July 01, 2024

Howard Women’s Hoops Teams Up with Black Girl Vitamins

By Steven J. Gaither Howard University women’s basketball has a new sponsor — Black Girl Vitamins. The black-owned brand has entered a historic multi-year partnership to empower young black women. ā€œOur vitamins now’ fuel these HBCU Queens and Division I athletes,ā€ the brand said in a brief statement. ā€œWatch out for them to dominate at

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MLB Honors Negro Leagues at Historic Rickwood Field Game

By Quintessa Williams FOX Sports and Major League Baseball will visit the historic Rickwood Field for a first-of-its-kind regular season matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants. This event will pay tribute to the iconic legacy of the Negro Leagues and their esteemed players, including the late, great Willie Mays. FOX Sports’

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SC State Gets $8M for STEM, Nuclear Engineering Growth

By Kyra Allessandrini South Carolina State UniversityĀ was allocated $8 million by the state to fundĀ STEMĀ research and help develop the Savannah River National Laboratory, which provides students with hands-on experience. ā€œThis investment underscores the state’s commitment to preparing our students for the jobs of tomorrow, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in

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Dr. Ronald Johnson Named Interim President at TSU

By Kelli Sharpe The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Ronald Johnson to serve as the Interim President of the University, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Johnson’s distinguished career in higher education spans nearly two decades, with significant leadership roles at some of our nation’s most distinguished historically Black universities (HBCUs). He

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FAFSA Delays Force Budget Cuts at Small U.S. Colleges

By Liam Knox Last December, Lindenwood University cut 10 of its 50 sports programsĀ and eliminated nine nonathletic staff positions as part of a budgetary ā€œrebalancing,ā€ as the university called it. In order to get through the fiscal year without additional cuts, the small private college in St. Charles, Mo., needed tuition revenue to hold steady.

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Doug Williams Named Senior Advisor for Commanders GM

By Randall Barnes Doug Williams, an HBCU legend and a trailblazer in the NFL,Ā has once againĀ made history. The Washington Commanders recentlyĀ announced Williams’ promotion to the position of Senior Advisor to the General Manager, further solidifying his legacy in professional football. The Grambling State legend has been with the Commanders since 2014, initially joining as a

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West Virginia Invests $83M to Offset FAFSA Disruptions

By Matthew Arrojas West Virginia recently committed an extra $83 million to higher education, including over $51 million in new grants for students. Republican Gov. Jim JusticeĀ signed a bill into lawĀ that aims to combat theĀ rocky rolloutĀ of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which launched later than expected with a litany of issues.

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