Written By Monica Lewis The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently announced its distinguished 2023 Class of AAAS fellows, which includes two Howard University professors — Janelle Burke, Ph.D. and Nadir Yilmaz, Ph.D. — among the list of 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators. Both professors
Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College welcomed award-winning journalist Errin Haines, editor-at-large and one of the founders of news publication The 19th, for a special edition of the College’s Courageous Conversations series titled “Power of the Black Woman Vote,” powered by UPS. President
Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams recently announced that she has secured more than $12 million in community project funding for Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and requested an appropriated earmark award of $630,000 for public safety improvements at
Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University professor Sarah Priester will be the guest speaker for the Benedict College 2024 Baccalaureate Service. The service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at Benedict’s Antisdel Chapel at 3 p.m. The
By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced the speakers for its three spring 2024 commencement ceremonies at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center on May 3 and May 4. During the ceremonies, more than 1,200 students from the University’s 14 colleges and
Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Earlier this month, Bevel announced a donation to Clark Atlanta University to remodel its men’s basketball team’s facility. The men’s grooming brand transformed the locker room into a state-of-the-art barbershop and lounge space that provides head-to-toe grooming
Courtesy of Texas Southern University Brandon L. Simmons, Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, announced during today’s meeting of the Board of Regents that James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern
Courtesy of Fisk University Crystal Churchwell Evans, former Director of Development for Frist Art Museum, has joined Fisk University as its Vice President of Development and Alumni Affairs, according to Dr. Agenia Clark, the university’s president. “Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge
By Jefferson Walker, IV The numbers are in. Florida A&M University’s 1887Strikes Annual Day of Giving campaign raised $731,494. President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., who matched every donation from students, was delighted by the results. “We are ecstatic about the success of the
By Quintessa Williams The seniors of Benjamin E. Mays, a high school located in southwest Atlanta, GA, have a bright future ahead. According to a report from WABE, a local PBS station, the class of 2024 consisting of 272 seniors (98% African American)
