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West Virginia Drops FAFSA Requirement for State Financial Aid, Declares State of Emergency

By Mattheew Arrojas Students in West Virginia won’t have to submit a FAFSA form to qualify for some state financial aid programs due to a recent executive order. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican serving as governor since 2017, declared a state of emergency in late April. The declaration allowed the governor to temporarily suspend the state’s requirement that all students complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to qualify for state financial aid. West Virginians enrolled in a public college or university will be able to qualify for the state’s Promise Scholarship and Higher Education Grant programs without a

Important Update Regarding a Leadership Change at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia (UDC) President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., shared the following update with the university community today regarding important upcoming leadership changes at the David A. Clarke School of Law: “The University of the District of Columbia expresses both gratitude and well wishes as UDC Law Dean Twinette L. Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., departs to assume the role of dean at Saint Louis University School of Law (SLU Law), effective July 1, 2024. “Dean Johnson joined UDC Law seven years ago and has served in several roles instrumental to

Bowie State Premieres Amazon Prime College Tour Episode

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University premiered its upcoming episode of the Amazon Prime College Tour with a red-carpet event on May 2 at the Student Center theatre to celebrate the 10 BSU students featured in the streaming series, which showcases colleges and universities through the perspectives of current students. Bowie State’s episode will be available to stream on Amazon Prime starting May 28.  As part of the College Tour series, Bowie State’s episode offers timeless insight into the institution and the transformative Bowie Bold experience. By streaming on Amazon Prime, prospective students across the country can immerse

FAMU Wins 2024 HBCU Division I PGA Works Collegiate Championship

By Quintessa Williams Florida A&M University‘s golf team accomplished something they have not done since the start of this century, win the HBCU National Championship. The Rattlers dominated the whole week, finishing each day in first place, and finished the championship winning by 29 strokes with a score of +27, 891. This marks the second time the Rattlers have won the HBCU National Championship after winning it for the first time in 2000 with an 853. The last time the Rattlers won, head coach Mike Rice was the team’s captain and was the men’s medalist with a 208. The Rattlers were led by Marcus Taylor (+2, 218), who was this

$400,000 Raised During 2nd Coppin State University Gala

By Beverly Richards Dressed in their finest attire, over 750 guests were treated to an incredible display of elegance and generosity at the second annual gala hosted by Coppin State University. The event at the prestigious Baltimore Marriott Waterfront surpassed all expectations, raising record-breaking support from alumni, faculty members, philanthropists, community leaders, and friends. The evening began with a VIP reception, where guests mingled and enjoyed the musical musings of saxophonist,  Phillip “Doc” Martin. Once in the main ballroom, guests were treated to a gourmet dinner, followed by the main event – a series of inspirational speeches highlighting Coppin’s transformative

Celebrating Howard’s Seniors of the Diaspora During the Inaugural International Graduation Ceremony

By Autumn Coleman In the Gallery Lounge of the Armour J. Blackburn University Center, the Office of International Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosted the inaugural International Graduation Celebration. The event celebrated graduating students with international backgrounds and their accomplishments at Howard University. A litany of speakers, food, and performances for the celebration highlighted the wealth of diasporic experiences amongst this years’ graduating class. “It is important that we’re exposed to different cultures that exist within Blackness and that students are willing to be open to learn and explore,” said Jenelle Howard, assistant director of the center. “To ask questions

University of the District of Columbia to Award Honorary Doctorate to MSNBC President Rashida Jones

Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is pleased to announce that MSNBC President Rashida Jones, this year’s commencement speaker, will be awarded an honorary doctorate during the upcoming commencement ceremony. As the president of MSNBC and the first Black woman to head a major news network, Jones is responsible for oversight of all programming, editorial units, business development and technical operations of the network. Under her leadership, MSNBC has solidified its position as the top destination for breaking news, expert reporting and analysis. “We are honored to recognize Rashida Jones for her

Florida HBCU backs away from dubious $237M donation

By Andrew Atterbury Florida A&M University is putting an announced $237 million donation from a Texas hemp farming executive “on hold,” as the media and school leaders raise questions about the value and source of the gift. President Larry Robinson announced the decision at an emergency meeting Thursday of FAMU’s fundraising foundation. Board members expressed grave reservations about the donation, which drew national attention as one of the largest ever for one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities. The gift, which according to an agreement released by the school came in the form of millions of shares of stock,

Center for Journalism & Democracy Awards Nearly $200,000 to 10 HBCU Student Newsrooms

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University will award nearly $200,000 to 10 student newsrooms at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its inaugural Newsroom Innovation Challenge. The awards are designed to improve newsroom technology, business operations, audience engagement and reporting at campus newsrooms. The unique program advances the Center’s mission to help prepare HBCU students to become investigative journalists who will hold power accountable and strengthen U.S. democracy. “HBCU student newsrooms brim with talent, but often lack the resources needed to give students access to the cutting-edge technology and operational support that so many of their peers

Diversity Gains at Selective Colleges Modest, Study Finds

By  Mark J. Drozdowski Following last summer’s Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious admissions, many pundits feared colleges, especially selective institutions, would lose momentum toward achieving racial equity. It turns out there wasn’t much momentum to begin with. That’s the conclusion of a new study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce titled “Progress Interrupted.” Does the rhetoric around diversity among elite colleges far exceed reality? ‘Marginal’ Diversity Gains Among Selective Colleges The Georgetown study evaluated college enrollments among selective, moderately selective, and open-access institutions between 2009 and 2019, the decade before the pandemic hit and turned higher education sideways.

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