Isaiah Hand, an Aviation Science major at Tuskegee University, is the first student in nearly 80-years to earn private pilot’s license. Isaiah Hand, a 20-year-old Aviation Science major at Tuskegee University, has become the first student in nearly eight decades to earn a private pilot’s license from the university, which recently relaunched its defunct aviation program. In
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It’s that time of year again to strike up and show out as bands from around the South go head-to-head in the annual HBCU Labor Day Battle of the Bands. Fans from all over gathered together in the capital city to witness the dynamic performances from each school. “We’re looking forward to seeing our babies
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State leaders hope the grant will help strengthen Maryland’s healthcare workforce as the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a shortage of 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. Thanks to receiving a $1.75M grant, Morgan State University could be opening a new medical school to educate the next generation of doctors, CBS
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By Walter Hudson This September, PBS viewers will have the unprecedented opportunity to hear Thurgood Marshall tell his own story in his own words. “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect,” premiering Tuesday, September 9, 2025, marks the first documentary to center Marshall’s own voice through a rare eight-hour oral history, offering audiences an intimate conversation with
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By Anna Marie Imbordino Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were born of necessity and powered by tradition, but today these institutions continue to empower generations through education. Today’s college students might find it hard to imagine a world where education could be legally denied based solely on the color of one’s skin. But for
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Maryland Public Television (MPT) will celebrate historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in September during its sixth annual HBCU Week, a slate of programs sharing informative and inspiring stories about HBCUs and the people who attend, graduate, administrate, and advocate for these important institutions of higher learning. During the week of September 8-14, MPT will
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The cost of college can put significant pressure and financial strain on students and their families. Take, for instance, the 2023-24 school year. On average, students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) paid approximately $12,007 if they were in-state residents and $15,878 if they were out-of-state residents. That’s not even counting the cost of
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The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) has named John Silvanus Wilson, Jr.—a nationally recognized leader in higher education—as the next Executive Director of the McGraw Center for Educational Leadership. Dean Katharine O. Strunk announced the appointment today, with Wilson set to begin his role on September 2, 2025. Wilson’s role at
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Written By Lexx Thornton Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $79 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 after one of its airplanes that was experiencing engine trouble dumped its fuel over schoolyards and densely populated neighborhoods near Los Angeles. The Delta jet had departed from Los Angeles to Shanghai on Jan.
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Written by Lexx Thornton The Develop Fulton Board of Directors has approved up to $140 million in tax-exempt bonds to modernize student housing at Spelman College in Atlanta. The funding will support the construction of a new 230,000-square-foot residence hall featuring 670 student beds, advanced technology infrastructure, air conditioning, and communal spaces designed to enhance
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