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NC HBCU Barber-Scotia College Applying To Regain Accreditation It Lost 2 Decades Ago

By Kyra Allesandrini Barber-Scotia College is on track to regain its accreditation after losing it two decades ago. The HBCU has been taking several steps to restore its former status, allowing it to receive student applications and allow those enrolled to apply for federal financial aid. “I always want to make sure that people know that Barber-Scotia is authorized by the state of North Carolina to confer degrees to individuals,” the school’s President Chris Rey told The Charlotte Post. “As we reposition ourselves to be in a position to receive federal financial aid, I will tell you that Barber-Scotia is on track for reaccreditation. Our plan,

The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival Announces Official Selections

Courtesy of Morehouse College The Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival will include 40 films. Among these 40, 18 films have been nominated for awards in these four categories—Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Student Film. The festival will be held at Morehouse College on September 17 – 21, 2024.  This year’s festival promises a powerful fusion of storytelling and advocacy, showcasing films from Australia, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and the United States. These selections tackle critical issues in society, including topics such as political unrest, education, refugee resettlement, social justice, homelessness, the impacts of war, racism, and mental

Two Howard University Bison Named to Fourth Cohort of Marshall-Motley Scholarship Program

By Brittany Bailer Two Howard University students have been named to the fourth cohort of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP). Howard alum Dijon Stokes (B.S. ‘20) of Charleston, West Virginia, and Jordan Braithwaite, an incoming first-year law student from St. Louis, Missouri, are two of this year’s 10 scholars.  In exchange for a full law school scholarship and professional development, scholars commit to devoting the first ten years of their careers to practicing civil rights law in service of Black communities in the South. The program is named in honor of Supreme Court Justice, legendary civil rights attorney, LDF founder, and Howard

Maryland Officials Developing Advisory Board To Address HBCU Concerns

By Quintessa Williams State officials in Maryland are developing regulations for the committee responsible for reviewing the process through which the Maryland Higher Education Commission will consider proposals for new academic programs at state universities. The committee is expected to be established this fall, and one of its initial tasks will be to determine the number of members it will have. The Program Review Process Advisory Council was created as a result of a state law that took effect this month, aiming to enhance the approval process for new higher education programs at state universities. It was established following a contentious decision by the

Maisha Handy Named the First Black President of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago

Maisha I. Handy has been named the twelfth president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. She will assume her new role on September 3, making her the institution’s first African American and second woman president. McCormick Theological Seminary enrolls roughly 160 graduate students, 43 percent of whom are Black. Since 2000, Dr. Handy has served on the faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. A professor of religion and education, she most recently served as the institution’s interim president. During her tenure, she also had two stints as acting chief academic officer and vice president for academic and student

Livingstone College Receives 7th $1M Donation From Anonymous Donor

Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College in North Carolina received another $1 million donation. It’s the seventh donation of this amount to be given in just seven months by an anonymous donor. It marks the most significant monetary gift received by the HBCU in its history, according to Black Enterprise. The first donation was made during the school’s fall 2023 homecoming celebration. Meanwhile, the second was announced during Livingstone’s 145th Founder’s Day program in February, according to WCNC. The unrestricted donations will help with renovations and new equipment for students. The school hopes these investments will help boost recruitment and overall retention. “We have to roll

New Medical Residents Honored in Santa Cruz Ceremony Through New Hospital and School Partnership

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine A white coat ceremony in Santa Cruz Tuesday afternoon celebrated a group of inaugural family resident graduates. It’s all part of a new partnership between Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Morehouse School of Medicine. These residents are set to embark on a rigorous three-year program that the hospital says is dedicated to nurturing culturally humble family physicians beginning this month. “They will be working both in the hospital learning inpatient medicine, but also with multiple partners throughout Santa Cruz County and Watsonville for outpatient training. And this will be a great opportunity for them

Donald Comer Named Interim President of Lane College in Tennessee

Courtesy of Lane College Donald W. Comer has been selected to serve as interim president of Lane College. He will assume his new role on August 1. Lane College is a historically Black undergraduate college in Jackson, Tennessee. The institution enrolls over 1,000 students, 78 percent of whom are Black. Dr. Comer brings over three decades of professional experience to his new role. He has been an executive with FedEx for the past 35 years, holding various positions in data analytics, marketing, finance, strategic planning, and project management. He most recently served as the company’s vice president for decision science

Record- Breaking President Dr. David A. Thomas Announces Retirement From Morehouse College

Courtesy of Morehouse College Morehouse College today announces the retirement of Dr. David A. Thomas as president, effective June 30, 2025. “Record-breaking” defines Thomas’s tenure at the College. Its innovative and impactful work has garnered international attention and partnerships with various notable institutions, corporations, and individuals; applications from high-achieving students have soared to an all-time high; substantial infrastructure investments have been completed and are in progress; and – in his seven years of service – the most funds have been raised among any president in Morehouse’s 157-year history. With over 30 years in higher education informing his vision, Dr. Thomas’s

HBCU celebrates 157th anniversary after tough year

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historic HBCU, marked its 157th Founders Day yesterday with a message of gratitude, resilience, and hope. Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess addressed the SAU community, reflecting on the institution’s rich history and its dedication to academic excellence despite current challenges. Founded on July 19, 1867, by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, SAU was initially chartered as a “Normal School and Collegiate Institute.” The institution aimed to provide young men and women with superior academic education, train teachers for efficient service, and prepare young men for the Holy Ministry.

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