By Ashley Mowreader A September survey of 1,012 students found, across most groups, the economy/cost of living is the most important issue in determining whom or what students will vote for in the upcoming election, with 52 percent of respondents selecting that. Similarly important issues, among
Courtesy of Spelman College Spelman College announced Friday that President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking an immediate personal leave of absence from the nation’s leading historically Black college for women. No specific reasons were provided for her departure. Dr. Gayle took
Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson University, a private historically Black college in Austin, Texas, has announced an ambitious initiative to expand its reach by opening a branch campus in California. This strategic move aims to significantly enhance accessibility to students on the
The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are excited to announce the expansion of the HBCU Fellowship Program — now in its second year. This paid eight-week initiative continues to provide valuable skills, career development and networking opportunities for students from Atlanta-based Historically
By Ashleigh Fields and Sarakshi Rai Former President Trump’s campaign team filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, labeling the U.K. Labour Party’s efforts to support Vice President Harris as “election interference.” “In two weeks, Americans will once again reject the
By Trymaine Lee For 30 years, the Rev. Alyn E. Waller has led his flock at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, the city’s largest Black congregation. But on Saturday, the good pastor led another kind of assembly: 100 Black men, mostly clad in leather,
Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has recently launched the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), a program that provides real-world portfolio management experience to undergraduate students majoring in accounting and finance. The program allows
A remarkable act of kindness has emerged as an anonymous donor contributed $25,000 to assist North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities in their recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities are part of the NCICU, including Bennett College,
By Ashley Brown Vice President Kamala Harris, an esteemed alumna of Howard University, did not attend the university’s 100th homecoming celebration this past weekend. Instead, she extended her support through an exclusive letter published in The Hilltop on Saturday. In her letter dated October
By Katherine Knott In an effort to boost early voting among college students, the Democratic National Committee is planning to spend big on a new campaign—one of its largest efforts ever to reach young people and student voters. The roughly $500,000 campaign
