Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State Universityās College of Business is excited to announce the launch of The Microsoft Scholars Program, a prestigious yearly initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry. This program offers select students’ invaluable exposure to career pathways in the technology and entertainment sectors, specifically targeting sophomores,
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The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump can continue to deport Venezuelan migrants under an 18th-century wartime law, but ordered that they be granted āreasonable timeā to appear before a judge. In a 5-4 ruling, the US top court on Monday overturned an order from a lower federal
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Courtesy of Albany State University The sound at the Albany State University Coliseum was greater than it has ever been.Ā Ā At SaturdayāsĀ Blue & Gold Game, William T. Brooks surprised the crowd with a spectacle usually reserved for an HBCU from the Division I ranks. Midway in the first quarter of play the band made its entrance.Ā Ā They
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Courtesy of Huston-Tilllotson University On the floor of the Texas House on Thursday, a state representative from the Houston area asked his fellow lawmakers to “meaningfully invest” in historically Black colleges and universities. It was the first time such a resolution had been introduced and passed in the House, he believes. Lawmakers and students want
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By Lolita C. Baldor U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATOās military committee, was fired over the weekend by the Trump administration, U.S. officials said Monday. Although no reason was given, officials said it was apparently tied to comments she has made that supported diversity in the force. According to the
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Livingstone College opened its first Home Depot Innovations Lounge on March 26 in the W. J. Walls Student Center. Livingstone PresidentĀ Dr. Anthony J. Davis welcomed HBCU students into the new space, which wasĀ the Collegeās former student center.Ā The space isĀ outfitted with new furniture and technology and hasĀ dedicated spaces for student collaboration. āI am moved, truly moved
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Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus and an HBCU art professor of 40 years, introduced the HBCU Arts Act, investing in arts education and conservation at HBCUs. āArt is a universal language that allows people everywhere to experience and celebrate unique cultures
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President Donald Trump pressed forward with aggressive tariffs that have roiled the global economy as he faced pushback from Wall Street, world leaders and some members of his own party. Hereās the latest on where the trade war stands: Trump plows ahead:Ā TrumpĀ said he is ānot lookingā to pauseĀ his tariffs before they go into effect Wednesday.
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ByĀ Lawrence Hurley The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to terminate Education DepartmentĀ grants for teacher training that officials deemed to violate their new policy opposingĀ diversity, equity and inclusionĀ efforts. The 5-4 decision blocks a Massachusetts-based judgeās ruling that said the administration had failed to follow the correct legal process in terminating the grants. About
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By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University’s Department of Forensic Science is now working in collaboration with the Montgomery County District Attorneyās Office (DA), the Montgomery County Commission and other government entities to help solve crimes thanks to a $167,127 grant from the U.S. Department of Justiceās Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funds will be used
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