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ESPN HBCU band championship takes leap forward in Year Two

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By Stephen J. Gaither The ESPN Band of The Year — a show case for HBCU marching bands — turned a corner on Friday night as it returned for the second year. The event brought what appeared to be a much larger crowd than the inaugural event, and the HBCU Band Heads who showed up got an entertaining show from start to finish. The ESPN Band of The Year brought a new element in 2024, adding a competion of two local high school bands. Jonesboro High School edged out Southwest DeKalb High School as both marching bands — well known

HBCU Honored with 2024 Spirit of Service Award for Community Engagement

Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University The Mississippi Food Network has awarded Mississippi Valley State University the 2024 Spirit of Service Award to celebrate its commitment to community welfare. This recognition highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to combat local food insecurity in alignment with its motto, “Live for Service.” Cheryl Featherstone, director of community service learning at MVSU, noted that the university’s partnership with the Mississippi Food Network has been a longstanding initiative. Upon taking on her role, Featherstone saw the importance of this collaboration and worked diligently to expand its reach and effectiveness. Getting Student Athletes Involved “I inherited the partnership

The Year in Closures and Mergers

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By Josh Moody As 2024 draws to a close, it also marks the end of an era for some institutions. Altogether, at least 16 nonprofit colleges and universities announced closures this year. Most were small, private, tuition-dependent institutions that lacked robust endowments. Many approached the closure process in an orderly fashion, winding down operations and teaching out academic programs, but some shuttered abruptly, leaving students in the lurch. The number is slightly higher than last year, when 14 nonprofit institutions announced closure; a 15th, the King’s College, ended operations in 2023 but did not announce it was shutting down. Experts

First HBCU AI Institute on the way after $1 million grant

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Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) announced a $1 million grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, to establish the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research (IAIER). The Institute will serve as a first-of-its kind program for a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the nation. To celebrate today’s announcement, NCCU hosted an event on its campus, bringing together representatives from other grant recipients along with university and Google leaders, local elected officials and students. The support from Google.org for NCCU’s program is designed to enhance research and educational opportunities and position students and the state

Delaware State Partners with U.S. Water Alliance to Enhance Water Resource Support

By Ashley Brown Delaware State University has taken a significant step towards improving water resource management in underserved communities by partnering with the U.S. Water Alliance. The team celebrated the collaboration during a community event on Dec. 5 at the University’s Bank of America Building auditorium. As the first Historically Black College and University to join forces with the USWA, DSU aims to provide critical technical assistance in water and wastewater management in Delaware and other regions. This initiative is supported by a $13 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which designates $2 million specifically for DSU’s involvement in the

Racial Inequities Play a Role in Loan Default Disparities

By Jessica Blake Black and Hispanic student loan borrowers experience disproportionate repayment challenges compared to their white peers, a new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows. Looking at a representative survey of borrowers who took out undergraduate loans between 1998 and 2018, researchers found that half of Black borrowers and 40 percent of Hispanic borrowers reached default, compared to 29 percent of white borrowers. The survey findings, combined with an academic literature review, show that the disparity is likely linked to the fact that Black and brown students face more barriers to completing a degree and have a higher likelihood of facing

HBCU Grad Launches Unique Bookstore and Wellness Boutique in Atlanta

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By Ashley Brown In a remarkable fusion of literature and wellness, Dr. Viola Lanier, a distinguished Morehouse School of Medicine graduate, has opened A Better Today Books & Boutique in Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta. Officially opened on Nov. 30, this innovative establishment stands out for its commitment to promoting reading and holistic well-being. A Better Today is more than just a bookstore; it serves as a “literary sanctuary” that integrates a carefully curated selection of books with an array of wellness products designed to foster personal growth and mindfulness. “I’ve loved reading anything I could get my hands on

These Two Universities In Ohio Started Off As One

By Ashley Nash The South and Northeast are home to a significant number of HBCUs. Still, Ohio houses Wilberforce, an HBCU that was erected in 1856 and 1951. The midwestern university offers teacher training and classical education. Once one university, the second school broke off and became its own official school in 1965. Both are still standing thanks to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church and the Thurgood Marshall Fund. Find out more about the HBCU in Ohio. The First HBCU In Ohio: Wilberforce University Founded by the Cincinnati Chapter of the Methodist Episcopal and African Methodist Episcopal churches, Wilberforce University

Visiting HBCU Scholars Praise Harvard’s Visiting Professorship Program

By Neeraja S. Kumar Four visiting professors from historically Black colleges and universities praised Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Visiting Professorship Program for offering the opportunity and funding to explore their scholarly work. The professors participating in the program for the 2024-25 academic year — Asem Abdulahad and Carmen Luz Cosme Puntiel from Xavier University of Louisiana, Nicole D. Jenkins from Howard University, and coleman a. jordan from Morgan State University — are reaching the halfway point of their visiting professorships with the conclusion of the fall semester. The program was launched in 2023 by former FAS Dean

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