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NCCU Receives $500K Grant to Study Career Barriers for Youth

By Jamal Watson North Carolina Central University has received a $500,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to launch a  research initiative addressing the systemic barriers that prevent young men in the Research Triangle region from accessing career pathways and educational opportunities. The two-year study, titled “Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Youth,” will focus on what researchers term “opportunity youth” – young men between ages 18 and 24 who have become disconnected from both education and employment systems. Despite broader national gains in educational access, this demographic continues to face significant obstacles that contribute to

Edward Waters University’s Athletic Facilities Transform Football Program

The small but determined institution on the north side of Jacksonville is making major strides. Under the visionary leadership of University President and CEO Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr., Edward Waters University (EWU) has transformed nearly every facility its football student-athletes use. Reinforcing the commitment to athletic and academic excellence at the HBCU. New Facility In 2021, EWU made history by unveiling its first-ever on-campus football facility — the Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium. Now the official home of the Tigers, the venue features a modern press box and an executive skybox with a Presidential Suite, offering Dr. Faison an

Howard Study Links Loneliness to Poor Health, Finds Resilience

Written By Lexx Thornton A new Howard University study shows that loneliness significantly harms mental and physical health, but it also reveals resilience among Black and Hispanic adults.   The nationwide study was led by Oluwasegun Akinyemi, MD, Ph.D., a senior research fellow at the Clive O. Callender Outcomes Research Center. Akinyemi called loneliness a “silent public health crisis,” one that significantly increases the risk of depression and other serious mental and physical health outcomes. Published in PLOS ONE, it adds to the growing research on the population-level health effects of loneliness in the United States.   A recent report from the

Trump Administration Cuts $200M in UCLA Federal Grants

By Jaweed Kaleem The Trump administration has frozen hundreds of science, medical and other federal grants to UCLA worth nearly $200 million, citing the university’s alleged “discrimination” in admissions and failure to “promote a research environment free of antisemitism.” The decision to pull funding comes after Atty. Gen.Pam Bondi and the Justice Department said this week that UCLA would pay a “heavy price” for acting with “deliberate indifference” to the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students who complained of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, Israel’s ensuing war in Gaza and campus protests the events spurred

Hampton University Names Dr. TaKeia Anthony Honors Director

Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. TaKeia N. Anthony as the new Director of the Freddye T. Davy Honors College. A distinguished historian, acclaimed author, and thought leader in African Diaspora studies, Dr. Anthony brings an expansive vision rooted in scholarship, cultural stewardship, and the elevation of Black intellectual legacy. In addition to her new role, Dr. Anthony has published her latest work titled Delta Research and Educational Foundation: 55 Years of Black Women’s Intellectualism and Philanthropy, 1967–2022, a sweeping chronicle of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s foundation. The book explores the creation and evolution

TSU Ranked Top 10 HBCU for Online Degree Programs

Tennessee State University was ranked among the top 10 best online programs among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Forbes ranked TSU among the best for helping adult learners return to finish their degrees and meeting learners where they are. “The objective is to broaden TSU’s impact across Tennessee, the nation, and internationally,” Dr. Cheryl Seay, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Global Online, said. “By leveraging cutting edge technology and innovative teaching methods, the university ensures that students feel engaged and supported throughout their journey, regardless of location, reaffirming TSU’s role as a leader in online education.” TSU was

HBCUArts Chamber Music Tour Celebrates Black Composers

Chamber musicians from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be in New Haven Friday to perform works by HBCU composers. It’s part of a regional concert tour called HBCUArts: Chamber Music for a Cause which will highlight overlooked composers and raise money to fund ongoing arts programs at HBCUs. Jolie Rocke, a soprano singer, founder of HBCU Arts and tour organizer, said in a release the concert promotes a rich artistic legacy. “The classical compositions emerging from HBCU traditions represent some of the most innovative and moving works of American music,” Rocke said. The series will perform along the Eastern Seaboard,

Langston Business Seniors Score 99th Percentile Nationally

Written By Lexx Thornton Graduating seniors from the Langston University School of Business (LUSB) scored in the 99th percentile nationally on the rigorous Peregrine Outbound Business Exam, outperforming more than 83,000 students across the United States.   The LUSB Class of 2025 posted an average score of 80.13% on the exam, far outperforming the national average of 61.34% and putting their scores in the Top 1% nationally. LUSB students achieved top marks across all core business disciplines, including finance, economics, strategic management, marketing, and business ethics.   “This is not just an academic win; it’s a statement,” said Dr. Daryl Green, Dean

HBCU Leaders Brace for Federal Funding Cuts Under Trump

As various colleges nationwide clash with federal government funding, nearly a half dozen leaders from multiple HBCUs warn that looming cuts — and the possible termination of the Education Department — could threaten their survival, according to a report by NBC News. The Trump administration has intensified its scrutiny of colleges and universities that use diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The nation’s president pledged to cancel federal funding from schools that retain DEI-related curricula and programs. As a result, some HBCUs — such as Florida A&M and Johnson C. Smith — are preparing to tailor their budgets to reflect an academic

N.C. A&T, TSU Host HBCU Art Colloquium & Exhibition 2025

This fall, 15 students and five faculty from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will step outside the classroom to take part in a collaborative exchange of art and culture. Partnering with the Tennessee State University (TSU) Department of Art and Design, the two historically Black universities will host the HBCU Colloquium and Art Exhibition from Monday, Aug. 18, to Thursday, Sept. 11, at TSU’s Hiram Van Gordon Gallery. The HBCU Colloquium and Art Exhibition creates a shared space for exploration, expression and academic discussion among HBCU art departments. It brings together

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