By Cayla Sweazie The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its women’s championship basketball tournament during this year’s competition in Baltimore. The tournament, which will take place Feb. 25 to March 1 at CFG Bank Arena, will spotlight female student-athletes and their programs under the hashtag #PaintingHerStory with events such as
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University recently commemorated a monumental milestone, celebrating 160 years since its founding on Jan. 9, 1865. Originally established as the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers at Calvert and Saratoga streets in Baltimore, the institution proudly relocated to its current location in Bowie, Maryland, in 1911. What began
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Courtesy of Alabama State University The children of two Alabama State University alumni have launched a scholarship for the HBCU in honor of their parents. The late Warren L. Davis, III, and his wife, Dr. Tyna D. Davis, have been longtime supporters of the HBCU that educated them. Now, their legacy will live on at
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is making comprehensive telehealth services available to all students at no cost and without the hassle of traditional insurance. Imagine having a wellness resource at your fingertips: from the comfort of their dorm rooms, students can simply download an app and access a wide range of medical and mental
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In a significant policy move, President Donald Trump has initiated a comprehensive freeze on federal financial assistance, aiming to align government spending with his administration’s priorities. This directive, issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), halts the disbursement of federal grants and loans as the administration reviews existing programs. Scope and Rationale
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By April Ryan “This is only the beginning of a long fight,”according to Democratic North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams. She is addressing the Executive Order to pause federal loans and grants. There is an overwhelming concern in the Historically Black College and University community that many key programs focused on race and equity will be
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By Garrett Haake and Amanda Terkel President Donald Trump’s administration is offering federal workers the chance to take a “deferred resignation,” which would mean they agree now to resign but get paid through September. A senior administration official told NBC News that they expect 5%-10% of the federal workforce to quit, which, they estimate, could lead to around
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s interior design students recently stepped outside the classroom and into Baltimore’s dynamic architecture and design scene, experiencing firsthand the transformative power of experiential learning. Thanks to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), 16 students and Associate Professor Betty Torrell from the School of Architecture
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