Written By Lexx Thornton In the two weeks since the White House reversed course on the 1890 National Scholars Program and lifted its suspension, Kendall Strickland still feels a sense of unease about the program’s future.  Created in 1992, the program covers full tuition and room and board for underserved or rural students interested in
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Written By Lexx Thornton Representatives from nearly a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s campus to brainstorm ways to advance technology transfer and commercialization.  N.C. A&T, The Commercializer, LLC, and the 1890 Universities Foundation co-hosted the inaugural HBCU Technology Transfer (T2) Symposium, bringing together thought
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Nissan is donating $250,000 to Mississippi’s seven HBCUs to further STEM education, continuing its 11th consecutive year of funding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the state. Since launching the Mississippi HBCU STEM Initiative in 2014, Nissan has invested $2.75 million to support and encourage innovative programming that serves Mississippi students, helping to grow
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Michael Feldstein developed an AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA) as part of a broader project aimed at addressing the needs of educators with the aid of AI. The project included a course that used AI tools to transform online course creation and was sponsored by D2L, VitalSource, and Engageli. Feldstein was the chief accountability officer
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By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University medical scientist Angel S. Byrd is leading efforts to raise awareness about a chronic skin condition that remains largely unknown to the public but has devastating effects — especially among Black women. Byrd, M.D., Ph.D., is a tenured professor and the Director of Research in the Department of Dermatology. Byrd and her medical
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Written By Lexx Thornton One of North Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is taking another step to become a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education by adding tech giant OpenAI to its roster of partners.  North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham announced a partnership with OpenAI through the university’s Institute for
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Written by Lexx Thornton Norfolk State University’s Writing Center has recently implemented Generative Artificial Intelligence initiatives to provide targeted support to faculty and students as we navigate the fresh challenges that AI poses.  With the rise of AI, universities have experienced an increase in the number of students utilizing the program. “We have noticed an
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By Lexx Thornton Graduation season packs out the entire month of May with undergraduate graduations and graduate graduations. Graduation season is such an exciting time for any college graduate, but what’s not exciting is when you are walking up the steps to walk across the stage after hearing your name, it’s pronounced wrong. What are
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Written By Lexx Thornton The foundation of the United States is deeply intertwined with the labor, resilience, and ingenuity of Black Americans. From the early days of agriculture and skilled trades to the modern advancements in engineering and technology, Black labor has been instrumental in building and sustaining the nation. Central to this narrative are
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Written By Lexx Thornton HBCUs have impacted culture and society. They have shaped our youth’s minds all while breeding excellence, and they continue to do so now. Have you ever wondered how HBCUs have shaped social justice movements? Research conducted by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay,
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