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NASCAR Brings Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University

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Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University NASCAR has expanded their Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University, a historically Black institution in North Carolina. The partnership makes WSSU the first institution in North Carolina and the first public university in the country to join the NASCAR initiative. The Campus Lab Program will enhance WSSU’s current bachelor’s degree program in motorsport management. Currently, WSSU is the only public institution in North Carolina and the only HBCU to offer this degree. The new initiative, funded by a $100,000 grant from NASCAR, will admit up to 15 sophomore or junior students, who will each

Jackson State University School of Social Work Celebrates 30 Years of Pioneering Excellence

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Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University commemorated a significant milestone on Oct. 28, as it celebrated the 30th anniversary of its School of Social Work with a special event titled “30 Years of Resilience: Recovering Thee History of the School of Social Work.” The celebration was a tribute to the program’s enduring commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and academic excellence. The event honored pivotal leaders in the field, including Dr. Gwendolyn Prater, dean emerita of the School of Social Work, Dr. Jean Brooks, retired chair of the Bachelor of Social Work program;. Ruth Williams, retired associate dean; and

Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris

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By Curtis Bunn For a century, student journalists at Howard University have chronicled life on the campus in Washington, D.C., including commencement addresses by seven presidents, celebrity visits and other monumental occasions. But this Tuesday’s assignment represents a historical opportunity. Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, one of the pre-eminent historically Black colleges in America. That means the staff of the student newspaper, The Hilltop, and students of the Department of Media, Journalism and Film are fastidiously preparing to capture history as it unfolds on their own campus. Benn said the gravity of the moment is not

EdTrust Recommends Ways to Better Support MSIs

By Jessica Blake One in five American higher education institutions are designated as minority serving, and they collectively enroll about a quarter of the nation’s undergraduates, many of whom are first generation and low income. The demand for these colleges is expected to grow, and leaders of the institutions say they need more funding and guidance to keep up. A new report released Tuesday by Education Trust, a nonprofit policy and advocacy group, suggests that it’s time to better support these institutions and address historic underfunding by giving them more federal money and making grant programs more equitably accessible. That could happen by

Alabama A&M Joins Fellow HBCUs In Record-Breaking Enrollment Numbers

By Dantee Ramos It’s been a good year for HBCU enrollment. Alabama A&M University is one of the latest HBCUs with record-breaking first-time student enrollment. On Tuesday, Alabama A&M announced that 7,295 students would attend for the fall semester, an increase of 10.3% and the institution’s highest enrollment in the second consecutive year. It also marks the second successive year of its largest incoming class, with 2,421 first-time students. President Daniel K. Wims said, “Students and parents are choosing Alabama A&M because they see the value, support, and results that comes with the AAMU experience. As we prepare to celebrate 150 years, we will continue to prioritize delivery of a world-class education

Partnership Aims to Bolster Fair Housing Education at HBCU

By Ashley Brown North Carolina Central University School of Law has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The initiative aims to enhance the university’s capacity to deliver Fair Housing courses while connecting law students with local and national fair housing organizations. The partnership will launch during the university’s Ultimate Homecoming Experience week, culminating in a significant event titled “Bringing Homes to Homecoming” on Oct. 24. This collaboration will address bias and discrimination in the housing market, empowering NCCU law students to become future leaders in policy formation and litigation surrounding Fair Housing issues. As part

Billboard Names Howard University A Top Music Business School

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By Amber Dodd For the third consecutive year, Howard University’s School of Business and its Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business have been recognized in Billboard’s 2024 Top Music Business Schools report.  Located in the School of Business, the premiere center continues to prepare the next generation of changemakers by fusing music education, industry networking, and social justice into a fellowship experience.  “This recognition is a testament to the work we are doing here at The Mecca. We take great pride in pouring into our students to educate, empower and excite the next generation of music business icons,” said center

Morehouse Sees Protests From Students And Activists Over Controversial Georgia Voting Law

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By Christopher Rhodes A group of students and activists recently demonstrated at Morehouse College to protest Georgia’s restrictive voting laws. The demonstrations, timed to coincide with a high-profile visit from the Kamala Harris campaign, come as Georgians and the rest of the nation will decide the outcome of the presidential election over the next two weeks. Protests against ‘dehumanizing’ voting laws NBC News reported that dozens of students and activists gathered on the Morehouse campus on Saturday to protest against S.B. 202, a controversial 2021 voting law pushed through by Georgia Republicans. The law made headlines for its provision that bans anyone from handing

Leadership changes swell at Black colleges

By Gabrielle Heyward When alumni of historically Black colleges and universities return to their alma maters to celebrate homecoming over the next few weeks, many will see new faces in charge on the yard. As enrollment numbers have continued to increase at HBCUs nationwide in recent years, multiple schools have faced turnovers in leadership, with top executives resigning or retiring. This issue is not solely present at HBCUs — years of tenure have decreased among collegiate leadership nationwide. However, since 2022, more than 30 of the 107 HBCUs have announced new presidents or chancellors. This summer, two schools even announced leadership changes within hours

Delaware State University Ed.D. Program Joins Prestigious Carnegie Doctoral Consortium

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University has announced that its Doctor of Education program in Educational Leadership has been accepted as a member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. This distinction represents the highest achievement for doctoral education programs. It also marks a significant milestone for DSU as one of only two Historically Black Colleges and Universities recognized by the consortium. Dr. Shelley Rouser, chair of the education department at DSU, emphasized the importance of this affiliation. “Being part of a professional network of like-minded institutions fosters collaboration and sharing of best practices while at the

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