By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, a leader in agricultural and environmental sciences, played a major role in this yearās World Food Prize Foundation Conference, which convened over 1,200 participants from more than 60 countries to engage in critical discussions on global food security, diversification, and sustainability in agriculture. An 1890 Land-Grant institution, TSU attracts
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By Sara Schonhardt and Lauren Egan Joe Biden will put a bow on his environmental legacy Sunday, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon ā a gesture of solidarity with global efforts to confront the looming catastrophe of climate change. But while Biden will be remembered for making climate a core part
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By Emma G. Fitzsimmons A major plan seeking to address New York Cityās housing crisis won approval from a City Council committee in a key vote on Thursday, bolstered by an unexpected pledge of $5 billion in city and state funds for affordable housing and infrastructure projects. The plan,Ā known as City of Yes, is designed
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By Ryan Bass In Treasure Island, Fla. ā just west of Tampa ā residents are stillĀ struggling to recoverĀ after being hit byĀ back-to-backĀ hurricanes. Areas off the Gulf of Mexico were hit first byĀ Hurricane Helene, then, a few weeks later, byĀ Hurricane Milton. Now, communities are struggling, with locals packed into hotel rooms that are usually filled with snowbirds
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Courtesy of Howard University On Nov. 20, Stacey Abrams, Howard Universityās inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, captivated an audience of students in Douglass Hall with a post-election dialogue centered on the future of political engagement following the 2024 presidential election. Conversations That Matter Abrams, known for her tireless advocacy
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College, a historically Black womenās college in Atlanta, has received a $2.5 million grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to establish the Spelman Strategic and Security Studies Center. As an affiliate of the Spelman Center for Excellence for Black Women in STEM, the new academic hub
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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T University According to new rankings released by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has once again solidified its position as a leading institution for Black graduates. For the eleventh year, A&T stands out among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, graduatingĀ the highest number of Black
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University addressed issues of food insecurity and shelter during the observance of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, which featured a series of programs designed to educate, engage, and inspire action among students, faculty, and the local community. According to a national study of basic needs insecurity in
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