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Nina King Named First Woman to Lead Duke Athletics

By Leah Asmelash Duke University has hired the first woman — and first person of color — to serve as the school’s director of athletics. The university announced Wednesday that Nina E. King would be replacing Kevin M. White, who is retiring in September after 13 years, as vice president and director of athletics. King is currently the school’s senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. “I am deeply committed to continuing the strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence at our world-class institution,” King said in a statement. “My priority will be

Delaware State University Cancels $700K in Student Loans

By Melissa Alonso Delaware State University is cancelling more than $700,000 in student loans for recent graduates hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. DSU will cancel $730,655 for more than 220 people, the school announced this week. “The average eligible student will qualify for about $3,276 in debt relief,” according to the statement from the historically black, public university. “Too many graduates across the country will leave their schools burdened by debt, making it difficult for them to rent an apartment, cover moving costs, or otherwise prepare for their new careers or graduate school,” said Antonio Boyle, DSU’s Vice President

Phylicia Rashad Named Dean of Howard College of Fine Arts

By Lisa Respers France Howard University announced Wednesday that alunma Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The “This Is Us” star will begin her role on July 1 and report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. “It is a privilege to serve in this capacity and to work with the Howard University administration, faculty and students in reestablishing the College of Fine Arts,” Rashad said in a statement. The esteemed actress graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in fine arts from Howard University in 1970. She starred as Clair Huxtable in “The

William Tate Named LSU’s First Black President in SEC

By Jay Croft Louisiana State University has hired the first African American president in the Southeastern Conference. William Tate IV will begin in July, LSU said on its website. Tate is currently at the University of South Carolina as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, LSU said. “This position is all about what we can do to help students and give people access and opportunity in higher education,” Tate said. “That’s really in my DNA, how do we help people regardless of their background — we find the money, get you here and give you the opportunity to

John Legend Inspires Duke Graduates in Commencement Speech

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By Sydney Franklin & Julian Grace   DURHAM, North Carolina (WRAL) — Recording artist John Legend encouraged graduates to strengthen their communities during his commencement speech at Duke University’s graduation on Sunday. Legend is one of 16 people in the world who has reached EGOT status, meaning he’s won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and a Tony award. He also made Duke history by being the first EGOT winner to speak at commencement. “Bring your own unique gifts to the table to engage in the real, tangible bettering of your community,” Legend told graduates at Brooks Field in Wallace Wade Stadium.

Target Launches $5K Scholarships for 1,000 HBCU Students

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Target is making higher education more affordable this fall for 1,000 African American students at more than a dozen HBCUs by providing scholarships of up to $5,000.  Target has been a longstanding donor and partner of United Negro College Fund (UNCF) for more than two decades. The new Target Scholars Program will provide scholarships to first-year students who are pursuing careers in the areas of technology, leadership or design. The program will also provide four years of academic support that includes mentoring students throughout their college careers as well as internship and networking opportunities.  “For more than 20 years, Target

Morgan Stanley Awards $12M HBCU Scholarships to Students

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Financial firm Morgan Stanley recently announced it is partnering with HBCUs, offering $12 million to support a total of 60 full scholarships for students enrolled in Howard University, Spelman College and Morehouse College. Morgan Stanley and Spelman College announced the first cohort of students selected for the HBCU Scholars Program.  Five first-year students have been selected to receive four-year scholarships to Spelman. The scholarship is all-inclusive and will cover tuition, room and board in an effort to remove financial barriers to higher education. The goal of the program is to prepare students to be college-educated and financially independent. In addition

FAMU Hosts HBCU Digital Media Training with Dow Jones

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will host the Dow Jones News Fund HBCU Digital Media Institute on May 26-28.   The virtual event consists of three days of digital media training for 25 students. Those who are chosen will learn the latest techniques for news gathering and storytelling. Students will receive training to cultivate their skills in website design, videography, data visualization, photography and immersive technologies.  Professor Francine Huff, FAMU Knight chair for student achievement, will direct the digital media institute. Other instructors include Michael Grant, founder at Get Current Studio; Michelle Johnson, associate professor of

Howard University’s Project REFOCUS Tackles Health Inequity

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Howard University received a $1.7 million grant from the CDC Foundation. Designed to reach historically marginalized and disadvantaged populations during public health crises, the endeavor has been dubbed Project REFOCUS. Project REFOCUS takes a closer look at the intersecting pandemics of racism and Covid-19 and provides information to the communities most directly impacted. The project takes a look at the stereotypes surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the historical and present-day ways structural racism influences the social determinants of health and health access among diverse communities. “During crises, fear can have a counter effect on access and adherence to

Virginia State U Receives $1M for Future STEM Teachers

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Virginia State University (VSU) is getting $1 million to help train future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers. Students completing a STEM major will be able to get their secondary teaching certifications at no additional cost or time in school. Selected by Gov. Ralph Northam, the university will take part in HBCUTeach, a nationwide initiative that recruits undergraduate STEM majors at HBCUs to become teachers. Virginia is the first state in the nation to allocate public funds for this initiative. $500,000 was allotted to the VSU Teach program, with an additional $500,000 from Dr. Ernst and Dr. Sara Lane

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