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After a hurricane, coach Tynesha Lewis leaned on a bond built at Black colleges

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By Mia Berry When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina in September, floods left UNC Asheville’s campus without power and potable water, displacing the women’s basketball team a month before the start of its season. As first-year coach Tynesha Lewis mulled how to move forward, a fellow coach in the women’s basketball community proposed a solution. After hearing about the devastation the hurricane caused in the Asheville community, Tomekia Reed, the first-year coach at UNC Charlotte, reached out to Lewis to offer her help. Reed and Lewis, who both previously led winning women’s basketball programs at historically Black universities, met in 2022 at a symposium

After much anticipation, University of Michigan’s board doesn’t vote on defunding DEI

By Curtis Bunn The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to keep the embattled program intact. The board did, however, decide it will no longer require diversity statements for faculty members during hiring or promotion, a significant reposition for the university. The board did not directly say it would not vote on disbanding its DEI program, which has reportedly spent $250 million on diversity initiatives since 2016. But members spoke in general terms, warning, “Don’t believe

Voorhees University Receives Television Donations from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Courtesy of Voorhees University In a remarkable display of community support and tradition, the Epsilon Omega Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. made a memorable contribution to Voorhees University during the halftime of the highly anticipated homecoming basketball game. The chapter donated 13 brand-new flat-screen televisions to their cherished alma mater, enhancing the campus experience for students and faculty alike. The presentation was a celebratory moment, marked by the presence of active brothers from the campus and alumni who returned to join in the festivities. As the brothers revealed their generous donation, the crowd erupted in cheers, recognizing the

SBA Awards $2.2 Million to Morgan’s Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center to Establish New Entrepreneurship Outreach Initiatives

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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center (EDAC) has secured funding to enhance two of its impactful outreach initiatives aimed at advancing the center’s mission. Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded EDAC $1.5 million to support the Returning Citizens Inspired to Develop Entrepreneurial Ventures (RIDE) Entrepreneurship Center and $700,000 for the Government Certifications Contracting and Matchmaking Solutions Center. Both programs are designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing essential resources and assistance to help participants effectively navigate the complexities of the business landscape. This funding was made possible through the FY24 Omnibus Spending Bill with the

Howard University Hosts Panel to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis

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By Amber Dodd In partnership with Walmart and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard University hosted a Maternal Health Panel at the University’s College of Medicine.  The panel coincided with the Congressional Black Caucus’ 53rd legislative session as congressional affiliates drafted and advocated for bills to address the Black maternal crisis. Black women are currently dying at three times the rate of white women during childbirth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 80% of those deaths are preventable. Connecting Black Maternal Advocates Before the panel, Jazmin Long, CEO and founder of Birthing Beautiful Communities in

National Science Foundation Awards Morgan State University Nearly $3 Million in Research Grants To-Date in FY25

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Courtesy of Morgan State University In what is amounting to a banner year for Maryland’s designated Preeminent Public Urban Research University, faculty researchers at Morgan State University are on pace to reach Morgan’s annual goal of $100 million in awarded research grants and contracts. The National Science Foundation (NSF), a longstanding catalyst for groundbreaking research across the U.S. higher education landscape, granted Morgan more than $2.9 million in funding to initiate new research and further existing research in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Bolstered by support from the NSF and many other agencies, Morgan has amassed more than $77

HBCU Aims to Alleviate Financial Struggles with 99-Year Lease

Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University In a significant move toward financial recovery, Saint Augustine’s University is prepared to make a deal to see part of its campus leased to Coral Gables-based 50 Plus 1 Sports for $70 million over 99 years. Monti Valrie, principal and managing partner of 50 Plus 1 Sports, confirmed the agreement. “We are absolutely thrilled to come to Raleigh and partner with Saint Augustine’s University, local developers, and community leaders in this incredible city,” Valrie stated in a recent interview with the Charlotte Post. He emphasized the company’s dedication to cultivating projects that benefit local residents and

Dr. Joyce Shirazi Co-Chairs Effort to Develop a Roadmap that Boost HBCU Research Capacity

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Courtesy of Hampton University In an effort to strengthen the U.S. science and technology workforce, a coalition of engineering leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and major research institutions recently released a report on how to work together to expand research programs at HBCUs. Joyce T. Shirazi, dean of the School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation at Hampton University, co-led the effort. The recommendations emerged from the HBCU Engineering Deans Summit, a first-of-its-kind gathering earlier this year organized by the HBCU Engineering Deans Council and hosted by the University of Michigan College of Engineering. It brought together more than

Morgan State University to Launch Nuclear Engineering Research Initiative

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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has received a $5 million grant from the National Nuclear Security Administration to launch the Scholarly Partnership in Nuclear Engineering (SPINE) program, a five-year project aimed at increasing diversity in the nuclear engineering workforce. Alongside several partner institutions, scholars at Morgan State University will develop new curricula, hands-on research opportunities, and mentorship programs for students interested in the field of nuclear engineering. The SPINE program will also facilitate outreach and engagement with local K-12 schools and community colleges. Additionally, the funding will support a new

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