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Howard University Receives DOE HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize

By Hayya Smith The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track earlier this year, naming Howard University as one of only ten prize winners for the first of the track’s three phases. Howard University is eligible to split a prize pool of $4M as it enters Phase 2 this month, which will be determined by project status at the conclusion of this phase. Phase 1 winners have already received $100K to support partnerships between HBCUs and other universities, government agencies, and industry

New OPM Regulations Aren’t Coming Until 2025, if They Happen at All

By Lauren Coffey After months of promising regulations that could flip the world of online program management on its head, the Education Department is largely leaving OPMs untouched for the remainder of the year. The department announced Wednesday it will delay a slew of regulations that were expected to be finalized this fall, including those putting new restrictions on third-party servicers, the companies many colleges hire to administer online courses, financial aid programs and more. In February, the department issued guidance expanding the definition of third-party servicers to include any entity that provides recruitment services for colleges and universities. The department originally said any

HBCU ready to pursue accreditation 20 years after loss

By Stephen J. Gaither Twenty years after losing its accreditation, North Carolina HBCU Barber-Scotia is looking to apply to get back in the game. The Concord, NC – based HBCU plans to apply for accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities, according to President Chris Rey as reported in the Charlotte Post. The school is able to confer degrees, however, the lack of accreditation prevents its students from applying for federal financial aid. Its tuition is currently $2,500 per semester. “I always want to make sure that people know that Barber-Scotia is authorized by the state of

Howard University Alumnus D. Orlando Ledbetter to Receive Highest Honor from the Pro Football Writers of America

By Monica Lewis D. Orlando Ledbetter (B.A. ’84), longtime Atlanta Falcons beat reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and a former editor-in-chief of The Hilltop, will be presented with the 2024 Bill Nunn Memorial Award by the Professional Football Writers of America on August 2 as part of the National Football League (NFL)’s Hall of Fame Weekend in Canton, Ohio. With the award, annually given by the Pro Football Writers of America to a reporter for their “long and distinguished contribution to pro football coverage,” a plaque commemorating Ledbetter’s selection will be housed in the writer’s wing of the Pro

Ten HBCU Student Newsrooms Awarded Nearly $200,000 To Enhance Journalism Efforts

By Quintessa Williams Ten student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will receive almost $200,000 to enhance campus newsroom technology, business operations, audience engagement, and reporting. The grants, provided by the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University through its Newsroom Innovation Challenge, were announced on Friday. “HBCU student newsrooms brim with talent, but often lack the resources needed to give students access to the cutting-edge technology and operational support that so many of their peers at predominately white institutions have,” Nikole Hannah-Jones, the center’s founder, said in a statement. The money will also allow the newsrooms to pay stipends for

Kamau Marshall: A Champion For Education And HBCUs

By Quintessa Williams In the dynamic landscape of American politics and education, Kamau Marshall stands as a seasoned strategist and influential voice. From his pivotal role as a senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Education to his strategic contributions within the Biden-Harris campaign, Marshall’s journey is marked by a dedication to public service and a commitment to advancing educational opportunities, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now, Kamau Marshall has been selected as Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign senior adviser. Stepping into the campaign’s senior adviser position, Marshall shared, “I am incredibly excited and immensely enthusiastic to join the

Black Sororities and Fraternities Line Up Behind Kamala Harris

By Maya King As Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign rushes to shore up its base, its efforts will be bolstered by a ready-made coalition: the more than two million members of Black Greek-letter organizations who have quickly united to mobilize Black voters nationwide. Before Ms. Harris had even hosted her first official campaign event as the de facto Democratic nominee, the heads of the “Divine Nine,” the country’s nine most prominent Black sororities and fraternities, were planning a giant voter organization effort. When President Biden announced on Sunday that he was stepping aside and endorsing Ms. Harris, excitement over

Howard University Releases Guidance on Political Activity during the Presidential Elections

Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff As the upcoming presidential election cycle moves into full swing, Howard University has released mandatory guidance on political activity that all faculty, students, and constituent organizations are required to follow. Dear Howard University Community, Howard University like all universities, provides a natural forum for political discourse and activity. Moreover, Howard’s commitment to the “discovery of solutions to human problems in the United States and throughout the world” is in its mission, and the University’s essence is expressed in its core values of Excellence, Leadership, Service and Truth. Given the global attention to the historic potential nomination

HBCU Saint Agustine’s University Win Accreditation Appeal

By Dantee Ramos Following a denial of its accreditation appeal in March, Saint Augustine’s University has regained its accreditation status. The HBCU vowed to appeal to a higher authority and file a lawsuit against the SACS Board of Trustees. According to a press release from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, SAU is reinstated. “We disagree with the decision made by SACSCOC and plan to appeal to a higher authority with evidence supporting the institution’s progress in resolving non-compliance,” Interim President Marcus Burgess said in a statement, according to ABC 11. In the press release, SAU points out that the decision rectifies an “unjust

NC HBCU Barber-Scotia College Applying To Regain Accreditation It Lost 2 Decades Ago

By Kyra Allesandrini Barber-Scotia College is on track to regain its accreditation after losing it two decades ago. The HBCU has been taking several steps to restore its former status, allowing it to receive student applications and allow those enrolled to apply for federal financial aid. “I always want to make sure that people know that Barber-Scotia is authorized by the state of North Carolina to confer degrees to individuals,” the school’s President Chris Rey told The Charlotte Post. “As we reposition ourselves to be in a position to receive federal financial aid, I will tell you that Barber-Scotia is on track for reaccreditation. Our plan,

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