November 29, 2024

Texas Southern University Launches New Academic Journal for Media and Communications

Courtesy of Texas Southern University The School of Communication at Texas Southern University, a historically Black institution in Houston, has recently launched theĀ Texas Southern Journal of Media Innovation & Creative Communication. The new academic journal was founded to provide a scholarly platform for students, faculty, and other professionals to publish their articles on innovative ideas

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Trump team eyes quick rollback of Biden student debt relief

By Michael Stratford President-elect Donald Trump is poised to pull the plug on President Joe Bidenā€™s yearslong push to cancel student debt for tens of millions of people as Republicans sweep into power in the coming months. Trump transition advisers and outside allies have been discussing ways to quickly unwind the various Biden-era initiatives that

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Canada braces for surge of immigrants hoping to move from US

By Jeff Arnold Canada is bracing for a surge of immigrants to cross the United Statesā€™ northern border as President-electĀ Donald TrumpĀ continues to press for theĀ largest domestic deportationĀ in American historyĀ after he takes officeĀ in January. Canadian officials are preparing to add more border patrols and vehicles and plan to set up emergency reception facilities along the border

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Dr. Helene Gayle Resigns As Spelman College President After Previously Taking A Leave Of Absence

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College president Dr. Helene Gayle will not return after taking a leave of absence and is stepping down permanently, the college announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. The institution did not disclose the reasons for her initial leave or her decision to resign,Ā according toĀ The Associated Press. In a statement, Gayle

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A Scholar of HBCUs Shines a Harsh Light on the Institutions

By Sara Weissman Joseph L. Jones has spent his entire educational career at historically Black colleges and universities: He earned his bachelorā€™s degree at Philander Smith College (now University), completed his Ph.D. at Clark-Atlanta University and spent a little over a year as president of Arkansas Baptist College. He now serves as an associate professor

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Spelman and Morehouse Colleges Present the 98th Annual Christmas Carol Concert: A Beloved Holiday Tradition

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College and Morehouse College are delighted to present the 98th Annual Christmas Carol Concert, a cherished holiday tradition that kicks off festive cheer to the Atlanta community. This three-night concert series, free and open to the public, begins on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Morehouse Collegeā€™s Martin Luther

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Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program

The DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program provides students with a full STEM scholarship, internships, and guaranteed placement at a DoD lab or facility upon graduation. SMART funds bachelorā€™s, masterā€™s, or Ph.D. degrees in critical STEM disciplines. The application is available online from August through December of every year. Students pursuing degrees related to engineering, science, mathematics,

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