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Dr. Dorothy Phillips Inspires TSU Students During ACS Visit

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University welcomed a full day of career focused programming as the American Chemical Society  (ACS) visited campus recently, with the highlight being a keynote address from TSU alumna and ACS President, Dr. Dorothy Phillips. Phillips is the first African American woman to earn an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and the first woman to lead ACS in its 150-year history. Her return to TSU was a welcome built on faith, courage, and a profound commitment to helping the next generation of chemists find their own path forward, she said. “This day has been extremely warm,” Phillips told the

Jackson State Partners with S&P Global for Student Success

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Courtesy of Jackson State University The College of Business (COB) and the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) at historically Black Jackson State University in Mississippi have announced a new partnership with S&P Global to develop undergraduate learning opportunities and enhance the HBCU’s research capabilities. The new partnership will provide Jackson State students studying business with enhanced enrichment opportunities aimed at developing essential skills and improving internship readiness. S&P Global has provided JSU with licenses to access the corporation’s Capital IQ Pro — a financial intelligence platform that provides global, real-time data, research, and analytics on companies, markets, and economics.

Caracal Donates $20K to NC A&T’s Blue & Gold Racing Team

By Lexx Thornton Caracal Products & Services, a leading supplier of goods and services to large businesses and organizations nationwide, has donated $20,000 to the Blue and Gold Racing team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The donation will help support the fledgling team of students as they compete against students from around the world to design, build and race an electric car in the prestigious Formula SAE Electric competition in June 2026.  “Innovation is what drives our team at Caracal, and we are proud to invest in the next generation of creators as they rise to this

Howard University Leads HBCU Charge in AI Innovation”

Courtesy of Howard University The Howard University Office of External Affairs collaborated with the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) to facilitate a critical conversation, “Shaping the Future: AI, Tech Innovation, and the Next-Generation Workforce,” to highlight national priorities and regional initiatives that are designed to expand opportunities for HBCU students to shape the future. A conversation led by Talitha Washington, Ph.D., executive director for the Howard University Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics, and moderated by Nicholas Abram, CEA computer science junior and Karsh STEM scholar, featured U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), and CEA Dean Kimberly L. Jones,

“NC A&T Outrage as Early Voting Site Faces Removal”

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University Students and community leaders are expressing outrage after the Guilford County Board of Elections voted 3–2 to eliminate the early voting site on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University—the largest HBCU in the nation. The decision will directly impact the 2026 election cycle, a midterm year expected to produce heightened turnout due to the shifting political climate shaped during the Trump Administration. Earlier in November, several special elections signaled what many are calling a “blue wave,” as voters across the country rejected the direction of the current administration. Much of the

“Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha: Celebrating Founders’ Day 2025”

Written By Lexx Thornton Today, December 4th, we celebrate Founders’ Day for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men.   Founded in 1906 at Cornell University by seven visionary college men, known as the “Jewels,” Alpha Phi Alpha was born out of the necessity for a strong brotherhood and academic support in a racially segregated academic environment. This act was unprecedented and laid the groundwork for every other Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO), or the “Divine Nine,” that followed.  The fraternity’s principles—manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind—quickly positioned it as a

Langston University Spring Enrollment at Urban Sites

Throw those L’s up! Langston University is opening spring enrollment for their Tulsa and OKC campuses! Students can now join the HBCU (Historically Black college and university) experience while achieving their degrees! In 2026, the university will extend their cooperative extension and outreach program to now 48 Oklahoma counties. With the additions of Woodward and Johnston Counties, CEOP will offer extension programs in 48 of the 77 counties in Oklahoma. CEOP’s programs offer vital services to these communities, providing resources in areas ranging from family and youth development to a wide range of food and agricultural support. Tulsa Campus Tulsa

AKA Returns to Morris Brown College After 20-Year Hiatus

Morris Brown College has welcomed Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. back to campus after a hiatus of over 20 years. The Gamma Gamma Chapter officially returned to the HBCU on Sunday night with a ceremony held for the occasion. Alpha Kappa Alpha closed its chapter at Morris Brown College after the HBCU lost its accreditation in 2002. Although it did not have an official presence on campus, the sorority did contribute funding to the college. In 2022, it donated $100,000 to help fund scholarships and operational needs at Morris Brown. It came just weeks after the HBCU regained its accreditation, according to FOX 5

Janice Bryant Howroyd Honored at 2025 HBCU Honors

Written By Lexx Thornton For North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State alumna Janice Bryant Howroyd, 2025 is turning out to be a very special year.  Over the summer, the internationally recognized entrepreneur was inducted as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta alongside former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile, Queen Latifah (Dana Owens) and Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the sorority’s national convention. She was also named to the prestigious LA500 by the Los Angeles Business Journal, marking her second year on the list, and featured in the North Carolina A&T documentary “Our Blues Make Us Gold” which screened at

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