As tech companies grapple with the glaring underrepresentation of Black professionals in STEM fields, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are not waiting for change—they’re engineering it. Through bold partnerships, innovative programs, and community-rooted strategies, HBCUs nationwide are becoming launchpads for the next generation of tech talent. In Alabama, Cherisse Stokes is at the forefront of
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Under Armour is back spotlighting HBCU excellence—this time with a new short film that takes viewers behind the scenes of Jackson State University’s football program. Titled Guard Thee Yard: Jackson State University Spring Football 2025, the documentary showcases the reigning Black college national champions as they prepare for another title run. Released June 30, the film captures the
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Microsoft said Wednesday that it will lay off about 9,000 employees. The move will affect less than 4% of its global workforce across different teams, geographies and levels of experience, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. The announcement comes on the second day of Microsoft’s 2026 fiscal year. Executives at the Redmond, Washington-based company
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Grambling State University is set to receive a major investment from the state of Louisiana—over $20 million in targeted funding aimed at strengthening both its academic and athletic infrastructure. The announcement, made by state lawmakers on June 30, represents one of the largest direct state-level investments the university has seen in years. It also signals a shift
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Two people were tragically killed after a shooting at a HBCU-affiliated Kappa Alpha Psi event in Atlanta over the weekend, per a report by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Atlanta police have confirmed the death of 23-year-old Justin Minnitee, who succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized. According to witnesses, Minnitee arrived at a fraternity event and engaged in a
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The Pentagon’s decision to halt some weapons shipments to Ukraine blindsided even people who are usually closely briefed on such matters, including members of Congress, State Department officials and key European allies, according to six people familiar with the situation. The surprise move on Monday has fueled concern and frustration, including among top Republicans, that
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Florida’s 2025–2026 budget includes a landmark $162 million in operational funding for the state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), along with an additional $20 million for campus security improvements. Signed into law on June 30, 2025, the funding package represents the largest-ever direct investment in Florida HBCUs. The historic allocation was part of Governor Ron DeSantis’s $117 billion budget, which
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Written By Lexx Thornton Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), a private HBCU in Charlotte, has been placed on probationfor financial responsibility concerns by its accrediting agency. This action raises questions about the school’s fiscal stability but stops short of removing its accreditation. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) issued the
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Written by Lexx Thornton For the first time since 1946, Tuskegee University has reinstated flight training at the historic Moton Field, marking a significant milestone in aviation education for Alabama and the nation. This revival is made possible through a partnership with Republic Airways’ Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, which aims to cultivate a
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Written by Lexx Thornton Come September, every public school classroom will be required to display the Ten Commandments — part of a larger push in Texas and beyond to increase the role of religion in schools. On Saturday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10, despite a federal court ruling that a similar Louisiana law
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