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Clark Atlanta University Relaunches Its Undergraduate Major in Music Education

Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University After a nearly two decades-long hiatus, historically Black Clark Atlanta University has announced the relaunch of its undergraduate major in music education. In 2005, the university discontinued its music education degree program. Housed in the department of music, the relaunched undergraduate program is designed to prepare the next generation of music educators and advocates for the arts. The curriculum will include courses on music theory and practice, various musical traditions, and pedagogical approaches. In a university blog post, Clark Atlanta University provost Charles Gilbert states, “The belief at Clark Atlanta University is that every student

Coppin State University receives big-time study abroad grant

By Kiya Winbush-Robinson Coppin State University has been awarded $34,992 from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversity Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program, per a release obtained by HBCU Pulse. With this grant, Coppin State and 36 other U.S. colleges and universities were selected to develop and enhance their study abroad programs, fostering international engagement and learning opportunities for students. The IDEAS Program Grant,  an initiative by the U.S. Department of State, was created to expand and diversify study abroad programs around the world that align with U.S. foreign policy goals and provide international experiences for students who attend

Transforming Enrollment Management and Student Success at UAPB

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has cast a new vision and transformed its strategy and approach to student engagement and customer service. The Division is being restructured, and a strategic enrollment planning and management approach is being implemented. The goal of the restructuring is to pave the way for a brighter future for students, filled with opportunities and success. “The Division’s success requires clearly defined and disciplined execution of multiple functions critical to students’ engagement and success,” says Dr.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education. The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has received a $1.58 million grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., a California-based pharmaceutical company. The funds will support research into the sociocultural and structural factors that cause cancer disparities among Black women in the Southern United States. St. John’s University in New York has received a $350,000 grant from the United States National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliances for

South Carolina State University Receives $8M For STEM Research

By Kyra Allessandrini South Carolina State University was allocated $8 million by the state to fund STEM research and help develop the Savannah River National Laboratory, which provides students with hands-on experience. “This investment underscores the state’s commitment to preparing our students for the jobs of tomorrow, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving STEM world,” Dr. Frederick Evans, SC State’s provost and VP for academic affairs, said in a press release. “Expanding access to STEM education empowers our youth to innovate, create, and drive our state’s future economic success.” SC State noted the significance of the

Tennessee State University Board Of Trustees Names Dr. Ronald Johnson Interim President

By Kelli Sharpe The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Ronald Johnson to serve as the Interim President of the University, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Johnson’s distinguished career in higher education spans nearly two decades, with significant leadership roles at some of our nation’s most distinguished historically Black universities (HBCUs). He is known for his commitment to amplifying student success and strengthening the financial health and long-term sustainability of colleges and universities through a culture of accountability, shared governance, mentorship, and continuous improvement. Johnson is the former President of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) from 2015-2018, where

FAFSA Fiasco Forces Cuts at Small Colleges

By Liam Knox Last December, Lindenwood University cut 10 of its 50 sports programs and eliminated nine nonathletic staff positions as part of a budgetary “rebalancing,” as the university called it. In order to get through the fiscal year without additional cuts, the small private college in St. Charles, Mo., needed tuition revenue to hold steady. Instead it experienced the biggest enrollment disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic. The rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid was delayed by months, and when the form debuted it was riddled with errors, setting back student completion rates and undermining colleges’ yield predictions. In Missouri, where the vast

West Virginia Commits $51M in New Grants to Combat FAFSA Woes

By Matthew Arrojas West Virginia recently committed an extra $83 million to higher education, including over $51 million in new grants for students. Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill into law that aims to combat the rocky rollout of the latest Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which launched later than expected with a litany of issues. West Virginia committed funds to both students and institutions in an attempt to balance the scales and avoid an enrollment disaster for the 2024-25 academic year. “This money will help our students stay on track for their futures despite the mess created by the federal government,” Justice

B-CU is first-ever HBCU to host SAWH Triennial Conference

By Bethune-Cookman University Newsroom Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) will make history in June 2025 by being the first HBCU to host the Southern Association for Women Historians (SAWH) Triennial Conference. The four-day summit will be held at the Mary McLeod Bethune Institute for the Study of Women and Girls in Daytona Beach from June 19-22, 2025. The theme for the 13th Triennial Conference is “Unspeakable Challenges.”By partnering with the Bethune Institute, organizers hope to highlight specific topics that many females encounter as working professionals and caretakers every day. “Not only will this be a safe space to have timely conversations aimed at affecting real

TSU’s Commercial Music Program Thrives With BMAC Partnership

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University’s Commercial Music Program just wrapped up its third annual course in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Music Accelerator Program, and it’s only getting better. TSU music students spent the last three weeks with representatives from Apple Music (an inaugural partnership), Live Nation, Def Jam, Atlantic Records, BMI, Spotify, and more. The accelerator program’s third cohort left students like Adren Gilmore and Morgan Alford inspired after receiving much exposure from prominent executives, talent agencies, and music artists. Gilmore, of Texas, is a rising sophomore majoring in commercial music. He said the class

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