By: Levi Ismail  You’ll notice on the way to the president’s office a massive wall of photos paying tribute to past leaders of Tennessee State University (TSU). Dwayne Tucker’s photo was placed at the very top just in the past few weeks, but what he’s done over the last year has transformed the university that
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By Kate Reilly, Christine Rapp and Dennis Romero A powerful storm system continues to disrupt travel, placing 64 million people under winter weather alerts that span the eastern two-thirds of the country. A string of tornadoes erupted in central Illinois on Sunday, with preliminary National Weather Service reports saying eight homes and a garage were destroyed and two other
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A former college football player who a San Jose police officer shot during a chaotic incident near campus is set to receive an $8 million settlement from the city—one of the largest police-related payouts in San Jose history. According to KTVU, the proposed settlement involves K’aun Green, now 24, who was wounded in March 2022 outside La Victoria
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By Bridget Bowman The fight for the Senate is expanding to a few more states next year, as both parties tout talented candidates and point to political dynamics tilting in their favor. Democrats still face an uphill battle to net the four seats they need to take control of the Senate, which would involve winning at
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative to expand engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) following a presidential executive order establishing a White House initiative on the institutions. As part of the effort, the department introduced the Roy Wilkins Fellowship, a paid program for HBCU students interested
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By Lexx Thornton Ya’Donnis Hardaway recently enjoyed campus life as a senior and wrestling star. Today, he is a full-time Lab Scientist with the premier nuclear facility, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. This incredible opportunity came through a partnership between Allen and SRNS, facilitated by the DOE Workforce Grant. Ya’Donnis was discovered while speaking at a symposium recommended by his
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South Carolina State University is significantly expanding its academic portfolio with the launch of four new STEM degree programs aimed at equipping students with the skills needed for careers in high-demand technical fields. The Orangeburg HBCU announced that the additions include three undergraduate engineering degrees and a master’s program in cybersecurity, broadening opportunities for students and responding to
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Florida A&M University has been awarded a two-year, $321,000 subaward as part of a national initiative led by the Office of Naval Research aimed at cultivating a diverse and highly skilled STEM workforce. The funding will support efforts to prepare students to address emerging environmental issues and national security challenges, further positioning Florida A&M at the forefront of research,
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Digital entertainment at HBCUs is shifting. What used to revolve around music and Netflix binges now includes games, right in the palm of every student’s hand. The scene has changed quickly; online slots have shown up alongside other forms of digital fun, intersecting with campus life, tech habits, and even where some funding comes from. Studies lately
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ASHBURN, Va. (7NEWS) — Washington Commander Bobby Wagner is striving for success on and off the football field. Over the last two years, Wagner has been studying to obtain his MBA from Howard University. When asked ‘Why Howard?” Wagner explained, “Why not?” “I was doing a lot of work with HBCUs as a whole, and I got to
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