Courtesy of Hampton University  The White House Correspondents’ Association announced today the creation of a new scholarship to be awarded each year to one student at the Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications.  “It is wonderful to see Hampton University students
Written by Spelman College Spelman College today announced a $10 million grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to support an on-campus creative hub for young entrepreneurs and innovators. The funding will establish the Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab. Formerly known
By Rachel James-Terry Political Science Professor D’Andra Orey, Ph.D., has received a $509,000 multi-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Orey serves as the principal investigator. Funds will be used to explore the intersection of race, exposure to trauma and politics on
By Texas Southern University H&PE Arena will be a sea of maroon on Saturday, February 12, when TSU basketball – and the university as a whole – gains the national stage. NBA TV is broadcasting both the women’s and men’s games, at
By Marie Schulte- Bockum Since the first Olympic Games debuted in Athens, Greece in 1896, the gathering of the world’s dominant athletes has become a global event. But with historic discrimination and fewer opportunities for elite training, Black athletes faced immense challenges to compete.
By Hampton University   Hampton University announces the recent unveiling of two new statues recognizing Hampton alums Dr. May T. Christian and Mr. Clarence F. ‘Jap’ Curry, both major contributors and stalwart supporters of Hampton University’s mission. These new statues reside next to
Courtesy of Edward Waters University Earlier today representatives from The Propel Center and Apple, Inc. visited the campus of Edward Waters University (EWU) to present a check in the amount of $300,000.00 to EWU President & CEO, Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr.
By Lucas Johnson Tennessee State University was on Wall Street. TSU President Glenda Glover and one of the school’s top students joined FedEx Corporation to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 1. The ceremonial event served
By David K. Li and Marlene Lenthang The Washington Commanders will take the football field near the nation’s capital this fall, team officials said Wednesday, ending an 18-month name search. The team will keep its traditional burgundy and gold uniforms and hope this new title can
By Karen B. Cotton The PVAMU-JHU VTSI partnership initiative will reach first-generation college students and significant racial and ethnic underrepresented populations. In addition, the funding will enhance PVAMU students’ preparation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for matriculation into competitive STEM Ph.D. programs. It will
