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Cheyney University Gives Laptops to All Enrolled Students

Courtesy of Cheyney University As part of an ongoing commitment to provide students with the latest technology to perform at the highest academic level, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is providing all 625 students with personal laptops to use throughout their learning journey. The university will distribute the Dell Latitude laptops to all current students when they arrive on campus for the fall semester and prior to the first day of classes on Aug. 22. Incoming students in subsequent semesters will receive laptops when they are registered and enrolled in classes. Students will receive IT support through Dell and can maintain

Xavier Alumni Donate to Support Gold Rush Basketball Teams

Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana alumni and former athletes David Egans and Olumide Olafioye recently pledged a recurring donation to their alma mater’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 sports season. Influenced by their time at Xavier, Egans and Olafioye are on a mission to give back, starting with the team that brought them together, the Gold Rush.   The duo first became acquainted in 2006-2009 during Olafioye’s time on the men’s basketball team while Egans was an athletic assistant coach. Over the years, Olafioye and Egans’ relationship morphed from mentorship to business

NCCU Welcomes Class of 2026 With Strong Enrollment Growth

By Quiana Shepard An estimated 1,296 first-year students have joined North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Class of 2026, with an additional 393 transfer students registered for fall classes for the 2022-2023 academic year. More than 600 students have entered into NCCU’s graduate and professional schools, with the university’s School of Law welcoming approximately 163 students to its day and evening programs. “The North Carolina Central University community is excited to welcome the class of 2026 to experience ‘The Eagle Promise.’ These Eagles now join a bold legacy of leaders who transform communities,” said NCCU Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D. “We are steadfastly committed to

BlueCross Funds Full Scholarships for HBCU Students

Courtesy of Benedict College BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina is partnering with Benedict College and Claflin University to give more students an opportunity to pursue an education while getting a head start on their career paths. The BlueCross BlueScholars program will select four students from each institution to receive a full four-year scholarship that covers tuition, room and board. “We are committed to supporting students of our state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),” said BlueCross President and CEO Mike Mizeur. “Early during the pandemic, BlueCross made a significant investment in several South Carolina HBCUs, and we aim for our

Jordan Brand Partners With Howard to Elevate Black Futures

By Frank Tramble What to Know The 20-year partnership between Jordan Brand and Howard University is built on a legacy of excellence and a vision for Black futures. The partnership aims to elevate Howard University’s athletic department, unlock new opportunities for recruitment and inspire a new generation to dream of excellence. Together, Jordan Brand and Howard University aim to amplify the influence of HBCUs on collegiate sport and continued impact on cultural globally. In addition to the partnership with Howard University, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand’s $100M commitment to the Black Community helps advance the work of organizations fighting to

Claflin Freedom School Boosts Youth Reading, Life Skills

Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University’s Freedom School concluded its summer activities recently with a closing presentation that featured speeches on topics such as climate change, conflict resolution, healthy lifestyles, step performances, and recognition of the program’s outstanding scholars. More than 70 students in the third through the eighth grades participated in the Freedom School, which celebrated its 12th year at Claflin. The six-week program began on June 13, 2022. The Freedom School follows the Integrated Reading Curriculum, which promotes multicultural learning, reading, and creative activities that reinforce non-violent conflict resolution and cooperation. The students also learn academic and life skills through interactive

ASU’s Lois Russell Wins Top Award at HBCU Symposium

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU Alabama State University’s vice president for the division of Marketing and Strategic Communications – Lois Russell – brought home a top award and accolades from the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, which she recently attended in our nation’s capital. The Advancement Leadership Award was presented to Russell during the Symposium which drew hundreds of Advancement and other higher education professionals for the three-day event. Russell has worn many professional “hats” during her 15-year tenure at ASU, including Director of Marketing, University Editor, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and currently, Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications. Russell, who is known for having a

Albany State Summer Success Academy Sees Record Growth

Courtesy of Albany State University This summer, Albany State University (ASU) welcomed 40 freshmen on campus as part of the fourth Summer Success Academy (SSA) cohort, a 30% increase from the previous year. The program has also seen a nearly 1000% increase in male participation over the last two years, from two participants in 2020 to 19 participants this summer. Additionally, 78% of the SSA students completed the semester with a 3.0 GPA or above. “Every student that takes advantage of this program is another new Ram well-positioned for success,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Kenyatta

Hinds CC Nursing Grads Balance Family and Future Goals

By Cathy Hayden Hinds Community College nursing classmates Sergio Sanchez San Juan of Pearl and Patricia Doty of Byram each brought a spouse and four children to their graduation ceremony on July 28. Both celebrated receiving their Associate Degree in Nursing. Sanchez San Juan, 31, is planning to continue his education and eventually become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. “I have a plan to keep going and get the CRNA. That’s the ultimate goal,” he said. Celebrating with him was his wife Ordalia and their four children, ages 8, 4, 3 and 1. “I couldn’t do it without her,” he

Philander Smith Launches Arts Program with $859K Grant

Courtesy of Philander Smith College Philander Smith College is pleased to announce that the Windgate Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas, will fund a new Visual and Performing Arts Program and Visual Arts Scholarships with a $859,000 grant to be paid over the next three years, starting June 1, 2021. “Because the arts help sustain the human spirit and are an essential cultural touchstone, we are deeply appreciative of this gift from the Windgate Foundation that will support our desire to nurture the creativity of our students. In turn, we believe that the College will be greater positioned to enrich the

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