By Curtis Bunn It had been nine months since Yolanda Tylu Owens unearthed her ancestors’ history by researching her family tree. But one evening, quietly sitting at the foot of her bed in her home in Sacramento, California, an idea flashed in her
By Kelli Sharpe Tennessee State University serves as the nation’s only HBCU Smart Technology Innovation Center, and has partnerships with tech giants Microsoft and Apple, along with T-Mobile, Amazon and several others. Through these collaborations, TSU has worked to bridge the technology
Courtesy of Wilberforce University The nation’s first, private historically Black college/university (HBCU) shows great value in the official U. S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard. These are metrics that give a perspective of how categorized colleges and universities rank. Wilberforce University (Ohio) is graded
Courtesy of Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is the newest university selected as a partner for Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program’s Collegiate Pilot Career Path, a new initiative for college aviation students. The partnership announcement was made during a formal launch
Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State University Men’s Track and Field 4x100m and 4x400m relay open the quest for a national title at the 2023 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field on Wednesday, June 7. The 4x100m semifinal is scheduled
Courtesy of Spelman College A group of 26 Spelman College students and two professors are currently embarking on an intensive study abroad program in Japan thanks to assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. During the four-week program, students are learning the
Courtesy of Central State University The Ohio Collective recognized Charles Fox, general manager of Central State University’s WCSU-FM, with the Legacy Builder Pillar Award for co-founding the Ohio Black News Service on May 26 at the annual State of Black Ohio Summit.
By Bilal G. Morris Most Americans believe affirmative action in college admissions is a good thing. A recent poll released by the Associated Press found that a majority of U.S. adults believe colleges should consider race as part of the admissions process. The poll,
By Noah A. McGee Christopher Trogan, a professor in the English department at the Fordham University, was fired after confusing the names of two Black students in his class, in what he called an “innocent mistake,” according to The Observer. The two students
By Andrew Skerritt Other significant contributors included Turner Construction Company, which donated $80,000 to engineering and architecture students. Last year, the company gave $72,000 to the University for scholarships, internships, and partnerships. FAMU NAA President Curtis E. Johnson, Jr. said the inaugural