Courtesy of Tougaloo College Tougaloo College students are upholding their commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility through community service. Sophomore mathematics major Tizon Matthews and freshman art education major Xavier Carroll are working with Tougaloo College Art Professor Johnnie Mae Maberry
By Angela Johnson A 120-year-old historically Black Catholic school in Mobile, AL, was on the verge of closing its doors for good until an online fundraiser and a pledge of support from the school community made it possible for the school to
By Tuskegee University A team of students from the Tuskegee University College of Engineering won third place at the 5th Annual Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Design Challenge. The competition organized in 2018 by the AMIE Design Challenge invites student teams
Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State alumna Shamika “Mika” Gary (’21) lives Bowie Bold. Every day. Most recently, it can be seen in the clothes she designs, including her YOLANDA collection, which was recently showcased at the prestigious DC Fashion Week, a
By Sahil Kapur Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court when the Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick. The final vote was 53-47, with all 50 Democratic caucus members supporting Jackson, joined by Republican
By Fisk University Fisk University is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with the goal of providing its students with a comprehensive understanding of the role physical activity plays in promoting overall well-being. Physical activity will be examined from multiple
By Kerry Laird Historically, engineering has been a male-dominated industry. According to the 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. VUU’s 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 a National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies 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
