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TSU Offers Free, 24/7 Comprehensive Telehealth Services to Students

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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Trump’s funding freeze creates widespread confusion

In a significant policy move, President Donald Trump has initiated a comprehensive freeze on federal financial assistance, aiming to align government spending with his administrationā€™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. Ā  Scope and Rationale

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HBCUs In Jeopardy of Losing Funding for Black Cultural Studies

By April Ryan ā€œThis is only the beginning of a long fight,ā€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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Trump administration offers roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign

ByĀ Garrett HaakeĀ andĀ 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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Designing Futures: Morgan State Students Shine in Baltimoreā€™s Thriving Design Community

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State Universityā€™s interior design students recently stepped outside the classroom and into Baltimoreā€™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 theĀ School of Architecture

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QEM Network Co-Hosts Impactful Federal Grant Proposal Workshop, Empowers Campus Researchers to Seek Federal Grant Opportunities

Courtesy of Hampton University The collection of 101-accredited historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide are not only pillars of higher education but also engines of economic and social progress. Together, HBCUs contribute nearly $15 billion annually to the U.S. economy and produce 17 percent of all bachelorā€™s degrees earned by Black students, despite representing

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Coaching carousel: Wave of new leaders tapped to energize, jumpstart programs

By Mia Berry There will be a lot of new and familiar faces on the sidelines of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). Over the last several weeks, several historically Black colleges and universities have filled leadership vacancies in their football programs with coaches who possess

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Morgan Physics and Engineering Physics Chair Receives National Honors For Work in Diversity and Inclusion

Courtesy of Morgan State University Considerable progress has been made in diversifying STEM fields, with more Black and brown aspiring scientists earning bachelorā€™s, masterā€™s, and doctoral degrees today than in previous decades. However, recent data indicate that achieving equity in these fields remains a ā€œwork in progress.ā€ Among those leading the chargeā€”and doing the workā€”

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Rutgers University Cancels HBCU Conference, Citing Trumpā€™s Anti-DEI Executive Order

By Daniel Johnson Although an executive order is not a law, the University of Rutgersā€™ Center for Minority Serving Institutions canceled its upcoming virtual mini-conference scheduled for Jan. 30, citing the executive orders Trump signed targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. According toĀ Inside Higher Ed, the centerĀ emailed individuals who had registered for the event on

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