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Spelman Launches Sickle Cell Awareness Ambassador Program

Courtesy of Spelman College The Spelman Health Careers Program, in conjunction with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc, proudly announces the launch of its College Ambassador Program at Spelman College. The program engages student leaders in raising awareness about sickle cell disease among peers, faculty, and the wider campus community. Spelman students Cameryn Thorpe, C’2027, Faith Osei-Addo, C’2027, and Taylor Gamble, C’2028, were selected as first program ambassadors. “Sickle cell disease affects thousands in our communities, yet awareness remains low,” said Thorpe, a health science (pre-med) major from Atlanta who aspires to pursue hematology after graduation. “Through this Ambassador Program,

Shell Donates $5M to Boost Southern University STEM

The College of Business and the College of Sciences and Engineering at Southern University can soon see some positive changes. Shell donated $5 million to the university to help support student success initiatives in these areas. This significant donation helps fund the university’s System’s Strategic Pillar, specifically Student Success. Within the College of Sciences and Engineering, the chemical engineering program will receive a significant amount of funding to help improve the program. The funding will go toward curriculum development, laboratory operations, and experimental learning opportunities for students. By investing in these types of programs, Shell is helping create opportunities for the next

2025 Grassroots Leadership Conference in Greensboro

Written By Lexx Thornton Community leaders and volunteers, elected officials, Cooperative Extension professionals, business owners, religious leaders, and others interested in positive community action will gather in Greensboro on Friday, Nov. 14, for the 2025 Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC).  The conference, sponsored by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the N.C. A&T Extension Strategic Planning Council, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at N.C. A&T’s University Farm Pavilion, 3020 McConnell Road., Greensboro. For the first time, this year’s event will offer a pre-conference workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4

MacKenzie Scott Donates $38M to Spelman College

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given Atlanta’s Spelman College a $38-million gift, the latest in a series of donations to support the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities. Spelman officials say the unrestricted gift will help the university address two of its strategic priorities: Expanding financial aid to ensure student access and affordability, and improving its technology infrastructure. “This investment is a powerful affirmation of our mission and our commitment to educational excellence and equity,” Spelman interim President Rosalind “Roz” Brewer said in a statement. “The flexibility of this gift allows us to move more swiftly to strengthen the entire

Snipes Expands HBCU Pay It Forward Program with Nike

The global sneaker and streetwear brand Snipes US hosted on-campus activations at three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this fall, promoting student empowerment at Morehouse College, Spelman College and Hampton University. Snipes also is offering a merchandise collection from Pro Standard, a licensee that has created apparel celebrating nine HBCUs. The activations are part of the Snipes Pay It Forward program, which has invested in HBCU scholarships and campus programming since its 2022 launch. This year, Snipes partnered with Culture Creator Agency for the on-campus programs, which provided students with hands-on experience as campus ambassadors, training them to produce and activate real brand events at their schools. Beyond the events, the Pay

MacKenzie Scott Donates $80M to Howard University

Written By Howard University Newsroom Staff Howard University announced today a transformative $80 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the largest single contributions in the University’s history. The gifts include $63 million to Howard University and $17 million to the Howard University College of Medicine, both unrestricted, providing the institution with flexible resources to advance strategic priorities and sustain access and opportunities for students who look to Howard as a beacon of excellence, truth and service. “On behalf of the entire Howard University community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Ms. MacKenzie Scott

Talladega College Sells Hale Woodruff Murals Amid Crisis

By Mitti Hicks The college sold four of six of Black American Artist Hale A. Woodruff’s murals. Alabama’s first private historically Black college, Talladega College, has sold its historic collection of works by Black American artist Hale A. Woodruff amid financial troubles. The college has sold four of six of Woodruff’s murals after Board Chair Rica Lewis-Payton told the New York Times that the college was having difficulty meeting payroll soon after she took the role. Over the past year, she said she oversaw the sale of the college’s most prized possessions: Woodruff’s murals. “The result of more than a year of careful consideration and due

Hampton University Removes BLEXIT From Campus Event

The university responded to claims that they kicked BLEXIT off campus over “politics.” Hampton University booted BLEXIT off its campus as the HBCU says the Black conservative organization did not meet the requirements to host an event. Initially, the Black conservative movement founded by Candace Owens planned to hold an unauthorized event at the Virginia HBCU during its homecoming festivities. Also supported by the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, Blexit planned to speak with students across multiple HBCU homecomings this school year. According to The Grio, Hampton campus police escorted members of BLEXIT off campus, saying that it never received permission to set

Central State University Faces Ongoing Fiscal Challenges

One year ago, the Ohio Department of Higher Education put Central State University on fiscal watch, citing multiple financial discrepancies. It marked the third time Ohio’s only public historically Black university was placed on a fiscal watch since 2005. A financial accounting report from Ohio Auditor Keith Faber, the university’s recovery plan and an assessment from Gov. Mike DeWine all shine a light on severe deficiencies in fiscal oversight, academic operations and building maintenance. Central State was founded in 1887 in Wilberforce. Here is a look back at Central State’s most-recent fiscal watch: July 1, 2024: Morakinyo A.O. Kuti becomes the 10th

Claflin University Reconsiders Brian McKnight Gala Booking

Claflin University says it is currently “exploring options” after social media users raised concerns about the HBCU’s apparent decision to book R&B singer Brian McKnight for its Presidential Scholarship Gala. The school’s message — posted as an image by university accounts — reads: “Claflin University values and respects the perspectives of our constituents and stakeholders. We take your concerns regarding the artist for the Scholarship Gala seriously and are currently exploring options. Thank you for your loyal and continued support as we work to ensure this event is a beacon of light for our institution while raising needed funds to support student

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