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Criminal Justice Students Host Campus-Wide Event on Police-Community Relations

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Kideste Yusef wears many hats. Officially, she is an associate professor of criminal justice and director of the B-CU Center for Law and Social Justice. She also serves as the national coordinator for the 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission, an organization that operates out of the U.S. Department of the Interior, with support from the National Park Service, and the National Alliance of Faith and Justice. In this capacity, she also leads the student and law enforcement engagement efforts for the commission’s national “I Fear for My Life (IFFML)” Initiative, which seeks

California State University Ethnic Studies Programs Awarded $1.5 Million Grant

The California State University (CSU) system announced plans to expand its ethnic studies programs, thanks to a $1.5 million donation from the Mellon Foundation. The university was one of five public institutions to receive expanded grants under the Mellon Foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities initiative. The Mellon Foundation awards grant funding to organizations focused on the arts and humanities that contribute to a more connected, creative, and just society. The CSU is grateful to the Mellon Foundation for this generous funding, which is an important step to expand pathways and enhance classroom experiences in ways that intentionally link race and ethnicity and gender and sexuality concepts into the course

Tuskegee University Receives $20 Million Gift From Anonymous Donor

By Quintessa Williams Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that it has received a $20 million gift to support the University’s STEM programs and a variety of campus enhancements from an anonymous donor. This is the second $20 million gift the university has received in less than four years. This donation will support a faculty leadership position, and an endowed scholarship, enhance on-campus student affairs and campus security staffing, develop STEM programs and applied research, and match our UNCF endowment fund. “This gift will allow us to invest in our students, faculty, programs and infrastructure, enabling us to enhance our academic reputation, enrich the

Women’s History Month Roundtable and Town Hall at Norfolk State

Courtesy of Norfolk State University Last week, a graduate student roundtable and town hall titled “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, deserve so much more,” featuring CNN political analyst and author Sofia Nelson was held. As March is Women’s History Month and Social Work Month, the event partnered with the Center for African American Public Policy (CAAmPP) and Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. The message threaded through both events was the importance of intergenerational connection, knowing your value and self-care for women, particularly African American women as they must deal with the intersectionality of racism and sexism. Nelson, who

Stillman College is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense

Courtesy of Stillman College Stillman College proudly announces its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for validated program(s) of study through the academic year 2029. This esteemed recognition underscores Stillman College’s commitment to meeting the evolving demands of cybersecurity education and contributing significantly to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure. “Our recently designated Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in cybersecurity promises to offer our students expanded opportunities for scholarships, internships, and careers in the national cybersecurity sector for many years ahead but also aims to enhance faculty research and ensure that both the

Campaigns for student government leaders, campus kings and queens come at a cost

By Alexis Davis In 2019, Jakhia Gray spent $25,000 on her campaign and subsequent reign in 2020 as Miss Alcorn State University, hosting a carnival with circus performers, holding daily raffles – including Apple products as some prizes – and feeding students soul food, seafood and tacoswith local food trucks. “The carnival cost roughly $9,500,” Gray said. “I’ve known since I’ve been in high school that I wanted to have a huge event during my campaign. I had stilt walkers and everything. I wanted it to feel like a real carnival.” Students at historically Black colleges and universities have a history of

Fort Valley State University Celebrates Academic Excellence at 73rd Honors Convocation

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University (FVSU) marked a prestigious milestone as the 73rd Honors Convocation took place on March 28. Held at the Health and Physical Education Complex, the Convocation stands as the premier event in the University’s calendar, dedicated to showcasing the academic achievements of students. More than 800 FVSU scholars graced the stage to be praised for their outstanding achievements throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. The occasion served as a testament to the institution’s commitment to nurturing scholarly brilliance and recognizing those who have excelled in their academic endeavors. The criteria for student

Civil rights groups push to rename Baltimore bridge because of namesake’s links to slavery

By Emi Tuyetnhi Tran A consortium of civil rights groups voted unanimously Wednesday to petition the Maryland state government to rename the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was destroyed by a cargo ship last month, because Key, the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” was also a slave owner. The Caucus of African American Leaders — whose members include the NAACP and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, among others — is urging Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, and the General Assembly to reconsider the bridge’s name, given that Key was a controversial and oftentimes contradictory figure in the anti-slavery movement. They suggested

B-CU Receives $1.4 Million Gift From Local Entrepreneur L. Gale Lemerand

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) announced a generous $1.4 million donation from local entrepreneur and philanthropist L. Gale Lemerand today. The donation will be used to renovate two buildings on campus that will be known as the L. Gale Lemerand Academic Multiplex and the L. Gale Lemerand Football Complex. “Mr. Lemerand’s generosity and commitment to furthering education in the state of Florida can’t be overstated,” said Dr. William Berry, acting president and provost of B-CU. “He has been a friend of the university for many years now, and we are incredibly thankful for his kindness and investment in ensuring our

What the heck is happening with college financial aid this year?

By Zachary B. Wolf The already stressful college admissions process was thrown into chaos this year by a botched bureaucratic upgrade. Hiccups and delays in the federal financial aid process have kept some high school seniors and current college students from getting aid packages from schools. The dirty secret of college tuition is that most people won’t end up paying full price, but the delays mean that many students have not yet received the real offers. Students can’t finalize plans if they don’t know how much things will cost. The meltdown occurred, ironically, because the government tried to make it

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