By Kenneth Mullinax Dr. Tanjula Petty, Alabama State University’s vice president for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives, and Transformation, has been tapped for the prestigious honor of being a leader at the annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference, sponsored by the White House Initiative on HBCUs and the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs. The
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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By John Zenor Marc Smith was relaxing in his basement when he got an alert on his phone. An athlete at his alma mater, Grambling State, had posted on social media about not having enough food and needing help. That incident led Smith to form the Icon 1901 Collective in April 2022 to help Grambling
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Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky State University has announced a transformative partnership with Adelante Hispanic Achievers to enhance educational opportunities for Hispanic youth. This collaboration is designed to provide tailored support, resources, and programs that address the unique challenges faced by these students as they pursue academic success. Dr. Paloma Pinillos, KSU’s Latinx Services
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