By Rashad Grove The president of Delaware State University is defending his institution’s aviation program against disparaging remarks made by Elon Musk. Local station WBOC reports that Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter) and CEO of Tesla, said that aviation programs at HBCUs are not developing enough qualified pilots which is dangerous for the airline industry
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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University has announced that Dr. Daniel Black, a 1988 graduate of Clark College (a parent institution of the university), author and a veteran professor of African American Studies at the university, will deliver the address during its 35th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8 a.m., at
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By Tolly Carr There were no HBCU players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, but there’s more than one way to earn a spot in pro football. Immediately after the draft ended, several HBCU players signed undrafted free agent deals while others will receive invitations to minicamp for a tryout. But how even is the
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Courtesy of Morgan State University The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) has bestowed its 2024 Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers to Morgan State University graduate student Olisa Menakaya. The annual award honors NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to the field of science teaching in their first five years of professional instruction.
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Written By Monica Lewis The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently announced its distinguished 2023 Class of AAAS fellows, which includes two Howard University professors — Janelle Burke, Ph.D. and Nadir Yilmaz, Ph.D. — among the list of 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators. Both professors will now be lifetime members of the AAAS Fellows program, joining the ranks
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College welcomed award-winning journalist Errin Haines, editor-at-large and one of the founders of news publication The 19th, for a special edition of the College’s Courageous Conversations series titled “Power of the Black Woman Vote,” powered by UPS. President Helene Gayle and Director of Spelman’s Social Justice Fellows Program Dr. Cynthia Spence
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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams recently announced that she has secured more than $12 million in community project funding for Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and requested an appropriated earmark award of $630,000 for public safety improvements at Clark Atlanta University. The funding falls under Federal Nexus—funding provided by the federal
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Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University professor Sarah Priester will be the guest speaker for the Benedict College 2024 Baccalaureate Service. The service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at Benedict’s Antisdel Chapel at 3 p.m. The Baccalaureate Service at Benedict is a ceremonial event that precedes the commencement ceremonies,
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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced the speakers for its three spring 2024 commencement ceremonies at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center on May 3 and May 4. During the ceremonies, more than 1,200 students from the University’s 14 colleges and school are expected to receive their degrees. “We are fortunate to have three
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Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Earlier this month, Bevel announced a donation to Clark Atlanta University to remodel its men’s basketball team’s facility. The men’s grooming brand transformed the locker room into a state-of-the-art barbershop and lounge space that provides head-to-toe grooming and personal care for the student athletes. “I am very appreciative for the
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