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Morehouse’s MIEC Marks 20 Years with Building Black Business Report

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By Ashley Brown The Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 11, 2024, with a special awards ceremony at Morehouse College, unveiling the significant “Building Black Business 2024” report. This comprehensive document examines the systemic barriers that Black businesses face while offering strategic solutions to enhance access to capital, technical assistance, and ecosystem support. Over the past two decades, the MIEC has established itself as a leader in fostering Black entrepreneurship and as a model for collaboration between higher education and industry. The center’s recent report highlights the challenges and pathways to success for over 3.5 million Black-owned businesses in

Howard And NCCU Football Brawl Results In A Coach And 36 Players Suspended

By Kyra Alessandrini A coach and 36 players were suspended after a brawl erupted on the football field following a Friday game between Howard University and North Carolina Central University. According to ABC11, NCCU had 19 players and an assistant coach suspended, while Howard had 17 players suspended. No names were released. “The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has a zero-tolerance policy for fighting, as it directly violates the values of sportsmanship, respect, and integrity that define our Conference,” MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills said in a press release on Monday evening. “We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all student-athletes, coaches, and fans. Any actions

Can This HBCU in NC Really Payback the High-interest Loan They Just Received?

By Angela Johnson A North Carolina HBCU just received a multi-million dollar loan that will help it keep its doors open. But some are concerned that the help, while needed, comes at much too high a cost. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, has struggled with financial issues in recent years. But recently, they have taken some bold steps to get back on track. In November, the school announced it had cut 50 percent of its workforce in an effort to move towards “financial stability.” They’ve also turned to banks and venture capital firms for help. Before the start

Kentucky State University Creates a New Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees for Local Nurses

Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky State University, a historically Black institution in Frankfort, has recently partnered with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to advance nursing education in Kentucky. Students who graduate from ECTC’s nursing program now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of nursing degree from Kentucky State University through the ECTC-2-KSU Pathway Scholarship. The program will provide a tuition-free bachelor’s degree education to students eligible for a federal Pell grant. Participating students will enroll at Kentucky State University and receive services on the ECTC campus, providing them access to the community college’s nursing labs and student resources.

Pair of HBCUs Join Patent and Trademark Resource Centers Network

By Ashley Brown In a significant development for intellectual property access in underserved areas, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially designated Tuskegee University and the University of the Virgin Islands as Patent and Trademark Resource Centers. This brings the total number of PTRCs across the nation and its territories to 100. These institutions are now among seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities to hold this designation. PTRCs play a vital role in fostering innovation by providing free resources and assistance to inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Each year, they help thousands navigate the complexities of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and

TSU Awarded $1 Million from HUD to address Metro Nashville Housing Challenges

By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University research could hold the key to affordable housing and other housing challenges facing families in Metro Nashville. TSU’s College of Public Service received a $1 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a Center of Excellence – Urban and Community Research Center (UCRC). HUD made the grant award official with a check presentation to Interim Provost Dr. Robbie Melton, during a housing roundtable hosted by TSU for Nashville’s HBCUs. Through the newly established research center, the university will study the impact of displacement and relocation from

Hampton University Launches Initiative to Transform Financial Literacy and Empower Generational Wealth

Courtesy of Hampton University In an ambitious effort to bolster financial literacy and investment opportunities, Hampton University is proud to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking Hampton Investment Program in collaboration with Stackwell, a pioneering fintech platform focused on narrowing the racial wealth gap. Originally launched in 2022 for first-year students, the program has now broadened its reach to support students across all class years and the wider Hampton community, including faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. Building on the success of the initial pilot phase, which provided foundational investment education to freshmen, the revamped program aims to equip up to 500 Hampton

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

Courtesy of Tennessee State University 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

Alabama A&M University has secured a $63,000 Cochran Fellowship Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University has secured a $63,000 Cochran Fellowship Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture, a remarkable step toward international agricultural collaboration. This funding will facilitate specialized training for veterinarians and agricultural professionals from Bosnia-Herzegovina to address critical challenges in their livestock sector. Six veterinarians from Bosnia-Herzegovina recently participated in a comprehensive two-week training program led by Felix U. Samuel, AAMU’s extension animal science specialist. The Cochran Fellowship Program aims to enhance global agricultural practices by providing short-term training opportunities to professionals from middle-income countries. Bosnia-Herzegovina’s livestock industry faces significant hurdles, including limited access to

Tennessee State University Requests Financial Intervention to Avoid $46 Million Deficit

Courtesy of Tennessee State University At a recent Tennessee State University board of trustees meeting, administrators informed board members that the university was heading towards a $46 million deficit by the end of the current academic year on June 30, 2025. The news follows an audit conducted earlier this year that alleged financial mismanagement by Tennessee State University leaders, resulting in the state replacing the HBCU’s entire board of trustees. In addition to leadership challenges, the university has remained historically underfunded. A state legislative committee previously found that Tennessee State is entitled to between $150 million and $544 million in

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