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Nike Yardrunners Spotlight HBCUs at CultureCon 2023

By Nyah Peeples After a two-year hiatus, CultureCon is back in person this year and brought Nike Yardrunners (3.0) with them. CultureCon is the “fastest-growing conference for creatives and changemakers of color who plan to elevate their social network and make a real mark on culture.”  This year the conference spanned a three-city tour — Atlanta (May 2-7), Los Angeles (June 16-18), and New York (Oct. 3-8). During the New York leg of the tour, Nike Yardrunners made their Culture Con debut with a panel on the Culture Stage discussing their mission and commitment to honoring the rich history and heritage of Historically Black Colleges &

N.C. A&T Launches Virtual Training Center With MxD Learn

By Cassandra Sherrill North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has collaborated with MxD Learn to create online courses for the launch of its Virtual Training Center (VTC). The courses developed by N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing (CEPDAM) aim to close the skills and perception gaps in modern manufacturing in order to build a nimble and digital-oriented workforce. MxD Learn is the workforce development arm of MxD, a national digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute. Its VTC is an online platform where students, workers and employers can access a vast amount of information to assist

Spelman College Appoints TIFF to Manage $500M Endowment

Courtesy of Spelman College Following an extensive search, globally renowned HBCU Spelman College has appointed TIFF Investment Management (“TIFF”) as its outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) to steward its $500 million endowment and to continue the 29-year history of sustaining and strengthening the College’s endowment. “The primary goal of our endowment is to ensure intergenerational equity, which creates access to educational opportunities for students both today and tomorrow,” said Helene D. Gayle, president of Spelman College. “TIFF demonstrates a clear understanding of our vision and priorities, and we are pleased to welcome their team to the Spelman family.” “Spelman has

ASU Students Win Big at “The YARD” HBCU Pitch Competition

Courtesy of Alabama State University Both Alabama State University and students enrolled in ASU’s Percy J. Vaughn College of Business Administration (COBA) brought home cash awards after competing in the “The YARD” Pitch Competition HBCU Initiative sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company. The event coincided with The Magic City Classic and was held at the Innovation Depot in Birmingham, Ala. on Oct. 28. Alabama State received a $10,000 check for the students commendable showing at the competition. The following students also brought home individual prize money: Symiah Bell (freshman), $1,500; Ephrem Tilahun (junior) – $3,000; Hope Smith (junior), $2,000; and Tre’Von

Dr. Ida E. Jones Joins Women’s Suffrage Monument Council

Courtesy of Morgan State University Ida E. Jones, Ph.D., associate director of Special Collections and university archivist at Morgan State University, was recently appointed to the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation Council of Advisors. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the multitude of diverse histories that collectively tell an inclusive and complete story of women’s fight for equality. With her new appointment, Dr. Jones will join a group of nationally recognized leaders and experts dedicated to recognizing American women’s history, public art, monuments and memorials, and civic engagement. In 2020, U.S. Congress authorized the Foundation to design, develop, and construct the Women’s

TSU Expands NASA STEM Program to Middle TN High Schools

By Emmanuel Freeman Some of the next generation of NASA astronauts, scientists and engineers may just have their beginning at Tennessee State University. TSU and the federal agency are expanding an existing STEM education program to include high school students in Middle Tennessee. The new initiative is funded with a $480,000 NASA grant over a period of three years. “We are moving into Middle Tennessee to work with high schools,” says Dr. Trinetia Respress, principal investigator of the MUREP Aerospace Academy at TSU. “The goals of our project are to inspire, engage and educate students and their families about the infinite possibilities

Denmark Tech Hosts 3rd Annual App Challenge Expo

Courtesy of Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College recently held its third annual App Challenge Expo, a technology competition open to students and the public designed to encourage residents of rural South Carolina to learn how to code, create and to pursue information technology careers. The expo is produced by Denmark Tech’s innovation team, led by Dr. A. Clifton Myles, as a part of their participation in Tennessee State University’s HBCUC2 program. “This is our third production of the App Challenge Expo, one of our HBCUC2 signature events, and every time I’m blown away by the fresh, innovative ideas our

Claflin Receives $4M DOE Grant to Boost STEM Programs

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University is among a select group of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) that will receive funding from a $30 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy. The U.S. Department of Energy selected Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) – which includes HBCUs in South Carolina, Tennessee, and a Tribal College in the state of Washington to receive financial assistance to invest in next generation STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) leaders. Claflin is in partnership with seven other HBCUs/MSIs in South Carolina that share a $20 million grant from the program. Claflin will receive more than $4

Jacksonville Opens HBCU-Inspired Elementary School

By Rebecca Steinway Becoming Collegiate Academy has become Jacksonville’s first Historically Black College and University-inspired elementary school. The school’s Executive Director, Cameron Frazier says the school was created to implement the best practices from the HBCU experience to kids early on. “We are replicating the culture of Historically Black College and Universities by focusing on building positive relationships, leveraging identity and culture and holding up high expectations,” Executive Director Cameron Frazier told FOX 30 News.    First Coast News reports that when you open the doors to the school, you can see HBCU flags decorating the entrance. ABCs in classrooms represent “A” for

N.C. A&T Wins $100K Gap Inc. Award for Fashion Program

By Lydian Bernhardt Fashion merchandising and design students and faculty at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have a new reason to dress up and celebrate. For a second year, the program has received the top award of $100,000 from clothier Gap Inc. and fashion industry nonprofit ICON 360. The award comes as part of their “Closing the Gap” initiative, which provides financial support to fashion programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The award is the initiative’s largest, and one of only 10 made at that level nationwide. “N.C. A&T is honored to receive the top award

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