Alabama A&M University (AAMU) has been selected as a regional lead institution for Amazon Web Services–Machine Learning University (AWS-MLU), further elevating the University’s role as a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning education, research, and workforce development. AAMU joins Delaware State University, Howard University, City Colleges of Chicago, and Oklahoma City Community College as one
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UNCF today announced the winners of the 2026 HBCU Stock Pitch Competition, a national competition that challenges student teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to deliver equity security analysis and investment recommendations before a panel of senior industry and academic leaders. Students engaged directly with industry professionals, participated in mentorship sessions, and navigated
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By Priscilla Thompson, Jackie Montalvo and Zoya Wazir HOUSTON — Azzi Fudd has been waiting years for this moment. After four seasons as a star guard for the University of Connecticut, she was taken No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in Monday’s WNBA Draft. Ahead of her selection, she told NBC News there was only one way to
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The HBCU Research Capacity Act aims to enhance federal research funding access for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Quiver AI Summary Introduction of HBCU Research Capacity Act:Â U.S. Representatives French Hill, Alma Adams, Richard McCormick, and Shomari Figures have introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act, aimed at increasing access to federal research funding for Historically Black
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By Michael R. Blood After the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on. Once a leading candidate to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, Swalwell suspended his campaign — then announced he would resign from Congress — following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman. A lengthy lineup of remaining candidates is
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By Courtney Kube, Mosheh Gains and Gordon Lubold During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around, a U.S. official said Tuesday. No shots were fired in the encounters, the official said, and U.S. personnel did not board any of the vessels before they reversed
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By Rohan Nadkarni The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd of Connecticut with the first pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, continuing a whirlwind offseason as the league races to start its 30th season. After back-to-back years when the top WNBA draft pick was a foregone conclusion — Caitlin Clark to the Indiana Fever in 2024, Paige
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By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media Twelve Inglewood Unified students left a school assembly last week with college acceptances — and for several, scholarship offers — after a visit from Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University. The visit is part of an effort to build a pipeline from California to the Baltimore-based
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Alcorn State University announced it would be the first HBCU to fully integrate AI as part of a statewide initiative with NVIDIA and Mississippi’s educational institutions. Mississippi Today reported in June 2025 that the initiative aims to train at least 10,000 Mississippians through a curriculum focused on AI skills, machine learning, and data science. The nonbinding
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As BET undergoes several changes as Skydance takes over Paramount Global, new BET President Louis Carr did an interview with Forbes about the direction of the company. Carr interestingly hinted at the company possibly experimenting with sports. “I think that we have probably a better chance than most brands that are serving our community… because we’ve continued
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