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Spelman College Students Win $1 Million Grand Prize for Second Time at Goldman Sachs Market Madness Competition

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College students won the $1 million grand prize during the third annual Goldman Sachs Market Madness competition on April 24, 2023. The winning team included students Victoria Woodward, Princess Dandoo, Gabrielle Smith, Havelin Autry, and Madison Porter. Spelman students also won first place during the inaugural competition in 2021 and won second place in 2022. Team member Princess Dandoo, C’2025, described securing a victory for Spelman as the epitome of being “undaunted by the fight.” She explained that the team faced a variety of challenges, from reshaping their initial ideation to changing their presentation days

Morgan State University To Become First HBCU To Offer Division 1 Wrestling

By Shannon Dawson Morgan State University will become the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer Division I wrestling, all thanks to the hard work of Jahi Jones and legendary pro-wrestler Kenny Monday. Set to launch in 2024, Jones, 25, will serve as the executive director of the forthcoming program. During an interview with The Associated Press, the former wrestler and NCAA competitor said he was inspired to bring the sport to campus after watching the horrific police brutality death of George Floyd. He wanted to find a way to empower Black men and bring representation to the ring. According to AP News, in 2021,

Vice President Kamala Harris ‘86 Provides Remarks at Reproductive Rights Event at Howard University

By Larry J. Sanders Tuesday evening (April 25), U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (BA ’86) addressed DC-area students during the Fighting for Reproductive Rights event in Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium. Her remarks at the reproductive rights rally were her first since the announcement of her 2024 reelection bid alongside President Joe Biden. “Fundamental freedoms are under attack in our country today, and it is the tradition of this University, and dare I say the tradition of our country, to fight for freedom, to fight for rights, to fight for the ability of all people to be who they are and

Lincoln University of Missouri Celebrates Unveiling of Dr. James Frank Hall

By Kathy Casteel Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) recently celebrated the unveiling of Dr. James Frank Hall. The dedication ceremony, which was held April 21 on the LU campus, commemorated the renaming of Founders Hall to recognize the well-known leader, supporter and former president of Lincoln University. “This is a fitting tribute to a man whose life was a testimony of what it means to be a true Lincolnite,” LU President Dr. John Moseley said. “Dr. Frank was committed in service to and support of Lincoln University for nearly 70 years, from 1949 through his passing in 2019. This renaming

Nearly $3 Million Grant Awarded to Philander Smith College To Enhance Classroom Technology and Broadband Upgrades

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College (PSC) has been awarded a $2, 999, 903 grant from the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC) to expand high-speed internet access that will enhance technology and broadband upgrades. The program is run by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration as part of the Biden Administration’s Internet for All initiative that aims to connect everyone in America with affordable, reliable high-speed internet service. PSC is one of the 61 minority-serving colleges and universities— the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Arkansas – receiving a grant of a total

Intercollegiate Academics Assume New Prominence at Talladega

Courtesy of Talledega College Students at Talladega College, get ready to meet your challengers! The heat will be on during intercollegiate academic competitions like the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, Model United Nations, Esports, and HBCU Battle of the Brains. Talladega College has a long and proud history of offering intercollegiate programs like these to its students. The college recently named alumna Tanaira Rounds (Class of 2016) as Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Academic Programs and Recruiting. She is the first to hold a position at Talladega dedicated to intercollegiate academics. President Gregory J. Vincent said of Ms. Rounds’ appointment, “We want

TSU LEADS Conference to Enhance Research Among Nation’s HBCUs

Courtesy of Tennessee State University Tennessee State University recently co-hosted an HBCU conference to highlight the groundbreaking research these institutions are conducting and to expand corporate partnerships. The main goals of the HBCU Engage conference co-hosted by University-Industry Demonstration Partnerships (UIDP), were to increase collaboration between HBCUs and corporate engagement. TSU, Fisk University and Meharry Medical College were co-hosts for the two-day event. Dr. Quincy Quick, the Associate Vice President  of Research and Sponsored Programs, spearheaded the event on behalf of TSU. “This is a platform to make sure HBCUs are able to engage with corporate industries and partner with

N.C. A&T’s Bluford Library To Showcase Rare Films During Screening

By Jackie Torok F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will showcase rare films that have been digitized during a screening this week. The event – which coincides with National Library Week, observed April 23-29 this year – will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the seminar room at the library, 1601 E. Market St. It will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Some of the films, such as the Aggie Sports Collection and footage from the Jerald and Constance Marteena Home Movie Collection, have not been seen in decades. All of the films are among those that

FAMU Announces Spring 2023 Commencement Speakers

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces three speakers for its spring commencement ceremonies at the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee. During the May 5 and May 6 ceremonies, the University will confer more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees to students from 14 colleges and schools. “We are fortunate to have three talented speakers to celebrate the accomplishments of our spring 2023 graduates. Calvin Mackie, Ph.D., Secretary Marcia Fudge and Harry Williams, Ph.D., all have a proven track record of commitment to education, public service and the common good,”

Spelman College Announces 136th Commencement Speaker, Valedictorians and Honorary Degree Recipient

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced today, Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, will deliver the keynote address to graduates during Spelman College’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. She will also receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA. Hannah-Jones has spent her career investigating racial inequality and injustice, and her reporting has earned her the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the Genius grant, a Peabody Award,

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