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Atlanta Community Leaders Work to Prevent Gun Violence Using Data

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By Sarah Hammond, Atlanta News First Solving the gun violence epidemic with data is what a group of Atlanta leaders came together to do Wednesday, September 18. During a roundtable discussion, representatives from Morehouse School of Medicine, the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Atlanta, law enforcement and elected officials discussed paths forward. Organizers said the meeting was to gather ideas ahead of a major symposium to present solutions next year. As an emergency physician, Dr. Adrian Tyndall has seen the impact of gun violence firsthand. “I’ve been facing this issue for the last 27 years,” Tyndall, Dean and Executive Vice

Alabama A&M University Awarded $8.1M to Achieve 100% Zero Emissions by 2031

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M’s Bulldog Transit System has secured an impressive $8.1 million grant through the Competitive Low-No Emissions Program for Fiscal Year 2023. This significant funding aims to expedite BTS’s ambitious goal of establishing a fully zero-emissions transit system by 2031. Since initiating its sustainability efforts in 2017, BTS has progressively transitioned from fossil fuel-powered buses to battery-electric alternatives. The newly awarded grant will facilitate essential enhancements to the existing infrastructure, including a significant solar power microgrid system expansion, increasing its capacity to 2.5 megawatts. This solar power initiative is crucial as it supports the electric

Harris-Walz Campaign kicks off HBCU Homecoming Tour to reach Black voters

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By Jasmine Desme In an effort to reach more young Black voters ahead of election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz have kicked off their Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. They’re targeting institutions in the key battleground states. With less than 40 days to go until the vote is in for the next President of the United States, Harris and Trump have been fighting fiercely to win over the undecided voters in the swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Nevada. Both candidates have recognized the key to winning the

HBCU receives another million plus to enhance campus facilities

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Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College an HBCU in Salisbury, NC, has recently received an additional $1.2 million in grants and donations from various sources, fortifying its commitment to enhancing student services and campus facilities. The College received a significant anonymous $8 million donation last month and has since secured various grants and donations to bolster its infrastructure and capital investments. President Dr. Anthony J. Davis expressed gratitude, stating, “If Livingstone College can be better, then better we will be.” Notably, the National Science Foundation awarded the College a $448,000 grant to support the STEM Innovation Ecosystem, benefiting students pursuing STEM-related programs.

NCCU Welcomes Surge of Adult Learners Thanks to Project Kitty Hawk

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By Ashley Brown Project Kitty Hawk, an initiative founded by the state of North Carolina, is making significant strides in increasing adult learner enrollment at North Carolina Central University. Launched by the General Assembly in 2021, the project aims to assist public universities in recruiting and supporting individuals aged 25 and older who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Since beginning its partnership with NCCU in October 2023, Project Kitty Hawk has experienced remarkable growth. The program started with just ten students and has expanded to 221 adult learners this fall. “There might be people who want an education but have

Get ready to party: It’s homecoming season

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By Nilea Cosley Fall means the start of homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities, and many HBCUs have already scheduled their annual homecoming events. Here are more than a dozen celebrations to mark on your calendars. (All game times are Eastern.) Alabama State University When: Sept. 29-Oct. 5 Events: “Legacy of Gold: A Bama State Fest” will include a fashion show, the Miss ASU Coronation, a step show, day party, Battle of the DJs and a concert featuring Sexyy Red, BossMan Dlow and Rob49. Game: 3 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Florida A&M University Morgan State University  When: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 Events: After a shooting

HBCU purchases Birmingham-Southern College

By Stephen J. Gaither HBCU Miles College and Birmingham-Southern College have signed a purchase agreement for BSC’s 192-acre campus. Both Boards of Trustees have unanimously voted to enter into a purchase agreement, following a letter of intent submitted by Miles shortly after BSC ceased normal operations on May 31, 2024. The purchase will scale the impact of Miles, an HBCU based in Fairfield that generates nearly $70 million in total economic impact for its local and regional economies and creates hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, according to the 2024 HBCU Economic Impact Report from the United Negro College Fund.

A Silver Lining for HBCUs in Affirmative Action’s Demise

By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ban. But one college’s challenge is another’s opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a windfall of applicants and new students this fall. Applications to Hampton University, a private HBCU in Virginia, rose from 13,000 to 17,000 for the Class of 2028. Morehouse College, an all-male institution in Atlanta, had more than 8,000 applications this year, a 34 percent increase from last year’s

Everything You Need To Know About HBCU Season

By Dorian Smith-Garcia With the summer winding down, students are heading back to campus for the upcoming school year. Many of them will be beginning at or returning to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). These critical pillars of the Black community not only educate young people and prepare them for a post collegiate life, but the immersion in Black culture also fosters confidence and pride in a world that isn’t always welcoming to Black and Brown people. School going back into session also means that HBCU season is about to start up again. In most cases, this revolves

Morgan State Secures $20.9M Grant to Address Urban Health Disparities

By Ashley Brown In a significant advancement for urban health research, Morgan State University has announced the award of a $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This five-year funding will expand the ongoing efforts of the university’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation, which focuses on addressing health inequities in underserved urban populations. The new funding underscores the center’s commitment to improving health outcomes in Baltimore—a city where approximately 70% of residents identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The RCMI@Morgan has already

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