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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, rĂ©sumĂ©s, 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

Florida A&M University Student Senate addresses funding

Written by Luisa Miller FAMU Senate convened on Zoom Monday with discussions about critical bills and allocating funding and resources vital for the university’s operations and growth. Notably absent from the proceedings was President-elect Loryn May. In her place, Sen. Jonathan McClover stepped in to address and lead the meeting. Bills presented Monday were scrutinized heavily throughout the meeting due to the Organization and Finance Committee failing to meet. Several allocation bills were not allowed first reading, with striking throughs implemented for those not vetted by the OFC. Jamesia Jackson, a FAMU College of Law student, expressed her concerns about

DuPont CEO Ed Breen Visits Howard University School of Business for Executive Lecture Series 

Written By Brittany Bailer Ed Breen, executive chairman and CEO of DuPont, was the featured speaker for the Howard University School of Business’   Executive Lecture Series, a longstanding program designed to expose business students to some of the world’s most accomplished business professionals. Breen spoke to approximately 200 honors students as he shared insights around his 26-year journey as a CEO and the lessons he learned along the way. Following the lecture, he sat down for lunch with supply chain majors who had the opportunity to ask more questions. Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., DuPont is a global innovation company, delivering

Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania Partners With MIT, Philadelphia 76ers For Sports Analytics Training Camp

Courtesy of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce the successful completion of its first Sports Analytics Training Camp for students, in partnership with The Philadelphia 76ers, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mosaic Development Partners. The groundbreaking collaboration aims to revolutionize athlete intelligence and performance analytics by bringing together the mission of Cheyney University, the cutting-edge research capabilities of MIT and the expertise of one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises. Cheyney University’s Sports Analytics Training Camp brings a wealth of practical sports analytics knowledge and real-world experience to the collaboration. Through the

It’s time for states to make historically Black land-grant institutions whole

Written By Ken Makin “Money games” is a term people often use to describe revenue-generating athletic mismatches between historically Black colleges and schools from power conferences such as the SEC and ACC. In recent years, such games have featured lopsided scores in intrastate competition, such as Clemson’s 49-3 beatdown of South Carolina State in 2021 and LSU’s 65-17 rout of Southern in 2022. There is a cruel irony in watching a predominantly white land-grant institution run up the score against a historically Black land-grant institution, because the final score is symptomatic of a bigger disparity: All things being fair, there would be similarities in

Jackson State University honors JSU alumnus Randy Michael McGee’s Legacy with Randy M. McGee Lobby

By Aron Smith Jackson State University’s College of Liberal Arts (COLA) has named its lobby in recognition of Randy M. McGee, a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (E9) and esteemed JSU alumnus who passed away in 2023. The estate of McGee also gifted the COLA $225,000 to further the university’s mission of transforming lives through education. “As we honor Randy’s memory and legacy, let us also reflect on his profound impact on the places he touched, including Thee I Love Jackson State University and all the lives he changed. From his selfless service to his steadfast commitment to excellence, he embodied the

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Launches HBCU Fellowship Initiative to Cultivate Next Generation Leaders in Baltimore

Courtesy of Coppin State University Mayor Brandon M. Scott has collaborated with Baltimore Corp, Coppin State University, and Morgan State University to launch the Mayor’s HBCU Fellowship Initiative. The partnership, announced on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Baltimore City Hall, aims to provide recent graduates with hands-on experience and to create a pipeline into local government careers for the next generation of leaders. As part of this initiative, 25 recent graduates from Coppin State and Morgan State will work at city government agencies for nine months, receiving professional development, training, and mentoring. The inaugural fellowship will run from September 2024 to

Aegon Transamerica Foundation Champions Next Generation of Actuaries at Morgan State University

Written By Morgan State University In a move to cultivate future talent in the actuarial field, the Aegon Transamerica Foundation has announced that it will fund a new scholarship program at Morgan State University, the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) that offers a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science. The new scholarships will be awarded based on students’ performance on professional actuarial exams, providing a unique incentive for aspiring actuaries and bolstering diversity within the profession. “I am extremely excited about this partnership as it will be very beneficial to both the program and the students,” said Dr. Candice Marshall, director

Music Executive Lenny Santiago Kicks Off Executive in Residency at Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business

Written by Brittany Bailer Continuing its goal to provide Howard University students music business career opportunities, the Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business kicked off its 2024 Executive in Residence program on February 20 with a two-day visit from Lenny Santiago, senior vice president of A&R at Roc Nation. In addition to being the 2024 Executive in Residence for the center, Santiago will also serve on its advisory board that is launching this semester. As part of his commitment, Santiago will provide students with the tools they need to succeed in the entertainment and media industries, and he will lead programs that put mentoring,

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