In 1919, Paul Robeson graduated from Rutgers University as valedictorian and the only Black student of his class. Over the past century, Rutgers has honored Robeson through several dedications and memorial celebrations. On October 19, Rutgers unveiled their latest dedication – a new mural at the football stadium. Painted by Rutgers alumnus Alonzo Adams, Robeson’s
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By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Business will launch its annual Executive Lecture Series with a visit from Crunch Fitness President and Howard alum Chequan Lewis (B.A. ’05). The title of his lecture is “Legendary: Powered by Legacy.” As president, Lewis works directly with Crunch executives and franchise partners to develop growth strategies, improve performance, and
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By Monica Alba Vice President Kamala Harris plans to spend election night in Washington, with her campaign eyeing her alma mater, Howard University, as a possible venue for her to speak from, according to seven people familiar with the planning. While it’s possible the election results could be known within hours and not days, the Democratic campaign
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By Ashley Mowreader A September survey of 1,012 students found, across most groups, the economy/cost of living is the most important issue in determining whom or what students will vote for in the upcoming election, with 52 percent of respondents selecting that. Similarly important issues, among 12 listed in the survey, conducted by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab, are reproductive
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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced Friday that President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking an immediate personal leave of absence from the nation’s leading historically Black college for women. No specific reasons were provided for her departure. Dr. Gayle took office as Spelman College’s 11th president in July 2022. Before her appointment at
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Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson University, a private historically Black college in Austin, Texas, has announced an ambitious initiative to expand its reach by opening a branch campus in California. This strategic move aims to significantly enhance accessibility to students on the West Coast seeking the unique educational environment that HBCUs offer. As part of
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The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are excited to announce the expansion of the HBCU Fellowship Program — now in its second year. This paid eight-week initiative continues to provide valuable skills, career development and networking opportunities for students from Atlanta-based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Following a successful inaugural year, the program has
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By Ashleigh Fields and Sarakshi Rai Former President Trump’s campaign team filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, labeling the U.K. Labour Party’s efforts to support Vice President Harris as “election interference.” “In two weeks, Americans will once again reject the oppression of big government that we rejected in 1776. The flailing Harris-Walz campaign
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By Trymaine Lee For 30 years, the Rev. Alyn E. Waller has led his flock at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, the city’s largest Black congregation. But on Saturday, the good pastor led another kind of assembly: 100 Black men, mostly clad in leather, astride a pack of snarling motorcycles. “Here we are in Philly, 100 fellas
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has recently launched the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), a program that provides real-world portfolio management experience to undergraduate students majoring in accounting and finance. The program allows student members to invest real money, giving them the experience needed to gain
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