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Alumnus, Sterling Brown Chair Ta-Nehisi Coates Brings Book Tour to Howard University

By Larry J. Sanders Ta-Nehisi Coates took the stage at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium to rousing applause on Thursday evening (Oct. 3), returning to his alma mater for the third stop on a national tour in support of his newest book The Message, published Oct. 1 (One World). Coates, a Howard alumnus and the University’s current Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, fought through fatigue to speak for roughly 80 minutes with Graduate School Dean Dana A. Williams (MA ’95, Ph.D. ’98) on a litany of topics, including his days as a Howard undergraduate, his literary career to date, and the moments that compelled his latest

Howard University School of Education Receives Award from American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

By: Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Education has been named the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives. The University is being recognized for its revamped elementary education program that integrates global experiences into the curriculum. “It is an honor to be recognized by AACTE,” said School of Education Dean Dawn Williams, Ph.D. “This collective effort to foster cross-cultural understanding for our pre-service teachers underscores the importance of interconnected education in our increasingly interconnected world.” The School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares

HBCU Receives $2M for Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab

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Courtesy of Jackson State University Entergy Charitable Foundation awarded Jackson State University a $2 million grant to establish the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity within the energy sector. The school announced the news during a press conference on Monday, where Entergy Mississippi president and CEO Haley Fisackerly presented JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D., with a ceremonial check. Local leaders, including Congressman Bennie Thompson who has long championed JSU’s initiatives, attended the event. Fueling the Workforce This new lab will serve as an innovation hub designed to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. It

Cam Newton added to First Take roster will debut at an HBCU

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By Tolly Carr Cam Newton is joining ESPN as a regular contributor on First Take, the network announced Thursday. Front Office Sports reports that Newton’s debut will be at Tennessee State on Friday as part of the network’s HBCU road show. Cecil Newton Jr., the older brother of Cam Newton, was an offensive lineman at Tennessee State. The former NFL MVP, who spent a decade as a quarterback, last appeared on an NFL roster in 2021. Though he hasn’t officially retired, Newton has been focusing on media ventures, including his podcasts 4th & 1 With Cam Newton and the Funky Friday Podcast. “I’ve always brought passion and

HBCU program prioritizes mental health with new partnership

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Jackson State University Division of Athletics and Mindflow have announced a partnership that makes Mindflow the mental health resource and education provider for the Mississippi HBCU. Mindlfow was founded by former student-athletes to help provide accessible and beneficial] mental health resources to student-athletes and athletic staff, and brings a team of 54+ licensed psychologists and sport psychology professionals who specialize in understanding the unique pressures facing student-athletes. “Mindflow is a leader in the space of mental health when dealing with student-athletes,” Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said. “The NCAA has taken the lead

Howard University President Inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

By Ashley Brown In a notable recognition of his contributions to scholarship and leadership, Dr. Ben Vinson III, president of Howard University, has been formally inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences. This honor places him among an elite cohort of 250 new members. The Academy chooses members from diverse fields within five divisions: Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Biological Sciences; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities and Arts; and Leadership, Policy, and Communications. Joining the Academy’s Class of 2024 The 2024 class features an array of distinguished individuals, including New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, renowned actor and producer

HBCU Unviels $171M, Six-story Health and Human Services Center

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Health and Human Services Center this week. The university unveiled the six-story, 208,000-square-foot facility, which took nearly three years to complete and cost $171 million, during a ceremony attended by students, faculty, alums, and local officials. Located at the southern entrance of the main campus, the HHSC will house the School of Community Health and Policy, the School of Social Work, and the University Counseling Center, among others. This marks the sixth ribbon-cutting ceremony this semester, highlighting Morgan‘s ambitious development initiatives. A Center Designed to Enhance Education & The

Lincoln University of Missouri Terminates Partnership With Its Alumni Association

Written By  Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri, a historically Black institution in Jefferson City, has recently announced the termination of its formal partnership with the Lincoln University of Missouri Alumni Association (LUAA). For more than two years, Lincoln University has attempted to establish an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LUAA. However, the association rejected Lincoln University’s requests on multiple occasions. On September 1, LUAA missed a deadline issued by the university’s board of curators for an independent audit into the association’s finances, solidifying the HBCU’s decision to separate from LUAA. Going forward, Lincoln University will establish

Historic Launch of HBCU Early College Prep High School Announced for Southeast Queens

By Ashley Brown In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming education access for students in New York City, Dr. Asya Johnson, chancellor’s master principal of NYC Public Schools, has announced the creation of the city’s first-ever HBCU Early College Prep High School. The school is set to open in Southeast Queens next September. This innovative institution will provide students with an academic experience that reflects the legacy and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In an announcement video, DSU alumna Dr. Johnson stated, “I am developing a new school in New York City that will bridge the accelerated academics of

Florida A&M names interim president

Courtesy of Florida A&M University  Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen an interim leader, after the school’s president announced this month that he intends to resign. As the next executive of Florida A&M University, Interim President Timothy Beard will be tasked with managing the backlash over the school’s apparent failure to sufficiently vet a multimillion dollar donation from a dubious donor. Beard will take office at a time of increasing political pressure on higher education in Florida, and as state officials are scrutinizing programs at the university that they see as underperforming. Beard previously served as the president of Pasco-Hernando State College north of Tampa

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