Clark Atlanta University is partnering with IBM SkillsBuild to help aspiring developers build their AI skills competencies, providing the next generation of leaders with the necessary tools to thrive in the job market. Addressing the AI skills gap Generative AI has the potential to widen the racial economic gap in the United States by $43
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Newton says he can bring the same kind of spotlight to HBCU football programs that Pat McAfee brings to college football programs. Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wants to bring an HBCU-focused College Gameday experience to ESPN, which he pitched during a recent episode of his podcast “4th and 1 with Cam Newton.” According to Sports
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Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. TaKeia N. Anthony as the new Director of the Freddye T. Davy Honors College. A distinguished historian, acclaimed author, and thought leader in African Diaspora studies, Dr. Anthony brings an expansive vision rooted in scholarship, cultural stewardship, and the elevation of Black intellectual
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By Christen Hill Each summer, the Howard University campus comes alive with a different kind of energy —not just from college students, but from middle schoolers discovering the power of STEM and the richness of their cultural identity. At the heart of this summer’s transformation is the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Camp, a program that
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Tennessee State University was ranked among the top 10 best online programs among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Forbes ranked TSU among the best for helping adult learners return to finish their degrees and meeting learners where they are. “The objective is to broaden TSU’s impact across Tennessee, the nation, and internationally,” Dr. Cheryl Seay,
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Chamber musicians from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be in New Haven Friday to perform works by HBCU composers. It’s part of a regional concert tour called HBCUArts: Chamber Music for a Cause which will highlight overlooked composers and raise money to fund ongoing arts programs at HBCUs. Jolie Rocke, a soprano singer, founder of
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Written By Lexx Thornton The state will mail inflation refund checks to over 8 million people starting in October. The one-time payments are supposed to blunt the effects of the affordability crisis by returning a portion of inflated sales taxes already paid by New Yorkers. According to the Department of Taxation and Finance, payments will
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Written By Lexx Thornton Texas House Republicans have proposed new legislation that would give educators significantly more discretion over suspending homeless students, weakening legal protections for the state’s most vulnerable children. House Bill 6, cosponsored by nearly three-quarters of House Republicans, would allow school leaders to suspend homeless students out of school for behavior that
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Written By Lexx Thornton Graduating seniors from the Langston University School of Business (LUSB) scored in the 99th percentile nationally on the rigorous Peregrine Outbound Business Exam, outperforming more than 83,000 students across the United States. The LUSB Class of 2025 posted an average score of 80.13% on the exam, far outperforming the national average
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As various colleges nationwide clash with federal government funding, nearly a half dozen leaders from multiple HBCUs warn that looming cuts — and the possible termination of the Education Department — could threaten their survival, according to a report by NBC News. The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of colleges and universities that use diversity,
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