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Bowie State University Deltas Spread Joy with Back-to-School Drive

By Ashley Brown As the new school year kicks off, students often face challenges accessing essential supplies that can impact their academic success. Fortunately, members of Bowie State University’s Zeta Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are dedicated to ensuring that local children have what they need to thrive in the classroom. On September 4-5, the Zeta Delta chapter set up a donation table next to their plot near the Harriet Tubman Residence Hall to collect crucial school supplies for Rockledge Elementary School students. This annual event has become a cherished tradition for the chapter, which actively partners with local

Biden visits Philadelphia for HBCU conference, touts White House accomplishments

By Ethan Young President Joe Biden spoke at the 2024 Annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference in Philadelphia on Monday and emphasized the work his administration has done to support and fund HBCUs. Monday’s remarks are part of the weeklong conference, which runs through Sept. 19 and is organized by the United States Department of Education. Programming for the conference includes a career fair, workshops, and opportunities for attendees to meet with representatives from various federal agencies. Biden’s speech, which took place at the Philadelphia Marriott in Center City, came as the White House announced an additional $1.3 billion of

Student Launches Black Male Educators and Leadership Alliance

Courtesy of Bowie State University A new club to encourage Black men on campus to become leaders has been launched by Zaire Bond, a sophomore majoring in education with a history concentration. Bond’s organization, The Black Male Educators and Leaders Alliance is open to all undergraduate and graduate students regardless of an individual’s major. “The focus of the club is on leadership and education,” said Bond. “We want to provide the necessary tools for young Black men to become leaders which means providing positive input and reinforcement such as peer mentoring. Fifteen students have expressed interest in joining the club

N.C. Universities Have Cut 59 Positions Since DEI Policy Repeal

By Ryan Quinn North Carolina’s four-year public universities have eliminated 59 positions and “realigned” about 130 more since the University of North Carolina Board of Governors repealed the system’s DEI policy, according to a newly released summary from the UNC system. In May, the board voted 22 to 2 to repeal and replace its policy with one that doesn’t mention race. The board required universities to report on their efforts to comply by the start of last week, and the UNC System released the results from this “equality certification” Wednesday. The system—which includes 16 institutions with and without the UNC moniker, plus a

Edward Waters University Honors College Launches Journal to Highlight HBCU Research

Courtesy of Edward Waters University The Honors College at Edward Waters University, a historically Black institution in Jacksonville, Florida, has published its inaugural issue of the HBCU Journal of Research Initiatives. The publication is the successor to Edward Waters’ former journal, The Edward Waters College Research Journal, which ceased publication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal highlights the research initiatives conducted at historically Black colleges and universities across the country. In its inaugural issue, the journal consists of seven research articles from authors at Edward Waters University and beyond. “The HBCU Journal of Research Initiatives began with a critical mission to give a voice

Howard University Presents Third Annual International Black Writers Festival September 24-26

Courtesy of the Howard University Newsroom Staff This Fall, Howard University will present The International Black Writers Festival, an initiative of the University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC.) This year’s third annual festival brings together writers, academics, critics, and artists in conversation about the diversity, complexity, and beauty of writing the global Black experience. The festival takes place September 24-26 in the Blackburn Center’s Digital Auditorium on Howard University’s Main Campus. “We are thrilled to see IBWF enter its third year. It continues to grow with each season. It’s always exciting to see students and members of the Howard community engaging with such amazing

NCCU’s Nutrition and Dietetics Program Ranked No.2 in the Nation by Forbes

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) online bachelor’s degree program in nutrition and dietetics has been recognized as one of the best in the nation, earning the No. 2 spot in the 2024 Forbes Advisor list. The program was evaluated on several factors: credibility, affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and the application process. Data for these categories were sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, private third-party sources, and individual school and program websites. NCCU’s program was the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) to make the list. Moreover, the degree program is

A Silver Lining for HBCUs in Affirmative Action’s Demise

By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ban. But one college’s challenge is another’s opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a windfall of applicants and new students this fall. Applications to Hampton University, a private HBCU in Virginia, rose from 13,000 to 17,000 for the Class of 2028. Morehouse College, an all-male institution in Atlanta, had more than 8,000 applications this year, a 34 percent increase from last year’s

Morehouse School of Medicine and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. to Convene Violence Prevention Pre-Symposium on September 18

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. will bring together community leaders, public health experts, elected officials, law enforcement personnel and civil rights organizations to discuss violence prevention efforts on Wednesday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the MSM campus. The exclusive invitation-only roundtable discussion will serve as a pre-symposium before a larger event in 2025. “Gun violence is a public health issue and remains a leading cause of death among U.S. adolescents, disproportionately affecting Black males,” said Sandra Harris-Hooker, PhD, MSM Senior Vice President for External Affairs and

The HBCU Tour Kicks Off with a Successful Launch at Florida A&M University

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida Rising’s HBCU Tour has officially hit the ground running with an electrifying kickoff at Florida A&M University (FAMU)! The inaugural event, held during Set Market Fridays as part of the South Carolina State vs. FAMU football game weekend, energized students and the community, marking the beginning of a dynamic series of engagements across historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The atmosphere at FAMU was electric as students gathered to participate in the first stop of The HBCU Tour, an effort dedicated to mobilizing Black and Brown communities ahead of the upcoming elections. The event highlighted the importance of voter participation, with students

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