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HU President Darrell K. Williams, and First Lady Myra Williams, Donate $100,000 to the University

Written By Hampton University Hampton University President Darrell K. Williams, along with his wife, First Lady Myra Williams, demonstrate their commitment to the continued growth of Hampton University by generously donating $100,000 to Hampton for the second year in a row. In conjunction with the recent National Day of Giving, the President and First Lady’s philanthropic gesture aims to support academic excellence, advance the University’s mission and spark the spirit of giving in others. “The First Lady and I are delighted to give back to our “Home by the Sea,” said HU President Williams. “We remain both personally and professionally

FAMU Signs Ceremony with U.S. Coast Guard to Bolster Training and Recruitment Efforts

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University (FAMU) signed a partnership agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to facilitate training and recruitment for USCG members. In support of higher education, the USCG offers an elite scholarship, the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Scholarship (CSPI), to students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSI). The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative Scholarship is designed for high performing college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate academic and leadership excellence and desire to serve their country. The program is designed to help students chart their course through the power of

Robert Griffin III Visits Bowie State Sport Management Class

Courtesy of Bowie State University Former Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III visited with Bowie State University sport management students on Nov. 16 to share career insights that could help the future leaders as they prepare for the workforce.   Griffin played seven seasons in the NFL, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors in 2012 before getting his start at ESPN as a football commentator/analyst in 2021.  Griffin fielded all manner of questions from the students during an hour-long Zoom call and covered a range of topics from tips to improve their event times in

United Airlines Partnership Secures a Path of Transformation for Aviation Students at Hampton

Written By Naiyana Williams The promise of aviation at Hampton University pairs the steadiness of anchors with the adventure of flight. United Airlines officially announced the expansion of its dynamic Aviate program to the department of aviation at Hampton’s School of Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation (SEAA). This exciting partnership will empower a new generation of leaders to take to the skies, casting a colorful future for the world of aviation. Anchored Dreams Take Flight United held an official launch day on campus to celebrate and establish rapport with aviation students and faculty. The launch included a presentation, panel, and a

TSU Featured In Coca-Cola Commercial

By Kelli Sharpe If you’re a college football fan you might have seen Tennessee State University featured in the “Scream,” Coke Zero Sugar television commercial. The national spot highlights passionate fans cheering for their respective college teams. TSU is the only historically Black institution (HBCU) in the beverage advertisement. “The Tennessee State University family is proud to have been selected for the Coca-Cola commercial, allowing us to be showcased in households, across the country and around the world on a national platform,” said TSU President Glenda Glover. “We are honored that this corporate giant included TSU in the campaign and

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. to Deliver 2023 Fall Commencement Address

Courtesy of The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), celebrating its year-long sesquicentennial, will host its 168th commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. (processional begins at 9:45 a.m.) at the Pine Bluff Convention Center located at 1 Convention Center Plaza and will livestream the ceremony via YouTube. Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., will serve as commencement speaker. Congresswoman Adams was elected to her fifth full term representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on November 3, 2022. Proving victorious in a special election in November 2014, Congresswoman Adams was immediately sworn in

ESPN Band of The Year has new no. 1 in November D2 rankings

By Stephen J. Gaither The latest rankings for the ESPN Band of The Year HBCU band championship are in and Savannah State University has made the leap to no. 1 for the month of November in the Division II/NAIA ranks. The “Powerhouse of the South” was ranked No. 7 in the September band rankings, but was not ranked in last month’s top 10. HBCU Gameday received the exclusive Band of The Year rankings on Monday afternoon. The Virginia State University “Trojan Explosion was ranked second in November after coming in at no. 3 in both September and October. Similarly, Florida

Several Military Branches ‘Dine Out’ with Detachment 019

By Hazel Scott The Air Force ROTC Detachment 019 at Alabama State University held its annual “Dining Out” event in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.  Cadets donned their best uniform or formal attire and witnessed Air Force traditions. “Cadets solemnly recognized Prisoners of War and (those) Missing in Action, conducted a semester-in-review (slide show), and did their very first call-sign naming ceremony,” said Lt. Col.  Lisa C. Boyer, Commander, Air Force ROTC Detachment 019. During the call-sign ceremony, Boyer noted, the cadets  receive nicknames from their peers. She said possibly the most familiar call-signs known to the movie-going public are “Maverick,” “Iceman” and “Goose,”  which

New Book by Anacostia HS Students, “Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and Possibilities,” Celebrated at University of the District of Columbia

Written By the University of the District of Columbia A celebration event hosted today by the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) marked the launch of “Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and Possibilities“, a powerful collection of poems, essays and photos, in which Anacostia High School students share stories of love, loss, history, healing and hope for their community and the world. If I were the Anacostia River, I know what I would see: trash, bass, Carolina wrens and skinny branches that have fallen from trees If I were the Anacostia River, I know what I would hear:

Happy Holidays! Rankin Chapel Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Bison Holiday Give Back

Written By Amber D. Dodd As holiday day cheer wraps up the calendar year, the Office of the Dean of the Chapel is gearing up for Howard University’s annual Bison Holiday Give Back project. Now in its 24th year, the Bison Holiday Give Back is planning its biggest project yet and is calling on students to volunteer with wrapping gifts on Friday, December 1, in the Blackburn Ballroom. Nearly 1,000 personalized gifts will be wrapped and signed by the volunteers under the leadership and guidance of the chapel assistants. This year’s Holiday Give Back will serve nine different sites: five elementary

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