Courtesy of North Carolina A&T University A bachelorâs degree in artificial intelligence will be taught at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The Triad Business Journal reports this is the only AI degree program at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and it has been approved by the UNC System Board of Governors. North Carolina
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University has announced a significant increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, reaching a record total of 10,739 students. Morgan State is now the third-largest HBCU behind North Carolina A&T and Howard University. This spike marks the fourth consecutive year of growth and represents a 9.4% increase from the
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By Betsy Woodruff Swan Hunter Bidenâs pardon looks a lot like Richard Nixonâs. President Joe Bidenâs grant of clemency on Sunday night â an extraordinary political act with extraordinary legal breadth â insulates his son from ever facing federal charges over any crimes he possibly could have committed over the past decade. Experts on pardons said they could
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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Anisa Cole, a junior biology major at Prairie View A&M University, is breaking new ground in medical research. Through the Universityâs Faculty Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Program, she is working alongside Dr. Naznin Sultana, a clinical associate professor, on a project aimed at creating materials that can help
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By Phenix S. Halley President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans for his second term in scary detail: using military force to execute mass deportations, clearing out DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies, and, shockingly, even eliminating the Department of Education (DOE). In preparation for four more MAGA years, Trump announced Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive, will head
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Written By Emma Bowman Many shoppers on Black Friday ditched the mall crowds the day after Thanksgiving and spent more money online than ever before. And big retailers relied on deep discounts to draw in sizeable traffic. Shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Friday, over 10% more than they did last Black Friday, according to
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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have long played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape for African-American students. They have done (and continue to do) more to educate Black students than many larger, more well-resourced historically White institutions (HWIs). HBCU institutions transcend the realm of mere education, transforming into vibrant communities that foster
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United Wayâs programs and services, as well as our advocacy work, supports equity, access, and opportunity for allâwith a focus on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. People at or below the ALICE budget threshold struggle every day to pay for the basicsâlike housing, food, healthcare, transportation, and childcare. In Maryland, 39% of householdsânearly one millionâdonât bring
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By Sholnn Z. Freeman Researchers, scholars, and higher education leaders from around the world recently convened at Howard University to learn how historically Black colleges and universities are key hubs for cultural exchange, social justice, and educational innovation. During their visit, the group explored key cultural and historical landmarks on Howard’s campus. They also participated
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By Ashley Mowreader Historically Black colleges and universities are known for serving a significant share of Black students in the U.S. and providing a more positive learning environment for these students, but historic underfunding of HBCUs continues to impact student success after graduation. A brief published earlier this year by the Institute for College Access and Success found students who
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