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Morehouse Graduates Make Their Feelings Known About President Biden During Commencement Speech

By Candace Mcduffie President Joe Biden gave a highly anticipated commencement speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Many speculated that the students at the ceremony would stage pro-Palestine protests…and that’s exactly what happened. More than 400 students graduated Sunday; during Biden’s speech, several of them — some wearing keffiyehs — turned their chairs around to face away from Biden because of policy decisions in Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Just before Biden went on stage for his address, Morehouse valedictorian DeAngelo Fletcher called for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza strip” during his address. “From the comfort of our homes, we

Three Mississippi HBCUs Mentioned In Failed Closure Bill Receive Millions In State Funding

By Quintessa Williams Seven public Mississippi universities are getting millions in funding from the state — including its three public HBCUs. According to the Clarion Ledger, Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University are three of the seven schools receiving millions of dollars to put toward capital project spending. Senate Bill 2468, which was signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves last week, is an annual appropriations bill. A part of the bill transfers money to the “2022 IHL Capital Improvements Fund.” In total, the state is sending $110 million in funds to Mississippi’s Institution of Higher Learning, which oversees each

Tuskegee students design Birmingham stadium through NFL partnership

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University students from different majors worked together to complete a reimagined design of Legion Field Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The project is part of a partnership with the NFL and the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science that was announced last fall. The students participated in this multi-disciplinary initiative that created opportunities for students to focus on design, leadership and collaboration. The students designed the stadium with a focus on the fan and player experience, architectural design, engineering and construction. Students worked to complete the project throughout the semester and their experience culminated

PG County Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Donates $51,000 to Bowie State University

Courtesy of Bowie State University The Prince George’s County Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta marked its 50th anniversary with donations $50,000 and $1,000 to support scholarships at Bowie State University.  “We thought about how to cement partnerships in Prince George’s County and also to elevate our commitment to education,” said Miriam Brewer, chapter president. “We’ve had a longstanding relationship with Bowie State University through our regular scholarship program. So, when we thought about how we could further cement that, we thought about starting an endowment.”  The initial $50,000 amount was symbolic of the chapter celebrating fifty years of existence in

Black marching bands will head to Southern California for annual show

By Danielle Layton There’s nothing quite like watching a historically Black college’s marching band rouse a crowd during halftime — except, perhaps, six HBCU marching bands performing back to back. Last year, Alabama State University hosted the Honda Battle of the Bands, making it the first college to host the event on campus. The next show is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2025, at SoFi Stadium, bringing the event to California for the first time, and tickets are now available. “It’s big for HBCUs, not just ASU, to get on that particular platform and to have that type of audience where it’s all

Howard University Joins Atlanta University Center Institutions to Announce EDTECH Africa Initiative

Written by the Howard University Newsroom staff Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., joined leaders from the Atlanta University Consortium (AUC) to announce the establishment of EDTECH Africa, an initiative serving as an emerging technology bridge between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and African scholars aimed at cultivating educational exchanges in the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technology. The announcement, made at Spelman College, was done in collaboration with the governments of Kenya, the United States, Microsoft and Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth. “As technology brings our global community closer together, it’s crucial that those in the African diaspora

Morgan’s Spring Commencement Celebrated Transformation and Excellence

Courtesy of Morgan State University A young man from a mining region of Ghana traveled abroad to become an engineer and leveraged that education to become one of the world’s most influential businesspeople, then chancellor of western Africa’s top-ranked university. A mother, educator, wife, and pastor of a church in Baltimore found inspiration in her father’s attainment of a Morgan State University master’s degree last year at age 80, then joined him and her three brothers as a Morgan alum by earning a master’s degree from the College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies. A bright Marine Corps veteran learned to apply

Five Years of Howard Forward: A Retrospective Look at Strategic Achievements and Future Directions

Written By Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University released a retrospective assessment of the progress made toward aspirations set by the Howard Forward Strategic Plan. Launched in 2019 under the leadership of President Emeritus Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA, Howard Forward has bolstered academic excellence, research capacity, and financial stability at the University. Led by the Office of the Chief Strategy Officer, the Howard Forward Retrospective Assessment reflects a thorough review of the University’s plans of implementation and impact, involving a broad cross-section of the Howard community through online surveys, in-person workshops, and qualitative interviews with students, staff, and

Golden Graduate Reunion Fuels Reflection, Investment for Class of 1974

Courtesy of Grambling State University It is not often you get the opportunity to celebrate with classmates of 50 years during Commencement. The last class of Grambling College, 29 Golden Graduates, and their families came together for a once-in-a-lifetime class reunion at Grambling State University. Dr. Shirley Newton and her daughter Chelsea Newton packed their bags and came from Maryland to be a part of a Golden Experience. “I loved my time here and made many lifelong friends. I have no bad memories at Grambling,” Dr. Newton said. “One of my greatest memories was the Isley Brothers and Bobby Womack.

Natural Science Lead Tutors Seek to Create Safe Space for Students

Courtesy of Bowie State University Dr. Seye Olafimihan and Dr. Ajiri Eroraha are igniting a wave of academic empowerment in Bowie State University’s Department of Natural Sciences with their innovative tutoring program, “Let’s Taco Bout It”, that aims to equip students with the tools they need to excel in their studies. This initiative is funded and administered through the auspices of the Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences Program, also known as CURE. Held in Room 3122 of the Center for Natural Sciences Mathematics & Nursing Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30-6 PM, and Fridays from 12-1 p.m., the initiative’s mission is to

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