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Clark Atlanta Universityā€™s School of Business Administration to host Business and Technology Industry Leaders

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta Universityā€™s (CAU) School of Business hostedĀ John Hope BryantĀ for its first Entrepreneur Scholar-in-Residence, a fireside chat in partnership with PNC Bank. The event marked PNCā€™s launch of its National Center for Entrepreneurship. Bryantā€™s new post aims to help CAU serve as an incubator for developing the next generation of leaders at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Bryant is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Operation HOPE, the nationā€™s largest non-profit dedicated to financial literacy. During his residency at CAU, Bryant will lead an ongoing speaker series on a range of

North Carolina A&T Programs, Specialties Climb In U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

By Jackie Torok North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ranks in five programs and eight specialties, with two surging to new heights, according to the latestĀ graduate program ratings by U.S. News & World Report. The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has achieved a tie ranking at No. 63 among all national universities ā€“ moving up 31 places from last year. The Deese College broke into the top 100 last year and remains the highest-ranking public historically Black college or university (HBCU) graduate business program in the nation. The only North Carolina universities ranked higher this year

TSU Earns Spot In Top Eight Teams At The Honda Campus All Star Challenge National Championship

By Emmanuel Freeman The Tennessee State UniversityĀ Honda Campus All Star Challenge (HCASC) team earned a spot in the top eight teams at the National Tournament held in Torrance, California. HCASC is a knowledge bowl competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) sponsored by the American Honda Motor Company, which supports HBCUs. This tournament brought together 32 HBCUs from around the country. The TSU team earned a total of $12,000 in grant money from American Honda for earning a spot in the top eight teams. The teamā€™s coach, Dr. John Miglietta, who is a professor of political science, said the

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, Cā€™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.Ā During an interview withĀ The Associated Press,Ā the former wrestler and NCAA competitor said he was inspired to bring the sport to campus after watching the horrific police brutalityĀ deathĀ of George Floyd. He wanted to find a way to empower Black men and bring representation to the ring. According toĀ AP News,Ā in 2021,

Vice President Kamala Harris ā€˜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 ā€™86) addressed DC-area students during the Fighting for Reproductive Rights event in Howard Universityā€™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. ā€œFundamental 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. ā€œThis is a fitting tribute to a man whose life was a testimony of what it means to be a true Lincolnite,ā€ LU President Dr. John Moseley said. ā€œDr. 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’sĀ Internet for AllĀ 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 universitiesā€” the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Arkansas ā€“ 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. Roundsā€™ appointment, ā€œWe 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 PresidentĀ  of Research and Sponsored Programs, spearheaded the event on behalf of TSU. ā€œThis is a platform to make sure HBCUs are able to engage with corporate industries and partner with

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