By Bridget Bowman, Ben Kamisar and Alexandra Marquez Hotly contested primaries for Congress and governor next year will not only choose new candidates for important midterm races, but also serve as early battlegrounds in the fight for the future of both parties, as Democrats and Republicans navigate with how to move forward after the 2024 election. Although Democrats have celebrated
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The historically Black college and university band community is mourning the death of Dr. Richard Beckford, a longtime band director and educator. Beckford’s death was announced by Florida Memorial University Dec. 26, though the date of his death remains undisclosed. Director of Bands for Florida Memorial University, he succumbed to complications from a longstanding illness. In 2024,
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By Lexx Thornton As the group of Buddhist monks enters the heart of metro Atlanta, their 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” has transformed from a quiet pilgrimage into a massive community event. Here is more information on the monks’ journey, the story behind their rescue dog, Aloka, and the tragic incident that has made their arrival
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For one day in January, a third flag will fly alongside the American and South Carolina flags atop the State House in Columbia. The honor will recognize South Carolina State University’s national football championship and mark a historic first for an HBCU in the state. Gov. Henry McMaster approved a request to raise a flag bearing the Bulldogs’ logo above the
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North Carolina A&T State University is expanding its University Farm to the largest footprint in its 124-year history, marking a significant milestone for NCAT and its long-standing land-grant mission. Through a series of recent land acquisitions, North Carolina A&T has added nearly 90 acres of adjacent property, increasing the farm’s size from 492 acres to nearly 581 acres. University officials say
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For many sports journalists, the dream is to stand on the sidelines of an NFL game—one of the most visible and coveted roles in all of sports media. Last week, that dream came full circle for Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna and Sports Hall of Famer Pam Oliver, as she was officially inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall
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By Ajong Mbapndah L As heavy rains swept across New York City, the Nelson Mandela Conference Room at the African Union Mission to the United Nations remained alive with ideas, ambition, and resolve. Inside, diplomats, university leaders, faculty, students, and development partners gathered not for ceremony, but for strategy—exploring how higher education can serve as
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In 1994, the unthinkable happened on the campus of Albany State University. Tropical Storm Alberto unleashed torrential rain across Southwest Georgia, causing the Flint River to overflow and swallow much of the city. The “Artesian City,” as Albany is known, became a basin for floodwaters that rose beyond every imaginable boundary. Much of the Albany
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Tuskegee University has announced a new chapter for one of its most culturally significant programs as Tuskegee University names new band director, selecting Dr. Warren L. Williams to lead its renowned band program beginning in January 2026. The appointment places Dr. Williams at the helm of the Marching Crimson Pipers, Pep Band, Concert Band, and additional
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By Lexx Thornton The sale of a north Louisiana company has led to some life-changing bonuses for hundreds of workers. Graham Walker, the outgoing CEO of Fibrebond, made sure that about 15% of the proceeds from the sale of his family’s company would go to their 540 full-time employees, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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