The DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program provides students with a full STEM scholarship, internships, and guaranteed placement at a DoD lab or facility upon graduation. SMART funds bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degrees in critical STEM disciplines. The application is available online from August through December of every year. Students pursuing degrees related to engineering, science, mathematics,
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Written By Howard Newsroom Staff Robinhood Markets, Inc. has started a new partnership with Howard University, aimed at addressing the financial challenges that student-athletes often face. This marks Robinhood’s first partnership with a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), as it brings its signature “Money Drills” program to Howard, the ninth NCAA Division I university
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By Mekhi Abbott Tennessee State University (TSU) continues to break ground on a historic journey to become the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to field a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey team. Alongside some assistance from the National Hockey League (NHL), the NHL Players’ Association and the Nashville Predators, the
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The FBR Foundation has made a significant impact on the future of aspiring medical professionals by donating $125,000 to create the Fred Renwick Endowed Scholarship for PreMed Students at Xavier University of Louisiana. This generous endowment honors the legacy of Dr. Fred Blackwell Renwick, a distinguished educator and advocate for student success. Honoring Dr. Fred Blackwell
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By Kyle Cheney Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday dropped one of his criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump and was on the verge of dropping the other — a termination that is required, Smith said, by Justice Department policy that bars continuing the prosecutions once Trump is inaugurated. In a pair of court filings, Smith said
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Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College in Nashville, one of four historically Black medical schools in the country, has announced a new partnership with Oracle Health to advance healthcare in communities across Tennessee and beyond. As part of their recently signed agreement, the two institutional partners will collaborate on research, education, and community
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The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is proud to announce the airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands,” a film that pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands. This vibrant showcase will feature the performances of eight premier bands from the 2023 Pepsi
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Written By Jessica Blake An increasing number of Republican state officials are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education. One even formed an advisory committee to prepare for any new responsibilities the state may take on as a result. “What we want to make sure that we’re able to do
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By Ashley Brown The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the initiation of an investigation regarding allegations that Jackson State University had access to practice film from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff before their matchup on Nov. 2. ESPN reported the revelation, which highlights serious concerns within the conference about competitive integrity. How the Investigation Unfolded
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, a leader in agricultural and environmental sciences, played a major role in this year’s World Food Prize Foundation Conference, which convened over 1,200 participants from more than 60 countries to engage in critical discussions on global food security, diversification, and sustainability in agriculture. An 1890 Land-Grant institution, TSU attracts
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