By Damond Talbot What should have been a weekend of unity, culture, and celebration at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) turned tragic as gun violence erupted across multiple campuses and surrounding areas. From Alabama to Mississippi to South Carolina, a series of shootings during homecoming and classic football events have left several people dead, dozens
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By Megan Lebowitz Vice President JD Vance indicated in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that President Donald Trump was not opposed to invoking the Insurrection Act. Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether the White House was seriously considering invoking the 1807 statute, Vance said, “The president is looking at all his
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By Julie Tsirkin, Megan Shannon and Megan Lebowitz The Trump administration on Saturday reversed some layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after hundreds of scientists received “incorrect notifications” that they were laid off during the government shutdown, according to an official familiar with the matter. “The employees who received incorrect notifications were never separated from the
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Written by Lexx Thornton In honor of her distinguished career as a practitioner and educator, Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, was inducted into the first class of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Alumni Hall of Fame. Dr. Stone joined Dr. Pat Caudle, Kitty Ernst, Dr. Kerri Schuiling, and Dr. Joan Slager in the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Savannah State University’s (SSU) bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering Technology and Computing has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials, and assessment of student learning,
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Written By Lexx Thornton The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Emerging Caribbean Scientists (ECS) Program and the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) will host the 2025 Annual Fall Student Research Symposium on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center on the Orville E. Kean
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Florida A&M University is expected to unveil a statue next week honoring the HBCU’s eighth president. On Friday, Oct. 17, FAMU plans to unveil a statue of former President Frederick S. Humphries in front of Lee Hall, “paying tribute to the pioneering leader who reshaped the university and championed excellence in higher education,” the university
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By Daryl D. Green An op-ed isn’t just an opinion—it’s a chance to shape conversations. Here’s a step-by-step guide As the nation deals with yet another federal government shutdown, Americans are questioning the value of higher education. Detractors claim that universities are out of touch with reality and failing to equip students for real-world application.
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By Monica Lewis In response to growing interest from students, alumni, and the broader HBCU community, Howard University today announced that the Bison’s regular-season finale against Norfolk State University Saturday, Nov. 22 has been moved from Greene Stadium to Audi Field. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, and the game — presented by AT&T
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By Ben Finley The nation’s third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay. While they would receive back pay once the impasse ends, many military families live paycheck to paycheck. During previous shutdowns, Congress passed legislation to ensure
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