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Howard University School of Law and U.S. Department of Justice Host Panel on International Public Defense

Written By Brittany Bailer The United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office for Access to Justice visited the Howard University School of Law and participated in a panel discussion entitled “From Local Advocacy to Global Impact: Expanding Career Options in American Public Defense and Advancing the Rule of Law.” The Office for Access to Justice works to break down barriers to the DOJ’s founding principle and enduring promise of equal justice under the law. This panel exposed law students to careers at the intersection of U.S. public defense, international law and development, and civil and human rights. Moderated by Rick Jones,

Morgan State University Welcomes International Business Executive and University Chancellor Sir Samuel Esson Jonah to Keynote the 147th Spring Commencement

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University President David K. Wilson announced today the selection of Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, chancellor of the University of Cape Coast Ghana and executive chairman of Jonah Capital, to serve as keynote speaker at the university’s 147th Spring Commencement. Ranked among the world’s most influential businesspeople, Sir Jonah is recognized throughout the continent of Africa and internationally for his business acumen and advising heads of state. Sir Jonah will deliver remarks to graduates, faculty, administrators, and guests at the annual spring exercises scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hughes Memorial Stadium on the University’s

UAPB Business School Graduating Senior and Junior Duo Win at AR Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Competition

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Westley Guy, a UAPB School of Business and Management (SBM) Graduating Senior, and Jameson Craig, a UAPB SBM junior, won SBM’s first small business award and cash prize at the 2024 Arkansas Governor’s Cup, a collegiate business competition in Little Rock. The UAPB students were accepted to compete and delivered a business plan briefing and pitch for a Financial Planning Business in front of an audience of approximately 600 with over 65 colleges competing. Over two days, including an Awards Luncheon held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, AR, the

Spelman College Students Win $1 Million Prize for Third Time in Four Years at Goldman Sachs Market Madness Competition

Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College students took home the first place $1 million grand prize at the Goldman Sachs Market Madness Competition on April 22, 2024. Spelman has won the competition three times in four years. Victoria Cain, C’2026, Makhi Frempong, C’2026, Olivia Rivera-Spann, C’2026 and Symone Thompson, C’2027, competed against 26 other teams representing 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Over the course of the semester, the students conducted company research and proposed strategic business solutions for Nike. Finalists from four HBCUs presented their final case studies to top Goldman Sachs and Nike executives for the chance to

Documentary features SC State students’ archeological work at Redcliffe Plantation

Courtesy of South Carolina State University An online documentary showcases the archeological fieldwork South Carolina State University and Claflin University students conducted over spring break at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site. The video short produced by George “Buddy” Wingard Jr. highlights a collaborative project between SC State the University of South Carolina, Claflin University, South Carolina State Parks, Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site, and The Savannah River Archaeological Research Program. All organizations worked together to introduce students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to a hands-on archeological experience. The archeological spring break experience has been held for the past four years

Saint Augustine’s University Receives $22K Donation During Visit In Richmond

By Quintessa Williams Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) was the center of a significant event, SAU Day, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA. This event, marked by a strong sense of solidarity and generosity, underscored the community’s uncompromising support for SAU in the face of financial and accreditation challenges and sensationalized media coverage. It was a powerful testament to SAU’s resilience and commitment to its mission of academic excellence. “It’s great that churches far and near come to the rescue of Saint Augustine’s University. What’s currently happening is communities have said, not on my watch. I think about the spirit

Dominican Hospital Matched with Eight Morehouse School of Medicine Students in Training

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine For the first time, eight medical students at Morehouse School of Medicine have been matched to come to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in July for a three-year family medicine residency program as the next step in their training to become physicians. The announcement of the eight residents from Morehouse School of Medicine, a historically Black medical school, was made on Match Day March 15, an annual occasion within medical circles, which this year had 50,413 apply for a residency program, up 4.7% from a year ago. Those matches are made by algorithm. The increase

Tennessee State University Hosts Protests After Governor Strips HBCU Of Its Board Of Trustees

Written By Bilal G. Morris School leaders at Tennessee State University are hosting a national press conference to address the recent extremist Republican legislatures across the country that are attacking and defunding historically black colleges and universities.  The press conference, which will take place this Monday, April 1, at 11 a.m. CST, will include national faith and civil rights leaders such as Bishop William J. Barber, II, Latosha Brown, Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, Tamika Mallory and Roland Martin.  It will be located at the Rotunda of the Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. Martin L King Jr. Blvd, in

Actress Robin Givens to Deliver 2024 Spring Commencement Address

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 169th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (procession begins at 9:45) at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Plaza. Robin Givens, an award-winning actress, director, author, and advocate for women’s rights, will serve as the commencement speaker. The ceremony will be livestreamed at YouTube.com/UAPBTelevision. All commencement information can be found at UAPBcommencement.com. Givens’ career has spanned nearly four decades and includes leading roles in television series and films such as “Head of the Class,” “Beverly Hills

HBCU Delaware State President Defends School’s Aviation Program After Criticism From Elon Musk

By Rashad Grove The president of Delaware State University is defending his institution’s aviation program against disparaging remarks made by Elon Musk. Local station WBOC reports that Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter) and CEO of Tesla, said that aviation programs at HBCUs are not developing enough qualified pilots which is dangerous for the airline industry and the safety of potential passengers on the social media platform. Musk responded to a post that implied that HBCU students in aviation programs had lower IQ scores placing them at “the threshold for what is considered ‘borderline intellectual impairment” when compared to the average

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