By Tonia Smith Four years ago, Keilee Northcutt graduated near the top of her Tullahoma High School class in Tennessee. But instead of strutting across the stage in front of her proud parents, she was relegated to the front seat of her
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Courtesy of Tennessee State University The newly-instated board of Tennessee State University has decided to stop the current search for a new president and start over. According to the Tennessean, the decision was made unanimously, without any discussion, during a full board meeting on Friday.
By Stephen J. Gaither Tennessee State University is an HBCU with a rich history of athletics. It is also one that has serious facility issues that need to be addressed. In a recent address to the TSU Board of Trustees, Dr. Mikki
By Quintessa Williams Nashvilleâs council has approved a motion to repurpose millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds to support Fisk University, the cityâs oldest institution of higher education. Approximately $8.5 million of the remaining funds from a $10 million American Rescue Plan Act grant, which was initially
By Micah Barkley The Florida Student Association (FSA) has declared its newly elected leadership team for the 2024-2025 school year term. The FSA serves as a non-profit corporation that brings together university student body presidents from all universities in the state of Florida.
By Margaret Attridge A proposed bill in California would recognize colleges and universities in the state that have a proven track record of educating and supporting Black students. Senate Bill 1348 would establish a Black-serving institution designation for institutions that have a Black student
Most Black Americans say theyâve experienced racial discrimination regularly or from time to time, which colors how they view U.S. institutions like policing, the political system and the media, according to a study on conspiracy theories. The study released by the Pew
By Rebecca Rosman Graduation ceremonies at a handful of universities across the country faced light disruptions over the weekend, as pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged walkouts, chants, and waved Palestinian flags during commencement speeches. At Duke University, crowds of students booed and walked out
By Quintessa Williams Alabama A&M University will submit a second âcashâ offer to purchase the hilltop campus of now-closed Birmingham-Southern College later this month, says Shannon Reeves, AAMUâs vice president of government relations and external affairs. â[The] cash offer will focus on eliminating the entire
By Sholnn Z. Freeman In a recent journey spanning multiple Tanzanian cities, Howard University communications professor Jennifer Thomas participated in World Press Freedom events, underscoring the vital role journalists play in educating citizens in a democracy. From April 27 to May 9, the visit
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