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Jackson State University Student Makes History as First Female Drum Major Since 2017

By Ashley Brown Ariel Woods, a senior at Jackson State University, has made history by becoming the first female drum major for the Sonic Boom of the South since 2017. Known affectionately as “Her,” Woods was selected to join the prestigious group of five drum majors known as the “Jackson Five” for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. “Everything kind of just started happening in slow motion,” Woods told WAPT 16, reflecting on her historic achievement. “Everybody started coming and started cheering me on and was just really excited that I was going to be the next drum major.” Woods is the

She wants to start a College Republicans chapter at an HBCU — but can’t find an adviser

By Marquise Francis Charrise Lane, a senior at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, wants to re-establish what would be the only active chapter of College Republicans at a historically Black college or university. There’s just one roadblock: She can’t find an adviser for the group to be recognized on campus. According to FAMU guidelines, no student organization can become official without one. “I’ve reached out to professors,” said Lane, a 25-year-old public relations major and registered Republican. “The two that responded said they couldn’t do it,” she said, adding, “So it’s not like I’m not trying.” While rare, College Republicans have had

University of Delaware Brings HBCU Students to Campus for Summer Engineering Research Program

Courtesy of Delaware State University The College of Engineering at the University of Delaware has recently welcomed its first cohort of students from Delaware State University to participate in the Summer Engineering Research Experience, a program within the two institutions’ dual-degree engineering partnership. In 2021, DSU established a formal partnership with the University of Delaware to provide its students with an opportunity to earn an engineering degree – an option not currently available at the historically Black university. Through the dual-degree program, students complete three years of study at DSU in the STEM field of their choosing, followed by two

North Carolina Colleges Extend Campus Closures

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By Jessica Blake The University of North Carolina at Asheville canceled classes through the rest of this month as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Helene, The News & Observer reported. In the immediate wake of Helene, the college suspended classes until Oct. 9. Now, the campus will be closed until at least Oct. 14. At that point, if the university moves to another, less severe condition level, some operations may resume, but classes will remain canceled until Oct. 28. “While the campus sustained minimal structural damage, UNC Asheville has been without electricity, running water, and internet since Friday,” Asheville

California bans legacy admissions at private colleges and universities

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By Char Adams California is banning legacy admissions at private colleges and universities, ensuring that some of the country’s most selective schools will not favor applicants with familial or monetary connections to the schools. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed AB 1780 into law, prohibiting legacy and donor preferences in admissions at private, nonprofit institutions. The new rule will go into effect in the fall of 2025. Schools including Stanford University, the University of Southern California and Santa Clara University will now join the California State University system and other public institutions in the state that have long-banned legacy preferences. “In

New internship program gives UC Santa Cruz and HBCU students a hands-on look at the lives of enslaved peoples in 19th century America

By Dan White In the process, this group, consisting of five University of California, Santa Cruz students and five students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, uncovered rare glimpses of enslaved people’s lives in America. Of the HBCU students, four were from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and one was from Xavier University in New Orleans. This cohort spent part of their time compiling entries by hand and contributing them to the Intra-American Slave Trade Database, hosted on the website SlaveVoyages.org. The students delved into the historical intricacies of the slave trade, while adding to the historical record, helping future scholars understand the

Delaware State University Launches Private Merchandise Label, Making HBCU History

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Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University is breaking new ground in collegiate branding by becoming the first Historically Black College and University to distribute its own private merchandise label. Starting this week, select DSU apparel and items will be available on prominent platforms, including Amazon Marketplace and Walmart.com. This was made possible through a groundbreaking partnership with Everything Collegiate, LLC—a black-owned business based in Atlanta, Georgia. The launch of this private label marks a significant evolution in DSU’s merchandising strategy. It enables the university to control the design, quality, and variety of products that students, faculty, staff, and

Morehouse School of Medicine Physicians In Training Get Their First White Coats

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By Ariel Hart Morehouse School of Medicine convened Friday with an emotional white coat ceremony, the day when students become official doctors in training. The moment is symbolized by each student getting to put on a short version of the white coat that doctors wear. Among 332 students looking to be scientists, administrators, physician assistants and other healthcare workers were 105 medical doctors in training. The convocation speakers emphasized that the coat changes how people see you. Peyton Pritchett, beaming, said it was far more than a piece of clothing. It’s “the start of my superhero’s journey and the start

Alabama A&M Professors Awarded $1.25M Each for Special Education Initiatives

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Two professors from Alabama A&M University have secured significant federal grants to enhance the quality of education for students with disabilities in the state. Dr. Tamar F. Riley and Dr. Adrain Christopher have both received $1.25 million grants from the Office of Special Education Programs to launch innovative initiatives focused on training diverse and qualified special education teachers. Dr. Tamar F. Riley’s Project PARITY Dr. Tamar F. Riley, associate professor of special education, will spearhead Project PARITY (Preparing Advanced Responsive Interventionists for Teaching Youth). This initiative, set to unfold over the next five years, is designed to

Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?

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By Sara Weissman Last week, Tevon Blair went to Yard Fest—a celebratory event for freshmen at Virginia State University—armed with a tent, a table, a photo booth and games like Jenga and Connect Four. He wanted to create what felt like a block party, in hopes of energizing and informing students at the historically Black university about the voting process. University cheerleaders performed. Members of the Divine Nine—historically Black fraternities and sororities—did signature step routines. Thousands of students turned up, according to Blair, and at least 77 registered to vote. A few dozen students even stuck around for a panel

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