim to secure resources such as scholarships, support services, and new programs for member institutions of the United Negro College Fund. “With her
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will display contemporary artworks created by Black women working in textiles as part of its new exhibit, Threaded. Threaded opens Friday, February 2, 2024. The exhibit will be free to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. from February 2 – May 24, 2024,
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By Monica Lewis As Howard University prepares to welcome more than 1,000 guests to its 100th Charter Day Dinner on March 2, it is pleased to announce that two alumni will serve in key roles for the event, the University’s premier fundraiser for student scholarships. This year, the Howard University community will gather to commemorate
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. will visit Norfolk State University on Wednesday, February 28, to discuss a national plan to develop a more diverse and well-trained cyber workforce. Coker, who was confirmed by the Senate in December 2023, leads the Office of National Cyber Director under the Biden-Harris Administration.
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