By Evan Castillio The University of Maryland (UMD) announced a new institute that will teach students how to ethically develop artificial intelligence (AI). UMD announced the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) on April 9. Students can look forward to new AI majors, minors, certificates,
By Dantee Ramos The Las Vegas Aces selected Jackson State center Angel Jackson in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She was their 36th overall pick in the third round. This is the second time Tomekia Reed’s program is producing draft players. “I’m extremely excited
Courtesy of Norfolk State University David E. Talbert, a master playwright, author, and filmmaker, challenged an audience of mostly Norfolk State University students to think differently. Talbert, whose most recent film was the musical fantasy Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, was in town
Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program had the chance to help give high schoolers and members of the public an up close and personal look
Written By Jessica Moulite During this year’s Black Maternal Health Week from April 11 – 17, Howard University professor and new mother Amy “Dr. A” Yeboah Quarkume, Ph.D., is considering how her ongoing research on environmental data bias has evolved to include a specific
Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman University students took a significant step towards becoming lifesavers by participating in hands-only CPR training at the National United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Conference. The American Heart Association (AHA) organized the session, empowering students to learn essential
By Sheila Matthews Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at her Washington residence in collaboration with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King, the WSF brought together an inspiring group of women to celebrate
Courtesy of Hampton University Hampton University’s Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications proudly welcomes Sandra Evers Manly, the cousin of Civil Rights Icon Medgar Evers, to campus on April 24th as part of a groundbreaking course, “Civil Rights Era and the
By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall Auditorium will come alive on the evening of Thursday, April 18 with the sounds trumpets and saxophones in celebration of an academic program honoring two alumni and musical giants, Julian “Cannonball” and Nat Adderley.
By Shanique Yates As a hub of culture and celebration, it’s only right that New Orleans became the prime location for the Bayou Classic 50 years ago. For Southern University and Grambling State University students, alumni and fans alike, the annual event serves as
