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Fisk University Wins HBCU Battle of the Brains, $80K+ Prize

Courtesy of Fisk University On the 9th of March 2022, Fiskites flew to Austin, Texas, to represent Fisk University at the weeklong HBCU Battle of the Brains Competition at SXSW, majorly sponsored by the National Football League (NFL). Fisk emerged 1st out of 30 colleges, winning more than $80,000. The students participated in a 24hr technology-and-problem-solving competition (hack-a-thon), which lasted from 7 am on Friday to 7 am on Saturday. They invented an innovative solution (and built an app!) that connects HBCU student talent to opportunities in the sports industry. Gregory Gibson Jr., the founder & executive director of HBCU Battle of the Brains, created

Stillman College Students Turn Passion into Profitable Startups

By David Miller There’s no greater feeling than showing off a new pair of shoes at school. Brand, style, color – the more style points, the better. And if the wearer designed them? Well, that’s a rare and ultimate flex. Customized sneakers are a unique space of fashion that greatly reflect one’s personality and often allow for creativity beyond what’s designed at the factory. In 2016, Malcolm Bridges, then a junior at Fairfield High School in Birmingham, became the “sneaker guy” when he donned a pair of self-painted pink Nike Air Force 1s to a school awards show. “Kids then

JSU Partners with Getty Images to Boost Visual Storytelling

Courtesy of Jackson State University The Office of University Communications at Jackson State University is the recipient of two Canon camera bodies and three Canon lenses which have been donated by Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, as part of their new partnership with the institution. Getty Images photographers and editors will mentor JSU students and provide best practices for using the equipment ahead of major events on campus, including collegiate sports and graduation ceremonies. JSU was recently selected for the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges, an initiative aimed at preserving and

TSU Student Leaders Visit WM HQ, Explore Sustainability

By Emmanuel Freeman More than 30 Tennessee State University (TSU) students recently traveled to Houston, Texas, to visit the WM corporate headquarters and meet with the company’s senior leadership team. The students, accompanied by Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Frank Stevenson, are participants in Leadership TSU, one of the university’s most selective student leadership programs. During their visit, the students heard from members of WM’s executive leadership team about the personal and professional experiences that have impacted their success, the company’s approach to sustainability, and more. “It was just very mind-blowing and very impactful seeing those

Justice Jackson’s Confirmation Inspires Howard Community

By Seth Shapiro On Thursday, April 7, Ketanji Brown Jackson made history by becoming the first Black female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Senate confirmed her nomination with a 53-47 vote, including all 50 Democratic senators and three Republicans. Her confirmation was celebrated by individuals throughout Howard’s campus. “The confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman justice to the Supreme Court of the United States of America is a historic win for justice, equality and equity,” said J. Jarpa Dawuni, Esq. Ph.D., founding director of Howard’s Center for Women, Gender and Global

HBCU Grads Earn More Than Peers, Says Forbes Report

By Kalyn Womack Graduates from HBCUs see higher median salaries than other Black graduates, according to a Forbes report. HBCU graduates were found to make $14.8 billion per year in economic impact and earn nearly another million dollars over their lifetime because of where they graduated from. According to data from OnlineU, Black alumni from HBCUs earn more than other Black graduates in their state. At the top of the list of HBCUs with highest financial payoff is Xavier University of Louisiana. OnlineU found they have a median salary estimate of $52,582 in comparison to the salary for other graduates which rests at $36,962. More on OnlineU’s report

VUU Hosts COVID-19 Victims Remembrance Ceremony

By Virginia Union University Yesterday, near the bell tower on the campus of Virginia Union University (VUU), Virginia Delegate Delores McQuinn (D-70) held a press conference and remembrance ceremony to honor victims of COVID-19. Attendees included City of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Delegate and House Minority Leader, Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and other lawmakers, government officials and community faith leaders. “We have all seen and felt the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic across the nation, in our communities and even in our own homes,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “We are fortunate to have leaders like

Grambling Hosts In-Person Lonnie B. Smith Career Fair

By Grambling State University For the first time in two years, Grambling State University’s Office of Career Services held an in-person Lonnie B. Smith Career Fair on Tuesday at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. After holding the fairs virtually the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 53rd annual version brought students face to face with prospective employers. Fifty GSU students were able to attend the fair dressed for success thanks to a JC Penney Suit-Up event held on March 20 that was coordinated by GSU Director of Career Services Kellye Blackburn with the help of David

TSU Celebrates Justice Jackson’s Historic Confirmation

By Emmanuel Freeman The history-making confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court offers a moment filled with hope and excitement for Black girls and young women, experts say. In a 53-47 vote – with three Republicans joining Democrats – the Senate Thursday confirmed Judge Jackson, making her only the third black and sixth woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. President Joe Biden nominated Jackson on Feb. 5 to take the seat of retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. “This is one of the most incredible historical moments for our

Howard, Sprout Social Launch Digital Business Center

Written by Howard University Newsroom Sprout Social, an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, today announced a $100,000 annual contribution to the Howard University School of Business for the creation and management of a Center for Digital Business, as well as related business education offerings and programming, over the next two years. This contribution will help support the hiring of the center’s director, develop course curriculum, and provide Sprout technology to aid in student and faculty research. The Center for Digital Business will provide a space within Howard University’s School of Business to facilitate education, collaboration and innovation among students, faculty,

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