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Simmons College of Kentucky Launches HBCU Week in Louisville

A number of community leaders gathered Monday morning at Simmons College of Kentucky to celebrate the start of HBCU Week. Simmons is recognized as the city of Louisville’s only HBCU. HBCU week is celebrated across the country as Historically Black Colleges and Universities recognize the impact they have made in their communities. Those in attendance heard from students about the importance of HBCUs and the impact Simmons has made in their lives. Mayor Craig Greenberg also spoke on the importance of having an HBCU in the city of Louisville. “They are also great for economic development. They are great for

HBCU Alumni Unite in Columbus for Celebration Weekend

Written By Lexx Thornton HBCU alumni from across the nation have descended upon Columbus for a weekend celebration that blends community spirit with college football fervor. The event, reminiscent of a homecoming, began with a warm welcome and a display of school pride.  Dozens of graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities gathered Friday night, sharing traditions, laughter, and stories. The weekend is not solely about the game; it is also about honoring legacy.  Brian Winston of 100 Black Men of Columbus, Ohio, said, “It feels great because we love our Buckeyes and we love our HBCUs. So to have

Boston Explores Bringing HBCU Satellite Campus to City

Boston’s higher education landscape is world-renowned. What it doesn’t have, City Councilor Brian Worrell argues, is an HBCU. The solution? Deliver that blend of culture and academic excellence to the community by bringing the satellite campus of a historically Black college or university to the city. Worrell, who represents the city’s District 4, and the City Council’s Education Committee held a hearing to collect community input on the proposal, Aug. 26. “This is the mecca of education,” Worrell said in an interview. “Establishing an HBCU presence in the mecca of education, I think, is something that is definitely long overdue.” It’s an

Because We Met Campaign Honors HBCU Alumni Legacy

For many alumni, the HBCU experience is more than a degree; it is a life-shaping journey that fuels personal growth, creates lifelong relationships, and builds cultural pride. Rolling Out, in partnership with Genesis Motor America, highlights that power with the 2025 Because We Met campaign. This year, the spotlight shines on singer AverySunshine and her husband, guitarist and producer Dana Johnson. As proud graduates of Spelman College and Morehouse College, their story reflects how HBCU bonds extend far beyond campus. By showcasing their journey from students to celebrated artists and life partners, the campaign captures the lasting impact of HBCUs. The Legacy of Spelman and Morehouse Spelman and Morehouse are institutions

Alabama A&M Students Compete in 1890 Cyber & AI Games

Courtesy of Alabama A&M University Six Alabama A&M University students, known as “25 Hack Street,” are traveling to Washington, D.C., to represent the University in the inaugural 1890 Cyber & AI Games, a national cybersecurity competition being held September 9 at the University of the District of Columbia as part of the 135th Anniversary Celebration of the Second Morrill Act. The Second Morrill Act of 1890 provided federal funding to establish or support Land-grant colleges for Black students at a time when many institutions excluded them, ensuring access to higher education in agriculture, mechanical arts, and related disciplines. Alabama A&M, one of the

Talladega College, AAICE Partner to Launch AI Innovation Hub

Written By Lexx Thornton Talladega College is proud to announce a transformative partnership with the Alabama AI Center of Excellence (AAICE) to launch an AI-powered entrepreneurship and innovation initiative that will touch every corner of the campus—and extend far beyond it. This groundbreaking collaboration will integrate artificial intelligence, data science, and entrepreneurship into the fabric of the College’s academic and community offerings, creating new opportunities for students, faculty, and the broader Talladega region.  At the core of the partnership is the creation of an entrepreneurship/startup accelerator program, as well as AAICE Labs, which will serve as catalysts for innovation and

Simmons College Plans $32M STEAM Campus in Louisville

Written By Lexx Thornton Simmons College of Kentucky is planning to build a new campus on the site of the old Christ the King Church in Louisville’s Chickasaw neighborhood.  The new Westover Campus would be a hub for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) learning for Louisville’s only historically Black college. Converting the church property into classrooms and labs is expected to cost around $32 million in total.  Myra Rock, chief of staff at Simmons, said plans for expanding science and technology offerings have been a goal of the college for years. She said conversations between administrators at Simmons

UAPB Students Research Rice Bran for Aging, Heart Health

Written By Lexx Thornton Two students majoring in nutrition and food science at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) were recently selected to serve as research assistants for a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) project. Tamya Hulum and Jae’Nyla Welch are studying the medicinal properties of Arkansas rice bran cultivars under the guidance of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor and director of the nutrition and food science program at UAPB, and Dr. Shengyu Mu, professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).  Dr. Devarajan said the

PVAMU, TSU Lead $2.2M AI Research for New Materials

As Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University prepared to face off in theLabor Day Classic, the two rivals were also joining forces off the field. Together, they’re leading a $2.2 million research project that uses artificial intelligence to speed up the discovery of new materials — a breakthrough with the potential to transform manufacturing and defense technology. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Air Force Office of Scientific Research, establishes the Center for Scientific Machine Learning for Material Sciences. Texas Southern is leading the grant, with Prairie View A&M receiving $600,000 to guide a major

Ciara Smith Elected Anniston’s First Black, Youngest Mayor

Written By Lexx Thornton The voters have spoken. Ciara Smith bested four challengers to be elected to a full four-year term leading the Model City. Smith avoided a runoff by winning more than half the vote. According to final tallies, she received 57.31 percent. Steven Folks garnered 19.49 percent, Ben Little 12.08 percent, Kevin Cheatwood 10.26 percent, and Michael Woods .86 percent.  The win makes Smith, 26, both the first Black mayor and the youngest person ever elected to Anniston’s top job. Though polls closed at 7 p.m., Smith waited until after 9 p.m. before declaring victory to a packed

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