Written by Lexx Thornton On the heels of the historic investiture of Dr. Mark A. Brown ’86 as Tuskegee University’s 10th president and chief executive officer, and first alumnus to lead the institution, university leaders made history once again by announcing the institution will embark on a $300 million comprehensive campaign. In front of more
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Two studies co-authored by Elgloria Harrison, dean of the School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, highlight how law school clinics at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) serve as vital engines of equity. The studies, “Bridging the divide: the role of HBCU law schools in addressing the equitable development goals of US metropolitan
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Written by Lexx Thornton Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education under the 2024-2025 PA Hunger-Free Campus program. This funding supports the University’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all students have reliable access to nutritious meals, fostering an environment where they
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Written by Lexx Thornton The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is proud to announce a transformative $4.3 million in-kind gift from global technology leader Cisco. This investment empowers UDC to accelerate its digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand research and learning opportunities for students and faculty. “This transformational in-kind gift from Cisco is
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Written By Lexx Thornton Grambling State University awarded $720,081.84 in donor-funded and GAP scholarships to 594 students during the Fall 2025 semester, marking a record-setting milestone in student support. The total reflects a 169% increase in funding compared to Spring 2025, when $267,968 in donor-funded scholarships were awarded. In all, 656 awards were made this
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Written by Lexx Thornton American Baptist College has been awarded a grant of $1,999,994 from Lilly Endowment through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative. The grant will enable ABC to translate its core values and educational priorities into a specialized curriculum that simultaneously addresses leadership coaching, congregational development, and community engagement for
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Written By Lexx Thornton Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has formed a groundbreaking partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) to offer an accelerated 4+1 master’s program in aviation, enabling ECSU students to earn a Bachelor of Science in aviation science and a Master of Science in aviation in just five years. Under the agreement, ECSU
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Written By Lexx Thornton Albany State University (ASU) continues to advance its mission of educational access and equity through ASURams Global, its online learning division launched in 2024. Designed to serve students and community members across Southwest Georgia and beyond, ASURams Global is helping to remove digital barriers that stand in the way of academic
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Written By Lexx Thornton Edward Waters University officially launched the 2025–2026 academic year with enthusiasm, vision, and a profound act of generosity during last week’s annual Faculty and Staff Opening Institute. The day was marked by a surprise announcement from President & Chief Executive Officer, Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr., and First Lady Tyciee Faison,
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Written By Lexx Thornton The partnership between the State of Delaware and DSU in raising the level of competencies and professionalism among childcare providers has been strengthened by one of the newest structures on campus – the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) building. In addition to housing the staff of the Early Childhood Innovation Center
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