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HBCU Law Student Nell Brown Runs for Alabama House Seat

An HBCU law student and mother of three is determined to flip a state political office by running a campaign that prioritizes better schools, healthcare and transparency for central Alabamians. Nell Brown, a Democrat who has deep familial roots in McCalla, Ala., is pursuing the Alabama House of Representative seat for District 15, which includes parts of McCalla, Bessemer, Hoover and Helena. She will be taking on Republican incumbent Leigh Hulsey, a former Helena councilwoman. After earning her bachelor’s from Miles College, Brown is now completing a law degree at Miles Law School. She said that improving public education, strengthening

Public HBCUs Drive Growth Despite Funding Gaps

Landmark study reveals that public HBCUs fuel America’s strength and mobility despite severe funding disparities. A definitive new report from the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center (Payne Center) at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) reveals that America’s public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are indispensable engines of national strength, yet their potential is capped by systemic underfunding. The report, “The American Dividend: Public HBCUs Powering National Strength and Opportunity,” provides irrefutable data showing these institutions are powering the nation’s talent pipeline and economic mobility while operating with significantly fewer resources than their peers. The findings expose a critical national paradox: public

Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 103 Years of Sisterhood

Written By Lexx Thornton Today, November 12th, marks a momentous occasion for the Greek and HBCU community: the 103rd Founder’s Day of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (SGRho). This milestone celebrates a rich, century-plus legacy dedicated to education, service, and sisterhood.  Sigma Gamma Rho was established on November 12, 1922, by seven visionary young educators at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born during a period of immense social and racial challenges, these women—who had a profound commitment to using their education to uplift their communities—set a powerful foundation for social action.  The founders’ primary belief was anchored in their enduring

Langston, Oklahoma State Launch 5-Year Business Pathway

Historically Black Langston State University in Oklahoma has recently signed an agreement with Oklahoma State University that will create an accelerated pathway to an advanced business degree for the HBCU’s undergraduate students. Under the new memorandum of understanding, students at Langston University can earn a bachelor’s degree in business from the HBCU and a master’s degree from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business in a total of five years. The graduate programs available to qualified Langston University students include master’s degrees in business administration, business analytics and data science, management information systems, quantitative finance, and hospitality and tourism management.

Howard Women’s Basketball Teams Up with Black Girl Vitamins

By Monica Lewis Howard University’s women’s basketball team is proud to enter the second year of its partnership with Black Girl Vitamins, a leading wellness brand dedicated to advancing health equity for Black women. The team, coming off an exciting 68-56 win over Providence College Tuesday night, will open home play at Burr Gymnasium Saturday, Nov. 8, hosting Florida A&M. Tipoff for the game, which will have a Mecca Rodeo theme, is 2 p.m. It will be preceded by a street festival along 6th Avenue NW, where students and alumni are encouraged to come dressed in their country finest and stay

SpelHouse Homecoming Celebrates HBCU Pride and Legacy

There’s no experience like an HBCU homecoming, and the annual SpelHouse event at Spelman College and Morehouse College was not one to miss! From the beginning, historically Black colleges and universities have been known to foster creativity, unlock more profound knowledge, and provide a safe space for students who were othered because of the color of their skin. Today, that spirit remains among approximately 107 HBCUs across the nation. It’s a community that cannot be duplicated. The significance of the HBCU homecoming. More than just a time for partying and catching up with folks you haven’t seen since college, HBCU homecomings have a way

MacKenzie Scott’s Historic Gifts Transform HBCU Funding

This fall, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in unrestricted gifts to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), addressing decades of chronic underfunding. According to Inside Higher Ed, these donations are enabling institutions to strengthen endowments, expand research initiatives, and provide critical scholarships, marking one of the most significant philanthropic waves in recent higher education history.Scott’s generosity comes amid a challenging era for higher education, as federal policy changes, funding uncertainties, and rising student costs have placed added pressure on HBCUs. By offering unrestricted funds, Scott provides institutions with the flexibility to respond to immediate needs while

Howard Honors Military Students at Red, White & Bison Ball

By Tiffani R Alexander Howard University’s Office of Military and Veterans Services (OMVS) held its inaugural Red, White & Bison Ball honoring military connected students and alumni Oct. 23, during this year’s 101st Homecoming season. Officially launching Howard’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter in 2023, and having since established its Center of Excellence for Veterans Student Success, the office’s support extends to all those who’ve served — including veterans, those with prior service or who are active duty, reservists, members of the National Guard and ROTC, and retirees, as well as their families — as they pursue their educational goals. The office

Miles College Partners with NVIDIA to Expand AI Education

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times About a year ago Miles College President Bobbie Knight began conversations with a global company that would do something “amazing” for students, faculty and the community in Alabama, she said. Those talks weren’t with just any company. Knight met with NVIDIA Corporation, which this month became the first publicly traded company to top $5 trillion in market value. Last week, Miles and the AI Chip Maker, announced a collaboration to integrate AI across academic programs, faculty research and community engagement on the Historically Black College and University’s Fairfield campus, The Birmingham Times reported. “I wanted this partnership

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