Written By Lexx Thornton Rust College, with the Mississippi Center for Innovation and Technology (MCITy) and Cisco Systems, have launched a new partnership to train Mississippians for jobs in the field of cybersecurity. This initiative, themed “Securing the Future: Innovate, Defend, Inspire,” addresses Mississippi’s critical cybersecurity shortage, with more than 2,500 unfilled jobs statewide and
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Written By Lexx Thornton Savannah State University’s (SSU) Department of Journalism and Mass Communications received a $22,000 grant from the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University via its Newsroom Innovation Challenge. SSU is one of only ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to receive funding from the center. The grant will support
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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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