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Tennessee State’s College of Agriculture Secures Five USDA NIFA Grants

By Charlie Morrison Tennessee State University College of Agriculture research scientists recently secured grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The five different research grants come as part of the national agency’s recent $30.8 million investment into all 19 of the country’s 1890 land-grant HBCUs. The grant awards for TSU range from $449,000 to $600,000 in total. The grants will fund projects on topics such as nitrogen management in cover crops, climate-resilient urban forests, drinking water sanitation management on poultry farms, artificial intelligence, the impact of dietary fiber on gut microbiota,

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She succeeds former chancellor Laurence Alexander, who has been appointed chancellor of the University of Michigan at Flint. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university in the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Black students represent 90 percent of the undergraduate population. Dr. Stewart has been with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for over a decade. She served as

Free Summer School Skyrockets Retention for College Students at North Carolina HBCU

By Evan Castillo One of North Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is evolving into a “three-semester university” and boosting retention rates by offering all of its students free summer classes. Before Fayetteville State University’s (FSU) 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program, the school was last in the state for retention at 63.3% in fall 2021. Now, the program is helping FSU keep more students enrolled — its retention was up to 77.7% in fall 2022. The 30-60-90 program allows students to take up to seven credits for free during the summer terms for a total of 28 free credits during their

Miles College Launches Center to Boost HBCU Innovation

By Rachel Nashi Miles College President Bobbie Knight has announced establishment of the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth to build a world-class space for researchers and founders, thought leaders and practitioners, businesses, and academia within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Historically Black Community College’s (HBCC). “We are at the intersection of purpose and prosperity and embrace tradition and innovation as we continue to advance the college ahead for the next 50 years,” said Knight. The Center’s mission is to foster a thriving innovation economy for HBCUs and HBCCs, particularly in the Birmingham area and the state

Jackson State University inks historic partnership with University of Mississippi

By Kiya Winbush-Robinson Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi School of Law are joining together to provide JSU students with an opportunity to execute their path to a law career while significantly reducing the financial burden of continuing education, per a press release obtained by HBCU Pulse. School administrators from both universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the new 3+3 Accelerated Law program late last month. Jackson State students will be able to complete both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years, for the first time in university history. This accelerated law program is one

Saint Augustine’s University Trustee Addresses Lawsuit, Claims Raleigh Developers Seeking Merger With Shaw University

By Quintessa Williams The Board of Trustees Chairman at Saint Augustine’s University, Brian Boulware has responded to a lawsuit filed by the SAVE SAU Coalition, citing the lawsuit as “fraught with lies and deceptions from individuals and disgruntled former board members and graduates.” The letter also provided updates on the institution’s financial status. In a detailed four-page letter, the Vice Chair-turned-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who assumed the role in January 2024 following the resignation of Justice James Perry, outlines the challenges and efforts to safeguard the university. Boulware says a significant issue arose during a business dinner attended by

TSU Expands Global Impact With Ghana Experience Program

By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University continues to make strides as a global institution. In collaboration with the HBCU African Education Coalition (HAEC), TSU has launched the Ghana Experience program to promote cultural exchange, global awareness, and academic enrichment. The initiative brought together 60 TSU students and staff who embarked on a transformative journey from June 1-16 to various regions of Ghana, including Accra, Akosombo, Kumasi, and Cape Coast. Mark Brinkley, who serves as director of International Education in TSU’s Office of International Affairs, explained how the HAEC partnership and the Ghana Experience program aligns with the university’s mission to

Five HBCUs Receive Federal Funding to Expand Study Abroad Opportunities

Courtesy of The University of the District of Columbia The United States Department of State has awarded 37 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million to colleges and universities across the country through the 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. Five IDEAs grants were awarded to historically Black colleges or universities. The IDEAS program aims to support the development of study abroad programs and international partnerships at American higher education institutions. The grant funding will be used to train faculty and staff, create resources that spark students’ interest in study abroad, and establish virtual and hybrid exchange

Savannah State Was Visited By The King And Queen Of The Netherlands And They Learned How To Swag Surf With The Marching Band

Courtesy of Savannah State University The King and Queen of the Netherlands stopped by Savannah State University during their official state visit to the U.S. on June 11. The HBCU was the only institution for higher education they visited during their stay. “We are profoundly honored to have hosted the Royal Couple and showcase SSU’s dynamic students and faculty as well as our world-class programs,” Interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander said, according to the Savannah Business Journal. They were given a campus tour and attended symposiums on marine science, AI and international Black business. The royal couple was also given a cultural heritage presentation that

More Than 100 Scholarships on Hold at Texas Universities Due to DEI Ban

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By Jessica Grant Scholarships intended for minority students at public colleges and universities in Texas are currently frozen or being amended amid the state’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ban. Last June, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law, effectively banning DEI offices, diversity training for students and employees, and ideological oaths and statements at public institutions. The bill additionally put an end to differential treatment or special benefits for individuals at Texas colleges based on race or ethnicity. Since SB 17 went into effect on Jan. 1, at least 131 scholarships have been modified or put on hold to comply with the new law, according

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