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First-year students at FAMU receive free iPads

By Alise Sloan First-year students at Florida A&M University are able to receive iPads and other digital supplies courtesy of the university. FAMU revealed the Digital Rattler Initiative in a collaboration with Apple in a press release earlier this month. During the spring semester, 800 iPad Pros will be given to first-year students at FAMU along with an Apple Pencil, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio and Apple Care + for Schools to provide technical support. According to WCTV, half of the packages have already been provided to first-year students. FAMU officials announced that students who receive iPads can keep them while

Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were Announced.

Courtesy of Wilberforce University Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were announced and despite outstanding work performed by the Wilberforce band and choir on the gospel album, The Now Testament, there was no nomination for that production.. The highly anticipated selections were streamed live but the Best Gospel Album category was not part of the live announcements. However, WU learned later that The Now Testament did not make the nominations list. The album was comprised of student musicians, alumni, and directors representing 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as the HBCU Symphony. Wilberforce’s participation was on the song Kingdom Party, featuring funk music artist, Bootsie Collins and the

Albert Einstein College of Medicine to offer free tuition after billion-dollar gift

By Eva Rothenberg Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will receive free tuition after a $1 billion dollar donation from a former faculty member. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, 93, who spent 55 years as the chair of the school’s board, made the historic donation in the name of her late husband, David “Sandy” Gottesman, who was an early investor of Berkshire Hathaway and a longtime friend of Berkshire’s famed CEO Warren Buffett. Philip Ozuah, president and CEO of Montefiore Medicine, the school’s parent company, announced the “transformational gift” on Monday, saying that “this is the largest

The ROAR Marching Band Receives $170,000 Donation

Courtesy of Florida Memorial University Under the leadership of FMU’s President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, the ROAR Marching Band received some exciting news! Thanks to Dr. Hardrick’s decades long friendship with philanthropist and dedicated supporter of the arts, Rose Ellen Greene, the university received a $170,000 donation. Ms. Greene has had a life-long commitment to the arts and education, and stated she has been a follower of the ROAR Marching Band since learning about Dr. Hardrick’s vision. She is member of the Board of Trustees of the Perez Art Museum Miami, serves on the Board of Directors of the New World

Former Spelman & Bennett College President, Dr. Johnnetta Cole Appointed Head Of UNCF Capital Campaign

By Quintessa Williams Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, former president of two historically Black women’s colleges, has been appointed president-in-residence and co-chairperson of the United Negro College Fund’s capital campaign. In this role, Dr. Cole will aim to secure resources such as scholarships, support services, and new programs for member institutions of the United Negro College Fund. “With her immense expertise and passion for education, Dr. Cole will play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of our capital campaign and UNCF’s mission of ensuring equal access to higher education for underrepresented students of color,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Presents Threaded, a New Exhibition Featuring Textile Works by Contemporary Black Women Artists

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will display contemporary artworks created by Black women working in textiles as part of its new exhibit, Threaded. Threaded opens Friday, February 2, 2024. The exhibit will be free to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. from February 2 – May 24, 2024, at the Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art. The foundation of the exhibit is seven newly conserved quilts from the Gee’s Bend Quilt Collective, an Alabama quilting community in the Spelman Museum permanent collection. These works are joined by a quilt from the Clark Atlanta

Alumni Anthony Anderson and Kenny Lattimore to Lend Star Power to Howard University’s 100th Charter Day Dinner

By Monica Lewis As Howard University prepares to welcome more than 1,000 guests to its 100th Charter Day Dinner on March 2, it is pleased to announce that two alumni will serve in key roles for the event, the University’s premier fundraiser for student scholarships. This year, the Howard University community will gather to commemorate Howard University’s founding on March 2, 1867. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson (BFA ’22) will serve as the Charter Day Dinner emcee and R&B singer Kenny Lattimore will be the featured entertainment. An event that annually recognizes the achievements of alumni, it is

National Cyber Director To Visit Norfolk State University

Courtesy of Norfolk State University National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. will visit Norfolk State University on Wednesday, February 28, to discuss a national plan to develop a more diverse and well-trained cyber workforce. Coker, who was confirmed by the Senate in December 2023, leads the Office of National Cyber Director under the Biden-Harris Administration. In this position, Coker seeks to build and implement the nation’s cyber workforce and education strategy. As part of his visit to Norfolk State, Coker will lead a roundtable discussion with cybersecurity students, tour the University’s Cybersecurity Complex at the Marie V. McDemmond Center for

Career And Finance Event Prepares TSU Students For Post- College

By Alexis Clark Career development, financial literacy, and personal growth were the focus of the “Secure the Bag” tour recently held at Tennessee State University. Hosted by the TSU Career Development Center in collaboration with HBCU Heroes, the event featured panelists who engaged with students on financial awareness and their next steps after college. The event unfolded in three segments. The first segment featured discussions on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and launching, while the second focused on career preparation and generational wealth. The third segment comprised a financial health workshop, specifically addressing credit and debt management for college students. A portion

Alabama A&M And Winston-Salem State University Partner To Improve Science Education In The South

By Quintessa Williams Two historically Black institutions, Alabama A&M University and Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina have partnered with Michigan State University, to introduce their newly created Crafting Engaging Science Environments curriculum for high school chemistry and physics programs in the rural south. To fund the collaborative project, the United States Department of Education awarded $7.7 million to Michigan State University and an additional $200,000 to Alabama A&M University. Researchers at Michigan State University developed the curriculum to get students interested in STEM careers through implementing aspects of the students’ lives and cultural resources into their education. “Science teaching and learning is a crucial part of preparing the

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