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Spelman’s Partnership with BNY Helps Students Soar

Courtesy of Spelman College After graduation, Spelman College computer science major Mikaela Page, C’2027, plans to pursue a career in cybersecurity and take part in regulating artificial intelligence. She’ll be able to do this thanks in part to BNY’s contribution to the President’s Safety Net Scholarship, which she said allows her to be a better student. “This scholarship has alleviated a financial burden for me. It eased my worries about tuition, allowing me to focus fully on my studies,” said Page. “With that stress lifted, I’ve been able to engage more deeply in my classes and connect with my professors and peers,

NCCU Establishes Commission to Transform Law School’s Future

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon has announced the establishment of a significant 13-member commission tasked with outlining the future direction of the NCCU School of Law. The commission will be chaired by Raymond C. Pierce, J.D., who previously served as the law school’s dean and is currently the president and CEO of the Southern Education Foundation. “I am deeply grateful to Raymond Pierce for agreeing to lead this important commission,” said Chancellor Dixon. “The NCCU School of Law has been a transformative force in the legal profession, and with Attorney Pierce’s leadership, I

Towson University Program Rejected As Duplicate Of One HBCU Morgan State By Maryland Higher Education Commission

Courtesy of Morgan State University The Maryland Higher Education Commission ruled that Towson University cannot create a program considered to be a copy of a similar program at HBCU Morgan State University. “The program Towson is proposing is unreasonably and unnecessarily duplicative of the Morgan program,” Morgan State’s president David Wilson said, according to The Baltimore Banner. “Morgan State University takes very, very seriously the whole notion of program duplication.” Towson had planned to create a doctoral program in sustainability and environmental change, which it said was unique and would provide more workers to the job market. “It will prepare our

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

Courtesy of Meharry Medical College 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

Texas Southern University Launches New Fellowship Program for Educational Policy Development

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University, a historically Black institution in Houston, has recently launched the Education Leadership Fellowship program. Established by the board of regents to cultivate the next generation of educational leaders, the fellowship will provide recent college graduates with the opportunity to engage in policy development and strategic initiatives at Texas Southern University. As part of their fellowship, participants will assist the HBCU with special projects and conduct research on emerging issues in education policy. “Our board of regents is laser-focused on delivering education that meets the needs of students and employers, so that our

Great-grandson of founder gives back to HBCU with $2 million gift

Courtesy of Stillman College  Stillman College announced a transformative $2 million gift to its endowment from Dr. Charles M. Stillman, the great-grandson of the HBCU founder, Reverend Charles Allen Stillman. This generous contribution marks a significant milestone in the college’s mission to ensure its long-term sustainability and to continue fostering excellence in education for generations to come. The gift, which was presented as part of the Alabama Power Community Giving Reception, highlights the collaborative spirit of philanthropy and community investment in Stillman College’s future. By contributing to the endowment, Dr. Stillman and his wife, Susan, are helping to secure the institution’s

Morehouse’s MIEC Marks 20 Years with Building Black Business Report

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By Ashley Brown The Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on Dec. 11, 2024, with a special awards ceremony at Morehouse College, unveiling the significant “Building Black Business 2024” report. This comprehensive document examines the systemic barriers that Black businesses face while offering strategic solutions to enhance access to capital, technical assistance, and ecosystem support. Over the past two decades, the MIEC has established itself as a leader in fostering Black entrepreneurship and as a model for collaboration between higher education and industry. The center’s recent report highlights the challenges and pathways to success for over 3.5 million Black-owned businesses in

Howard And NCCU Football Brawl Results In A Coach And 36 Players Suspended

By Kyra Alessandrini A coach and 36 players were suspended after a brawl erupted on the football field following a Friday game between Howard University and North Carolina Central University. According to ABC11, NCCU had 19 players and an assistant coach suspended, while Howard had 17 players suspended. No names were released. “The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has a zero-tolerance policy for fighting, as it directly violates the values of sportsmanship, respect, and integrity that define our Conference,” MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills said in a press release on Monday evening. “We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all student-athletes, coaches, and fans. Any actions

Can This HBCU in NC Really Payback the High-interest Loan They Just Received?

By Angela Johnson A North Carolina HBCU just received a multi-million dollar loan that will help it keep its doors open. But some are concerned that the help, while needed, comes at much too high a cost. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, has struggled with financial issues in recent years. But recently, they have taken some bold steps to get back on track. In November, the school announced it had cut 50 percent of its workforce in an effort to move towards “financial stability.” They’ve also turned to banks and venture capital firms for help. Before the start

Kentucky State University Creates a New Pathway to Bachelor’s Degrees for Local Nurses

Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky State University, a historically Black institution in Frankfort, has recently partnered with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to advance nursing education in Kentucky. Students who graduate from ECTC’s nursing program now have the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of nursing degree from Kentucky State University through the ECTC-2-KSU Pathway Scholarship. The program will provide a tuition-free bachelor’s degree education to students eligible for a federal Pell grant. Participating students will enroll at Kentucky State University and receive services on the ECTC campus, providing them access to the community college’s nursing labs and student resources.

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