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Huge $40 million Jackson State athletics update on the table

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Courtesy of Jackson State University Exciting changes could be on the horizon for Jackson State University football. Mississippi Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) has introduced a groundbreaking bill that seeks to allocate $40 million for the construction of a cutting-edge multipurpose athletic facility for JSU. This initiative not only aims to revamp the Tigers’ athletic infrastructure but also addresses the space constraints of the neighboring University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Jackson State enters this pivotal moment in its program’s history with an impressive 11-2 record on the year, underscoring the team’s continued dominance and growing need for upgraded facilities to match

Meharry Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania Establish Joint MD/PhD Program

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, one of four historically Black medical schools in the United States, has recently established a joint M.D./Ph.D. program with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Health Care Management Department. The initiative allows a student to simultaneously pursue a medical degree from Meharry and a Ph.D. in health care management at the Wharton School, the country’s top-ranked business school according to U.S. News. Cynthia Chude, a third-year medical student at Meharry, has been named the inaugural Escarce-Kingston Scholar. She will take a leave of absence from her current studies to complete a five-year doctoral program at the

Lawmaker Proposes New Athletic Facility for HBCU Amid Stadium Debate

Courtesy of Jackson State University In a move that would elevate the athletic experience at Jackson State University, Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) recently introduced legislation calling for the construction of a new multipurpose athletic facility for the university. The proposal, which could allocate up to $40 million from state funds, aims to provide JSU with upgraded facilities and potentially reshape the area surrounding the current Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The bill has emerged against a backdrop of ongoing discussions between city officials and leaders at the University of Mississippi Medical Center regarding the future use of the

HBCU band removes director as investigation commences

Courtesy of Tennessee State University HBCU Tennessee State University has removed its band band director amidst an investigation, according to a news release. Tennessee State Interim President Dewayne Tucker stated that Reginald McDonald had been placed on administrative leave while the school investigates travel requisitions and advances. “This decision concerns outstanding travel requisitions and advances and related lack of compliance with TSU policies and procedures,” Tucker said in the release. “Dr. McDonald will be on administrative leave with full pay while we continue this investigation.” The band, known as “The Aristocrat of Bands,” earned Grammy-winning status under McDonald back in 2023. McDonald has

HBCU to Host Empowering Teach-In Ahead of Inauguration

As students, faculty, and community members prepare for a new academic semester, the University of the District of Columbia is set to host an impactful event focused on mindfulness, learning, and empowerment. The Pre-Inauguration Community Gathering & Teach-In is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Mindfulness, Grounding, and Good Vibes The event seeks to create a space for reflection and connection in light of the ongoing political climate. It will begin with a “Mindfulness, Grounding, and Good Vibes” session from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Michelle Chatman, founding director of the Crime,

HBCU Energy Education Prize Returns With Second Round of Its Inspire Track

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By Emily Mercer Meeting the demand for tomorrow’s energy workforce begins with the development of STEM programs that inspire and prepare today’s youth. The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize—first launched in March 2023—empowers HBCUs to lead this effort. The prize’s Inspire Track was designed to support the development and expansion of HBCU-hosted clean energy summer or academic-break programs for K–12 and community-college students. Last year, 10 finalists of the first round of the Inspire Track used their prize funds to host summer programs on clean energy topics ranging from renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to environmental

Dillard University to Expand Opportunities for Film Studies Students

Courtesy of Dillard University Historically Black Dillard University in New Orleans has entered into a partnership with the E. Ross Studios School of Film & Television to offer a series of certificate and master class courses. The DU/SFTV partnership will be an academic enterprise that integrates technology and creativity that drives innovation and amplifies culture. Built upon the pillars of skill development, job placement, career advancement, and community impact, the DU/SFTV programs are designed for enrolled Dillard University students, and will expand to include participants in JOB1, the City of New Orleans Workforce Development Initiative and current professionals in the

HBCU History Master’s Program Marks 85 Years of Empowerment

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University, originally known as North Carolina College, made a groundbreaking move in 1939 by establishing its master’s program in history. A pivitol legal case involving Llyod Gaines significantly influenced this decision. In 1938, Gaines challenged the University of Missouri Law School‘s refusal to admit him based solely on his race. The U.S. Supreme Court ultimately ruled that states providing education to white students were obligated to offer equal educational opportunities to Black students. This landmark ruling created a chain reaction across the South, inspiring institutions like NCCU to expand their academic offerings.

A&T to Drive AI Innovation, Economic Development in Collaboration with NVIDIA

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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today announced it has entered a collaboration with NVIDIA aimed at accelerating North Carolina’s economic growth, enhancing workforce capabilities and fostering innovation across key sectors, helping further position the university as a leader in research and technology. This collaboration aligns with N.C. A&T’s goal to achieve Carnegie Classification R1 research status, the highest classification of research institutions in the United States. By leveraging NVIDIA’s AI technology and resources, A&T will boost its research capacity in fields critical to economic and human advancement. “Through this impactful relationship,

How Maryland colleges are adapting to artificial intelligence

By Ellie Wolfe When Hal Daume started studying artificial intelligence 25 years ago, it was “this weird little academic subdiscipline that no one had heard of.” But now it appears that higher education, and the world, may finally be taking notice. Daume, a computer science professor at the University of Maryland, now serves as the inaugural director of the new Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland, which launched May 2024. That means the questions Daume has spent most of his academic career asking are finally being addressed in academia. The state’s flagship university isn’t alone in trying to answer that

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