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Black female college athletes are center stage at this sports agency

By Curtis Bunn University of Virginia women’s basketball player Mir McLean admits she was slow to respond to an email from Solace Sports and Entertainment co-founder Folasade Omogun-Broadnax about becoming a potential client. But when she finally spoke to Omogun-Broadnax a couple of days later about being the face of her sports agency centered on Black female college athletes, McLean said she felt an immediate connection. “As a Black woman, I feel more connected to her versus someone else,” McLean said. “It’s really important for Black athletes to have that kind of representation because it provides another sense of protection. I don’t

JSU recognized for two top U.S. programs; top Mississippi institution by Intelligent.com

Courtesy of Jackson State University Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included Jackson State University (JSU) on its list of the Best Colleges in Mississippi in 2023. The research identifies top schools in the state based on tuition fees, credit requirements, and the available formats for coursework (i.e., on-campus or online classes). The organization ranks JSU No. 10 for Best Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration Programs and No. 28 in Best Online Master’s in History Programs. “Jackson State has an ambitious goal to elevate phenomenal academic opportunities for our students. The ranking from intelligent.com affirms our efforts to

Howard University Alumni Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Finance, Retail & E-Commerce, Hollywood & Entertainment

By Brittany Bailer Three Howard University alumni were among the names recognized on Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list for their business ventures in the finance, retail and e-commerce and Hollywood and entertainment categories. The prestigious list highlights over 600 imaginative entrepreneurs and changemakers who are “destined to change the world” and make a meaningful impact on society. Blake Van Putten (BBA ’16) and William Clayton (BBA ’16) are graduates of the Howard University School of Business. Tiana Symone Harris (B.A. ’16) is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications. They credit much of their success to their time spent and lesson learned at Howard.

Tennessee State University Professor Part of Historic Civil War Trails Marker Unveiling In Nashville

By Alexis Clark The first Civil War Trails marker paying homage to three African American regiments has been unveiled in Nashville. The marker is located on Foster Avenue near STEM Prep High School. Tennessee State University associate professor of history Dr. Learotha Williams played a major role in the historic project that details the story of the former slaves fighting in the city during the Civil War for the first time as United States soldiers. Williams said during the event that the marker site highlights the important contributions of the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT). “This battle, this marker, and this moment

UAPB Breaks Ground on $33 Million Student Engagement Center

By Wil Heheman The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and University of Arkansas System leadership hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the university’s new Student Engagement Center. The $33 million, approximately 62,000-sq. ft. Center will become a hub for campus and community health education and engagement and student health and wellness, assessment, and counseling. Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander, University of Arkansas System President Donald R. Bobbitt, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Carla Martin, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Elbert Bennett, Student Government Association Vice President Trenton Wills, graduate student Manoja Reddy, Title III Director Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall, and

South Carolina-Based HBCU Receives $90K Grant To Increase Representation Of Black Male Teachers

By Randee Sanders Representation in the classroom is a crucial component in the academic success of Black youth. South Carolina State University received a boost to advance their efforts towards recruiting and retaining more African American male teachers, WOLO reported. The Orangeburg-based historically Black college received a $90,000 grant for the development of the school’s Call Me MiSTER program. Launched in 2000 at Clemson University,  Benedict College, Claflin University and Morris College, the initiative has been implemented at collegiate institutions across 10 states to cultivate pathways for Black men who want to pursue careers in education, while filling the gap when it comes to

Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black president, 2nd woman

Courtesy of Harvard University Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president, making her the first Black person and the second woman to lead the Ivy League school. Gay, who is currently a dean at the university and a democracy scholar, will become president July 1. She replaces Lawrence Bacow, who is stepping down and has said he wanted to spend more time with family. “Claudine is a remarkable leader who is profoundly devoted to sustaining and enhancing Harvard’s academic excellence, to championing both the value and the values of higher education and research, to expanding opportunity, and to strengthening

Hampton University and Stackwell Announce Student Investment Program for the Class of 2026

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University and Stackwell, the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, today announced the launch of a new student investment program that will provide funded investment accounts and financial investment education to every member of the university’s freshman class. Hampton is donating a total of $25,000 to seed Stackwell investment accounts for each student in the Class of 2026, which will be coupled with a financial literacy program from the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development (SFEPD). SFEPD’s program will allow every student, faculty member, staff member, and parent access to an

Bowie State, Prince George’s County Collaborate on Climate Change Mitigation

By D. Thompson Bowie State University will lend its agricultural research expertise to Prince George’s County as part of a federal grant program combatting climate change and food insecurity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) came to Bowie State this week to announce $3.25 million grant awarded to Prince George’s County as part of its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program to promote climate-friendly farming practices, combat food insecurity and increase farming participation among populations that have been underrepresented in farming. BSU’s research program in aquaponics and hydroponics will enable natural sciences faculty and students to be an integral part of this effort.

Jackson State University’s ‘First FAFSA’ encourages students to complete FAFSA early

By Justin Walls Jackson State University is launching “First FAFSA,” a campaign encouraging students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early to maximize the amount of financial assistance they will be able to receive. “The reason students should submit their FAFSAs early is that in the spirit of the old adage that ‘the early bird gets the worm,’ a lot of times, the full consideration for a financial aid package goes to those students who apply early. So the later you are in the application cycle, funding may start to dwindle,” said Josiah Sampson, III, Ph.D., vice

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