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Fisk University to Expand Foreign Language and International Business Education

Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University, a historically Black educational institutio in Nashville, Tennessee, has recently formed a new partnership with the Japan Foundation, a special legal entity dedicated to the international dissemination of Japanese culture. Through a new grant issued by the Japan Foundation, Fisk University aims to expand its foreign language offerings and enhance its international business concentration. Additionally, the partnership will provide funding for Fisk to collaborate with local corporations that have a strong international presence, such as Nissan and Bridgestone/Firestone. “This partnership is a cornerstone of our Fisk Future,” said Fisk University President Agnenia Clark. “By

Morgan State’s Enrollment Has Increased For The Fourth Year In a Row

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University‘s enrollment has increased for the fourth consecutive year. According to a news release, fall 2024 marked a 9.4% increase in overall enrollment with 10,739 students, including 2,369 first-years, a nearly 4% increase from last year. The number of Morgan students has increased significantly since the pandemic, with the university achieving its goal of enrolling 10,000 students by 2030, six years ahead of schedule. Morgan State University President David K. Wilson said, “Morgan’s record-breaking enrollment for Fall 2024 is a testament to the growing recognition of the transformative education and opportunities we offer. Achieving four consecutive years

TSU builds on reputation as a Leading Land-Grant university with $63 Million Investment

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University is proud to announce its continued commitment as a leading land-grant institution with plans to expand its physical footprint through the construction of two new College of Agriculture buildings. The Tennessee State Building Commission (SBC) has approved the design phase for a Food and Animal Science building and an Environmental Science building, with a total investment of $63 million and a combined square footage of 110,000. The upcoming project is a combination of federal and state funding to the university. The SBCs decision coincided with the first day on the job for Dwayne Tucker

Wiley University Establishes a New Partnership With a Community College in Anguilla

Courtsy of Wiley University Wiley University, a historically Black institution in Marshall, Texas, has recently signed a new agreement with Anguilla Community College on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. The new partnership will provide students at the community college with a formal pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree, allowing them to transfer credits and receive scholarships at the HBCU. Furthermore, the agreement will expand educational, research, and cultural exchange programs for students, faculty, and staff at both institutions. “We are extremely excited to generate another partnership that generates a pathway for degree completion, said Herman J. Felton, Jr., president and

New Orleans HBCU President Calls for Unity Following New Year’s Day Attack

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By Ashley Brown In a letter to the Dillard University community and the residents of New Orleans, President Monique Guillory expressed sorrow over the heartbreaking events that marred the start of the new year. “We are all heartbroken that the start to the New Year has been tainted by a local tragedy,” she wrote, acknowledging the city’s long-standing reputation as a sanctuary for visitors drawn to its vibrant culture. The New Year’s Day Attack The incident unfolded early on January 1st when a pickup truck drove into a crowd of revelers on Bourbon Street, resulting in at least 15 fatalities

Historic HBCU sit-in site designated as National Historic Landmark

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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The National Park Service has designated the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, where the four teenage HBCU freshmen from the North Carolina A&T State University staged a sit-in that buoyed the Civil Rights Movement, a National Historic Landmark. On Feb. 1, 1960, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Joseph McNeil, the late Franklin McCain Sr., and the late David Richmond seated themselves at Woolworth’s whites-only lunch counter in downtown Greensboro. Students from Bennett College, Dudley High School, and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro joined the HBCU students in their peaceful protest, which others replicated across

NCCU establishes School of Law Commission

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon announced the formation of a 13-member commission that will outline the future of the NCCU School of Law. Raymond C. Pierce, J.D., former dean of the NCCU School of Law, will chair the commission. Pierce currently serves as president and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation. “I am deeply grateful to Raymond Pierce for agreeing to lead this important commission,” said Chancellor Dixon. “The NCCU School of Law has been a transformative force in the legal profession, and with Attorney Pierce’s leadership, I am confident we

Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks Morgan State University Graves School of Business 60th Nationwide

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management (Graves School) has earned a spot among the nation’s top business schools, ranking 60th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024-2025 Best B-Schools list. This marks the school’s first appearance in the rankings and makes Morgan the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to earn an official ranking, and one of just two Maryland institutions recognized on the prestigious list. The Graves School of Business and Management is widely recognized for its academic excellence and historical significance as the first AACSB-accredited business school at a public institution in Maryland. Consistently ranked

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education. Elizabeth City State University, a historically Black educational institution in North Carolina, has received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to integrate basic Python programming skills into the HBCU’s curriculum. Through the grant, leaders at Elizabeth City State University plan to establish a new minor in social computing or social data analytics. The new funds will be used to purchase 30 to 40 laptops for students studying data analysis, develop a new

Spelman College Student Receives the Inaugural Secoriea Turner Social Justice Scholarship

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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College student Blair Moore, C’2027, was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Secoriea Turner Social Justice Scholarship, named in honor of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner who was shot and killed during protests in 2020. Turner’s parents, their lawyers and the Black Woman’s Lab and Black Man’s Lab raised thousands to fund the scholarship to help support a college student with a passion for social justice and equity. Moore, an English major and dance choreography minor from San Francisco, Cali., is civically engaged as a member of Spelman’s Social Justice Fellows Program and Spelman’s NAACP Social Committee. She prides herself on being

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