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Howard University students form America’s first HBCU figure skating team

By Adam Bearne “Black people don’t skate.” That’s what figure skating coach Jordan McCreary Graham was told when she tried to start a club when she was attending North Carolina Central University, one of the nation’s Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU.) Now, two of the coach’s students are proving that wrong. Maya James and Cheyenne Walker are the co-founders of the Howard University Ice Skating Organization. It’s the first figure skating club at an HBCU, and on Saturday, they’ll be the first to compete at a collegiate competition. “I don’t think it’s hit me yet how big it really is,”

President Anthony L. Jenkins Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank Board of Directors

Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins was elected by the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors to the prestigious board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch. The branch makes up the fifth district of 12 regional Reserve Banks. Jenkins will serve a three-year term that begins this month. Jenkins is the first university president in Maryland to be elected to the Board. “It is a pleasure to serve on the board. I look forward to using my diverse experience and insights about business, healthcare, and higher education to help shape

Morgan State University Acquires the Papers of Late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings

By Morgan State University Furthering a long-standing connection between Maryland’s largest Historically Black College and/or University (HBCU) and the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Morgan State University has acquired a 200 linear-foot personal collection of papers, framed artwork, photographs, numbered pieces, and a small cache of curated Maryland belongings from the Cummings estate. After a year of coordination and working exclusively with the estate’s attorney to transfer the bequeathed items, Morgan officially acquired the rare collection in October. The collection will be housed in the Earl S. Richardson Library’s Beulah M. Davis Research Room, where the University maintains its archives, manuscripts, and rare

Chicago Financier Levoyd E. Robinson Donates $1.4 Million to School of Business Student Academic Support Lounge

By Kelvin Childs Howard University announced a generous donation of $1.4 million by Levoyd E. Robinson (BBA, ’87) to establish an education fund and upgrade to the student academic support services offices within the University’s School of Business. Robinson is founder, CEO and chief investment officer of CFI Partners, Inc. Based in Chicago, CFI Partners is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and manages nearly $6 billion in assets. “My days at Howard University established the foundation for my career in portfolio and risk management and investment advising. It is crucial for more African Americans

Bowie State Wins $40,000 Experian Pitch Competition

Courtesy of Bowie State University Four Bowie State University business students went to southern California for the Experian’s #IYKYK Pitch Competition and brought back $40,000 for a winning plan for a business venture that would help students pay off their student loan debt within five years of graduation.   Co-sponsored by the Center for Financial Advancement Credit Academy, the second annual competition was designed to drive meaningful change to one of the biggest financial challenges for young adults: student loans.  Taylor Payton, Jazmin Feliz, Lauren Kelly and Calvin Charles defeated teams from North Carolina A&T and Alabama State University during the

Moody’s Affirms Morgan State University’s Positive Outlook, A1 Rating Maintained

Courtesy of Morgan State University Bolstered by three consecutive academic years of historic enrollment nearing 10,000 students and a strong fiscal standing, Morgan State University has received affirmation of its A1 issuer rating by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), reflecting a stable outlook for the institution’s financial future. The rating, which builds upon affirmations from recent years, underscores Morgan’s continued legislative support in the form of operating and capital funding from the AAA-rated State of Maryland. As a result, Morgan has become one of the nation’s most financially stable and highest-rated Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Moody’s assessment of Morgan’s financial health highlights

Fedex, TSU Continue HBCU Student Ambassador Program Partnership

by Alexis Clark FedEx has announced its continued partnership with Tennessee State University after launching its third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program. Announced in 2021, the program launched in 2022 as part of an expanded five-year, $5 million commitment to selected HBCUs. The student ambassadors representing TSU for the third cohort are Tamauri Murray, a junior studying computer science, and Chandler Lyons, a sophomore studying Business Administration and Supply Chain Management. “I am ecstatic that I’ve been chosen for the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program,” Murray said. “I can’t wait to dive into this journey and make the most

Langston University Students Earn Awards At Annual K-INBRE Symposium

Courtesy of Langston University Two Langston University students took home awards at the annual Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium Jan. 12-14. Senior crop and soil sciences major Kayla Smith earned a 2nd place Award of Excellence in Oral Presentations for her research on “Impairments in Cerebral Autoregulation and Cerebral Reactivity in Cancer Survivorship.” Junior biology major Daysha Isaac earned an Award of Excellence in Poster Presentations for her research on “Stalk Cell Movement in Drosophila: A model to understanding how migrating cells shape tissues and organs.” “My experience was fun and also interesting,” Smith said. “It

Jackson State University makes history as the first HBCU to offer stackable Micro-Credentials

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University announces its distinction as the nation’s first historically Black university to provide stackable micro-credentials, enhancing the educational landscape and empowering learners for success in the 21st-century workforce. Micro-credentials (bite-sized educational experiences designed to build, validate, and enhance professional skills) are now part of JSU’s academic offerings. Upon completion, learners earn a digital badge as a testament to their acquired skills, which can be prominently displayed on LinkedIn, résumés, or digital portfolios. JSU’s inaugural micro-credential offering is titled “Fundamentals of Cyber IT and Innovation.” It is set to launch on March 20 and

HBCUs in Mississippi can breathe slightly easier after SB 7526 fails

By Stephen J. Gaither A bill that was thought to threaten multiple HBCUs in Mississippi did not pass in the state’s legislature. John Polk, sponsor of controversial SB 7526, wanted to make that much clearer. “Please everyone get that message out,” Polk told the Clarion-Ledger. “The chair has killed my bill. That way, I can sleep at night.” The bill was introduced last month to the Senate Colleges and University Committee that would have led to three of the state’s nine universities shutting down. Three of those institutions are HBCUs — Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley

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