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Delaware State University Launches Private Merchandise Label, Making HBCU History

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Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University is breaking new ground in collegiate branding by becoming the first Historically Black College and University to distribute its own private merchandise label. Starting this week, select DSU apparel and items will be available on prominent platforms, including Amazon Marketplace and Walmart.com. This was made possible through a groundbreaking partnership with Everything Collegiate, LLC—a black-owned business based in Atlanta, Georgia. The launch of this private label marks a significant evolution in DSU’s merchandising strategy. It enables the university to control the design, quality, and variety of products that students, faculty, staff, and

Morehouse School of Medicine Physicians In Training Get Their First White Coats

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By Ariel Hart Morehouse School of Medicine convened Friday with an emotional white coat ceremony, the day when students become official doctors in training. The moment is symbolized by each student getting to put on a short version of the white coat that doctors wear. Among 332 students looking to be scientists, administrators, physician assistants and other healthcare workers were 105 medical doctors in training. The convocation speakers emphasized that the coat changes how people see you. Peyton Pritchett, beaming, said it was far more than a piece of clothing. It’s “the start of my superhero’s journey and the start

Alabama A&M Professors Awarded $1.25M Each for Special Education Initiatives

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Two professors from Alabama A&M University have secured significant federal grants to enhance the quality of education for students with disabilities in the state. Dr. Tamar F. Riley and Dr. Adrain Christopher have both received $1.25 million grants from the Office of Special Education Programs to launch innovative initiatives focused on training diverse and qualified special education teachers. Dr. Tamar F. Riley’s Project PARITY Dr. Tamar F. Riley, associate professor of special education, will spearhead Project PARITY (Preparing Advanced Responsive Interventionists for Teaching Youth). This initiative, set to unfold over the next five years, is designed to

Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?

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By Sara Weissman Last week, Tevon Blair went to Yard Fest—a celebratory event for freshmen at Virginia State University—armed with a tent, a table, a photo booth and games like Jenga and Connect Four. He wanted to create what felt like a block party, in hopes of energizing and informing students at the historically Black university about the voting process. University cheerleaders performed. Members of the Divine Nine—historically Black fraternities and sororities—did signature step routines. Thousands of students turned up, according to Blair, and at least 77 registered to vote. A few dozen students even stuck around for a panel

Atlanta Community Leaders Work to Prevent Gun Violence Using Data

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By Sarah Hammond, Atlanta News First Solving the gun violence epidemic with data is what a group of Atlanta leaders came together to do Wednesday, September 18. During a roundtable discussion, representatives from Morehouse School of Medicine, the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Atlanta, law enforcement and elected officials discussed paths forward. Organizers said the meeting was to gather ideas ahead of a major symposium to present solutions next year. As an emergency physician, Dr. Adrian Tyndall has seen the impact of gun violence firsthand. “I’ve been facing this issue for the last 27 years,” Tyndall, Dean and Executive Vice

Alabama A&M University Awarded $8.1M to Achieve 100% Zero Emissions by 2031

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M’s Bulldog Transit System has secured an impressive $8.1 million grant through the Competitive Low-No Emissions Program for Fiscal Year 2023. This significant funding aims to expedite BTS’s ambitious goal of establishing a fully zero-emissions transit system by 2031. Since initiating its sustainability efforts in 2017, BTS has progressively transitioned from fossil fuel-powered buses to battery-electric alternatives. The newly awarded grant will facilitate essential enhancements to the existing infrastructure, including a significant solar power microgrid system expansion, increasing its capacity to 2.5 megawatts. This solar power initiative is crucial as it supports the electric

Harris-Walz Campaign kicks off HBCU Homecoming Tour to reach Black voters

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By Jasmine Desme In an effort to reach more young Black voters ahead of election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz have kicked off their Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. They’re targeting institutions in the key battleground states. With less than 40 days to go until the vote is in for the next President of the United States, Harris and Trump have been fighting fiercely to win over the undecided voters in the swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Nevada. Both candidates have recognized the key to winning the

HBCU receives another million plus to enhance campus facilities

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Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College an HBCU in Salisbury, NC, has recently received an additional $1.2 million in grants and donations from various sources, fortifying its commitment to enhancing student services and campus facilities. The College received a significant anonymous $8 million donation last month and has since secured various grants and donations to bolster its infrastructure and capital investments. President Dr. Anthony J. Davis expressed gratitude, stating, “If Livingstone College can be better, then better we will be.” Notably, the National Science Foundation awarded the College a $448,000 grant to support the STEM Innovation Ecosystem, benefiting students pursuing STEM-related programs.

NCCU Welcomes Surge of Adult Learners Thanks to Project Kitty Hawk

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By Ashley Brown Project Kitty Hawk, an initiative founded by the state of North Carolina, is making significant strides in increasing adult learner enrollment at North Carolina Central University. Launched by the General Assembly in 2021, the project aims to assist public universities in recruiting and supporting individuals aged 25 and older who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Since beginning its partnership with NCCU in October 2023, Project Kitty Hawk has experienced remarkable growth. The program started with just ten students and has expanded to 221 adult learners this fall. “There might be people who want an education but have

Get ready to party: It’s homecoming season

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By Nilea Cosley Fall means the start of homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities, and many HBCUs have already scheduled their annual homecoming events. Here are more than a dozen celebrations to mark on your calendars. (All game times are Eastern.) Alabama State University When: Sept. 29-Oct. 5 Events: “Legacy of Gold: A Bama State Fest” will include a fashion show, the Miss ASU Coronation, a step show, day party, Battle of the DJs and a concert featuring Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow and Rob49. Game: 3 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Florida A&M University Morgan State University  When: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 Events: After a shooting

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