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MVSU to Forgive $2.3M in Student Debt from 2021–2023

Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has announced plans to offer students financial assistance by forgiving debt for students with balances enrolled from Fall 2021 until Spring 2023. The announcement comes as the University works diligently to ensure students have financial relief. The funding allows the University to bring balances for students enrolled at any point on or after March 13, 2020, to zero. The program will assist students who did not receive funds during the first round of balance forgiveness in August 2021. Those students whose balances were cleared during the first round of

Tougaloo College Hosts 18th Two Rivers Gala with Patti LaBelle

 Courtesy of Tougaloo College Tougaloo College will celebrate nearly two decades of scholarship and philanthropy through its annual star-studded event, the Two Rivers Black-Tie Gala. The event, now in its 18th year, benefits the institution’s student scholarship fund and celebrates the philanthropic contributions to the school. The night will also feature dynamic performances by several local performers. Patti LaBelle, affectionately known as the “Godmother of Soul” will headline the gala. The event will kicked off at 7 p.m. CST on Friday, May 5 at Jackson Convention Complex. It is named for the physical location of the college – Tougaloo, a

TSU Engineering Alumni Award Scholarships to 12 Students

By Alexis Clark Former Tennessee State University graduates are paying it forward for the next generation of engineers. The TSU Engineering Alumni Association (TSUEAA) has awarded academic scholarships to 12 talented undergraduate and graduate students. The College of Engineering Alumni Scholarship Endowment (ASE) is twofold, the investment not only relieves a financial burden, but also ensures that current students achieve their overall goal of graduating. Warona Mdlulwa, who is a junior studying engineering, said she is grateful to be an ASE recipient. “Receiving the TSU Engineering Alumni Association Scholarship has not only lightened my financial burden but has also provided me with renewed

Lincoln University Receives $10M to Boost Ag Workforce

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri has been awarded $10 million in funding to help address the substantial workforce shortages in food, agriculture, and natural resources sectors projected for the near future. Supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” (NextGen), Lincoln is one of 33 higher education programs receiving a total of $262.5 million investment to foster the next generation of diverse agricultural professionals across the nation. This program is funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which aims

Howard Names Lisa Crooms-Robinson Interim Law School Dean

Written By Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa A. Crooms-Robinson, J.D., as interim dean of the Howard University School of Law. Crooms-Robinson is an internationally respected expert on constitutional law and human rights and has served as a faculty member of the School of Law since 1993. She will report to Anthony Wutoh, PhD, RPh, provost and chief academic officer. Crooms-Robinson is an alumna of Howard University, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1984 prior to completing her J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School in 1991. Since joining Howard Law’s faculty

Black Students Reflect on Freedom Beyond July 4th Festivities

By Kyla Wright The Fourth of July has come and gone, but conversations about freedom and independence don’t get old … especially among black college students. Webster’s Dictionary says freedom is the power to act without restraint, while it defines independence as not requiring or relying on others. How do students feel about the two? America’s birthday seems to be inextricably tied with fireworks, barbecues and feuds over its significance. Some students simply describe the federal holiday as a day off work. Others joined Chance the Rapper in calling it Malia Obama Day. When asked about music that inspired or made

Alcorn State Receives $1M for Osher Reentry Scholarships

Courtesy of Alcorn State University The Bernard Osher Foundation recently awarded Alcorn State University a $50,000 grant and $1,000,000 endowment gift to support the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program. The funding will support reentry to the university for individuals between 25 – 50 years old and expand scholarship offerings from 10 to 20 per year. “We are appreciative to the Bernard Osher Foundation for its generous gift to Alcorn State,” said Dr. Ontario Wooden, interim president. “We were founded on the principle of providing access to the underserved. This gift will allow us open doors of educational opportunity to students who

Coahoma Named Nation’s Most Affordable HBCU

Courtesy of Coahoma Community College Coahoma Community College was named as the most affordable HBCU in the Nation. The company examined tuition and fee data from the 2020-21 school year in order to rank the most affordable public and private historically black colleges and universities in the United States. Today, there are over 100 HBCUs across the U.S. granting degrees to students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Coahoma Community College President Dr. Valmadge T. Towner is pleased with these findings and hopes the results reap continued growth. “We are proud of the deliberate actions that we take to offer

Morehouse Study Targets Homelessness Among Atlanta Fathers

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Systems for Action, a national program office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is engaging The Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center and Redemption & Advancement Alliance, Inc. in a one-year, $100,000 study, Research to Understand Systems for Housing (RUSH), to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an adapted system alignment approach with medical, public health, and social service partners to better serve fathers experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. Morehouse School of Medicine Assistant Professor, Latrice Rollins, PhD, MSW, and Thomas Cotton, Founder and CEO of Redemption & Advancement Alliance, Inc., are leading this

Lincoln University Earns 10-Year HLC Reaccreditation

Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri has achieved 10-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC, one of the leading accrediting bodies in the United States, has recognized Lincoln for its continued dedication to maintaining high educational standards and ensuring student success. The final report from the HLC found the University met all criteria for accreditation, reaffirming its accredited status until 2032-2033. HLC accreditation signifies that an institution meets or exceeds rigorous standards of quality and integrity in its educational programs and services. “We are grateful to the Higher Learning Commission and its Institutional Actions Council for

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