March 06, 2024

JSU Students Design Branding for Jackson Soul Food Spots

By William H. Kelley Jackson State University’s (JSU) Department of Art and Visit Jackson announced a partnership with local restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, at a press conference on March 1. Three JSU graphic design students created new logos, signage, and other marketing material for three “City with Soul” restaurants. The announcement was held at Sugar’s Place

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Morgan State Featured on Amazon’s The College Tour Series

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College and/or University and one of the nation’s fastest-growing research universities, is featured in the 10th season of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Hosted by CBS’s The Challenge: USA winner Dr.

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Talladega Gymnastics Makes History with NCAA Team Win

Courtesy of Talladega College Talladega College Gymnastics are writing their own story. This past month, they won the team competition against Centenary and Alaska at the Centenary College Gymnastics competition in Shreveport, LA, on Friday, Feb. 9. The win marks Talladega Gymnastics the first HBCU team to win an NCAA team competition. The Lady Tornadoes Kyrstin

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A Different World’ Cast Launches 2024 HBCU College Tour

After 35 years, the cast of “A Different World” has reunited on a tour of historically Black colleges and universities to promote enrollment and raise scholarship funding for current and future students. “A Different World” was a spin-off of “The Cosby Show” that followed Denise Huxtable’s character, played by Lisa Bonet, as she attended Hillman

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Howard Marks 157 Years with Bold Charter Day Reflections

By Sholnn Z. Freeman As the orator of Howard University’s 157th Charter Day on March 1, an impassioned Michael R. Winston, Ph.D. (B.A. ’62), reflected on Howard University’s early history of high ambition and cosmopolitanism, including pioneering strides in women’s education, an achievement that outpaced other U.S. universities by several decades. Speaking before students, alumni, administrators,

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Dr. Martin Lemelle Named President of Grambling State

By Quintessa Williams The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Thursday to appoint Dr. Martin Lemelle as the next president of Grambling State University. The Grambling Presidential Search Committee narrowed the field to three finalists, Dr. Gregory Ford, Dr. Monica Williams, and Lemelle after interviewing six semifinalists on Grambling’s campus earlier this month. “Dr.

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Florida’s HB 1549 Aims to Reform Healthcare Statewide

By Kendall Williams Over time, amending and updating healthcare legislation is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. Aiming to elevate standards and accessibility to equal care across the state, the Florida House of Representatives has introduced House Bill 1549, which could bring a new era of healthcare excellence, incorporating many amendments

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