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Howard University College of Engineering and Architecture Receives $5M Record-Setting Gift from Autodesk

By Hayya Smith Autodesk Inc., the global leader in software for the Design and Make industries, announced today a $5 million gift to Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) – the largest unrestricted philanthropic donation in CEA’s history. This record-setting gift will ensure that Howard’s new state-of-the-art Design and Make lab will have the software, cutting-edge equipment, and educators to teach aspiring engineers for years to come. “We are immensely grateful for Autodesk’s gift to Howard’s College of Engineering and Architecture,” said Howard University president Ben Vinson III, Ph.D. “Howard is a leader in graduating Black engineers, and this gift will

Bethune-Cookman University To Welcome Its Largest Freshman Class Since Pre-COVID

By Quintessa Williams While most higher ed institutions are in crisis trying to meet enrollment targets, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is bucking a national trend. Dr. Camaille Shepard, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Title IX Compliance reported the university has received not only a record-breaking number of applications, but to date, 74% more students have paid their deposits to secure their spots in the class of 2028 than had done the same this time last year. “We are pleased to report that our application yield is robust, surpassing last year’s figures by 6% with a total of 13,172 applications to date,” she

UAPB Human Sciences Graduate Overcomes Challenges to Fulfill Education Dreams

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff When she received her Human Development Family Studies diploma from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) during the commencement ceremony on May 11, Shamika Mason Brazil fulfilled a dream that at times seemed out of reach. Though she faced challenges balancing her studies with being a mother of three daughters, a wife and a full-time caregiver to her grandmother, she says that she has made it to the finish line thanks to the support of family and valuable lessons in faith and perseverance. Brazil, who graduated from Fordyce High

Beyond the classroom: How students are spending their summer

By Janelle Sears As we enter the third week of the coveted college summer break, Florida A&M University’s students are gearing up to embark on enriching experiences for their professional and academic careers with internships, conferences and study abroad trips. Nissa Phillip, a rising sophomore public relations major, will attend DevCon this summer in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. According to TMCF, the conference will be held over the course of three and a half days and will aim to enhance the professional aspirations of freshmen and sophomore students who have the potential to transform the

DSU receives grants for Alzheimer research training & summer program

Courtesy of Delaware State University Delaware State University’s Department of Biological Science has been awarded two grants totaling more than $500,000 for Alzheimer’s disease clinical training and a summer STEM program. DSU has partnered with Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) and will receive $198,000 out of an almost $2 million grant from the National Institute of Health’s Research Education Program. The grant focuses on training the next generation of African American scientists in Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment. Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (including DSU students) will receive research training at Delaware State University and then go on to clinical training

Howard University Students Awarded White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarships

By Sholnn Z. Freeman Communications students from Howard University were recipients of  prestigious White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) scholarships. Trinity Webster-Bass, Kyle Fisher, and JD Jean-Jacques were recognized for their exemplary achievements as student journalists. “The WHCA scholarship program recognizes and celebrates the achievements of promising young journalists from across the country,” said Gracie Lawson-Borders, dean of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications. “Howard University takes pride in our students’ accomplishments which exemplifies the university’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation in the field of journalism.” Webster-Bass, Fisher, and Jean-Jacques were featured at a luncheon and program in their honor in Washington on April 26 and

What College Protests Say About America.

By Keith Boykin Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. “ ​​The past few weeks of campus protests have exposed the hypocrisy of Republicans who claim to stand for “law and order” and free speech. As NYPD officers converged onto Hamilton Hall at Columbia University recently, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called into Fox News and complained that police should have acted “a lot sooner.” The protesters had done “tremendous damage” to a New York City “landmark,” he told Fox News anchor

Saint Augustine’s University Alumni Files Lawsuit To Remove Board Of Trustees

By Quintessa Williams The Save SAU Coalition, a group of concerned St. Augustine’s University alumni and supporters filed a lawsuit last Friday to remove the Board of Trustees. The coalition comprises alumni, parents, students, and others with a special interest in the health and future of the university. The lawsuit states two former board members have joined the coalition to launch this complaint. In the 204-page-long lawsuit, the Save SAU coalition accuses the board of not following bidding procedures for construction projects, violating bylaws, and breaching their implied duties and details what the SAVE SAU Coalition believes is behind the financial struggles plaguing the almost 160-year-old HBCU. The coalition group

Some students boycott brands amid Israel-Hamas war

By Nadia Lloyd Students are turning away from brands that they claim are fueling the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to show their stance against the war. National brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, KFC, Coca-Cola and Dominoes are all facing scrutiny. The war initially ignited on Oct. 7, when Hamas, a terrorist organization, launched a land, sea and air attack on Israel. According to Bittanica.com, this attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and more than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas, making this the deadliest day for Israel since its independence in 1948. To boycott an entity can mean

Prison Education Programs Await Pell Grant Approval Amid Slow Rollout

By Margaret Attridge the prison education program (PEP) at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) became the first in the country to be approved for federal Pell Grant funding. The approval enables students enrolled in the university’s bachelor of arts in communication program at Pelican Bay State Prison to use Pell Grant funding beginning this fall. Pell Grants are income-based awards for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. They do not need to be repaid. Previously, incarcerated students weren’t eligible for Pell Grants, outside of limited pilot programs, requiring them to pay for their education out of pocket. Last summer, the Department

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