September 19, 2024

UNCF: HBCUs Add $16.5B & 136K Jobs to U.S. Economy

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released a new report that highlights the positive financial impact HBCUs have on the United States economy, solidifying their importance in shaping America’s future workforce. According to the UNCF’s analysis, the total impact of HBCU spending generates $16.5 billion in annual spending across communities throughout the country. This results in about

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges

By Ashley Brown Sean Combs, widely known as “Puff” or “Diddy,” was taken into custody Monday following the unsealing of a three-count indictment by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York. The charges against the music mogul span over a decade and involve allegations of physical and sexual violence against multiple

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Howard Celebrates Strategic Plan Success, Eyes Bold Future

By Sholnn Z. Freeman To celebrate the successful outcomes of Howard University’s “Howard Forward” Strategic Plan, President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., and dozens of University faculty, staff, and students gathered to acknowledge the key goals that were met as a result of the plan’s implementation while also outlining a path to create new strategies for growth, reputation building,

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HBCU Leaders Stay Silent in 2024 Election Amid Concerns

By Bianca Quilantan Leaders of the nation’s historically Black colleges aren’t sold on either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, even though both candidates tout their support on the campaign trail. School presidents — usually key in galvanizing local communities to vote — have stayed uncharacteristically quiet this election due in part to the candidates’ thin

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Kamala Harris Faces Tough NABJ Panel, Talks Key Policies

By Curtis Bunn Vice President Kamala Harris took questions from a panel of members of the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday, with some moments turning tense as she outlined her vision for her administration if she wins the election in November. Over 45 minutes, Harris spoke about a number of policies, including her

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AVEVA Guarantees Jobs for HBCU STEM Students by 2026

By Ashley Mowreader For many college students, identifying a career path and establishing the skills they need to land their first postgraduate job can be a challenge. A 2024 Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed, conducted by Generation Lab, found 68 percent of students are at least somewhat stressed thinking about and preparing for their life after

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Morgan State’s CICS Empowers Adult Learners to Succeed

For many adults in Baltimore and beyond, returning to college is not just an educational pursuit—it’s a transformative step toward new career opportunities and personal growth. Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies (CICS) is dedicated to making that journey as smooth, supportive, and successful as possible. Launched in 2021, CICS offers 18

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