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African-American
President Obama Headlines Virtual HBCU Commencement Celebration
Former President Barack Obama delivered a rousing commencement speech on Saturday to graduates of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) urging them to “have a vision that isn’t clouded by cynicism or fear.”
African-American
House Passes Coronavirus Relief Measure Containing Numerous Higher Ed Provisions
On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package which would provide another round of stimulus checks among numerous other provisions, reported CNBC. A previous round of stimulus suspended interest and payments for most individuals with federal student loans through Sept. […]
HBCUs
Morris Brown Appoints Dr. Kevin James Its 19th President
The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Dr. Kevin James its 19th president. James, who has served as interim president for the historically Black institution since March 1, 2019, will be among the youngest college presidents in the country at age 42. According to Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, chairman of the Morris […]
Students
Open for Learning and Ready to Restart the Economy
These are challenging times. There is no doubt about that. Old routines are shattered, businesses are closed, workloads more challenging, socializing is distanced and perhaps most of all, we are living in a time of uncertainty.
HBCUs
Mellon Foundation to Give $1.76 Million in Emergency Grants to 16 HBCUs
To stabilize enrollments and help students during the COVID-19 pandemic, 16 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will receive a total of $1.76 million in emergency grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The foundation said in a statement that the HBCUs will receive $110,000 each in such grants. The 16 HBCU recipients are Claflin […]
HBCUs
House Democrats’ New Act Proposes $10 Billion for HBCUs, MSIs in Coronavirus Relief
A new coronavirus relief and stimulus package proposal from House Democrats, unveiled Tuesday, calls for the provision of another $10.15 billion for historically Black Colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). This will be in addition to the $1 billion of federal funds made available to these institutions via the stimulus package under the […]
Community Colleges
Report: Community Colleges Are Being Short-Changed by the CARES Act
Emergency aid for students is crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some of the most vulnerable students are being overlooked.
Community Colleges
Dallas County Community Colleges to Remain Online for Most Classes in the Fall
Colleges in the Dallas County Community College District will remain online for most classes through the fall semester in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the county body said in a statement. The decision has been taken to “to protect students, faculty and staff,” because if they opened for on-campus instruction, they would have to individually […]
HBCUs
Maryland Gov. Vetoes Bill Allotting $577 Million to Four State HBCUs
Maryland’s Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have allotted $577 million to the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over the course of 10 years, reported The Washington Post. The passage of the bill would likely have settled a 2006 federal lawsuit. Hogan cited the economic uncertainty created […]
HBCUs
Several HBCUs Say They Need Additional Funding to Upgrade Technology for Online Shift
Several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this week said they need additional federal funding during the pandemic to bridge the digital divide their institutions’ students face and to shore up technology to conduct online classes, reported BroadbandBreakfast and the Montgomery Advertiser. At a discussion Monday, hosted by the Federal Communications Commission, many HBCU college […]
HBCUs
Saint Augustine’s to Form First HBCU Cycling Team
Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina will become the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to have its own competitive cycling team, reported the Atlanta Black Star. The coed team – coached by Augustine’s Umar Muhammad and Dr. Mark Janas – will compete at the club level in the Atlantic Conference, which is […]
HBCUs
On May 16, the Obamas Will Host a Virtual Graduation Event for HBCUs’ Class of 2020
On May 16, former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama will host a virtual graduation event for seniors of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), reported Business Insider. The virtual graduation is called ‘Show Me Your Walk, HBCU Edition.’ It is one of three similar commencement addresses the Obamas will participate in. Also […]
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