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Lake County students spend spring break on tour of colleges: ‘It felt like a scene from a movie’

Already accepted by several colleges, Waukegan High School seniors Trajhor Allen and Jeremiah McDonald cemented their choice of Xavier University of Louisiana after spending nine days on Waukegan Township’s Artis Yancey HBCU Tour and Experience over their spring break. McDonald was in a position to choose between Xavier, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Allen’s choices were Xavier, North Carolina A&T and Loyola University in Chicago. Both Allen and McDonald thought they wanted to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). After visiting nine HBCUs over nine days, they both knew

Morgan State Secures First DARPA Grant, Becoming First HBCU to Lead ‘Rads to Watts’ Energy Research Project

By Morgan State University Under $2-Million DARPA Initiative University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Researchers to Convert Nuclear Radiation Into Kilowatt-Scale Power BALTIMORE — The Morgan State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has received its first award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a $2.4-million grant to lead a research project focused on converting nuclear radiation into electrical energy. The project, known as Rads to Watts, will explore radiovoltaics: technology that generates electricity directly from radioactive emissions. Morgan State is also the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to lead a DARPA project of this kind. ECE

Fort Valley State University Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University  Fort Valley State University announces The Honorable Verda M. Colvin, J.D., Supreme Court Justice of Georgia, as the Commencement speaker for the Spring 2026 ceremony on May 9. Colvin brings a distinguished career in law, public service and judicial leadership. She was appointed to Georgia’s highest court on July 20, 2021, by Governor Brian Kemp. “We are honored to welcome Justice Colvin to Fort Valley State University for this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony,” said President Paul Jones, Ph.D. “Her career, marked by excellence, service, and historic achievement, will serve as an inspiration to graduating

New Mobile Portal Helps HBCU Students Access Campus Info

The Front Porch Portal aims to empower HBCU students by providing a centralized, user-friendly mobile hub for accessing critical campus information.NYC Today A new report from the nonprofit Ed Advancement highlights the development of the Front Porch Portal, a mobile-friendly platform co-created with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to help students easily access critical campus information, boost engagement, and reduce administrative burden. Why it matters The Front Porch Portal aims to address common challenges HBCU students face in navigating campus resources and services, which can hinder their overall experience and academic success. By providing a centralized, user-friendly digital hub, the

Legendary Businesswomen Thasunda Brown Duckett and Rosie Allen-Herring Keynote Commencement Ceremonies

Courtesy of Delaware State University Dover, Delaware – The University will hold its 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively, on Friday, May 15, on its main campus in Dover. Nearly 1,000 graduates are expected to grace the Commencement stage and receive their degrees. The morning Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will be held outdoors (weather permitting) at Alumni Stadium. It will feature Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA — a Fortune 500 company and a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions — as its keynote speaker. Duckett is currently one

Phylicia Rashad to serve as Oakwood University commencement speaker

Howard University alumna and legendary actress Phylicia Rashad has been announced as the commencement speaker at Oakwood University. The commencement will be held at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on May 8th. Rashad most recently served as the dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University. She returned to her alma mater to assume the role in May 2021. “It’s a privilege to serve,” she said about her role as dean in an interview with The Hilltop’s Eliana Lewis. “Service is…building a collective constituency…honoring the needs of faculty, honoring the aspirations of students is service, honoring the discipline is

Spelman College Alumna Brady Stephens Leads Experiential Strategy & Mobility Integration Teams at Uber Technologies

Courtesy of Spelman College Each fall, hundreds of young women enter the gates of 350 Spelman Lane with the understanding that Spelman is more than a college — it is preparation for leadership. That understanding shapes how they study, how they lead, and how they prepare. By the time they graduate, they leave not only with knowledge, but with conviction that Spelman has nurtured them, sharpened them and equipped them to meet whatever challenges lie ahead. They enter the world knowing that when and where they enter is never accidental. For Brady Stephens (C’2015), that preparation shaped a career built

NASA Artemis leans heavily on HBCU grad

The HBCU spirit of the Jaguar is reaching new heights as Southern University graduate Jeremy Plater plays a pivotal role in NASA’s historic Artemis II mission. This mission launched on Wednesday, April 1, represents the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. And this HBCU graduate is at the heart of the hardware. Plater serves as a quality assurance specialist at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Supporting Boeing on the space launch system, he ensures the absolute safety of flight hardware. His work involves meticulous oversight of electrical harness wiring and TPS spray foam. NASA relies

Tuskegee University Joins Smithsonian-Led Conversation on Preserving HBCU History

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee continues to affirms its leadership in preserving and interpreting Black history through its participation in At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a national state-of-the-art touring series organized by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The exhibition will be on display at the Tuskegee University Legacy Museum with additions from the University’s permanent collections in early 2028. “Tuskegee University continues to define its Renaissance Era by honoring our roots and galvanizing the power of that legacy with modern tools and ever-relevant conversation about the unique and vital role of HBCUs in

FCBOH Launches Partnership with Spelman College

Board of Health Providing Interns with Valuable Experience in Public Health  ATLANTA  – The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) formed a partnership with the Health Careers program at Atlanta’s prestigious Spelman College to place students within FCBOH offices to gain valuable experience in various healthcare disciplines. The initiative is part of FCBOH’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the public health workforce pipeline and preparing the next generation of public health professionals. Thus far, seven students from the College’s program have joined the pilot program to develop the experience and skills needed for the health professional careers of the future. Currently, Spelman has interns

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