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Over 800 First-Time Freshman Expected For Orientation

Courtesy of Tennessee State University More than 800 first-time freshmen will embark on the “Land of Golden Sunshine” on July 16-24 to participate in New Student Orientation (NSO). Called the ROAR Experience, NSO is an immersive event over several days designed to introduce new first-time students to TSU’s thriving campus culture and community. This will also give parents and students an opportunity to ask any lingering questions regarding financial aid, course advisement and selection, and student activities. Current TSU students will share their experiences while faculty representatives will discuss their respective academic units. LaMar-Octavious Scott, director of Admissions at TSU, says NSO

After accreditation win, Cheyney’s president discusses future for America’s first HBCU

By Chanel Hill Cheyney University President Aaron Walton said his vision for the historically Black institution, or HBCU, is to be the premier educational model for academic excellence, character development and social responsibility. This comes days after it was announced the university, which is the oldest HBCU in the country, could keep its accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school was founded in 1837 and is located in Chester and Delaware counties. “Cheyney has a model that other HBCUs and PWIs [predominantly white institutions] can emulate,” Walton said in an interview with The Tribune. “There are

Howard University Receives DOE HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize

Courtesy of Howard University The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track earlier this year, naming Howard University as one of only ten prize winners for the first of the track’s three phases. Howard University is eligible to split a prize pool of $4M as it enters Phase 2 this month, which will be determined by project status at the conclusion of this phase. Phase 1 winners have already received $100K to support partnerships between HBCUs and other universities, government agencies, and

Miles College Creates Unique HBCU Innovation and Research Center

Courtesy of Miles College Miles College, a historically Black university in Fairfield, Alabama, has established the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization, & Growth to foster successful entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the state of Alabama, particularly in the city of Birmingham. The 2150 Center will be led by Erskine Faush, the recently hired chief innovation and growth officer at Miles College. “We are launching a collaborative that will improve economic outcomes by connecting and synergizing a unified community to attract and retain talent, champion workforce development, support researchers and founders, and drive economic empowerment,” said Faush. The 2150 center will serve

Tuition-Free Community College Available to All Michigan High School Grads

By Evan Castillio Michigan is set to become the latest state to offer tuition-free community college to all high school graduates. The Michigan Senate approved the fiscal year 2025 $82.5 billion budget on June 27. This budget will create the Community College Guarantee. And it will continue to support the Michigan Reconnect free-tuition program for students 21 and up with $52 million. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer first proposed the budget in February. “As a parent, I know our kids are our number one priority, which is why this budget puts students first by making historic investments to improve learning outcomes from pre-K through college, so that every child can

Jackson State University and University of Mississippi Establish Accelerated Law Degree Program

Courtesy of Jackson State University Historically Black Jackson State University has established a new partnership with the University of Mississippi to provide undergraduate students with an accelerated pathway to earning their law degree. Leaders from both partner institutions signed an agreement to launch the 3+3 Accelerated Law Program. Students who participate in the program will complete their bachelor’s degree at Jackson State and juris doctorate at the University of Mississippi within six years. The initiative will include a waived application fee for students applying to the University of Mississippi Law School. Additionally, law professors from the University of Mississippi will

Tennessee College-Going Rate on the Rise

By Sara Weissman The Tennessee Higher Education Commission recently reported the largest year-over-year increase in the state’s college-going rate since the 2015 launch of Tennessee Promise, a last-dollar free tuition scholarship for community college students. More than half—56.7 percent—of Tennessee public high school graduates in the Class of 2023 immediately enrolled in college, an increase of 2.4 percentage points over the Class of 2022, according to the commission’s report. Steven Gentile, executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, partly credited an initiative called the Momentum Year, established by the commission and the nonprofit Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation, which administers state financial aid,

Morgan State University Expands ‘The Driving Force’ Internship with Volkswagen Group of America

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University (MSU) and the Volkswagen Group of America (VWGA), the U.S.-based operations of the Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, are committed to building on the success of the inaugural Spring cohort of its “The Driving Force” (TDF) program with MSU’s School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC). TDF, an experiential learning initiative, empowered SGJC interns to leverage diverse communication and media skills in exploring dynamic career opportunities within the automotive industry. Program organizers aspire to welcome TDF’s second cohort during the 2024-25 academic year. Eighteen SGJC students participated in a 10-week immersive learning experience

Jackson State University Becomes First HBCU To Implement Student Loan Repayment Program

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University (JSU) is proud to announce a new Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) designed to tackle Mississippi’s teacher shortage. The program offers students and their families a significant promise: if post-graduation income is below $45,000, the LRAP will aid in repaying federal student loans, private alternative loans, and parent PLUS loans. Notably, JSU is the first HBCU to implement such a groundbreaking initiative. Jackson State’s Vice President of Enrollment Management, Kylon Alford-Windfield, emphasized the transformative potential of the LRAP. “Jackson State has a rich history as a teaching college, serving as a nurturing environment for young individuals to

Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., Named Interim Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

By Monica Lewis Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., an art historian with more than 30 years of teaching and administration experience at the collegiate level, has been named the interim dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. The current associate dean for Faculty Affairs with the college, Everett’s new role is effective July 1. She will replace fellow alumna dean Phylicia Rashad, whose three-year tenure ends on June 30. Everett has held several roles within the University, including associate dean for the Division of Fine Arts when the college was housed under the College of Arts and Sciences.

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