By Sholnn Z. Freeman Kim Lewis once thought she would be an aeronautical engineer. The Ph.D.-trained physicist was fascinated by the forces at work and the mechanics of systems engineering. As Howard University’s new vice president of research and chief research officer, a strong sense of design and optimization will be the key to unlocking the
More
The 2026 UNCF “A Mind Is…”® New England Gala at the Seaport Hotel Boston achieved resounding success, honoring Demond Martin, Governor Charlie Baker and Pamela Everhart. The event raised a record-breaking $800,000 to ensure UNCF continues lighting the way as a beacon of hope, providing students with access to the resources needed to get to and
More
By Lexx Thornton Spelman College has released striking new data demonstrating the profound environmental impact of its campus composting initiative, positioning the historically Black college as a leader in higher education sustainability. According to a recent impact report from partner Compost Now, the college has diverted more than 301,649 pounds of food waste from landfills since launching the program
More
By Lexx Thornton Tuskegee University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program has been recognized among the Top Online MSW Programs in Alabama for 2026, earning the No. 2 ranking by MastersinSocialWorkOnline.org. This honor highlights the program’s academic excellence, commitment to accessible education, and growing impact in preparing social work professionals to serve communities across the
More
By Lexx Thornton Finding and applying for scholarships just got easier for Albany State University (ASU) students. In November, the Office of Financial Aid launched Scholarship Universe. This new online platform connects students to thousands of internal and external scholarship opportunities all through one personalized, mobile-friendly system. Available now at asurams.scholarshipuniverse.com, the tool simplifies the scholarship search
More
By Lexx Thornton A new statewide flash poll conducted by the John Mercer Langston Institute for African American Political Leadership (JMLI) at Virginia State University reveals that Black Virginians continue to strongly support Democratic candidates ahead of the 2025 statewide elections, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The JMLI surveyed 817 respondents statewide for its Black Virginia
More
By Lexx Thornton The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly announced a $125,000 award from GE Aerospace Foundation to support new equipment and hands-on learning resources for its aviation maintenance technology program. UDC’s program — based in a fully equipped hangar classroom at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — prepares students for high-demand
More
By Lexx Thornton Delaware State University marked a milestone this summer as the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program celebrated its tenth year, welcoming its largest cohort yet with 180 middle school students from across the state. The program, which began in 2016 with just 40 students, was created to provide access to technology and
More
By Lexx Thornton Ya’Donnis Hardaway recently enjoyed campus life as a senior and wrestling star. Today, he is a full-time Lab Scientist with the premier nuclear facility, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. This incredible opportunity came through a partnership between Allen and SRNS, facilitated by the DOE Workforce Grant. Ya’Donnis was discovered while speaking at a symposium recommended by his
More
South Carolina State University is significantly expanding its academic portfolio with the launch of four new STEM degree programs aimed at equipping students with the skills needed for careers in high-demand technical fields. The Orangeburg HBCU announced that the additions include three undergraduate engineering degrees and a master’s program in cybersecurity, broadening opportunities for students and responding to
More
