President Donald J. Trump is proceeding with implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to combat the extraordinary threat to U.S. national security, including our public health posed by unchecked drug trafficking. While President Trump
Courtesy of South Carolina State University  South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster joined South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Tuesday in announcing that the Orangeburg, SC HBCU has achieved Research 2 (R2) status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Courtesy of Alabama State University Alabama State University continues to be âWhere History is Madeâ as the University now is among the first Historically Black College or Universities, HBCUs, in the nation to offer cannabis education programs as elective study courses. ASU
The U.S. Department of Education is offering employees a $25,000 buyout package as part of broader workforce reduction initiatives. Employees had until 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 3, to accept the offer. “This is a one-time offer in advance of a very significant
By Stephen Neukam A Democratic boycott is developing ahead of President Trump’s address to Congress, Axios has learned.  Democratic leaders have asked lawmakers to show up to the speech with people affected by DOGE and Trump’s federal funding freeze. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), one
By Walter Hudson The U.S. Senate confirmed Linda McMahon on Monday to lead the Department of Education with a vote of 51-45, placing the former World Wrestling Entertainment executive at the helm of an agency that President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly
Dr Marcus Bernard was shocked to learn last week that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had suspended the 1890 National Scholars program that funds undergraduate studentsâ education in agriculture or related fields at about 20 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Bernard is
Courtesy of North Carolina Central University The North Carolina Central University Art Museum is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Elizabeth Catlettâs impactful teaching career in Durham with an exhibition dedicated to her legacy. The exhibit runs through March 16, 2025, and is
By Kyle T. Mosley “Magical! That’s the word this week. Magical,” Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker noted regarding the 2025 CIAA Basketball Championship Tournament. This year’s CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) basketball tournament in Baltimore has been nothing short of “magical.” The Virginia State men’s program claimed their
Charles Davis and Andre Brooks of IronKings Golf wanted to create more awareness when it comes to the sport of golf. The two created HBCU Golf apparel which highlights the sport and helps to fund the 33 golf teams at HBCUs across
