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Howard Honors Military Students at Red, White & Bison Ball

By Tiffani R Alexander Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Services (OMVS) held its inaugural Red, White & Bison Ball honoring military connected students and alumni Oct. 23, during this year’s 101st Homecoming season. Officially launching Howard’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter in 2023, and having since established its Center of Excellence for Veterans Student Success, the office’s support extends to all those who’ve served — including veterans, those with prior service or who are active duty, reservists, members of the National Guard and ROTC, and retirees, as well as their families — as they pursue their educational goals. The office

Miles College Partners with NVIDIA to Expand AI Education

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times About a year ago Miles College President Bobbie Knight began conversations with a global company that would do something “amazing” for students, faculty and the community in Alabama, she said. Those talks weren’t with just any company. Knight met with NVIDIA Corporation, which this month became the first publicly traded company to top $5 trillion in market value. Last week, Miles and the AI Chip Maker, announced a collaboration to integrate AI across academic programs, faculty research and community engagement on the Historically Black College and University’s Fairfield campus, The Birmingham Times reported. “I wanted this partnership

CAU Student Jayden Williams Makes History by being Elected Stockbridge’s Youngest Mayor

Written By Lexx Thornton Clark Atlanta University is celebrating a historic political victory: current student Jayden Williams, 22, has been elected the youngest mayor in the history of Stockbridge, Georgia.  Williams, who is currently earning his political science degree, unseated incumbent Mayor Anthony Ford in a major local upset. His victory also marks him as the youngest African-American mayor in the state of Georgia.  Williams’s history of leadership is strong both within and outside the university. While at CAU, he was voted Freshman Class President. His impressive resumé also includes serving as a White House Scholar twice, and holding positions

Black Enterprise Hosts 10th Annual HBCU Hackathon

The 10th annual Black Enterprise BE Smart Hackathon, which includes coding competition and tech job recruitment, is in Charlotte through Nov. 8. Students from 43 historically Black colleges will gather in Charlotte for coding competition and tech job recruitment. The 10th annual Black Enterprise BE Smart Hackathon will bring together 310 students from across the country through Nov. 6-8. The hackathon at LeMeridien Charlotte, themed “Built Brilliant. Built Different: 10 Years of Elevating Excellence,” celebrates a decade of innovation, collaboration, and empowerment through technology. The hackathon is a platform for computer engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity majors to showcase their

Fullerton College Hosts HBCU Caravan After 10 Years

Fullerton College, in partnership with Santiago Canyon College, recently held an exciting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan event. Returning for the first time in 10 years, the HBCU Caravan invited community college students from the Orange and Los Angeles County areas for a day to connect with HBCU representatives, explore incredible transfer options and celebrate culture. The event welcomed over 271 community college students and 100 high school students with a drumline performance from the Inglewood High School Band and live step show, followed by welcome remarks from President Olivo, North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Chancellor Byron D. Clift Breland, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) President, Dr. Ronald Rochon and Santiago

Bowie State Secures $586K to Advance Education Equity

Bowie State University has received $586,000 in new funding from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The awards will support two major initiatives designed to expand peer consultation for teachers and broaden access to higher education for child care providers, further advancing the university’s mission of equity, innovation and opportunity. The funding includes a $302,774 grant to establish the Ujima SAGE Peer Consultation Project, and a $283,659 grant to strengthen the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund. Both initiatives are one-year projects that extend through June 30, 2026. Together, they demonstrate Bowie State’s pivotal role in creating programs

Bennett College Hosts First HBCU Equine Therapy Session

Courtesy of Bennett College Bennett College made history on Tuesday, November 4, by hosting the first official Equine Therapy session at an HBCU, held at the College’s SheCare Wellness Pods and presented in partnership with Proof of Puddin’ and Black Diamond. Under a clear fall sky, students, faculty, and staff gathered on the lawn to meet two therapy horses—Sunshine and Bam—for an afternoon of grounded, healing-centered programming designed to reduce stress and promote emotional regulation. Participants petted the horses, braided their manes, and walked with them across the grass. Throughout the session, the horses remained peaceful and calm, seemingly unfazed by the flurry of conversation, movement,

N.C. A&T Hosts Talk on Dr. Graves’ New Book on Racism

Written By Lexx Thornton North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a talk and book signing by MacKenzie Scott Endowed Professor of Biology Joseph L. Graves Jr., Ph.D., on Wednesday, Nov. 19.  The event celebrating Graves’ latest book, “Why Black People Die Sooner: Medical Misconceptions, How They Harm, and How to Fix It,” will take place at 1 p.m. at the N.C. A&T Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, Greensboro.  “Why Black People Die Sooner” was published by Columbia University Press on Oct. 21 and reviewed in Science two days later. Amazon listed the book as its

MacKenzie Scott Donates Millions to HBCUs Nationwide

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott showered historically Black colleges and universities with hundreds of millions of dollars this fall in another one of her signature giving sprees. HBCU leaders say the unrestricted lump sums are a godsend after decades of chronic underfunding—and they’re putting them to good use, padding previously meager endowments and funding a wide variety of technology advances, research ventures and scholarships. Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has repeatedly poured funds into often underresourced institutions, including HBCUs, as part of a 2019 pledge to give away half of her wealth in her lifetime. Her largess to colleges and nonprofits has

Fund.FWD Empowers HBCU Founders with AI Funding Access

Fund.FWD bridges AI technology and accessible networking to help HBCU thinkers get their ideas off the ground. Given the systemic funding gap for Black innovators and thinkers, a group of HBCU alums seeks to be the difference. Hailing from Morgan State University, the innovative group has launched Fund.FWD. The AI-powered app serves as a new way for HBCU entrepreneurs and creatives to connect with industry leaders and bring their ideas to life. The mobile app allows users to source funding opportunities, business coaching, and educational resources all within its database. It aims to connect these change-makers with current leaders in

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