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Swing Into Success: Make Golf Your Thing 2024 HBCU Partnership Tour Stops at Texas Southern University

Courtesy of Texas Southern University Texas Southern University is one of 10 HBCUs selected for the HBCU Golf Consortium initiative, a pilot program under the leadership of Make Golf Your Thing, a collaborative industry movement working to accelerate golf’s evolution by making it more diverse and inclusive. As a pilot member of the HBCU Golf Consortium initiative, which focuses on the business of golf and career pathways, TSU hosted the Business of Golf information session during which golf industry reps were on campus to provide TSU students a vehicle to better understand and appreciate the industry’s reach, power, and possibilities. “We

South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Hosts Third Annual HBCU Day At State House: ‘ We’re Here To Make A Difference’

By Kira Allesandrini The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus hosted its third annual HBCU Day at the state house on Tuesday. The event, which was signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2022, is celebrated on the third Tuesday of February. Students and government officials gathered to celebrate Black excellence and discuss the unique set of challenges of HBCUs, such as a lack of funding. “This is a reminder that HBCUs are still strong, HBCUs are still relevant, and HBCUs are still producing Black excellence,” Sen. Deon Tedder said, according to WLTX. South Carolina is home to eight HBCUs, including Allen University, Benedict

FAMU SJGC Students Selected for Knight Science Journalism Program

By Andrew Skerritt Two students from Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) have been selected for the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Science Journalism Fellowship launched by the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT. Jonathan Charles, a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism from Broward County, Fla, and Skylar Rowley, a junior broadcast journalism scholar from Belle Glade, Fla., were among the 10 students chosen for this fellowship. The program aims to nurture early-career science journalists by providing them with a year of skill-building freelance experience and dedicated mentorship. The HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship will

Howard University and Johns Hopkins University to Host Inaugural Neuroscience ‘Seedling Summit’

By Sholnn Z. Freeman The NeuroTech Harbor (NTH), a partnership between Howard University and Johns Hopkins University, and the Center for Innovative NeuroTech Advancement at Massachusetts General Hospital have announced the inaugural “Seedling Summit” on Thursday, May 9. The Seedling Summit will showcase new technologies meant to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases like stroke, Alzheimer’s, and substance abuse. The technologies were developed through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Blueprint MedTech program. In 2022, the NIH awarded the NeuroTech Harbor up to $100 million in total grant funding to catalyze innovation in the field of neurological and brain-related conditions. As part of the larger Blueprint MedTech program, Howard University is

Former NBA All-Star resigns from HBCU coaching job

By Tolly Carr Kenny Anderson, a dynamic point guard during his days at Georgia Tech and in the NBA, has resigned from his head coaching job at Fisk University, an HBCU in Tennessee. Anderson announced his decision on Friday and shared it with the world via social media. “I will enjoy my life, but I will miss everyone at @fiskuniversity ,I have been here for 5 years, and i truly love it,My daughter graduated from here ! I don ‘t know what else to say !!!,” Anderson wrote on X. Fisk was 33-79 in six seasons under Anderson. The Bulldogs went 14-16

UAPB Founders’ Week Celebrates “Lifting Our Voices with Power and Pride Since 1873”

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will commemorate its 151st year with the Founders’ Week Celebration from April 22 to April 28. This year’s theme is “Lifting Our Voices with Power & Pride Since 1873.” Below is a list highlighting some of the campus and community events that will be held during this week. Our annual UAPB Founders’ Week Celebration, a cherished tradition for over 80 years, is not just a series of events, but a testament to the rich history and journey of the University. It’s a unique

Virginia House Speaker To Keynote Norfolk State University’s Spring Commencement

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Del. Don Scott (D-88th District), who became the first Black House speaker in the Virginia Legislature’s 400-year history, will deliver the keynote address to nearly 600 graduating students at Norfolk State University’s Commencement Ceremony. The 112th Commencement is scheduled for 9 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, at William “Dick” Price Stadium. Del. Scott, who began representing the people of Portsmouth in 2020, became Speaker earlier this year. In the legislature, his priorities include strengthening Virginia’s public schools, improving healthcare quality and affordability, and criminal justice reform. Don Scott spent his early years splitting his time

Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones and Students Premiere “1619: The College Edition” Podcast with Spotify

By Amber D. Dodd Podcast producer Spotify and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones debuted their “1619: The College Edition” podcast to a full crowd at Howard University on Wednesday, April 17. The podcast features episodes produced, edited and hosted by 19 journalism students. The three-episode series is derived from Hannah-Jones’ Pulitzer Prize-winning project, “The 1619 Project.” Hannah-Jones, who is a professor in the Howard University Cathy M. Hughes School of Communications and founder of The Center for Journalism and Democracy, guided her students in transforming The 1619 Project’s findings into a journalism-based curriculum. Each episode originates from essays written by students chosen

Hundreds Expected For Exciting Admitted Student Day At TSU on May 18

By Emmanuel Freeman As graduation draws near for Tucker Kyne from Knoxville’s Cannon County High School, the spotlight is on his aspirations to play football for the Tennessee State University Tigers. Excitement grows as Kyne prepares to take the next step toward his dream by committing to attend TSU. On May 18, Kyne, who wants to major in human performance and sports sciences, will be closer to realizing his dream when he joins nearly 700 other first-time freshmen to participate in Committed Students Day at TSU. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Kean Hall on the

President Biden To Speak At Morehouse College Commencement

By Quintessa Williams President Joe Biden will reportedly deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College’s May 19 graduation ceremony, according to three college officials with direct knowledge. His remarks in Atlanta come as Biden has been trying to shore up his appeal to young Black voters ahead of a rematch against former President Donald Trump in November. Georgia is crucial to both campaigns, who see the state as a pivotal November battleground. However, the decision has raised some objections from faculty members, and administrators are set to host a forum on Thursday. “This week, I received an inquiry from concerned faculty about rumors they were hearing

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