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Howard University Receives Record-Breaking Applications For 2028 Class

By Brooke Brinson According to Howard University’s undergraduate admissions, the applicant pool for the class of 2028 increased by 12 percent to about 37,000 applicants, a record, and about 4,000 more than last year’s 33,000 applicants. Undergraduate admissions officer Andrew Taylor said that the acceptance rate was “about 30 to 32 percent.” Last year’s admission rate was 36 percent, according to Howard’s admission data. The average GPA of accepted students was in the 3.58 to 3.65 range, according to Taylor, and last year’s incoming freshman class was about 3.65. The average SAT and ACT scores for accepted students were in the range

Kirk Franklin Speaks About Black Fatherhood During Visit To Norfolk State

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Fatherhood is a topic that is not often discussed. Black fatherhood, often silenced within the community, requires an extra dose of courage to break through the barriers of discussion. Norfolk State University’s Office of Campus Life & Diversity recently broke that silence, and  took on the subject of Black fatherhood through its Courageous Conversations series. The discussion, which delved into the insights of special guest and award-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin, was at times  emotional, occasionally humorous, yet unquestionably courageous. In raw honesty and transparency, Franklin talked about his own background as an adopted child, battling his

Former WNBA Draftee hired for HBCU coaching job

Courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson announced Thursday that Erica Leak has been named the new head women’s basketball coach. The 2005 WNBA Draftee will begin her era with the Golden Lions Women’s Basketball as the program’s 10th head coach. With Leak’s being drafted at the highest level of women’s basketball in the (WNBA) and several opportunities to coach on the collegiate level, Coach Leak felt that the timing was now. Prior to joining the Golden Lion Women’s Basketball team, Coach Leak led West Memphis High

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

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