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Trump Slashes Education Department Workforce by Over 1,300

By Michael C. Bender The Education Department announced on Tuesday that it was firing more than 1,300 workers, effectively gutting the agency that manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and enforces civil rights laws in schools. The layoffs mean that the department, which started the year with 4,133 employees, will now have a work force of about half that size after less than two months with President Trump in office. In addition to the 1,315 workers who were fired on Tuesday, 572 employees accepted separation packages offered in recent weeks and 63 probationary workers were terminated last month.

HBCU 1890 Scholars Program Reinstated Amid Public Outcry

In the two weeks since the White House reversed course on the 1890 National Scholars Program and lifted its suspension, Kendall Strickland still feels a sense of unease about the program’s future. Created in 1992, the program covers full tuition and room and board for underserved or rural students interested in studying food, agriculture, natural resources, and other sciences at historically Black land-grant institutions, also referred to as 1890 universities because they were established that year. The news hit close to home for Strickland, a rural Georgia-based farmer who benefitted from the program nearly a decade ago when he graduated

Trump Admin Targets 60 Colleges Over Antisemitism Claims

By Michael Bender The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there. The list of five dozen schools included colleges from both Republican- and Democratic-voting states, elite Ivy League schools such as Brown and Yale, state schools including Arizona State University and the University of Tennessee, and smaller institutions, like Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., which has about 2,000 students. President Trump seized on accusations of

USDA Reopens 1890 HBCU Scholarships for Agriculture Majors

By Bonnie Bolden HillmanTok University, a virtual HBCU, has enrolled over 11,000 students in free courses despite DEI rollbacks under the Trump administration. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to students attending HBCUs for agriculture-related studies, has reopened its application process. The program, suspended in February, was reinstated and is accepting applications until March 15. The scholarships cover full tuition, fees, books, room, and board, with opportunities for work experience at various USDA agencies. Nineteen HBCUs across the country participate in the program, which aims to increase diversity in agricultural fields. The USDA has reinstated a scholarship program that

D.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House

A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed to NBC Washington that Bowser will remove Black Lives Matter Plaza and its ground mural will be painted over. There’s no timeline yet for the changes, but the street art will be replaced with a design created by D.C. schoolchildren. Bowser said she made the decision several days ago. When pressed about why, she said it was fair to say the White House didn’t like it. In 2020, the two-block stretch of 16th Street NW north of the White House was designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza after the murder of George

Trump Admin to Sell 400+ Federal Buildings, Save $430M

The Trump administration on Tuesday published a list of more than 400 federal properties it says it could close or sell, including the FBI headquarters and the main Department of Justice building, after deeming them “not core to government operations.” The list published by the General Services Administration includes some of the country’s most recognizable buildings and spans nearly every state, with properties ranging from courthouses to office buildings and parking garages. In Washington, D.C., it includes the J. Edgar Hoover Building, which serves as FBI headquarters, the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building, the Old Post Office building, where President

Trump Eases Canada, Mexico Tariffs Amid Market Turmoil

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By Natalie Sherman & Michael Race US President Donald Trump has signed orders significantly expanding the goods exempted from his new tariffs on Canada and Mexico that were imposed this week. It is the second time in two days that Trump has rolled back his taxes on imports from the US’s two biggest trade partners, measures that have raised uncertainty for businesses and worried financial markets. On Wednesday, he said he would temporarily spare carmakers from 25% import levies just a day after they came into effect. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum thanked Trump for the move, while Canada’s finance minister said

TMCF Launches $25M HBCU Innovation and Growth Initiative

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has launched a major initiative to help historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) grow stronger and more innovative, thanks to a $25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Over the next five years,  the grant will allow TMCF to fund Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation. The project will boost member institutions through student success programs, operational systems improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. TMCF’s plan is built on a multi-faceted approach. It will enhance administrative systems by introducing a new data management platform that streamlines operations, improves

Southern University Probes Student Death Linked to Hazing

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By  Sara Cline The death of a 20-year-old Southern University student in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is being investigated by local law enforcement as a possible act of fraternity hazing, school authorities confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Caleb Wilson, who died on Feb. 27, was a mechanical engineering junior at Southern University and A&M College and a member of the school’s famed marching band. Chancellor John K. Pierre said in a statement shared on the college’s Facebook page that “an off-campus incident is believed to have contributed to Caleb’s death.” A university spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that an alleged fraternity ritual,

UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball Returns to Birmingham in 2025

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is proud to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, to Birmingham. This prestigious evening of elegance and philanthropy will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel, bringing together Birmingham’s leaders in business, education, and community advocacy to support higher education opportunities for deserving students. Led by Mayor Randall Woodfin, Director Casi Ferguson, and 2025 Presenting Sponsor is President Nicholas Willis of PNC Bank, this highly anticipated event combines glamour and giving for a night to remember. The Mayor’s Masked Ball is part

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