November 24, 2025

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The Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Club Returns To Norfolk State University

Written By Lexx Thornton The Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Club at Norfolk State University has a proud history dating back to the 1990s. For many years, it was one of the University’s most vibrant student organizations until it became inactive in 2015. This fall, the club was officially reactivated, continuing a legacy that connects law, leadership

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Rust College Center for Security Announces Cybersecurity Workforce Training Program

Written By Lexx Thornton Rust College, with the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy) and Cisco Systems, have launched a new partnership to train Mississippians for jobs in the field of cybersecurity.  This initiative, themed “Securing the Future: Innovate, Defend, Inspire,” addresses Mississippi’s critical cybersecurity shortage, with more than 2,500 unfilled jobs statewide and

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Morehouse School of Medicine million-dollar grant to advance program

Courtesy of Morehouse School Of Medicine The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) announced Thursday it received a $1 million grant as part of a mission to strengthen medical education and the nation’s healthcare system. According to the school, the grant comes from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) as part of its $7.5 million commitment

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Tuskegee University engages in legal fight to protect veterinary school

Tuskegee University is entering a significant legal battle to maintain the accreditation of its historic College of Veterinary Medicine. The university has submitted two federal lawsuits against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), seeking to prevent the veterinary school’s accreditation from being stripped, according to records obtained by Al.com. In its complaint, Tuskegee alleges that its due process has been

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WHUR’s Food2Feed Radiothon Raises $61K to Fight Hunger

Written By WHUR Staff In a powerful show of unity and generosity, WHUR 96.3FM’s 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon — held Thursday at the radio station’s studios on the campus of Howard University — once again brought the DMV together, raising more than $61,000 and a truckload of non-perishable food to help feed families experiencing hardship this holiday

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“HBCUs Face Equity Risks Under New NCAA Athlete Pay System

Leaders warn that roster caps and limited budgets could erode decades of progress in women’s sports—even as schools opt in to stay competitive. Morgan State Athletic Director Dena Freeman-Patton says the school faced an agonizing decision this year as it weighed whether to join the new structure created by the House antitrust settlement. This unprecedented

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Miles College Partners with NVIDIA to Lead AI Innovation

Miles College is making a historic move into the world of artificial intelligence through a new partnership with NVIDIA, the global leader in AI computing. The collaboration, announced last week, will weave artificial intelligence into every corner of campus life—from classroom instruction and faculty research to local community engagement. The partnership began after Miles College President Bobbie

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ASU Students Win 2025 BE SMART Hackathon with MomCare App

As Black women are disproportionately affected by the nation’s maternal health crisis, students at Alabama State University (ASU) created a mobile app to address this and won first place at the 2025 BE SMART HBCU Hackathon. “Winning this Hackathon is an incredible honor for our team. It reflects the hard work, creativity, and collaboration we’ve

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HBCU Unity Shines at Historic Vick–Jackson Homecoming Game

By Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston and Dr. Tony  Allen Those of you who are tuned into the story of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)  understand one simple truth about our institutions: We love homecoming. For HBCUs, homecoming is  about fond, unmatched memories of years past, classmates reuniting, the music of world-class marching  bands, and that

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Eagles Eye Annual MEAC Classic After Vick–Jackson Success

After hosting the historic coaching matchup between Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly interested in playing host to the MEAC clash again. Per a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles are all in on the game becoming an annual matchup. “The Philadelphia Eagles have shared that they look forward to the possibility of

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