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Spelman College Welcomes Spotify for Creator Panel and Studio Grand Opening

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College partnered with Spotify to host Spotify NextGen: Pass the Mic, a conversation with Clarke Peoples, Lynae Vanee (C’2016), Jaz Turner (C’2019), and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, on the power of using your voice in the media industry. This one-day event celebrated the official opening of a new podcast studio on campus, fully outfitted with state-of-the-art podcasting and video recording equipment, gifted and refurbished by Spotify. The studio is part of the Spotify NextGen Audio program, powered by Spotify’s Creator Equity Fund, an initiative that includes academic scholarships awarded to five Spelman students, an on-campus Creator Day, and a targeted training programming for Spelman students, faculty

Grambling Offers Limited Edition Prints to Celebrate Historic Digital Library Opening

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University is offering a limited number of signed and numbered prints of its recently unveiled Digital Library and Learning Commons. The grand opening of this groundbreaking facility on Aug. 22 marked a significant milestone as the first digital library structure at a Historically Black College or University and the only one of its kind in Louisiana. Only 500 exclusive 30×40 prints are available. The prints commemorate the innovative space that symbolizes a new chapter in educational access and resources within the Black community. The purchase of these limited edition prints will directly contribute to establishing

Rutgers University Unveils Mural of Black Alumnus Paul Robeson

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In 1919, Paul Robeson graduated from Rutgers University as valedictorian and the only Black student of his class. Over the past century, Rutgers has honored Robeson through several dedications and memorial celebrations. On October 19, Rutgers unveiled their latest dedication – a new mural at the football stadium. Painted by Rutgers alumnus Alonzo Adams, Robeson’s mural is displayed on a wall behind the student section in Rutger’s SHI Stadium. It is a reproduction of a painting Adams made in the 1980s that currently hangs in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center on the Rutgers University-Busch campus. Born in 1898 in Princeton,

Howard Alum Chequan Lewis to Deliver Executive Lecture at Howard University School of Business

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By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Business will launch its annual Executive Lecture Series with a visit from Crunch Fitness President and Howard alum Chequan Lewis (B.A. ’05). The title of his lecture is “Legendary: Powered by Legacy.”  As president, Lewis works directly with Crunch executives and franchise partners to develop growth strategies, improve performance, and elevate the Crunch brand. He was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for Pizza Hut, where he led the operational focus of service and experience for the Pizza Hut customers and the restaurant teams serving them. He previously held other leadership roles at Pizza Hut

Cost of Living, Economy Top Issue for Student Voters

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By Ashley Mowreader A  September survey of 1,012 students found, across most groups, the economy/cost of living is the most important issue in determining whom or what students will vote for in the upcoming election, with 52 percent of respondents selecting that. Similarly important issues, among 12 listed in the survey, conducted by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab, are reproductive rights (45 percent), the future of democracy (26 percent), gun violence/control (23 percent) and immigration (22 percent). The findings emphasize that the issues important to young voters in general ring true with many enrolled in higher education, as well as how institution type and demographic factors can influence trends

Spelman College President Takes Leave of Absence; Former Chair Steps In As Interim

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced Friday that President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking an immediate personal leave of absence from the nation’s leading historically Black college for women. No specific reasons were provided for her departure. Dr. Gayle took office as Spelman College’s 11th president in July 2022. Before her appointment at Spelman, she had a distinguished career in public health, serving as CEO of CARE USA and playing a critical role in the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts. Under her leadership, Spelman maintained its prestigious ranking as the top historically Black college or university, as

HBCU Expanding to California to Increase Access to HBCU Education

Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson University, a private historically Black college in Austin, Texas, has announced an ambitious initiative to expand its reach by opening a branch campus in California. This strategic move aims to significantly enhance accessibility to students on the West Coast seeking the unique educational environment that HBCUs offer. As part of this expansion, Huston-Tillotson also seeks to strengthen the workforce pipeline back in Texas. President Melva Wallace unveiled plans to secure the necessary approvals from California authorities to establish a physical campus by August 2025. In the meantime, the university has received permission to begin offering remote

Morgan State University Launches Student-Managed Investment Fund

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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has recently launched the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), a program that provides real-world portfolio management experience to undergraduate students majoring in accounting and finance. The program allows student members to invest real money, giving them the experience needed to gain practical skills that will open the door to successful careers in finance after graduation. The SMIF was provided with $120,000 in initial funding, raised in part by Morgan State’s Graves School of Business and Management. The majority of seed funding came from students’ prior winnings

Kamala Harris Sends Letter to Howard for 100th Homecoming Celebration

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By Ashley Brown Vice President Kamala Harris, an esteemed alumna of Howard University, did not attend the university’s 100th homecoming celebration this past weekend. Instead, she extended her support through an exclusive letter published in The Hilltop on Saturday. In her letter dated October 19, Harris reflected on her time at Howard, where she graduated in 1986, stating that her experiences there significantly influenced her personal and professional development. “At Howard, we learn that we have the capacity to be great and also that we have the responsibility to work hard to live up to that potential each day” she wrote. Harris

Democrats Launch Ad Campaign at 30 Colleges

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By Katherine Knott In an effort to boost early voting among college students, the Democratic National Committee is planning to spend big on a new campaign—one of its largest efforts ever to reach young people and student voters. The roughly $500,000 campaign will encourage students to vote early and vote for Democrats in “critical races for the White House, House and Senate,” according to the announcement, provided first to Inside Higher Ed. College students are a key demographic for Democrats and seen as critical to Vice President Kamala Harris’s bid to win the White House after young adults helped power President Joe Biden

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