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This Holiday Season, The Howard Community Continues to Define ‘Truth and Service’

By Danny Flannery As the winter break begins, Bison look forward to a well-earned rest. The spirit of “Truth and Service” never stops, however, and across campus students and staff alike have been working to give back to the community. Led by WHUR FM, Howard University Alternative Spring Break (HUASB) volunteers, and the Office of the Dean of the Chapel, the donation drives below are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes demonstrating the Howard family’s commitment to supporting others. FOOD2FEED 2025 Smashes Goal This year, WHUR 96.3 FM’s 47th Annual FOOD2FEED Radiothon truly outdid itself. Co-organized with Truist, Macys, and HUASB,

UNCF Announces New Study Examining Teacher and School

 UNCF today released a new study exploring the perspectives of teachers, school counselors and students on issues of college readiness and awareness of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Titled, Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Examining Teacher and School Counselor Strategies for College Readiness and HBCU Exposure for Students, the study revealed the need for greater HBCU exposure, intentional student data review to identify achievement gaps and anti-bias training for school counselors and teachers to promote fair and equitable treatment for all students. A survey was conducted among nearly 150 students, teachers and school counselors of all races across seven high schools located in the Northeast, Midwest and West regions. While most teachers and school counselors in the study reported they were knowledgeable about HBCUs, more than 60% of

This HBCU Alum Has Taught Over 3,000 Girls About Cosmetic Science And Has Now Opened A STEM Classroom In Tulsa, OK

Kristen Wells-Collins is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), according to her commentary on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue a degree in chemistry at Prairie View A&M University, according to her LinkedIn. After her studies, she became exposed to cosmetic chemistry and was immediately hooked. Black To The Lab Wells-Collins’s interest in STEM has led her to become a cosmetic chemist educator and founder of Black to the Lab, which provides an activity kit with hands-on learning experiences for girls to create

Spelman Students Win Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Awards

Courtesy of Spelman College Bridging the Dream, while Bridging the Financial Gap Spelman College is proud to announce that two of its students are recipients of the Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship. Zarah Bethea, C’2029, a political science major, and Christina Simone Coker, C’2029, a health sciences major, have been selected due to their stellar academic performances and demonstration of financial need. Each student was awarded $10,000 from the Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, according to a press release from Sallie Mae. November is National Scholarship Month, and Sallie Mae is focused on promoting the free tools and guidance offered to help students find and win scholarships. This year, 40 high school students, including Bethea (left) and Coker (right), from across the country were recognized for not only

WHUR’s Food2Feed Radiothon Raises $61K to Fight Hunger

Written By WHUR Staff In a powerful show of unity and generosity, WHUR 96.3FM’s 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon — held Thursday at the radio station’s studios on the campus of Howard University — once again brought the DMV together, raising more than $61,000 and a truckload of non-perishable food to help feed families experiencing hardship this holiday season. This year’s success carries special meaning. With many residents grappling with the ongoing government shutdown and the pause in SNAP benefits, the need for food assistance has surged. An estimated 1.5 million people across the region face food insecurity, and with every dollar providing

Black Veterans at Rose Hill Cemetery Honored at Last

By Julie Carey, NBC Washington For the first time, Black veterans laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, are receiving special recognition this Veterans Day. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post recently learned about the African American cemetery and the fact it had been overlooked in traditional ceremonies. Once located in the countryside, Rose Hill Cemetery is now surrounded by industrial buildings. It’s hard to see or find unless you know where to look. The cemetery dates back to the mid-1800s and was created during segregation. It’s now owned and maintained by the

HBCU Students Tackle Urban Growth in $10K Pitch Contest

The Compassion-Centered Co-Governance Pitch Competition invites students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country to tackle the complex issues behind urban development. Winners receive $10,000, with registration closing on November 15. Helping the participants develop their solutions in historically under resourced communities will be faculty mentors, including Winston-Salem State University professor and Spatial Justice Studio founder Russell Smith. He spoke with WFDD’s David Ford. Interview Highlights On the project proposals: “We want these to be visionary projects. We want students to really think about how do we solve this problem. And to be honest with you, it’s really difficult. Most projects that involve redevelopment involve

Youngest USDA Farmer Partners with Prairie View A&M

Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Kendall Rae Johnson, the youngest farmer certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will team up with Prairie View A&M University to teach youth about agriculture and HBCU culture. During an interview with AFROTECH™, Rae Johnson cited her love for nature as the driving force behind her interest in farming, which began when she was three years old, inspired by her great-grandmother Laura “Kate” Williams. “She taught me how to grow collard greens,” Rae Johnson recalled. “I thought it was magical that something so small could turn into something so big. So from

Students Gear Up for 2025 Destination HBCU College Fair

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Local students are preparing to explore their potential futures at a one-stop shop for college opportunities. The Smith-Jones Family Foundation is organizing a bus trip to the 2025 Destination HBCU College Fair at Warrensville Heights High School in eastern Ohio. Around 60 historically Black colleges and universities will be on hand to discuss programs and opportunities with students. Many high school students say they want to go to college but aren’t sure what that entails. Attending the college fair could help answer those questions and more. “Over the past. I want to say three or four years,

AUCC Expands HBCU Leadership and Data Science Programs

The Atlanta University Center Consortium Center for Excellence in Public and Government Service continues its A.T.I. Summer Leadership Training empowers HBCU students to become leaders in government service. AUCC’s inaugural program is preparing for its third cohort of HBCU students interested in government and public service for 2026. AUCC’s CFE was established in 2023 through a $2M grant secured by Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) to fund a Center to train HBCU students for a wide range of public service careers. The Atlanta University Center Consortium Center for Excellence in Public Service is the first designed for HBCU students. This year,

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