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Howard University Law Professor Among Victims of Deadly Plane Crash

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Written By Micarie Kemp Howard University is mourning the loss of Professor Kiah Duggins, who was among the victims of Wednesday’s tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport. Duggins, a civil rights attorney, was set to begin teaching at Howard University School of Law this fall. The university confirmed in a statement that she was aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter before crashing into the Potomac River. Officials report that all 64 people aboard the two aircrafts were killed. Howard University says Duggins was an advocate committed to justice and reform. Before

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Secures $25M Grant To Boost HBCU Innovation And Sustainability

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has received a lofty multi-million dollar gift to bring its latest project into fruition. Lilly Endowment Inc. bestowed the HBCU-focused nonprofit with a $25 million grant for its endeavors. According to Fox 2, the money will go toward the Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation. The project aims to help HBCUs with infrastructure needs and crucial student support. With this funding, TMCF can begin new partnerships and investments that further their mission for HBCUs’ sustainable futures. “This monumental grant will enable the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to better serve its campuses

Dr. Thema Bryant Encourages Congregants to “Catch the Fire” at Rankin Chapel

By Larry J. Sanders Thema Bryant, Ph.D., past president of the American Psychological Association, was the featured speaker for the January 26 edition of Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel’s Sunday Service Series. Bryant selected Daniel 3:13-18 as the foundation for her message, “Catch the Fire.” Through the well-known tale of the three Hebrew youth who defied the king’s orders, Bryant urged her listeners to demonstrate the same courage and community in adversity. Currently a tenured professor at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, Bryant acknowledged the destructive wildfires transpiring across Southern California, comparing them to “political fires” globally.  “What do we do when the

Four-Star General Xavier Brunson’s Founders Day speech on January 26 inspires campus community to let their ‘lives do the singing,’ University’s historic museum reopens

Courtesy of Hampton University A 132nd Founders Day is an accolade that not many institutions can boast. However, Hampton University marked this milestone on Sunday, January 26 with a fervent keynote speech from alumnus General Xavier T. Brunson ‘90 followed by a reception that celebrated the re-grand opening of the Hampton University Museum. The museum boasts of its own accolades as both the oldest museum in the Commonwealth, and the oldest African American museum in the nation. A Historic and Commemorative Day of Legacy and Leadership The Founders Day program began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of the grave of

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

Howard University Hosts National Convening to Advance Equity and Excellence in STEM Education

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By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University hosted a pivotal gathering of senior higher education leaders on Jan.  24 to discuss recommendations from a ground-breaking report aimed at transforming teaching practices across U.S. universities.  The event, organized by the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities (UERU), focused on implementing new recommendations from a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) focused on improving STEM teaching in undergraduate education. The report is titled, “Equitable and Effective Teaching in Undergraduate STEM Education: A Framework for Institutions, Educators and Disciplines.” Howard University President Ben Vinson III delivered opening remarks and facilitated a panel discussion. He emphasized the

Trump federal loan freeze could result in HBCU closures

By Vaughn Johnson U.S. President Donald Trump signed several executive orders within hours of being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America.  The orders were part of a re-making of America under the policies of Donald Trump.  It fell in line with the bold and sweeping changes he and his administration are undertaking to rebuild America from the ground up according to their directives. Trump’s plan came further into focus and it could have dire consequences for HBCU institutions.  A memorandum circulated in the White House Budget Office described a total halt in federal grants and loans at the end of

Howard University Student Surprised With $25K Scholarship, Presented By Taraji P. Henson And Phylicia Rashad

By Kyra Allessandrini A Howard University student was presented a $25,000 scholarship during an on-air segment of NBC’s Today earlier this month. Trinity Garrison, a junior theatre arts major, was presented with the award by none other than Howard alumni Taraji P. Henson and Phylicia Rashad. “I think Howard has allowed me to become an advocate for the Black experience, for women, and for humanity. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Howard University,” Garrison said, according to Because of Them We Can. The Dr. Andrew Allen Sr. Memorial Scholarship was created to help support Howard students pursuing studies in acting, singing and dancing. It was

Dr. Tracy M. Cook to be honored as one of Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans

Courtesy of Alcorn State University Alcorn State University’s president is among this year’s slate of honorees for Our Mississippi Magazine’s Most Influential African Americans. Dr. Tracy M. Cook, along with 18 other business leaders from across the state, will be recognized at the 11th annual Our Mississippi Honors Gala, which will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel on County Line Road in Jackson, Miss. “I am deeply humbled to be recognized among some of our state’s most influential African Americans,” said Cook. “The most rewarding aspect of the work that I’ve been able to do in

50 Plus 1 Sports Will Invest $70M To Save Saint Augustine’s University

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Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University It’s been a challenging few years for one of North Carolina’s oldest HBCUs. In December 2022, Saint Augustine’s University was placed on probation after failing to meet accreditation standards. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) removed the HBCU’s membership following significant financial issues, including a $32 million debt and an IRS battle. But the HBCU is inching one step closer to the light at the end of the tunnel after the Black-owned development company 50 Plus 1 Sports invested $70 million to save the university. “We were introduced to the University back in October,

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