A new report from the Humanities Indicators project at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences has examined trends in humanities degree completion at historically Black colleges and universities over the past 25 years. In 2022, HBCUs awarded 2,907 bachelor’s degrees in humanities fields.
Courtesy of Spelman College Glamour Magazine recently selected Ava Flanigan, C’2027, as one of its 2024 College Women of the Year: STEM Edition. Flanigan was recognized for breaking barriers, setting new standards and making a positive impact in her community. For over 60 years,
Courtesy of Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College has taken a significant leap toward sustainable energy solutions with the recent installation of a state-of-the-art solar SmartFlower on its campus. Officially unveiled on Oct. 11, this groundbreaking technology aims to advance clean energy
By Lauren Irwin Vice President Harris and former President Trump are each looking to make their economic pitches to Latino voters with the election just two weeks away. While both see the economy — considered a top issue for voters across the board — as their best
By Katherine Knott After overhauling a 17-year-old program, the Biden administration has now forgiven student loans for one million public service workers—a milestone the Education Department celebrated as “unprecedented.” The administration crossed the one million threshold Thursday after discharging another $4.5 billion for more
Courtesy of West Virginia State University HBCU West Virginia State University (WVSU) has been awarded $250,000 by the Kanawha County Commission to help build a new track and field complex at the university. The funding comes from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds and
By Marlene Lenthang The five men who make up the Central Park Five and now call themselves the Exonerated Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump over his remarks during the presidential debate last month. The lawsuit focuses on the Sept.
Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University has announced the establishment of the Carver Genomic Research Center following the award of the first phase of an $11 million grant from the National Health Genome Research Institute. This innovative initiative aims to tackle health
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $10.5 million for Ideas Lab projects to assess and address research capacity needs, increase access to research facilities and build human capital at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The projects, funded through the NSF Advancing
By Sarah Fortinsky Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) said Sunday he’s voting for Vice President Harris, citing his conservative values and belief in the rule of law. “I’m voting for Kamala Harris, not in spite of being a Republican or a conservative, but because I
