Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to keep its doors open despite recent setbacks. A recent arbitration decision upheld the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ (SACSCOC) move to remove the university from membership. However, school officials have assured students and the community that the university will remain accredited and operational during
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The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival has tapped actress, producer, and entrepreneur Marsai Martin as its Creative Ambassador, organizers announced today. The third annual festival will take place at Howard University from November 6–8, 2025, continuing its mission to spotlight young, diverse voices in film and television, while providing a space for HBCU students to showcase their
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Dr. F DuBois Bowman has returned to his alma mater to lead Morehouse into a new era. The newest president of Morehouse College has officially begun his tenure at the HBCU, speaking to his evolved vision for the all-mens’ institution. Dr. F. DuBois Bowman did not initially envision his career path leading to educational leadership. A
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By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva for The Miami Times On a rainy, humid Saturday, July 12, at Florida Memorial University, the 9th Annual South Florida HBCU Picnic drew hundreds of alumni, families, educators and students under one rallying cry: “Protect the pipeline.” Beneath the vibrant displays of Greek paraphernalia, music, scholarship giveaways and proud reunions,
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By Alana Wise A federal judge has ruled that medical debt can remain on Americans’ credit reports, cancelling a policy set in place by the Biden administration to help relieve the burden of healthcare expenses weighing on nearly a third of the population. The ruling — handed down by U.S. District Court of Texas’ Eastern
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Written By Lexx Thornton With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, NorthCarolina is America’s Top State for Business in 2025. The Tar Heel State is on a roll. It captured top honors in the annual CNBC rankings in 2022 and 2023, and it was runner-up in 2021 and 2024—missing
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Written by Lexx Thornton The 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park kicked off with a high-energy celebration ofAtlanta’s deep musical roots, headlined by some of the city’s most iconic performers. Hip-hop legends Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris, country superstars Zac Brown Band andKane Brown, and rising Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith all took part in
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Written by Lexx Thornton Immigration authorities are demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, a sign that theTrump administration is targeting them to assist in its drive for mass deportations. Some legal experts and property managers say the demands they reviewed pose serious legal
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By Chris Stevens Delaware State’s Athletics Transformation Project received a significant boost by passing the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. The university received $20 million for a multipurpose field house to help the football team and other athletic programs recruit battles against schools with more modern facilities. “It’s going to inject a lot of energy and
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Dozens of Native American radio stations across the country vital to tribal communities will be at risk of going off the air if Congress cuts more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, according to industry leaders. The U.S. Senate is set to vote this week on whether to approve the Department of Government Efficiency’s
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