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Lincoln University of Missouri Offering Unique Online Master’s Program Focusing on HBCUs

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri has announced the opening of enrollment for its Master of Arts in Higher Education program with a Historically Black Colleges Universities concentration. This online degree is available for both spring and fall 2025 and aims to equip education professionals with the essential skills to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing HBCUs. Dr. Stevie L. Lawrence II, LU‘s provost and vice president for academic affairs, emphasized the program’s mission. “We need more leaders who are specifically trained to navigate the challenges and possibilities within our institutions,” said Dr. Lawrence. “Our MA

Spelman College Hosts Screening of Shirley Chisholm Documentary and Conversation with Director of Filmmaking Shola Lynch

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Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College hosted a screening of Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed, a documentary that captures Shirley Chisholm’s historic 1972 presidential campaign.  The film was directed by Shola Lynch, director of documentary filmmaking and Diana King Endowed Professor at Spelman and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. It features an interview with Chisholm and has received numerous accolades, including a prestigious Peabody Award.  The screening will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Ed.D Auditorium. Following the event, a discussion will take place between Lynch and Professor Emerita Dr. Ayoka Chenzira,

For a Howard alum who won gold at the Paralympics, perseverance is the real prize

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By Mia Berry Howard University alumna Sydney Satchell has had a busy month since winning a gold medal with the U.S. women’s sitting volleyball national team at the Paralympic Games in September. She attended a parade in her honor in her hometown of Windsor, Connecticut, and threw out the opening pitch at a Washington Nationals game. An avid women’s basketball fan, Satchell also was invited to attend a regular-season Connecticut Sun game and got to meet members of the UConn women’s basketball team, a special treat for the longtime Huskies fan. “Wanting to be at this high level as a kid and then accomplishing

University of Vermont and Society for Black Military Studies Launch New Academic Journal

The University of Vermont Press has partnered with the Society for Black Military Studies to launch the Journal of Black Military Studies.  The multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal will feature articles that discuss, analyze, and document the military experience in context of the Black diaspora. Scholars will be able to publish their work without fees and their articles will be freely available to the public. Françoise N. Hamlin, Royce Family Associate Professor of Teaching Excellence in Africana Studies & History at Brown University, will serve as the new journal’s inaugural editor-in-chief. She is a scholar of 20th-century United States history, African American history,

Spelman College Welcomes Spotify for Creator Panel and Studio Grand Opening

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College partnered with Spotify to host Spotify NextGen: Pass the Mic, a conversation with Clarke Peoples, Lynae Vanee (C’2016), Jaz Turner (C’2019), and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, on the power of using your voice in the media industry. This one-day event celebrated the official opening of a new podcast studio on campus, fully outfitted with state-of-the-art podcasting and video recording equipment, gifted and refurbished by Spotify. The studio is part of the Spotify NextGen Audio program, powered by Spotify’s Creator Equity Fund, an initiative that includes academic scholarships awarded to five Spelman students, an on-campus Creator Day, and a targeted training programming for Spelman students, faculty

Grambling Offers Limited Edition Prints to Celebrate Historic Digital Library Opening

Courtesy of Grambling State University Grambling State University is offering a limited number of signed and numbered prints of its recently unveiled Digital Library and Learning Commons. The grand opening of this groundbreaking facility on Aug. 22 marked a significant milestone as the first digital library structure at a Historically Black College or University and the only one of its kind in Louisiana. Only 500 exclusive 30×40 prints are available. The prints commemorate the innovative space that symbolizes a new chapter in educational access and resources within the Black community. The purchase of these limited edition prints will directly contribute to establishing

Rutgers University Unveils Mural of Black Alumnus Paul Robeson

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In 1919, Paul Robeson graduated from Rutgers University as valedictorian and the only Black student of his class. Over the past century, Rutgers has honored Robeson through several dedications and memorial celebrations. On October 19, Rutgers unveiled their latest dedication – a new mural at the football stadium. Painted by Rutgers alumnus Alonzo Adams, Robeson’s mural is displayed on a wall behind the student section in Rutger’s SHI Stadium. It is a reproduction of a painting Adams made in the 1980s that currently hangs in the Paul Robeson Cultural Center on the Rutgers University-Busch campus. Born in 1898 in Princeton,

Howard Alum Chequan Lewis to Deliver Executive Lecture at Howard University School of Business

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By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Business will launch its annual Executive Lecture Series with a visit from Crunch Fitness President and Howard alum Chequan Lewis (B.A. ’05). The title of his lecture is “Legendary: Powered by Legacy.”  As president, Lewis works directly with Crunch executives and franchise partners to develop growth strategies, improve performance, and elevate the Crunch brand. He was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for Pizza Hut, where he led the operational focus of service and experience for the Pizza Hut customers and the restaurant teams serving them. He previously held other leadership roles at Pizza Hut

Cost of Living, Economy Top Issue for Student Voters

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By Ashley Mowreader A  September survey of 1,012 students found, across most groups, the economy/cost of living is the most important issue in determining whom or what students will vote for in the upcoming election, with 52 percent of respondents selecting that. Similarly important issues, among 12 listed in the survey, conducted by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab, are reproductive rights (45 percent), the future of democracy (26 percent), gun violence/control (23 percent) and immigration (22 percent). The findings emphasize that the issues important to young voters in general ring true with many enrolled in higher education, as well as how institution type and demographic factors can influence trends

Spelman College President Takes Leave of Absence; Former Chair Steps In As Interim

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced Friday that President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking an immediate personal leave of absence from the nation’s leading historically Black college for women. No specific reasons were provided for her departure. Dr. Gayle took office as Spelman College’s 11th president in July 2022. Before her appointment at Spelman, she had a distinguished career in public health, serving as CEO of CARE USA and playing a critical role in the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts. Under her leadership, Spelman maintained its prestigious ranking as the top historically Black college or university, as

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