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HBCUs and White Churches: a Collaboration Long Overdue

Churches have a long history of advocating for civil rights. During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the Baptist, Methodist and other religious denominations united to support civil rights for African Americans. Many churches, for example, provided shelter to protesters during civil rights marches. They organized food assistance programs, assisted homeless with housing needs […]

Aspiring Lawyers Press Forward Despite COVID-19

COVID-19 has altered plans for aspiring lawyers to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), sit for bar exams and launch their careers. Yet, many have persevered and overcome the challenges brought on by the ongoing pandemic. Brea Williams is a second-generation college student who graduated from the historically Black Alabama State University this past […]

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Community Colleges

Community Colleges Across the Nation Join Google Apprenticeship Program

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), San Jose City College (SJCC) and the Austin Community College District (ACC) have joined Google’s first federally registered apprenticeship program through the Department of Labor, which works with state apprenticeship agencies to administer the program nationally.

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Community Colleges

$10 Million Grant Helps 16 Maryland Community Colleges Amid COVID-19

To support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Larry Hogan announced $10 million in funding for 16 Maryland community colleges to support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through workforce development and certification programs.

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Trump Administration Sends 250K COVID-19 Tests to 41 HBCUs

A White House official said the administration has shipped more than 250,000 rapid coronavirus tests to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to The Hill. Officials said that the first shipment included 250,000 rapid tests for 41 colleges and universities, including Howard University. White House officials said they expect to deliver another 300,000 tests […]

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Enrollment is Down at Tennessee Community Colleges, Especially Among Black Students

According to The Knoxville News Sentinel, The Tennessee Board of Regents announced recently that enrollment at community colleges in Tennessee is down by 11.5% compared to last year, or about 10,000 students. Community colleges across the state saw large declines in the number of Black students enrolled, and more specifically, among Black male students. The […]

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AKA Meets $1 Million HBCU Fundraising Goal for Third Consecutive Year

For the third year in a row, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA), Incorporated® recently raised $1 million in 24 hours to support historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The fundraising is part of the sorority’s annual HBCU Impact Day, which has a goal of raising $1 million in online donations from local AKA chapters, private […]

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HBCUs Have A Champion in President Trump

When President Trump says he saved Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) he is 100% correct because he did. He could have cut their funding in his budget, signaled to Republicans they were not a priority, vetoed all bills increasing funding, and refused to publicly tout value, but he didn’t. During this year’s observance of HBCU Week, the record shows that there has been no greater champion for HBCUs in the White House than Donald J. Trump.

IBM Partners With HBCUs to Diversify Quantum Computing Workforce

In partnership with historically Black colleges and universities, IBM recently launched a quantum computing research initiative to raise awareness of the field and diversify the workforce.

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Jackson State Names Deion Sanders Head Football Coach

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders was named head football coach at Jackson State University, an HBCU based in Jackson, Mississippi, according to The Associated Press. Sanders is currently the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian School-Cedar Hill in Texas. This will be his first stint as a head football coach. Acting Jackson State President […]

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7th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo Begins Virtually Sep. 24

The 7th annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit and Law Expo will be entirely virtual and will take place from Thursday, Sep. 24 to Sunday, Sep. 27, according to the Summit’s founder, Evangeline Mitchell. The event is the “only major national pre-law event created especially for HBCU students and alumni interested in becoming lawyers.” Registration for […]

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Community Colleges

Report Analyzes Impact of Guided Pathways Practices at Community Colleges

The Center for Community College Student Engagement’s new report analyzed the impact of guided pathways practices at community colleges across the country.

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