Courtesy of HopeLab n the context of the increasing focus on mental health and equity in our society,Ā Hopelab, a leader in advancing these outcomes for young people, is excited to announce the selection of six researchers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as recipients of its inaugural Translational Science Fellowship. The fellowship,Ā announced earlier this
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Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University, a historically Black institution, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with UniversitĆ© Peleforo Gon Coulibaly (UPGC) in CĆ“te dāIvoire in West Africa. Over the next five years, Alabama A&M and UPGC will partner together on various research projects, educational and training initiatives, and student and faculty
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By Dantee Ramos Several HBCUs have reported either increased or record enrollments for the new school year following theĀ Supreme Courtās 2023 rulingĀ to reverse affirmative action and prevent colleges from using race in determining admissions.Ā T As a result of the Supreme Courtās decision, several predominantly white institutions have experienced a decline in diversity. At the same
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Recently, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus released its new corporate accountability report, āWhat Good Looks Likeā: A Corporate Accountability Report on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionĀ ā a first-of-its-kind report to hold Fortune 500 companies ā across all sectors ā accountable to their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments
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By Stephen J. Gaither Over 50 former football legends, representing 25 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) proudly endorse fellow HBCU alumnaĀ Vice-PresidentĀ Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz for election in November and urged citizens to mobilize and vote for candidates of their choice in Novemberās Presidential Election. In a May 26, 2024Ā White House statement, Vice-President
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By Ashley Brown In a historic move for collegiate athletics, the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association has welcomed Morgan State University as its newest member institution. With this addition, Morgan State becomes the 12th member of the nationās oldest wrestling conference and the first Historically Black College and University to join since the EIWA was founded
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