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A mega-gift for an HBCU college fell through. Here’s what happened — and what’s next

By Bill Chappel Transformative financial donations don’t come along often in higher education. So when a donor promised a $237.75 million gift to Florida A&M University, school officials were understandably excited. The donor was Gregory Gerami, a 30-year-old businessman from Texas who said he wanted to make sure the historically Black school’s windfall would help students who needed the money most. Funds were also designated for FAMU’s athletics department. “This is more than $100 million more than we have currently in our endowment,” FAMU President Larry Robinson said as he unveiled the donation at the school’s spring commencement ceremony in Tallahassee,

This year’s Howard University hosts the largest class of graduates

By Amber D. Dodd Anabelle Jules and Christopher Derival are among the record number of graduates whose degrees were conferred during Howard University’s 156th Commencement in Capital One Arena Saturday morning. The Class of 2024 is the largest graduation class in the institution’s history with 2,508 degrees conferred during the ceremony. Jules and Derival wore their Bison blue robes and caps and captured photos of one another to soak in their moment of achievement. Donning full regalia including his Haitian flag and stole, Derival was ecstatic to take the long walk, in person, to receive his bachelor’s degree in computer

Spelman President Helene Gayle Shares Successes, Future Plans During State of the College Address

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College President Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, delivered her State of the College address – recounting an academic year of notable achievements, special initiatives, faculty achievements and plans for the College’s future. Dr. Gayle offered faculty and staff attendees a snapshot of higher education today – touching on issues like artificial intelligence, rising housing costs, politics and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that affect colleges and universities. She also set the stage to showcase where Spelman presently stands in the areas of college finances, facilities, infrastructure, academics and the student experience. She also acknowledged faculty

Bowie State and Anne Arundel County Announce Strategic Partnership

Courtesy of Bowie State University Dr. Aminta Breaux and Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman today officially announced a strategic partnership at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. The partnership, built upon the historic relationship between Bowie State University and Crownsville Hospital, will include collaboration on planning educational programming, research, internships, and initiatives focused on health and wellness at Crownsville Hospital.  “The historical relationship between Bowie State University and Crownsville Hospital is one we should honor, and the engagement of their faculty and students in our planning efforts will deliver young Black voices and academic expertise,” said County Executive Pittman.  “Working with

63 Doctors of Veterinary Medicine recognized during Tuskegee University 2024 spring commencement, oath and hooding ceremony

Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) welcomed 63 new doctors of veterinary medicine into the 75th graduating class on May 4 during the Graduate and Professional Schools formal ceremony in the Chappie James Arena. With the Oath and Hooding ceremony, Tuskegee has now awarded over 3,000 veterinary medicine degrees from the only veterinary medical professional program on the campus of a Historically Black College or University. “I am honored to have served as the dean to this Class of 2024 and it is with gladness of heart that I look forward to engaging with

U.S. Department Of Agriculture Announces $30.8 Million Investment To 19 HBCUs

By Quintesssa Williams The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an investment of $30.8 million as part of its commitment to all 19 of America’s designated 1890 historically black Land-grant Universities. This investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program will support scientific research that addresses some of our nation’s toughest agricultural challenges. The HBCUs receiving the grant awards are: Alabama A&M University (4 awards); Alcorn State University (5 awards): Central State University (2 awards); Delaware State University (3 awards); Florida A&M University (6 awards): Fort Valley State University (4 awards): Kentucky State University (4 awards); Langston University (2 awards); Lincoln University (4 awards): North Carolina A&T State University (1 award): Prairie View A&M University (4 awards); South Carolina State

Kenya Signs Agreement With HBCUs To ‘Empower A New Generation’ Of Students

By Kyra Alessandrini Kenyan President William Ruto announced that his government signed an agreement with HBCUs, including Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Howard University. The goal is to boost STEM education and economic development in Kenya and the United States. The news comes as Ruto is on a state visit, the first by an African leader under the Biden administration. He made Atlanta his first stop when he landed on Monday and will meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday. “We shall empower a new generation of disruptive thinkers, ambitious visionaries, and innovative problem solvers, and thus divine a brighter knowledge-driven

Penn State student expands opportunities for African students through HBCU-Africa Correspondents Corps

By Vida Lashgari Mfundo Msimango, a Penn State student from South Africa, was recently named the HBCU-Africa Correspondents Corps secretary and has devoted himself to creating new opportunities for other students. HBCU-ACC is an organization that encourages students interested in journalism and political science to divulge in professional development opportunities in international and political fields. “I first heard about the program from the director of African Studies,” Msimango, a Ph.D. student studying applied linguistics and African studies, said. “In a way, it aligned with my research interests.” He said he applied after noticing many shared alignments in his studies and

Morehouse Graduates Make Their Feelings Known About President Biden During Commencement Speech

By Candace Mcduffie President Joe Biden gave a highly anticipated commencement speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Many speculated that the students at the ceremony would stage pro-Palestine protests…and that’s exactly what happened. More than 400 students graduated Sunday; during Biden’s speech, several of them — some wearing keffiyehs — turned their chairs around to face away from Biden because of policy decisions in Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Just before Biden went on stage for his address, Morehouse valedictorian DeAngelo Fletcher called for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza strip” during his address. “From the comfort of our homes, we

Three Mississippi HBCUs Mentioned In Failed Closure Bill Receive Millions In State Funding

By Quintessa Williams Seven public Mississippi universities are getting millions in funding from the state — including its three public HBCUs. According to the Clarion Ledger, Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University are three of the seven schools receiving millions of dollars to put toward capital project spending. Senate Bill 2468, which was signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves last week, is an annual appropriations bill. A part of the bill transfers money to the “2022 IHL Capital Improvements Fund.” In total, the state is sending $110 million in funds to Mississippi’s Institution of Higher Learning, which oversees each

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