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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

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

Tyler Perry Studios Selects TSU Students For Internship

By Alexis Clark Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) just announced their second cohort of talented interns selected nationwide, and one of their hand-picked interns is a familiar face in the Big Blue community. Briana Thomas, a mass communication student at Tennessee State University, was selected as one of 14 TPS Dreamers Intern Class of 2024 out of over 1,000 applicants. Thomas, of San Diego, California, is a rising senior with dreams of becoming an independent filmmaker. She just started the 6-week paid internship based in Atlanta, Georgia, working in deliverables, where she is responsible for delivering the movie or show episode

Bethune-Cookman’s Alumni Association Lays the Groundwork for Inclusive Excellence and Alumni Engagement

Courtesy of Bethune- Cookman University The Bethune-Cookman University Alumni Association, under the leadership of Executive Director Kimberly Woodard, has achieved a significant milestone. It has been honored with the prestigious Insight into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award, a recognition that underscores our commitment to diversity and inclusion. This inaugural award is a testament to the outstanding commitment of institutions to fostering a sense of belonging and community for all alumni, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. It is a special honor for B-CU, as it is the sole historically-Black institution among the 32 awarded colleges and universities from

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

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