By Susan Davis Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber next year thanks to a 2024 election map that has Democrats defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and on offense just two in the safe Republican states of Texas and Florida. Democrats narrowly control the Senate 51-49 today, but with West
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By Ashley Brown The University of the Virgin Islands is inviting applications for its newly approved Professional Science Master in the Marine and Environmental Science program. This innovative two-year program, approved by UVI’s Board of Trustees in Spring 2024, aims to equip students with the skills and experiences needed to excel in STEM careers related
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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University is moving forward with a 10-year plan to become part of the Top 10 public HBCUs nationwide. By 2035, the goal is to become “a premier, public, research-intensive HBCU that serves as a national model for student success,” Prairie View President Tomikia P. LeGrande said in a statement. “PVAMU will be
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Courtesy of Howard University Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Howard University on election night. Harris, who graduated from the university, plans to spend Tuesday evening with at her alma mater. With that comes and increased security presence and safety measures to help students and the vice president safe as they prepare for Tuesday’s
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Courtesy of Jackson State University The Jackson State University community is poised to experience a culinary treat this week as Slim + Husky’s Pizza opens its doors at the university. The grand opening is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, coinciding with homecoming festivities. Slim + Husky’s Pizza, which has gained popularity for its artisan
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By Cedric Mobley For 157 years, Howard University has served as the nexus of intellectual engagement and social advocacy to ensure that all Americans can fully exercise all the rights of citizenship. Even before the end of slavery, the work of Frederick Douglass, who would become a Howard trustee, served as the foundation for universal
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By Sydney Cullier My vote matters. It’s a simple sentence reflecting a profound ideology, but until you have the privilege of physically staring down a ballot at a voting machine, you may not grasp the power you feel when you cast your first vote. Unfortunately, due to my age, I was unable to participate in the
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