By Ashley Brown Registration is officially live for the inaugural HBCU AI Conference and Training Summit, which will take place from April 1 to 3, 2025, on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University. ThisĀ landmark eventĀ aims to gather a diverse coalition of AI researchers, educators, students, and industry leaders to discuss and explore inclusive pathways in artificial
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By Alina Selyukh Amazon faced a coordinated picket effort as drivers and warehouse workers at multiple locations around the U.S. on Thursday pressed the retail giant to recognize their unions. The campaign launched by the Teamsters union comes during the holiday-shopping rush, though Amazon says it has not affected operations. The union had said workers
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Courtesy of Southern University at New Orleans Southern University at New Orleans has announced the launch of Louisianaās inaugural bachelorās degree in data science. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to equip students with essential skills for the booming field of data analysis. The innovative program aims to bridge the skills gap in various sectors, preparing
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Wise words and exemplars of purpose, adversity and growth illuminated Talmadge L. Hill Field House amidst a brisk and overcast day today at the 11th Fall Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University.Ā Glowing faces decorated the arena, and the warm spirit of unbridled joy filled the atmosphere as more than
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Courtesy of Howard University Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Enterprises LaNiece Tyree, MPA, CASP, was recently elected president of the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), making her the first woman of color, as well as the first from an HBCU, to hold the title.Ā Elected on October 29 during the C3X Annual Conference
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A Morehouse School of Medicine graduate has opened a bookstore to uplift her surrounding community. According toĀ a news release, Dr. Viola Lanier, who boasts a Master of Science in biomedical research and a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, has launched Better Today Books & Boutique, located at 2300 Shallowford Rd., Ste. 8, Marietta, GA 30066. āWasnāt
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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics The latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Report was released on Wednesday by the NCAA, and Jackson State ranks among the best in the nation and HBCUs with an overall department GSR of 87 percent. Four teams achieved a perfect score on this report for Jackson State including menās tennis,
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Wellness Advice from Dr. Danielle Hairston The holidays can be tough, but with a little self-care and creativity, they can also be meaningful and uplifting, advisesĀ Danielle Hairston, M.D., psychiatrist and assistant professor at Howard University. Hairston provides practical tips on how to create a fulfilling holiday season by setting boundaries, managing expectations, and embracing new
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Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University has unveiled an exciting new initiative to foster homeownership among its employees while contributing to the revitalization of West Baltimore neighborhoods. The āLive Near Your Workā program, developed in partnership with the City of Baltimore, offers generous financial incentives for Coppin State staff who choose to buy
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TikTok on Monday asked theĀ Supreme CourtĀ to step in on an emergency basis to block theĀ federal lawĀ that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agreed to sell it. Lawyers for the company and China-based ByteDance urged the justices to step in before the law’s Jan. 19 deadline. A similar
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