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ASU Alumni Honored With Math and Science Scholarship

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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TSU Launches Free 24/7 Telehealth for All 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 Freezes Federal Aid Amid Policy Review & Legal Pushback

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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HBCUs at Risk Amid Trump’s Pause on Federal Funding

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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Trump Offers Federal Workers Paid Resignation Through Sept

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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Morgan State Design Students Tour Top Baltimore Firms

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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Hampton Hosts Federal Grant Workshop to Boost HBCU Research

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 bachelor’s degrees earned by Black students, despite representing

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HBCU Football 2024: New Head Coaches to Watch This Season

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’s Dr. Rockward Honored for STEM Diversity Efforts

Courtesy of Morgan State University Considerable progress has been made in diversifying STEM fields, with more Black and brown aspiring scientists earning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees today than in previous decades. However, recent data indicate that achieving equity in these fields remains a “work in progress.” Among those leading the charge—and doing the work—

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Rutgers Cancels DEI Event Amid Trump Executive Orders

By Daniel Johnson Although an executive order is not a law, the University of Rutgers’ 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 to Inside Higher Ed, the center emailed individuals who had registered for the event on

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