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HBCUs Philander Smith University And Southern University Just Won This Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition

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By Kui Mwai Students from Philander Smith University and Southern University and A&M College won the sixth annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, which invites 50 students from historically Black colleges and universities to develop business concepts designed to improve Detroit’s economy. This year’s participants competed for over $200,000 in scholarships and prizes. Two teams tied for first place. Each student winner won a $20,000 scholarship and a guaranteed internship. The competition, which was held from Oct. 2 to6, was hosted by Ally Financial in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Hampton University was second place and Spelman College was third. “These Moguls stand

UAPB Library Launches One Button Studio for Easy Video Production

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Courtesy of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff The John Brown Watson Memorial Library at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has officially launched its new One Button Studio. The state-of-the-art facility aims to make video production accessible and effortless for students, faculty, and staff. This innovative studio reflects a growing trend among university libraries to incorporate cutting-edge technology into their services. “A lot of people think that we are just about books. We’re not just about books; we’re about technology,” said Sonya Lockett, interim library director. Video Production At The Push Of A Button The One Button Studio provides a

Central State University on ‘Fiscal Watch’

By Sara Weissman Hemorrhaging money and students, Central State University in Ohio is turning to the state for guidance. The historically Black land-grant institution has run a deficit for three years in a row, suffered declining enrollments and struggled to pay its vendors on time. To help the college climb out of the hole, university leaders who were new to the institution decided this summer to bring their financial concerns to the state and ask for help. Central State has already cut staff and frozen hiring to address the financial situation. The public university is now on “fiscal watch,” a

NASCAR Brings Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University

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Courtesy of Winston-Salem State University NASCAR has expanded their Campus Lab Program to Winston-Salem State University, a historically Black institution in North Carolina. The partnership makes WSSU the first institution in North Carolina and the first public university in the country to join the NASCAR initiative. The Campus Lab Program will enhance WSSU’s current bachelor’s degree program in motorsport management. Currently, WSSU is the only public institution in North Carolina and the only HBCU to offer this degree. The new initiative, funded by a $100,000 grant from NASCAR, will admit up to 15 sophomore or junior students, who will each

Jackson State University School of Social Work Celebrates 30 Years of Pioneering Excellence

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Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University commemorated a significant milestone on Oct. 28, as it celebrated the 30th anniversary of its School of Social Work with a special event titled “30 Years of Resilience: Recovering Thee History of the School of Social Work.” The celebration was a tribute to the program’s enduring commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and academic excellence. The event honored pivotal leaders in the field, including Dr. Gwendolyn Prater, dean emerita of the School of Social Work, Dr. Jean Brooks, retired chair of the Bachelor of Social Work program;. Ruth Williams, retired associate dean; and

Howard student journalists brace for their biggest assignment: Election night with Harris

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By Curtis Bunn For a century, student journalists at Howard University have chronicled life on the campus in Washington, D.C., including commencement addresses by seven presidents, celebrity visits and other monumental occasions. But this Tuesday’s assignment represents a historical opportunity. Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, one of the pre-eminent historically Black colleges in America. That means the staff of the student newspaper, The Hilltop, and students of the Department of Media, Journalism and Film are fastidiously preparing to capture history as it unfolds on their own campus. Benn said the gravity of the moment is not

EdTrust Recommends Ways to Better Support MSIs

By Jessica Blake One in five American higher education institutions are designated as minority serving, and they collectively enroll about a quarter of the nation’s undergraduates, many of whom are first generation and low income. The demand for these colleges is expected to grow, and leaders of the institutions say they need more funding and guidance to keep up. A new report released Tuesday by Education Trust, a nonprofit policy and advocacy group, suggests that it’s time to better support these institutions and address historic underfunding by giving them more federal money and making grant programs more equitably accessible. That could happen by

Alabama A&M Joins Fellow HBCUs In Record-Breaking Enrollment Numbers

By Dantee Ramos It’s been a good year for HBCU enrollment. Alabama A&M University is one of the latest HBCUs with record-breaking first-time student enrollment. On Tuesday, Alabama A&M announced that 7,295 students would attend for the fall semester, an increase of 10.3% and the institution’s highest enrollment in the second consecutive year. It also marks the second successive year of its largest incoming class, with 2,421 first-time students. President Daniel K. Wims said, “Students and parents are choosing Alabama A&M because they see the value, support, and results that comes with the AAMU experience. As we prepare to celebrate 150 years, we will continue to prioritize delivery of a world-class education

Partnership Aims to Bolster Fair Housing Education at HBCU

By Ashley Brown North Carolina Central University School of Law has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The initiative aims to enhance the university’s capacity to deliver Fair Housing courses while connecting law students with local and national fair housing organizations. The partnership will launch during the university’s Ultimate Homecoming Experience week, culminating in a significant event titled “Bringing Homes to Homecoming” on Oct. 24. This collaboration will address bias and discrimination in the housing market, empowering NCCU law students to become future leaders in policy formation and litigation surrounding Fair Housing issues. As part

Billboard Names Howard University A Top Music Business School

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By Amber Dodd For the third consecutive year, Howard University’s School of Business and its Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business have been recognized in Billboard’s 2024 Top Music Business Schools report.  Located in the School of Business, the premiere center continues to prepare the next generation of changemakers by fusing music education, industry networking, and social justice into a fellowship experience.  “This recognition is a testament to the work we are doing here at The Mecca. We take great pride in pouring into our students to educate, empower and excite the next generation of music business icons,” said center

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