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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Written By Lexx Thornton Now well into the fall semester, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is continuing to build on last semester’s academic achievements with the same strong approach. One standout example comes from the mathematics department, where students who took the ETS Major Field Test (MFT) in mathematics last spring delivered top-tier results. Several
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Written By Lexx Thornton Grambling State University marked another milestone in its ongoing campus transformation with the grand reopening of the renovated Foster Johnson Health Center and the Student Counseling and Wellness Center—two spaces vital to the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of the campus community. The newly modernized facilities represent a significant investment in comprehensive student
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By Lexx Thornton At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, James Benham was elected as Chairman, and it was announced that former Chairman Brandon L. Simmons had been appointed as the Director of Institutional Policy and Oversight for Higher Education by Governor Greg Abbott. Simmons opened his final meeting
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