By Juana Summers A multi-billion-dollar industry, fueled by people who don’t see a cent of that money, is about to change. For years, many have argued that colleges were exploiting student athletes. But, just last week, a $2.8 billion settlement reached between the
Courtesy of Howard University A rainy Saturday morning turned bright and sunny as more than 20,000 supportive friends, parents, and alumni filled Capital One Arena to celebrate the largest graduating class in Howard University history for the institutionâs 156th commencement convocation. While
By Matthew Arrojas The university-student relationship is being put to the test as thousands of students stage encampments to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their respective institutions’ investments in companies that support Israel. While the encampment and protests that began April
By Quintessa Williams Employees at Fayetteville State Universityâs communications office are under scrutiny for alleged misuse of university-issued credit cards, as revealed in an investigation conducted by the North Carolina auditorâs office. The investigation uncovered questionable purchases totaling $692,239. FSUâs former associate vice
By Destiny Hogan Social workers often feel underpaid for the depth of their work. It is a huge issue that has been going on for years. According to 2022 national estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,, Florida is ranked with
By Yamiche Alcindor and Fiona Glisson Four years ago, protests erupted across the country after millions of Americans watched the chilling video of the murder of George Floyd â a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.
By Alexis Clark The journey to become a doctor or dentist is one step closer to becoming a reality for several recent Tennessee State University graduates. After making history as the first graduating class of the TSU Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Accelerated
By Kendall Williams In the heart of Washington, D.C., where decisions are made and the nationâs future is crafted, one Florida A&M University alumâs journey from the hill to the White House is a testament to the transformative power of education and
Bonita J. Brown, a seasoned university leader with experience in national student access initiatives, was elected chancellor of Winston-Salem State University yesterday by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. UNC System President Peter Hans recommended Brown, who recently served as interim president of Northern Kentucky University,
By Quintessa Williams The class of 2024 at Howard University celebrated their graduation ceremony at Capital One Arena. The College of Nursing and Allied Health Services at the same university received special recognition. The graduation ceremony for the nursing school was rescheduled after a
