By Brittany Bailer The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurshipās second annual entrepreneurship festival closed with a fireside chat featuringĀ James Rhee, the John H. Johnson Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship, andĀ Tina Byles Williams, founder, CEO and CIO of Xponance, a $17 billion asset management and investment firm. As founders of successful businesses, the pair
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Written By Hampton University Newroom Hampton University is making another bold move to leverage technology, luminary researchers and multidisciplinary collaboration, underscoring its dedication to accelerating cancer research and care. The focus on bridging the gap between proton therapy radiation and cancer treatment methodologies highlights its commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation. Formerly known
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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Kideste Yusef wears many hats. Officially, she is an associate professor of criminal justice and director of the B-CU Center for Law and Social Justice. She also serves as the national coordinator for the 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission, an organization that operates out of the U.S.
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The California State University (CSU) system announced plans to expand itsĀ ethnic studies programs, thanks to a $1.5 million donation from the Mellon Foundation. The university was one of five public institutions to receive expanded grants under the Mellon Foundation’sĀ Affirming Multivocal HumanitiesĀ initiative. The Mellon Foundation awards grant funding to organizationsĀ focusedĀ on the arts andĀ humanitiesĀ thatĀ contribute to a more
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By Quintessa Williams Tuskegee UniversityĀ is pleased to announce that it hasĀ received a $20 million giftĀ to support the Universityās STEM programs and a variety of campus enhancements from an anonymous donor. This isĀ the second $20 million gift the university has received in less than four years. This donation will support a faculty leadership position, and an
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ByĀ Scott Stump, From the early days of Notorious B.I.G. to the rise of 50 Cent, legendary hip-hop DJ Mister Cee was a pivotal figure in the New York City rap scene and the careers of some of its greatest performers. The entertainer, born Calvin Lebrun, has died at 57,Ā confirmed Audacy, the parent company of 94.7
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Last week, a graduate student roundtable and town hall titled āWomen Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, deserve so much more,ā featuring CNN political analyst and author Sofia Nelson was held. As March is Women’s History Month and Social Work Month, the event partnered withĀ the Center for African American Public
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Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College proudly announces its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for validated program(s) of study through the academic year 2029. This esteemed recognition underscores Stillman Collegeās commitment to meeting the evolving demands of cybersecurity education and contributing significantly to the protection of the National
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