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BGE Scholars Program Establishes Scholarships with Coppin State University

By Brene Carrington BGE announced, last week, partnerships with Coppin State University, Bowie State University, and Morgan State University to award scholarships to full-time STEM majors from its communities. Each school will receive grant funding of $200,000 in 2021 to provide funding for $10,000 scholarships to 15 “BGE Scholars.” “These scholarships are a critical tool to help students complete their studies affordably. By helping remove barriers to success, we hope that these talented individuals will have an opportunity to fulfill their full potential,” said BGE president and CEO Carim Khouzami. “In addition to the scholarships, we are also committed to building

Protesting Howard University Students Take Over Campus Building Amid Unmet Demands

By Bruce C.T. Wright, A group of Howard University students has taken over a campus building in an effort to amplify their demands for change in multiple areas at the historically Black college in the nation’s capital. The sit-in began on Tuesday and was continuing as of Wednesday morning after students spent the night in the Blackburn Center to get university leadership to heed their complaints about a “housing crisis” for students as well as the university’s board of trustees, among issues. The protest sparked a viral #BlackburnTakeover hashtag that populated social media timelines with photos, video footage and first-person

Fisk University Announces the 150th Anniversary Commemorative Book Honoring the Fisk Jubilee Singers®

By Fisk University Press, Fisk University announces the release of a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ storied history and evolution since its inception in 1871 is deeply woven into the fabric of the African American experience. Their story of hope, resilience, and triumph parallels sacred songs they have preserved and sang over 150 years. Dr. Paul T. Kwami, musical director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, said, “The story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers is vast and cannot be recounted in one book. I am, however, very excited

Alcorn State University awarded over $2.7 million for Talent Search program

By Alcorn State University Newsroom, The U.S. Department of Education announced that over $2.7 million over a five year period has been awarded to Alcorn State University for Talent Search. The grant was made possible by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.). “Alcorn appreciates the continued support of our legislators,” said Dr. Felecia M. Nave, president of Alcorn State University. “This investment allows us to help even more high school students reach the finish line to graduation and ease their transition to college.” The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals

Clark Atlanta University Unveils New Student Innovation Lounge for Hybrid Learning

By Clark Atlanta University Newsroom, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has partnered with Dell Technologies and The Home Depot to develop an Innovation Lounge for current students to pursue entrepreneurial, academic and career opportunities. On Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at 11 a.m., Clark Atlanta University will hold a virtual unveiling of the space. Located in the Carl and Mary Ware Building on CAU’s campus, the Innovation Lounge will be a space for students to collaborate, complete projects, access job opportunities, participate in the technology curriculum and relax in between classes. The lounge is accessible as a hybrid learning environment, with an

University of North Carolina can continue to consider race as a factor in admissions process, judge rules

By Joe Sutton, A federal judge ruled Monday that the University of North Carolina did not discriminate against applicants who were White and Asian American during the university’s undergraduate admissions process, according to court documents. The ruling comes following a lawsuit filed in 2014 by the group Students for Fair Admissions, which argued UNC used race in its admissions process and that it intentionally discriminated against certain members based on race and other factors. In the lawsuit, the group accused UNC of “employing racial preferences in undergraduate admissions where there are available race-neutral alternatives capable of achieving student body diversity,” and

Howard University Launches the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership on October 20

Written by Misha Cornelius The Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University is pleased to announce a virtual event celebrating the inauguration of the center. The event will take place on October 20, during the week of Howard Homecoming, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. via livestream. The Howard University community is invited to participate in the inaugural event, which will feature a fireside chat with TIAA President and CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett. Registration is open now. “The inauguration of the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership marks another important milestone in Howard’s history,” said J. Jarpa Dawuni, Ph.D., director of

Texas Southern’s Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice Receives $250,000 from JP Morgan Chase

By Texas Southern University Newsroom The Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University has received $250,000 from JP Morgan Chase to help Houston and its most vulnerable neighborhoods deal with the disproportionate impact of an increased pace of natural disasters. “Our work will focus on hurricanes, floods, and pandemics,” said Dr. Robert Bullard, distinguished professor of Urban Planning and Environment Policy at TSU and founding director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice. “We will learn from the cumulative hardships these communities continue to experience, determine what is needed to evacuate or stay

Coppin State University Provides Over $1,000,000 in Student Relief

By Andrew Brezinski Coppin State University (CSU) is pleased to announce its Student Debt Relief Initiative (SDRI) which is federally funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. In total, Coppin State’s commitment will clear roughly $1,000,000 in student balances. This unprecedented relief fund, available to students who were enrolled during Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, comes as a result of the COVID pandemic. To date, several HBCUs, and other institutions, have implemented similar initiatives. In addition to the balance forgiveness, CSU will provide a $1200 credit to every student, current and incoming, enrolled during the Fall 2021 semester. The

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Meharry Medical College Announce Partnership To Address Racism In Basic Sciences

By Meharry Medical College The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., announced they have entered into an agreement that will address racism and bias in the basic sciences and introduce greater diversity and inclusion. The memorandum of understanding reflects a broader engagement initiative on the part of Icahn Mount Sinai to collaborate with historically Black medical schools, colleges and universities in a comprehensive, institutional approach. “We are thrilled to be working with Meharry Medical College, one of our country’s premier historically Black medical colleges. With a strong foundation in health disparities research

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