Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia (UDC) President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., shared the following update with the university community today regarding important upcoming leadership changes at the David A. Clarke School of Law:
By Evan Castillo Massachusetts wants to make community college tuition-free for every state resident, regardless of the student’s family income. On May 6, Massachusetts senators announced MassEducate, a program that would give every state resident a tuition- and fee-free education at any state community college.
Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University premiered its upcoming episode of the Amazon Prime College Tour with a red-carpet event on May 2 at the Student Center theatre to celebrate the 10 BSU students featured in the streaming series, which
The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, has died. He was 95. Lawson’s longtime church, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
By Quintessa Williams Florida A&M University‘s golf team accomplished something they have not done since the start of this century, win the HBCU National Championship. The Rattlers dominated the whole week, finishing each day in first place, and finished the championship winning by 29 strokes with
By Beverly Richards Dressed in their finest attire, over 750 guests were treated to an incredible display of elegance and generosity at the second annual gala hosted by Coppin State University. The event at the prestigious Baltimore Marriott Waterfront surpassed all expectations,
By Autumn Coleman In the Gallery Lounge of the Armour J. Blackburn University Center, the Office of International Affairs and LGBTQ+ Resource Center hosted the inaugural International Graduation Celebration. The event celebrated graduating students with international backgrounds and their accomplishments at Howard
By Brandee Sanders Nearly 129 years ago, physician Georgia E. Lee Patton became one of the first Black women to graduate from Meharry Medical College, opening the door for generations of women to follow suit. Standing on her shoulders are scholars like Zindzi Thompson, who became the
Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is pleased to announce that MSNBC President Rashida Jones, this year’s commencement speaker, will be awarded an honorary doctorate during the upcoming commencement ceremony. As the president of
By Andrew Atterbury Florida A&M University is putting an announced $237 million donation from a Texas hemp farming executive “on hold,” as the media and school leaders raise questions about the value and source of the gift. President Larry Robinson announced the
