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CSU 10-day census reports increased student retention, steady undergraduate enrollment despite challenges with FAFSA

Courtsy of Chicago State University The Chicago State University (CSU) 10-day enrollment census for the 2024-25 academic year shows that the University’s initiatives and programs to support underrepresented students has had a positive impact on new and current students, despite the delayed rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The census reveals

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Some Democrats blame party’s position on transgender rights in part for Harris’ loss

By Matt Lavietes Desperate for answers on what went wrong on Election Day, finger-pointing among Democrats and media pundits has been swift. Many — in private — are holding President Joe Biden responsible. Others are blaming the operatives who have run the party’s last several campaigns. But some are pointing to an issue with far less power in American

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CSU receives NSF grant to expand teaching, research capabilities in AI

Courtesy of Chicago State University Chicago State University (CSU) recently received a two-year $380,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to focus on curriculum development in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program, Expanding AI Innovation through Capacity Building and Partnerships (ExpandAI), is a developing pilot program that enhances the research capacity of CSU’s AI-focused educational

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Daily Record Names President Breaux of Bowie State University to Higher Education Power List

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University President Aminta Breaux has been named to The Maryland Daily Record’s 2024 Higher Education Power List joining other higher education presidents, administrators, faculty and policy makers from across Maryland on the coveted roll. The publication noted one of Breaux’s greatest accomplishments has been increasing the university’s endowment from $7

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Biden and Trump to Meet Today, Honoring a Presidential Tradition

By Tamara Keith Former and future President Donald Trump is set to visit his old office today, the Oval Office. President Biden invited his predecessor and successor for what is a ceremonial tradition meant to signal the desire for a smooth and peaceful transfer of power. In 2020, Trump refused to accept the results of the

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The Morehouse School of Medicine building is seen on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Atlanta. A new initiative aimed at increasing the number of Black Americans registered as organ donors and combating disparities among transplant recipients was announced Thursday by a coalition that includes the four medical schools at the nation's historically Black colleges and universities. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Morehouse School of Medicine Launches Free Program to Advance Fertility Care for Black Women

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has announced a unique learning opportunity aimed at reducing disparities in fertility healthcare for Black women. Through support from Ferring Pharmaceuticals and EngagedMD, Morehouse School of Medicine has developed the FertilityEquity e-learning modules. Healthcare professionals

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Wilberforce University Celebrates Accreditation Milestone, Removed from Watch List

Courtesy of Wilberforce University In a significant announcement for the historic institution, Wilberforce University has received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees confirming its compliance with accreditation criteria. This pivotal achievement marks a renewed commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity at one of the nation’s oldest historically Black universities. Effective

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Spelman College Receives Grant to Establish Center to Train the Next Generation of Leaders in Intelligence and International Strategic Affairs

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to establish the Spelman Strategic and Security Studies Center. The Center will serve as an advanced educational hub specializing in training women of color to be the next generation of international strategic affairs

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Texas College Unveils State-of-the-Art Esports Gaming and Academic Lab

By Ashley Brown Texas College has officially launched its Esports competitive program to enhance student engagement and expand academic opportunities and opened an innovative Esports Gaming and Academic Lab. Housed in the D.R. Glass Library, the Esports Gaming and Academic Lab features cutting-edge equipment designed specifically for gamers. Students can use high-powered computers, monitors, headsets, and ergonomic desks—all

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Justice Department says Mississippi Senate paid a Black attorney less than her white colleagues for years

By Raquel Coronell Uribe The Department of Justice sued the Mississippi Senate on Friday, alleging that it discriminated against a Black employee for years by paying her “significantly less” than her white colleagues. The DOJ said the state Senate’s Legal Services Office paid a Black staff attorney about half the salary of her white peers, in violation of the Civil

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