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Howard University, The Hill partner to explore the power and impact of Black women in politics

Written By Monica Lewis On Thursday, March 21, Howard University and The Hill will host Black Women in Politics, a special event designed to raise awareness of the pivotal role Black women play in American politics. The event will be held at WHUT, the University’s public television station, located at 2222 4th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Check-in and seating begins at 9:15 a.m. The program begins promptly at 10 a.m. and will be livestreamed on Howard University’s YouTube channel. The full program is scheduled to air on WHUT in early April. The event will open with a series of one-on-one

Duke University To Support Graduate And Professional Students From HBCUs With $100M From The Endowment

By Dantee Ramos With 100 years under its belt, Duke University is celebrating the university’s largest donation ever. It was announced on Thursday that Duke Endowment, an independent philanthropic foundation, has awarded the university $100 million to fund various student programs. Duke President Vincent Price believes those donations will contribute to the university’s growth for 100 years. “This is a wonderful moment for Duke as we head into our centennial, a centennial that we share with the Duke Endowment,” Price said. “They have been an important philanthropic partner to Duke University throughout our history, and this marks just a wonderful moment for our future growth and development as we look forward to the next 100 years.” According to News

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Relaunches HBCU-Driven Executive Search Initiative

By Quintessa Williams The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is relaunching TM² Executive Search (TM²), a strategic initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs), and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) in attracting and retaining exceptional leadership talent. “The relaunch of TM² is a significant step forward in the TMCF commitment to strengthen the leadership and operational excellence of HBCUs and PBIs across the nation,” Dr. Dakota Doman, executive director and managing principal of TM² Executive Search, said. “Traditional search firms may not fully grasp the nuances and richness of HBCU cultures, whereas TM² is a beacon of excellence, affordability, and

Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate

Written by Margaret Attridge Magna Vista Partners CEO Dale E. Jones established a $2.5 million scholarship at Morehouse College to help juniors and seniors graduate from the historically Black men’s college in Atlanta. The “Finishing Well” Scholarship will benefit juniors and seniors at the liberal arts college who need help paying for their education in their final years there and accessing the resources they need to finish college. Black and African American college graduates owe an average of $25,000 more in student loan debt than white college graduates, according to a report by the Brookings Institution. Additionally, according to the National Center for

Morehouse School of Medicine Partners with Hancock County Schools to Expand Health Equity and Rural Opportunities Project

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the Hancock County School District are partnering to bring the Health Equity and Rural Opportunities (HERO) Project to students at Hancock Central High School. Beginning this week, several dozen Hancock County students are expected to take part in the program during the remainder of the spring semester. The high schoolers will receive anatomy lab training from Morehouse School of Medicine students in a virtual format. Hancock Central High School is located in Sparta, Georgia, about 100 miles southeast of the MSM campus in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood. “As the Program Director for HERO,

Renowned Songwriters Share Insights at Bowie State University Masterclass

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University welcomed two distinguished songwriters, Eric Roberson and Maimouna Youssef, to share their expertise and insights with aspiring musicians and songwriters during an exclusive songwriting masterclass at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Eric Roberson, known for his chart-topping soul hits and poetic lyricism, delved into his creative process, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience in songwriting. “The reward is guaranteed but it isn’t guaranteed that you’ll see it.” he said.  Roberson also shared stories from his own journey in the music industry, offering invaluable lessons on artistic integrity. Maimouna Youssef, also

Tuskegee Receives $300,000 from NASA to Develop Small Spacecrafts

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University has received a two-year, $300,000 grant from the NASA Science Mission Directorate Bridge program that will allow students to develop small spacecrafts. “This award will support the expansion of the Aerospace Science Engineering Department’s academic and research capacity in the space domain,” said Dr. M. Javed Khan, professor and head of the Aerospace Science Engineering Department and principal investigator of the project.  “The department will develop capability for the design, and development of a CubeSat with the ultimate objective of launching it into space. The grant will strengthen interdisciplinary research and includes faculty from

Georgia State University Creates Program for Black Women in Tech

By Evan Castillo Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. GSU announced the Reaching for Inclusion — Striving for Excellence (RISE) in Computing program March 4. The goal is to increase the number of Black women in computing and keep them in this career field after graduation. The program is a cohort-style experience for Black women studying computing in their junior and senior years. Students can access professional development workshops, technical workshops, tutoring, and mentoring. Between GSU’s information systems and computer science departments, there are close to 600 Black women computing majors at the school, according to GSU.

Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students

By Quintessa Williams Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market. Spelman College is working to change that trajectory by ensuring that beauty products are developed with people of color in mind. The College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for those majoring in chemistry and a minor in cosmetic science for those majoring in other areas. The program, scheduled to be offered in the fall, is the first of its

FAMU Among Winners of DOE’s HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among first prize winners in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize. FAMU scored first prize wins in the Partnerships Track as well as the Inspire Track. Under the Partnerships Track, FAMU and each of the other nine winning teams will receive $100,000 to support partnerships between HBCUs and other universities, government agencies, and industry leaders to build new programs and provide professional opportunities that will equip HBCU students with the skills needed to succeed in the clean energy industry. This new prize

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