Courtesy of Claflin University Claflin University is pleased to have been invited by AACTE to help celebrate Black History Month. Founded in 1869, primarily to educate freed slaves, Claflin was the first historically Black college/University (HBCU) in South Carolina to open its
By Alabama State University More than 100 freshmen students, from five universities, attended the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) MISSION Research project’s first orientation at Alabama State University on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The program provides students majoring in biomedical, behavioral and social
By Meredith Mohr In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell wrote that âwho we are cannot be separated from where weâre from.â It was at this intersection of action and identity that a group of Prairie View A&M University students
By Ciara Walker Williams Four years ago, Martesha Johnson made history when she was sworn in as the first African American and second woman to become Nashvilleâs Metropolitan Chief Public Defender. When Johnson reflects on her journey to that achievement, she credits
Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University will partner with six Alabama community colleges to help associate degree graduates transition into its bachelor degree programs. The articulation agreements aim to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at JSU after
By Rashad Grove After almost 50 years of existence, the National Inventors Hall of Fame will be inducting Black women for the first time, NPR reports. Marian Croak, an engineer, and the late ophthalmologist and laser scientist Patricia Bath will make history as part of the inductees of
Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana  LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine will begin reviewing applications recommended by Xavier University of Louisiana for early acceptance into medical school through a new program launched this year. At the time of conditional acceptance,
By Claflin University The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) has announced that Claflin University is one of 26 providers from 17 states and the United Arab Emirates to receive recognition for leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. The recipients
Courtesy of Fisk University  The journey to the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament is underway for the team of scholars from Fisk University. Now in its 33rd year, HCASC is Americaâs premier academic competition among HBCUs, annually bringing together more than
By Claretta Bellamy When the actor and rapper Chris âLudacrisâ Bridges came up with the idea for a childrenâs show, he wanted to make sure that his daughters were represented. Fourteen years into the making, he created “Karmaâs World” â an animated childrenâs
