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Morehouse College Students Win Zillow’s HBCU Hackathon With App That Flags Looming Affordability Challenges for Renters

By Morehouse College, Zillow’s HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 150 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that innovated to help at-risk renters and struggling first-time home buyers. The top three finishers in the hackathon, created in collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) , Black Tech Ventures (BTV) and Amplify 4 Good, won over the judges with projects that offer solutions to barriers in the housing journey. A team of four Morehouse College students won first place and $20,000 for its program that uses machine learning to predict increases in rent and utility costs at a

Kentucky State University mass communications and journalism department earned two national awards

By the Kentucky State University Newsroom, The Kentucky State University mass communications and journalism department recently earned two national awards from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Lyric Hill, a senior, won the award of excellence for podcasting in the student audio competition. Dr. David Shabazz, acting dean of the College of Humanities, Business and Society, also received an award of excellence in the faculty audio competition for a public service announcement during the conference creative works competition. According to its mission statement, “the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is the premier international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production,

Grammy Award-Winning Artist Howard Hewett, Rapper Chief Keef To Headline TSU 2021 Homecoming

By Lucas Johnson Legendary R&B crooner Howard Hewett and rapper Chief Keef will headline Tennessee State University’s 2021 Homecoming, the first in-person celebration in over a year. The COVID-19 pandemic forced TSU to have a non-traditional virtual homecoming last year. But, appropriately themed “The Return,” this year’s celebration Oct.24-31 is pretty much back to normal. “This is an exciting and special time at Tennessee State University. After a year without a homecoming because of the pandemic, we have returned!” says TSU President Glenda Glover. “This homecoming is extra special because of what we have all endured over the last two

BSU to Help Build Infrastructure for Large-scale Data

Courtesy of Bowie State University Newsroom, Bowie State University will expand its expertise in data science by joining with 11 other institutions, including the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University, to form an artificial intelligence/machine learning consortium (AI/ML) aimed at advancing health equity and researcher diversity through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Artificial intelligence and machine learning is the next level of data science and analytics. Artificial intelligence is the development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, while machine learning is the concept that a computer program can learn

Howard University Engineering Students Help Expand Urban Farm, Addressing D.C. Food Insecurity

By Howard University Newsroom Mechanical engineering senior Cheikh Badiane from the Howard University chapter of Engineers Without Borders joined community organizations to celebrate the Garden of Eden project in the city’s Ward 8 community – a series of raised garden beds enhancing the accessibility of gardening for seniors and those with limited mobility. Known as the Garden of Eden, the Allen Chapel AME site is comprised of 15 raised beds and 14 fruit trees. The Garden of Eden, its name inspired by the Biblical story of Adam and Eve, strives to embody paradise as described in the Bible. The gardeners of Eden grow flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs and medicinal

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

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