By Juana Summers A multi-billion-dollar industry, fueled by people who don’t see a cent of that money, is about to change. For years, many have argued that colleges were exploiting student athletes. But, just last week, a $2.8 billion settlement reached between the NCAA and five major conferences paved the way for schools to pay athletes directly
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Courtesy of Howard University A rainy Saturday morning turned bright and sunny as more than 20,000 supportive friends, parents, and alumni filled Capital One Arena to celebrate the largest graduating class in Howard University history for the institution’s 156th commencement convocation. While commencement exercises started earlier in the week, during the Saturday, May 11 ceremony,
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By Matthew Arrojas The university-student relationship is being put to the test as thousands of students stage encampments to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their respective institutions’ investments in companies that support Israel. While the encampment and protests that began April 17 at Columbia University have garnered the most attention and headlines, the first
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By Quintessa Williams Employees at Fayetteville State University‘s communications office are under scrutiny for alleged misuse of university-issued credit cards, as revealed in an investigation conducted by the North Carolina auditor’s office. The investigation uncovered questionable purchases totaling $692,239. FSU’s former associate vice chancellor for the Office of Strategic Communication, former director of digital strategy, and
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By Destiny Hogan Social workers often feel underpaid for the depth of their work. It is a huge issue that has been going on for years. According to 2022 national estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,, Florida is ranked with the second highest employment level of social workers behind only California, but it
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By Yamiche Alcindor and Fiona Glisson Four years ago, protests erupted across the country after millions of Americans watched the chilling video of the murder of George Floyd — a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. In the aftermath, Chauvin was convicted of murder and calls for a nationwide
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By Alexis Clark The journey to become a doctor or dentist is one step closer to becoming a reality for several recent Tennessee State University graduates. After making history as the first graduating class of the TSU Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Accelerated Medical and Dental program, 14 students will now start their new journey to
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By Kendall Williams In the heart of Washington, D.C., where decisions are made and the nation’s future is crafted, one Florida A&M University alum’s journey from the hill to the White House is a testament to the transformative power of education and community. Alan Williams, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs,
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Bonita J. Brown, a seasoned university leader with experience in national student access initiatives, was elected chancellor of Winston-Salem State University yesterday by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. UNC System President Peter Hans recommended Brown, who recently served as interim president of Northern Kentucky University, following a national search that included nearly 50 candidates and three finalists endorsed
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By Quintessa Williams The class of 2024 at Howard University celebrated their graduation ceremony at Capital One Arena. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Services at the same university received special recognition. The graduation ceremony for the nursing school was rescheduled after a chaotic incident that took place on Thursday at Howard University in D.C. “We apologize
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