By Kerry Laird Historically, engineering has been a male-dominated industry. According to theĀ U.S. Census Bureau, women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but they represent a mere 27% of STEM workers. The data shows that computer and engineering occupations make
Courtesy of Virginia Union University Virginia Union University (VUU) has announced it is the recipient of a $1 million grant from Bank of America for its innovative approach to preparing students for careers in the financial industry. VUUās new Workforce Development and
By Howard University Newsroom Howard University and the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment & Suicide Prevention and Response Office will co-host aĀ National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Americaās Colleges, Universities and Service AcademiesĀ virtually on Wednesday, April
Courtesy of Tuskegee University This weekend Tuskegee University celebrated the 104th Founders’ Day. During the weekend, the classes of 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, and 1982 gathered virtually to celebrate not only the vision of the university’s founders but also
Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State UniversityĀ President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., Provost Alisa Mosley, Ph.D.Ā and College of BusinessĀ Dean Fidelis M. Ikem, Ph.D.Ā gathered with students, faculty and staff to unveil the newly named BankPlus atrium within the College of Business. BankPlus has
By The University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is in line to receive $850,000 from the latest federal omnibus funding legislation Congress approved earlier this month. The money will underwrite a new initiative in UMESā School of
Written ByĀ Jennifer R. Farmer As Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson advances in this Supreme Court nomination and confirmation process, she will no doubt face disrespect and skepticism. Lovers of democracy should ardently stand beside her. When I wrote āFirst and Only: A Black
By Tougaloo College A generous $10 million gift from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and documentary film producer Patty Quillin will provide a major boost in scholarship support for students at Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Tougaloo, Mississippi. The gift will
By Virginia Union University On Monday, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released his officialĀ opinionĀ announcing that “the state has the ability to fund both public and private HBCUs in Virginia.ā āThis is a significant moment in time for HBCUs,ā said Dr. Hakim J.
By Edward Waters University After a national search Edward Waters University (EWU) and President & CEO, Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. is pleased to welcomeĀ Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs as the Inaugural Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute for Law, Race,
