Alabama A&M University (AAMU) has initiated a collaborative effort with Meharry School of Applied Computational Sciences to address issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) biases and enhance AI education. This partnership is supported by a $21 ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 11:15AM
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Donovan Dooley's article explores the significant impact of student loan debt not only on individuals but also on entire families, particularly within the context of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It emphasizes how poorly struc ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 11:12AM
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Ismael Maya, a graduating senior in biology, garnered recognition by winning a travel award at the 9th National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence held in Washington, D.C. from June 16-19. His research presentation, titled “The Bakerâ ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 11:01AM
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Delaware State University President Tony Allen became a central figure in a national discourse following disparaging comments made by tech billionaire Elon Musk regarding HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students. The controversy e ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2024 at 10:55AM
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Smartville Inc., headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and renowned for its leadership in electric vehicle (EV) battery circularity, has initiated a transformative partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 11:33AM
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Jacoby Jones, a beloved figure in the NFL and a celebrated member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Hall of Fame, tragically passed away at the age of 40 in his home on July 13, 2024. Jones, who had just celebrated his birt ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 11:21AM
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The second annual HBCU Swingman Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, showcased the vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in an atmosphere reminiscent of a spirited college Homecoming. The event featured a ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 11:12AM
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Talladega College, renowned as the second historically Black college or university (HBCU) to establish a gymnastics program and the first in Alabama, faces a critical moment. Recently, the college administration announced the imminent closure of thei ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 10:35AM
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The excerpt highlights the significant role played by African American women within African American Owned Banks (AAOBs), despite facing challenges such as a decline in the number of these banks in recent years. It underscores their substantial contr ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 10:13AM
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The HBCU CHIPS Network, a consortium comprising historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), community colleges, nonprofit organizations, and industry stakeholders, recently convened in Atlanta at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s camp ...
Posted Monday, July 15th 2024 at 9:58AM
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State officials in Maryland are currently developing regulations for a newly established committee tasked with overseeing the approval process for new academic programs at state universities. The committee, named the Program Review Process Advisory C ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:33PM
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been pivotal institutions since the founding of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 1837, recognized as the nation’s first HBCU. These schools arose in response to the systematic exclusion ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:28PM
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Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, currently serving as the commissioner of the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) based in New Orleans, recently participated in the She’s Got Time Women in Sports Summit. There, she engaged deeply in discussions surrounding lea ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:23PM
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The Cultural Heritage in the Forest (CHIF) HBCU Internship Program, now in its third year, is a collaborative effort between the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), the USDA Forest Service, and Historically Black Colleges and Universiti ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:14PM
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Allen Media Group's HBCU Go has announced plans to televise 26 college football games played by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The games will feature teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the South ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:09PM
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The National Park Service has announced that three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Mississippi—Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Rust College—are set to receive a combined total of over $3.1 million as ...
Posted Friday, July 12th 2024 at 3:06PM
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Peak Sports, represented by attorney Cooper Walker of Frost Echols, has formally responded to recent statements made by Dr. Skip Perkins, the Athletic Director at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Perkins made several claims during a board me ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:43AM
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Founded 149 years ago as an HBCU, Knoxville College is currently striving to regain accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). The college lost its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleg ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:35AM
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), located in Greensboro, has reaffirmed its status as the largest historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the United States for the 2023-2024 academic year. The university ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:29AM
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We are exploring the rich tradition of rivalries among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), emphasizing their profound impact beyond sports. These rivalries, such as the "Battle of the Real HU" between Howard University and Hampton U ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:25AM
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This article delves into the multifaceted decision-making process for Black student-athletes considering historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over predominantly white institutions (PWIs). It highlights several compelling factors that ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:17AM
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The National Park Service has awarded $10,670,000 to fund 15 preservation projects across eight states through the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grant program. This initiative focuses on the resto ...
Posted Thursday, July 11th 2024 at 9:12AM
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The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has undergone a significant transformation, rebranding itself as the HBCU Athletic Conference. This strategic initiative aims to elevate visibility and celebrate the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Univers ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 12:25PM
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Jackson State University's Department of Music has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) to fund the S.O.S. (Summer Opera/South) Boot Camp in 2025. Under the leadership of Phyllis Lewi ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 12:04PM
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Wake Forest University's men's basketball team will launch its upcoming season with a focus on diversity and regional rivalries, featuring matchups against two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The season opener on November 4 at t ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2024 at 11:54AM
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