Courtesy of Edward Waters University Edward Waters University (EWU) is making headlines this fall with an ambitious new initiative designed to eliminate technology barriers for its incoming students. Starting with the Fall 2025 semester, every first-time college freshman will receive a complimentary 11-inch Apple iPad equipped with a comprehensive four-year AppleCare+ subscription. The program, announced
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Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities have quietly been generating billions for the state’s economy, recent studies show. A new report from Econsult Solutions found that Morgan State University generated $1.5 billion for the state economy in 2024, and $891 million for Baltimore. The state’s preeminent public urban research university has seen consistent growth since it began studying its economic impact. Additionally,
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Alcorn State University is changing the game this fall. But instead of a new quarterback or head coach, it’s a fresh crew of media stars taking the field. They’re called The 4Kasters, and they’re bringing a youthful, high-energy twist to HBCU football coverage in 2025. Meet the 4Kasters: The New Faces of Alcorn Football Media
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By Sydney Goitia-Doran, The Seattle Medium Kennedy Catholic High School student Moniah Gabriel had not attended a pageant before, let alone participated in one. But after her mother signed her up for the Miss HBCU Teen 2025 pageant and her community voiced their support, she stepped onto the stage and shined —ultimately being crowned Miss HBCU
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Written by Lexx Thornton The federal government will accept Venmo payments from citizens who wish to contribute to paying off the national debt. The Treasury has begun accepting Venmo transactions as contributions toward the national debt, which currently stands at $36 trillion. The United States national debt surpassed $34 trillion in 2024, raising ongoing questions
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Written By Lexx Thornton Clark Atlanta University today announced a collaboration with IBM Skills Build to help cultivate talent among future developers and drive economic growth. AI training continues to be vital. The latest Future of Jobs report from the World Economic Forum shows that the skills gap remains the most significant barrier to business
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Written By Lexx Thornton Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Douglas highlights 14 inductees who will comprise theU.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. At the age of 16, Douglas madehistory in 2012 when she became the first Black woman to win all-around gold atthe OlympicGames in London. She also claimed team gold in
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By Phil Helsel Columbia University said Wednesday it will pay $200 million to the federal government to restore the majority of funding that was cut by the Trump administration over allegations it violated anti-discrimination laws. “This agreement marks an important step forward after a period of sustained federal scrutiny and institutional uncertainty,” acting university President Claire
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By Garrett Haake President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order prohibiting “third party, pay-for-play” payments to college athletes, a move the White House is taking to curb “bidding wars” that have roiled college sports in recent years. The order, a fact sheet that was shared in advance with NBC News by a White House official, notes
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By Natasha Korecki, Peter Nicholas and Monica Alba To former aides who worked in Barack Obama’s White House, the Trump administration’s allegations of “treason” carried the stench of desperation from a president straining to shift the focus from a burgeoning scandal around Jeffrey Epstein. Still, they’re grappling with how to contain the unprecedented accusations National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has leveled, even as they
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