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Spike Lee’s production company seeks interns from Morgan State University

Morgan State University, a historically Black university based in Baltimore, is partnering with legendary director Spike Lee to launch students’ careers in the film industry. Lee’s production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and talent firm The Gersh Agency partnered with Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication to launch the eight-week internship. The intern will go to either Los Angeles or New York City, where they will work alongside producers to study the facets of film production, the university said. The program aims to prepare the student to land a full-time job in the film industry after graduating.

Towson University graduate partners with NFL after designing Taylor Swift’s custom jacket

By Rohan Mattu The designer behind Taylor Swift’s viral Chiefs coat has landed a deal with the NFL. It was impossible to miss if you were watching the Kansas City Chiefs divisional playoff game: Swift supporting her boyfriend, tight end Travis Kelce, in a custom red and white coat styled after Kelce’s jersey. It was made by 2016 Towson University graduate Kristin Juszczyk, who is married to All-Pro fullback Kyle Juszczyk, a former player for the Baltimore Ravens and now the San Francisco 49ers. Juszczyk has designed for celebrities before, but Swift’s co-sign launched her business into the stratosphere. Now, she

Black students are less likely to attain college degrees because of discrimination and external responsibilities

By Jalen Brown Black college students have lower six-year completion rates for any type of degree or certificate program than any other racial or ethnic group because of racial discrimination, the high cost of higher education and a multitude of external responsibilities, according to a new Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2023 State of Higher Education study. The study, released on Thursday, found that Black students in less racially diverse programs are more likely to feel discriminated against, physically and psychologically unsafe, and disrespected, leading them to abandon their higher education goals. Only 35% of Black Americans have associate degrees or higher, which are essential

TSU Kicks Off Spring Semester With Orientation For Nearly 200 Freshmen

By Emmanuel  Freeman The spring semester at Tennessee State University began with a successful freshman orientation, which helped to prepare over 200 incoming students for life at TSU. The orientation, held a week prior to the start of classes, provided a platform for the new students and their parents to interact with enrollment and recruitment officials.  In the packed Forum on the main campus, discussions covered a wide range of topics, including financial aid, academic advising, class scheduling, residence life, and student activities. For many participants, the orientation served as the starting point for their college journey. Amoree Alexander, from

Aggie Source Food Pantry Wins First Place In 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge

By Labrina VanCliff North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Source Food Pantry has won first place in the 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge among 21 four-year public colleges and universities, earning $5,000 to provide resources to students facing food insecurity. Launched in collaboration with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Science and Division Student Affairs, Aggie Source Food Pantry has served the N.C. A&T campus community since 2019. “The Aggie Source Food Pantry is a resource for students at N.C. A&T, as it provides them with fresh produce, toiletries, canned goods and professional clothing,” said Sherelle Wofford, Aggie

Nearly 1500 Students Attend FAMU Spring 2024 Career Expo Week Events

By Briona Hopkins Nearly 1,500 Florida A&M University students and more than 170 employers participated in the 2024 Spring Career Expo week events. Vanessa Chapman, interim director for the Career and Professional Development Center, hailed the success of the events that provided networking opportunities for students from all majors. “Typically, many employers focus their recruitment efforts in the fall. However, we saw a 4 percent increase from spring 2023, with 172 employers present at the career expo,” Chapman said. “Just under 1,500 students met with employers at the event.” Ivan Hopkins, a fourth-year business administration student, said the career fair

Talladega College Signs MOU with Smithsonian in Partnership with Digital Arts Program

Courtesy of Talladega College The Amistad Murals painted by Hale Woodruff are at the center of an agreement between Talladega College and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) as part of the HBCU Digital Art Project. On Tuesday, December 12, President Gregory J. Vincent and Valerie Cooper, Community Outreach Consultant for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the murals and expose the artwork to larger audiences. Talladega College is the first of the institutions in the current cohort of HBCUs to sign the letter of support. In an effort to increase awareness of

Michael Steele Tackles Fake Consumerism in Politics Panel Discussion

By Amber D. Dodd Michael Steele, the 2023-2024 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Chair Endowed Chair in Public Policy, hosted a panel discussion “The Fake Consumerism of American Politics” in Howard University’s Founders Library Browsing Room on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2024. “Consumerism is all about protecting or promoting the interests of the consumer…but it’s a different set of operating principles in politics, where the interests of the consumer, the voter, are often determined by effective communication, crass political sloganeering and voter manipulation, designed to either get voters to the polls or make them mad and disinterested enough to

TSU Mourns The Loss Of Alumna And Former Trustee Dr. Edith P. Mitchell

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University extends condolences to the family of alumna Dr. Edith Peterson Mitchell, who served on the TSU Board of Trustees from 2017 to 2019. In addition to her distinguished service at TSU, Dr. Mitchell’s legacy resonates through her remarkable achievements in the U.S. Air Force and the healthcare profession. “Dr. Edith Peterson Mitchell was a close friend and a staunch supporter of TSU,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “Dr. Mitchell always made herself available whenever I called upon her to serve in any capacity for the university. She exemplified our institution’s motto of think, work,

FAMU Collaborates with Apple to Launch the Digital Rattler Initiative

By Deidre P. Williams Florida A&M University (FAMU) has launched the Digital Rattler Initiative (DRI) in collaboration with Apple to support student success. This spring, 800 first-year students will receive iPads and access to digital apps that focus on developing three 21st Century Skills—learning, literacy, and life. The first deployment of the device occurred in conjunction with the third annual Academic Success Summit hosted by the Office of Freshmen Studies. The initial rollout is a pilot with four student cohorts to assess further opportunities for expansion. Participating first-year students and the faculty members who instruct them will receive the following

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