Edward Waters University, a Historically Black College or University, is receiving a record number of applications for the upcoming Fall 2025 academic term. The HBCU announced it has received 11,500 applications so far. The figure marks the highest volume of applications in its 158-year history. This a significant milestone for the university as Edward Waters is one
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By Sahil Kapur The Republican-led Senate on Saturday night advanced a sweeping domestic policy package for President Donald Trump’s agenda after a dramatic hourslong vote, moving it one step closer to passage. The vote was 51-49, with two Republicans — Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky — joining all Democrats in
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A peaceful summer evening turned tragic when a shooting broke out during a fraternity picnic hosted by members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Atlanta’s Coan Park on Saturday, June 28. One man, described as a beloved mentor within the fraternity, was killed. Another man and the suspected gunman were critically injured. The picnic was an
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The partnership will keep Under Armour’s outfits, equipment, and footwear in these HBCU athletic departments. Under Armour will keep players within CIAA Conference dressed to win as the two parties extend their partnership through 2029. The deal will ensure the schools keep access to Under Armour’s styles, campaigns, and equipment for years to come. The
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Days after President Trump’s administration began to cancel thousands of diversity- and equity-related grants, Tennessee State University’s Quincy Quick found himself in a virtual meeting with other vice presidents of research from around the country trying to make sense of their new reality. In less than three years, Quick helped raise $100 million in research
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By Dan De Luce and Gordon Lubold A top Republican senator is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, slashing the workforce of an organization that has expanded since it was created in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. Under a bill by Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, the Republican chair
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By Tolly Carr As reported by WCTV, the FAMU Foundation has paused its budget review. The Foundation was working to find money for Johnson’s contract. A Monday meeting to discuss the issue was canceled, according to the meeting notice. On Tuesday, WCTV shared a statement from FAMU Foundation Executive Director Anthony Neal. He said the meeting was canceled
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Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University proudly commissioned 24 Army Second Lieutenants during its annual ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, with family, friends, veterans, active-duty service members, and university officials gathering to honor the next generation of military leaders. This year’s commissioning class marks the second-largest in program history, with five cadets earning the distinguished title
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The Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative, launched by Nissan in 2014, aims to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It funds robotics labs, summer STEM camps, and innovation projects. Additionally, the initiative creates internship pipelines for industries such as automotive and technology. For instance, Alcorn State University received $45,000 this year. The
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Written by Lexx Thornton The trust funds for Social Security and Medicaid will run out of money in as little as 8 years, a shorter time frame than previously estimated. The Social Security fund will run dry in 2033, unless Congress combines the program’s old-age and disability funds, in which case insolvency would arrive in
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