By Quintessa Williams New details about a Troubleshooter investigation into a scam targeting college and high school students looking to earn extra money. The ABC11 Troubleshooter story got the attention of lawmakers, and now is leading to action in our nation’s capital. The story involved
By Sara Chernikoff The Biden administration recently announced that it has invested a record $16 billion in historically Black colleges and universities over the past three years. The administration announced the record investment on Thursday ahead of Biden’s commencement speech on Sunday at
By Bill Chappel Transformative financial donations don’t come along often in higher education. So when a donor promised a $237.75 million gift to Florida A&M University, school officials were understandably excited. The donor was Gregory Gerami, a 30-year-old businessman from Texas who
By Amber D. Dodd Anabelle Jules and Christopher Derival are among the record number of graduates whose degrees were conferred during Howard University’s 156th Commencement in Capital One Arena Saturday morning. The Class of 2024 is the largest graduation class in the
Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College President Helene D. Gayle, M.D., MPH, delivered her State of the College address – recounting an academic year of notable achievements, special initiatives, faculty achievements and plans for the College’s future. Dr. Gayle offered faculty and
Courtesy of Bowie State University Dr. Aminta Breaux and Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman today officially announced a strategic partnership at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. The partnership, built upon the historic relationship between Bowie State University and Crownsville Hospital, will include
Courtesy of Tuskegee University The Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) welcomed 63 new doctors of veterinary medicine into the 75th graduating class on May 4 during the Graduate and Professional Schools formal ceremony in the Chappie James Arena. With the
The California Senate advanced a set of ambitious reparations proposals Tuesday, including legislation that would create an agency to help Black families research their family lineage and confirm their eligibility for any future restitution passed by the state. Lawmakers also passed bills to create
By Quintesssa Williams The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an investment of $30.8 million as part of its commitment to all 19 of America’s designated 1890 historically black Land-grant Universities. This investment, made through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s 1890 Institution Teaching, Research and
By Kyra Alessandrini Kenyan President William Ruto announced that his government signed an agreement with HBCUs, including Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Howard University. The goal is to boost STEM education and economic development in Kenya and the United States. The news comes
