Written By Lexx Thornton From increased student opportunities to new course offerings, the LeMoyne-Owen College Division of Fine Arts and Humanities is driving great changes for students and the community. The division, self-described as the “soul of the college,” has recently experienced the revival of the Magical Marching Magicians band, the appointments of new faculty,
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Written By Lexx Thornton Lincoln University has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) as part of a national initiative to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through research, operations, and innovation. The grant, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., is part of TMCF’s Project HBCU Capacity Building — a $25 million investment in eight HBCUs
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Written By Lexx Thornton Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is on the move. With record enrollment, rising national rankings, and students achieving career success at top companies, the University is building undeniable momentum on its Journey to Eminence. Enrollment continues to climb, reaching 10,085 students this fall. That steady growth builds on gains from 9,821
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Historically Black South Carolina State University has recently launched four new STEM degree programs to prepare students for careers in a broad range of industries. Thanks to funding from Dominion Energy, SC State will offer three new bachelor’s degrees in engineering. The first program, a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, will combine computer science and
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Written By Lexx Thornton A landmark gathering dedicated to advancing student success across HBCUs and partner institutions. The symposium, sponsored by the US Department of Commerce / Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) / National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant, will be held on November 6–7, 2025, at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania—the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU. This
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Written By Lexx Thornton LeMoyne-Owen College was a launching pad for Rev. Dr. Earle J. Fisher’s journey from joining the college as a student majoring in computer science to discovering a connection and passion for ministry. Now, Rev. Dr. Fisher serves as Professor of Religious Communication and Africana Studies and was recently appointed as the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Fort Valley State University’s (FVSU) Department of Nursing has achieved a historic milestone: its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received official accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This recognition is poised to significantly strengthen the pipeline of qualified nurses serving rural and underserved communities
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Written By Lexx Thornton Jackson State University senior Malik Alexander spent his summer immersed in one of the world’s most diverse journalism programs, serving as a Program Counselor at The School of The New York Times’ NYC Summer Academy. The Dallas native was instrumental in guiding a globally diverse cohort of high school students through
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Written By Lexx Thornton New Ellucian, UNCF, and Huston-Tillotson University report shows HBCUs leading in AI engagement, alongside concerns around access, cost, and equity. Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building, and Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) today released The Shift Ahead: HBCUs, Artificial Intelligence, and
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Courtesy of Birmingham Times Miles College will collaborate with NVIDIA Corporation, the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, to integrate AI across academic programs, faculty research and community engagement on the Fairfield campus, The Birmingham Times has learned. NVIDIA, which is investing more than $100 billion globally in artificial intelligence, will also provide access to resources, frameworks and development
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