By Char Adams Clark Atlanta University students shuffling through the campus promenade Sept. 20, going to and from their classes, were met by a group of their peers delivering a single directive: vote. “We wanted to make sure we were in students’
By Alexis Clark Tennessee State University kicked off this year’s Homecoming with the 34th annual Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest on Sunday. Cash prizes of $700, $500, and $300 were awarded respectively for first, second, and third place winners in the freshman and
Courtesy of Jackson State University A group of Jackson State University (JSU) students had the unique opportunity to get the latest news about the city of Jackson’s water crisis from the top official at the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan met with students
By Kenneth Mullinax Alabama State University’s Department of Health Services has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination and testing efforts to underserved areas in Alabama’s Black-Belt and other rural areas of the state. A recent renewal grant pushed the total of funds received from
Courtesy of Coppin State University Coppin State University (CSU) raised more than $70,000 during the 2022 Coppin Golf Classic event, held September 28 at Greystone Golf Course, in White Hall, MD. Proceeds from the golf tournament are dedicated to improving the holistic
Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana President Dr. Reynold Verret submitted a proposal to the New Orleans City Council to rename Jefferson Davis Parkway, which runs along the edge of Xavier’s campus, after legendary former Xavier President Dr.
By David Thompson Presidents and other senior leaders from major foundations and non-profit organizations from across the nation have signed on to join Bowie State University’s new monthly seminar series to engage student in the Philanthropy Fellowship program to help them better
By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University and Johns Hopkins University are teaming up to develop new medical devices to diagnosis, treat, and manage neurological disorders. The partnership’s new NeuroTech Harbor technology is supported by a $5M investment over 5 years by the National Institutes of Health
Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University and the Federal Bureau of Investigation collaborated over a three-day visit with students as part of the Beacon Project. The initiative aims to build a broader representation of the African American community within the
By Brandee Sanders The sacrifices made by Black servicemen and women have often gone overlooked. To ensure their contributions are celebrated and remembered, NBC reported a new monument in Buffalo, New York, has been created to honor the heroism and bravery displayed