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Alabama A&M Welcomes Record-Breaking Class of 2027

Written By Lexx Thornton Alabama A&M University welcomed a record-breaking freshman class Saturday during the annual Freshman Convocation and Torch Lighting Ceremony. The Class of 2027 is the largest in AAMU history, with over 2,000 first-time students starting classes this week. Students from 35 states and 7 countries are entering the University as freshmen.   “We’re excited to welcome this class to Alabama A&M University,” said President Daniel K. Wims. “With their individual strengths, backgrounds, and aspirations, these students are already making their mark on the AAMU story. We’re committed to preparing them for success in their careers and in life.

Howard Students Turn to GoFundMe Amid Loan Limits

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center on August 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced country music artist George Strait, actor Michael Crawford, actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor and members of the rock band Kiss as the first nominees of the annual Kennedy Center Honors since taking control of the center’s board earlier this year. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) On July 17, recent high school graduate Tamia Akers posted a TikTok video that quickly reached the masses. An aspiring lawyer, Akers shared her dream of attending Howard University—until financial hardship threatened to

Alcorn Alum Dr. McReynolds Wins $1.3M NSF CAREER Award

Written By Lexx Thornton Dr. Melanie McReynolds, an Alcorn State University alumna and a leading biochemistry and molecular biology scholar at Penn State, has received the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) highly sought-after Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award. This award is the NSF’s most distinguished for early-career faculty, recognizing those who excel as role models in research and education and advance their institution’s mission.  “I am deeply thankful that God saw fit to bless me with this honor,” said McReynolds. “As a scientist and educator, the NSF CAREER award allows me to bring together the core of who I am,

Bowie State Students Shine at RISKWORLD 2025 Conference

Courtesy of Bowie State University Four Bowie State University insurance and risk management students joined more than 11,000 professionals from over 70 countries in Chicago for RISKWORLD 2025, the world’s largest risk management conference. The event offered an unparalleled opportunity for students to engage with industry leaders, explore innovative technologies, and build professional networks that could shape their future careers.  A central theme of this year’s conference focused on how risk managers can better leverage data and analytics to improve property risk profiles and secure favorable insurance terms.  “It is absolutely imperative that our students are exposed to the current challenges

Alcorn State Gets $398K NSF Grant for VR STEM Education

Written By Lexx Thornton Alcorn State University has been awarded a $398,619 grant from the National Science Foundation to transform undergraduate STEM education through cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology and interactive teaching methods.   The three-year project, titled “Targeted Infusion Project: Elevate Learning with Interactive Technology Enhancements (ELITE) in STEM at Alcorn State University,” begins Aug. 15 under the direction of Dr. Hua-Jun Fan, professor of chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Physics.  Funding comes from NSF’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program. The program supports the creation and implementation of innovative, evidence-based models to improve undergraduate STEM education

Philander Smith University Names Dr. Maurice Gipson President

Philander Smith University has officially named Dr. Maurice D. Gipson as its 15th president, marking a new chapter in leadership for the historic Little Rock-based HBCU. The appointment was confirmed in May 2025 by the university’s Board of Trustees after Dr. Gipson served as interim president since August 2024. His selection follows a national search and reflects the board’s confidence in his vision for the institution’s future. Dr. Gipson brings a wealth of higher education leadership experience to his new role. Before stepping in as interim president, he served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at the University of

Bowie State Receives $50K Grant for Teacher Certification

Bowie State University has been awarded a $50,000 Teacher Quality and Diversity Program (TQDP) grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to provide displaced federal workers and conditionally licensed teachers with an accelerated pathway to earn professional certification.  The funds will be utilized to promote the university’s Master of Arts in Teaching program for former federal employees interested in transitioning to a career in teaching, as well as conditionally licensed teachers seeking programs to obtain teaching licensure. Candidates in this program have the option of pursuing a master’s degree in elementary or secondary education. Students must complete 42 credit hours for the master’s

Howard HBCU Scholar Nia Sydnor Integrates Humanities, Health

Written By Lexx Thornton Growing up, incoming freshman Nia Sydnor had her mind set on obtaining a degree in public health. However, when Sydnor was accepted into Howard University’s Humanities & Social Sciences Scholars Program(H3SP), she pivoted her academic pursuits from health care to the humanities, a decision she believes will better prepare her for her career aspirations of advancing holistic health practices.   “I never perceived myself as a humanities individual; I always saw myself within the health care sphere. As I researched more about the interdisciplinary nature of the humanities, I became intrigued,” said Sydnor. “As a Howard student,

DOJ Alleges GWU Ignored Antisemitism on Campus

By Kimmy Yam The Justice Department accused George Washington University on Tuesday of violating civil rights law by “acting deliberately indifferent” to instances of antisemitism on campus. In a letter to the Washington, D.C., university following an investigation, the DOJ said that Jewish and Israeli students and faculty were subjected to a hostile environment that was “offensive, severe and pervasive.” Citing clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters last spring and Jewish students, the agency said that the school failed to take appropriate action despite multiple complaints. The Justice Department gave the school the opportunity to enter into a “voluntary resolution agreement,” threatening to

Langston University Launches Major Campus Upgrades

Langston University, Oklahoma’s only HBCU, is embarking on one of its most comprehensive infrastructure overhauls in decades. Major upgrades span academic buildings, student housing, and key community spaces. The work—funded entirely through grants and state allocations—comes at no cost to students and reflects a growing commitment to modernization and long-term maintenance. “We’ve been working tirelessly to address critical infrastructure challenges and ensure our students, faculty, and staff have comfortable learning and living environments,” said Theresa Powell, Vice President of the Division of Operations. Academic Facilities: Climate Control Overhaul Four academic buildings—Moore Hall, Sanford Hall, Jones Hall, and the G. Lamar Harrison

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