By Monica Lewis As he prepares to hold his formal inauguration next week, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., has announced key additions to his cabinet as well as leadership updates within the Office of Corporate Relations, the Office of the
By Quiana Shepard North Carolina Central University (NCCU) announces the grand reopening of its newly- renovated NCCU Art Museum, with a significant exhibition entitled “Celebrating Ernie Barnes: A Homecoming,” which will be displayed from Thursday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Distinguished NCCU
The only cure for painful sickle cell disease today is a bone marrow transplant. But soon there may be a new cure that attacks the disorder at its genetic source. On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy
Written by Texas Southern University From expanding state parks and high-speed internet access to authorizing property tax relief and financing natural gas electric generating plants, a new survey suggests Texas voters are poised to approve some of the highest-profile proposed amendments to
Courtesy of Virginia State University For the first time in the history of Virginia State University, a team of students has been invited to participate in the 2023-2024 NASA Student Launch Challenge. The Trojan Takeoff Team will compete against 48 teams from
Written By Hampton University Hampton University has been awarded a $1.76M grant from the Simons Foundation to help develop a new Stellarator Experiment Group to advance research in Fusion Plasma Science. The grant is focused on undergraduate and graduate education to engage
Courtesy of Claflin University Jordan Pritcher is a senior early education major who embodies what defines a “visionary leader” at Claflin University. Pritcher is a senior early education administration major from Savannah, Ga. She is also the founder and president of Women
Courtesy of Meharry Medical College Juan McGruder, Ph.D., has been appointed as senior vice president of institutional advancement at Meharry Medical College. McGruder will be responsible for driving development initiatives for the College, including expanding strategic partnerships to advance equity in health
By Labrina VanCliff The Office of Engagement and Outreach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the third annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit, co-sponsored by MassMutual, during its 97th Homecoming. The free summit, “Economic Empowerment: Advancing the Community,” will take
Written by Tuskegee University Parents and family members of Tuskegee University students were on campus last weekend for the annual Parents’ Weekend 2023 – “Celebrating Tuskegee University Golden Tigers – Head, Heart, and Hand.” The festive weekend included interactive workshops, enlightening seminars,
