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Clark Atlanta Becomes First HBCU Host of PRSSA District Conference

As the host of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s 2025 Southeast District Conference, Clark Atlanta University is poised to make history. This will mark the first PRSSA District Conference held at a Historically Black College or University. The conference, which is themed “Culture & Communications: Empowering Voices in PR & Media,” will be held at the Comcast Cable Corporation in Atlanta on April 11, 2025. The conference aims to investigate the crucial relationship between communication and culture. CAU’s PRSSA has organized a variety of seminars aimed at elevating marginalized perspectives in the industry for attendees. “Our mission with

Howard ROTC Students Report Feeling Misled Over Reduced Funding

By Damenica Ellis The amount of scholarships given by Howard’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) has been reduced due to depleted funding from the United States Army Cadet Command. The result left some ROTC students feeling misled over scholarship guarantees, they said. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Coe, department chair and professor of military science at Howard said the program is lessening the number of scholarships available for students because more officers are being commissioned into the Army than what has been required. Coe said scholarships given to ROTC students are funded through the scholarship fund from the U.S. Army Cadet Command.

Grambling State University is home to the youngest currently serving HBCU president

By Haylee Hines In 2024, Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. was selected as Grambling State University’s (GSU) 11th president at 39 years old, making him the youngest currently serving president of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) His career accomplishments follow several years of work in higher education and serving as the chief financial officer for Maryland Institute College of Art. KTVE/KARD spoke to Dr. Lemelle about what it means to have this opportunity to lead a university in his home state. Prior to entering the workforce, Dr. Lemelle attended GSU for his undergraduate education and held the title of

NCAT Launches Program To Boost Enrollment Of Black Men At HBCUs

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The program allows Black male students to connect and speak openly about the struggles they face while pursing their degrees. As the enrollment of Black men at HBCUs continues to decrease, North Carolina A&T University has launched a new program for male students and faculty to support one another and stay in school. Aggie M.E.N., an acronym for Male Empowerment Network, provides mentorship and events focusing on the well-being of Black men at NCAT. The program is offered to male students at the beginning of these academic journeys and throughout their matriculation. It

Tennessee State University Launches Black History Month Tour in Nashville

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Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University kicked off its inaugural Black History Month tour this month. This project aims to recognize the significant cultural contributions made by African Americans to Nashville. The tour included stops at the Fisk University Galleries, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Jefferson Street Sound Museum. TSU faculty, staff, and students traveled on TSU’s charter bus with expert guides who illustrated African Americans’ artistic, musical, and historical significance. Tonya Turner, senior assistant and training coordinator for TSU’s business and finance department, played a pivotal role in organizing the tour. Inspired by an

Jackson State Professor Elected President of Southern Political Science Association

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Courtesy of Jackson State University Dr. Byron D’Andra Orey, a political science professor at Jackson State University, has been elected president of the Southern Political Science Association. In his new role, Orey now leads one of the nation’s oldest and largest political science organizations. “Being elected president of the is a profound honor that reflects the trust and confidence my peers have placed in me to lead this prestigious organization,” Orey expressed following the announcement. His journey with the SPSA began 30 years ago when he first joined the association as a graduate student. Orey has served two terms on the SPSA

South Carolina State to Commemorate 57th Anniversary of Orangeburg Massacre

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Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University is set to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre on Saturday, Feb. 8, with a series of reflective events beginning at 11 a.m. in the Martin Luther King Auditorium on campus. This solemn observance will pay tribute to the lives lost and impacted during the tragic night of Feb. 8, 1968, when police opened fire on a group of unarmed Black students demonstrating for integration at a local bowling alley. The Keynote Speaker The university has invited Dr. Willis C. Ham, a prominent businessman, educator, and SC State alumnus, to

Alabama’s HBCUs: A Legacy of Activism and Resilience

By Kyra Purvis Alabama, home to the largest number of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation, plays a pivotal role in the ongoing narrative of Black excellence and activism. With 14 active HBCUs, the state stands as a testament to the enduring impact of these institutions. Dr. D’Linell Finley, an adjunct professor at Alabama State University, highlighted the significant role student activism played during the civil rights movement. “The student activism on this campus in the 1960s made a real difference in calling attention to a lot of the injustices in this country, especially voting rights,” said

Trump’s education policies concern officials at Johnson C. Smith University

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By Gwendolyn Glenn The billions of financial aid dollars disbursed annually by the Department of Education are especially important for students at historically Black colleges and universities, where more than 50% qualify for Pell Grants issued for low-income students. President Trump’s push to shut down the Education Department and his executive order to end federal funds for education institutions that have diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have HBCU students and administrators worried. Patrick Martin, Johnson C. Smith University’s provost, talked to WFAE’s Gwendolyn Glenn about some of those concerns. Patrick Martin: Well, I think the elimination of the Education Department would

Prairie View’s day at the capital advocates for support amid threats to HBCUs

By Jamil David Like many other cultural institutions, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face an uncertain future in President Donald Trump’s administration. The flurry of executive orders rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; the removal of cultural celebrations like Black History Month from federal agencies; and the immediate compliance of corporations like Google and Target have put minority-focused institutions and programs at risk. Amid the threats and uncertainty, HBCUs like Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) aren’t waiting to take action. PVAMU organized a day at the Texas State Capitol on Feb. 18, providing current students and alumni the opportunity to

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