As the nation stands on the brink of one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, a palpable tension grips communities across the country. This atmosphere is no different for the students, faculty, and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), where discussions on the implications of the election are front and center.
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By Phenix S. Halley There’s a reason Howard University is regarded as “The Mecca.” In historic news, the historically Black university expects to be granted Research-1 (R1) status this upcoming spring, a title the university lost in 2005 after the Carnegie Classification requirements changed, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. R1 status colleges and universities are at the
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By Rob Wile They’re a group that previous presidential candidates may have overlooked. Now, young men have emerged as a voting bloc that could potentially swing an election expected to see a razor-thin margin of victory for the candidate who wins. And so far, surveys are showing younger men increasingly drifting toward Donald Trump and Republicans.
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By Brian Michael Jenkins The most dangerous period America faces in terms of election violence is not now through Election Day, but in the 76 days between Election Day on Nov. 5 and Inauguration Day on Jan. 20. According to the logic of some, desperate times justify desperate measures. Many Americans vow they will not
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Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University NASCAR has expanded their Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University, a historically Black institution in North Carolina. The partnership makes WSSU the first institution in North Carolina and the first public university in the country to join the NASCAR initiative. The Campus Lab Program will enhance WSSU’s current bachelor’s
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University commemorated a significant milestone on Oct. 28, as it celebrated the 30th anniversary of its School of Social Work with a special event titled “30 Years of Resilience: Recovering Thee History of the School of Social Work.” The celebration was a tribute to the program’s enduring commitment
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By Curtis Bunn For a century, student journalists at Howard University have chronicled life on the campus in Washington, D.C., including commencement addresses by seven presidents, celebrity visits and other monumental occasions. But this Tuesday’s assignment represents a historical opportunity. Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, one of the pre-eminent historically Black
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By Tamara Keith The presidential campaign headed west on Thursday with Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump taking their closing arguments to voters in the critical swing states of Arizona and Nevada. With five days to go until voting closes on Election Day, the candidates are looking to win over Latino voters in
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By Jessica Blake One in five American higher education institutions are designated as minority serving, and they collectively enroll about a quarter of the nation’s undergraduates, many of whom are first generation and low income. The demand for these colleges is expected to grow, and leaders of the institutions say they need more funding and
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By Dantee Ramos It’s been a good year for HBCU enrollment. Alabama A&M University is one of the latest HBCUs with record-breaking first-time student enrollment. On Tuesday, Alabama A&M announced that 7,295 students would attend for the fall semester, an increase of 10.3% and the institution’s highest enrollment in the second consecutive year. It also marks the second successive year of its largest
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