By Brittany Bailer The Howard University and PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship’s second annual entrepreneurship festival closed with a fireside chat featuring James Rhee, the John H. Johnson Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship, and Tina Byles Williams, founder, CEO and CIO of Xponance, a $17 billion asset management and investment firm. As founders of successful businesses, the pair
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Written By Hampton University Newroom Hampton University is making another bold move to leverage technology, luminary researchers and multidisciplinary collaboration, underscoring its dedication to accelerating cancer research and care. The focus on bridging the gap between proton therapy radiation and cancer treatment methodologies highlights its commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation. Formerly known
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Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Kideste Yusef wears many hats. Officially, she is an associate professor of criminal justice and director of the B-CU Center for Law and Social Justice. She also serves as the national coordinator for the 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission, an organization that operates out of the U.S.
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The California State University (CSU) system announced plans to expand its ethnic studies programs, thanks to a $1.5 million donation from the Mellon Foundation. The university was one of five public institutions to receive expanded grants under the Mellon Foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative. The Mellon Foundation awards grant funding to organizations focused on the arts and humanities that contribute to a more
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By Quintessa Williams Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that it has received a $20 million gift to support the University’s STEM programs and a variety of campus enhancements from an anonymous donor. This is the second $20 million gift the university has received in less than four years. This donation will support a faculty leadership position, and an
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By Scott Stump, From the early days of Notorious B.I.G. to the rise of 50 Cent, legendary hip-hop DJ Mister Cee was a pivotal figure in the New York City rap scene and the careers of some of its greatest performers. The entertainer, born Calvin Lebrun, has died at 57, confirmed Audacy, the parent company of 94.7
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Courtesy of Norfolk State University Last week, a graduate student roundtable and town hall titled “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, deserve so much more,” featuring CNN political analyst and author Sofia Nelson was held. As March is Women’s History Month and Social Work Month, the event partnered with the Center for African American Public
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Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College proudly announces its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for validated program(s) of study through the academic year 2029. This esteemed recognition underscores Stillman College’s commitment to meeting the evolving demands of cybersecurity education and contributing significantly to the protection of the National
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By Dantee Ramos In Niche’s 2024 Best HBCU Schools in America category, Florida A&M University placed No. 1. FAMU President Larry Robinson said he is happy to see the transformative years recognized. “Great things happen every day at FAMU, and we are proud to know that what we do is being recognized nationally,” Robinson said, according to Tallahassee. “For 136 years,
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By Alexis Davis In 2019, Jakhia Gray spent $25,000 on her campaign and subsequent reign in 2020 as Miss Alcorn State University, hosting a carnival with circus performers, holding daily raffles – including Apple products as some prizes – and feeding students soul food, seafood and tacoswith local food trucks. “The carnival cost roughly $9,500,” Gray said.
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