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North Carolina A&T Gifted $20M From Anonymous Donor

By Dantee Ramos Just three days after announcing a new chancellor,Ā North Carolina A&T State UniversityĀ received a $20 million anonymous gift.Ā According toĀ WXII, the HBCU will use its funds to form a higher level ofĀ distinction.Ā Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr., vice chancellorĀ ofĀ University Advancement said the anonymous gift will help propel the HBCU. ā€œWe are deeply honored and grateful for this extraordinary gift,ā€ Sigmon Jr. toldĀ WXII. ā€œThis generous support will provide crucial resources to our students, faculty, and programs, ensuring that N.C. A&T continues to thrive as a leading institution for higher learning and innovation.ā€ Per WXII, funds will be allocated to international exchange opportunities

First local HBCU scholarships awarded at Two North Carolina HBCUs

By Michael B. Hardison After only officially being formed near the end of 2023, Sampson Countyā€™s first ever Historically Black Colleges and Universities Council was able to bestow inaugural scholarships to Sampson students. The HBCU Council recently awarded two $500 scholarships to a pair of local students who are attending an HBCU this fall. Those recipients were JaNiya Jacobs, a Union High School graduate attending A&T State University, and Kamari Bell, a Lakewood High School graduate attending Winston-Salem State University. The idea behind the scholarships came from HBCU Chairman Larry Sutton who wanted to waste no time in fulfilling the

SC State receives transformative $8 million state allocation for STEM research and SRNL workforce development

Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University has been allocated $8 million in state funding that will take education and research in theĀ College of Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and TransportationĀ (STEM-T College) to a new level. Four years in the making, the Research Partnerships and Workforce Training Programs are a partnership between SC State, the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University in support of theĀ Savannah River National LaboratoryĀ (SRNL) and theĀ Battelle Savannah River AllianceĀ (BSRA). The state has allocated an initial $40 million proviso, of which $8 million comes to SC State, with the promise of significantly more

James Martin II Named Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University James Martin II has been named chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University. He will begin his new appointment on August 15. North Carolina A&T State University is the largest historically Black college or university in the United States, enrolling over 11,800 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students. Black students represent about 84 percent of the undergraduate student body. Dr. Martin brings decades of experiences in engineering research and academic leadership to his new role. Currently, he serves as the vice chancellor for STEM research and innovation at the University of Pittsburgh. Before his

FAMU Secures $50M+ For Student Success, Faculty Recruitment, And Research Facility Expansion

Courtesy of Florida A&M University Florida A&M UniversityĀ (FAMU) hasĀ secured over $50 millionĀ in funding appropriations from the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The funding will enable FAMU to ramp up efforts to improve student graduation and retention rates and recruit and retain world-class faculty. The legislative allocations alsoĀ address the statewide nursing shortageĀ with support for the nursing program, research, and facility expansion at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. ā€œWe thank the Governor, Legislature, Board of Governors, FAMU Board of Trustees, and all our stakeholders for ensuring that FAMU gets the funding we need to enhance our student success initiatives,ā€Ā President

Founding Director Melanie Carter Enlightens the Path for Black Educators’ Success through the HBCU Research, Leadership and Policy Center

By Pyper Harvey As the founding director of the Howard University Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy, Melanie Carter, Ph.D., believes strongly in forming scholarly connections through learning. ā€œTeaching fuels all the work that I do,ā€ Carter explained. ā€œThe opportunity to engage and learn from burgeoning scholars and higher education professionals elevates my perspectives and keeps me focused on why I chose to be a scholar, researcher, and administrator.ā€ Established in 2021, the HBCU Center seeks to serve as a generator and repository of empirical research that examines issues of significance to HBCUs through collaboration, advocacy, and a shared

Spelman College Wins $1 Million Grant From Goldman Sachsā€™ Market Madness HBCU Competition

Courtesy of Spelman College Historically Black Spelman College in Atlanta recently won the fourth-annual Market Madness competition as part of Goldman Sachsā€™ HBCU Possibilities Program. For placing first in the academic competition, the college was awarded a $1 million grant. The HBCU Possibilities Program stems from Goldman Sachsā€™ five-year commitment to historically Black college and universities and their goal of doubling the number of campus-analysts recruited from HBCUs by 2025. The program introduces students to careers in finance through a semester-long course, access to networking events with senior leaders from Goldman Sachs, financial stipends, and the ability to compete in

TSU Enhances Enrollment Experience With ZeeMee

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is embarking on a new era of personalized college recruitment with its latest collaboration with ZeeMee, a cutting-edge app that is revolutionizing the interaction between universities and prospective students. This partnership aims to elevate TSUā€™s recruitment process by building authentic connections and meeting students on their own terms. Deputy Chief Operating Officer Elmore J. Jones, Jr., says the partnership with ZeeMee will greatly enhance student engagement with potential new Tigers. ā€œOur admissions team is dedicated to maintaining a strong connection with our incoming applicants, and this partnership will provide us with an additional tool

UAPB Receives $2 Million Grant to Continue Renovation of the Hazzard Building

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will receive a $2 million grant from the state for the next phase of renovation of the Hazzard Building on North University Drive. This renovation project aims to preserve the buildingā€™s historical significance while modernizing its facilities to better serve the university community. The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) recently approved awarding grants to UAPB and several other state institutions and departments to fund ā€œprojects that protect and maintain state-owned natural areas, historic sites, and outdoor recreation.ā€ The grant for UAPBā€™s

More students are applying to NCā€™s HBCUs. Whatā€™s driving the trend?

By Korie Dean Several of North Carolinaā€™s historically Black universities are seeing an increase in interest from prospective students this application cycle ā€” the first one since the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions was ruled unconstitutional. Less than a full year removed from the U.S. Supreme Courtā€™s decision, itā€™s still too early to gauge the full impact of the ruling, both at HBCUs and other colleges. But the early trend seen in North Carolina aligns with predictions from some college administrators and admissions professionals that the landmark ruling could lead to an influx of applications at

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