January 17, 2025

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Huge $40 million Jackson State athletics update on the table

Courtesy of Jackson State University Exciting changes could be on the horizon for Jackson State University football. Mississippi Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) has introduced a groundbreaking bill that seeks to allocate $40 million for the construction of a cutting-edge multipurpose athletic facility for JSU. This initiative not only aims to revamp the Tigers’ athletic

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Meharry Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania Establish Joint MD/PhD Program

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, one of four historically Black medical schools in the United States, has recently established a joint M.D./Ph.D. program with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Health Care Management Department. The initiative allows a student to simultaneously pursue a medical degree from Meharry and a Ph.D. in health care management at

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Lawmaker Proposes New Athletic Facility for HBCU Amid Stadium Debate

Courtesy of Jackson State University In a move that would elevate the athletic experience at Jackson State University, Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) recently introduced legislation calling for the construction of a new multipurpose athletic facility for the university. The proposal, which could allocate up to $40 million from state funds, aims to

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When is Inauguration Day 2025? What to know, including inaugural dates and facts

By Sarah Lemire Every four years on January 20, a newly-elected president is sworn into office on what’s known as Inauguration Day in a tradition that’s been observed since 1789. Presidential elections occur every four years, on the first Tuesday in November, when U.S. citizens cast their votes for their candidate of choice. The last five elections have taken

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HBCU band removes director as investigation commences

Courtesy of Tennessee State University HBCU Tennessee State University has removed its band band director amidst an investigation, according to a news release. Tennessee State Interim President Dewayne Tucker stated that Reginald McDonald had been placed on administrative leave while the school investigates travel requisitions and advances. “This decision concerns outstanding travel requisitions and advances

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College Football Hall of Fame to induct Michael Vick

By Stephen J. Gaither One of the most thrilling players in the history of the sport, Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick has been selected as a member of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame revealed the class during Wednesday afternoon’s College Football Live broadcast

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