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Howard Joins Atlanta University Center Institutions in EDTECH Africa Initiative
Howard University has joined the Atlanta University Consortium in a partnership with the Government of Kenya and others to establish the EDTECH Africa emerging technology initiative.
May 22, 2024
The EDTECH Africa announcement came during a recent special Kenyan state visit to Atlanta planned to address investments for a shared future through higher education. The initiative will involve Howard University and the Atlanta University Consortium.
HBCUs
Biden Administration Announces $16B in ‘Whole of Government’ Investments
While major investments have been made supporting historically Black colleges and universities, more is needed from federal and state governments and philanthropic organizations, according to UNCF leaders.
May 17, 2024
Kamala Harris
HBCUs
FAMU Deploys Independent Investigation into Donation, Announces Interim VP for University Advancement
Florida A&M University is planning an independent investigation into the handling of a questionable donation worth nearly a quarter of a billion dollars.
May 16, 2024
Dr. Donald Palm
HBCUs
Virginia State University May Not Host Oct. 1 Presidential Debate
Virginia State University may not play host to one of the major-party Presidential debates this year.
May 16, 2024
Joe Biden
HBCUs
Morehouse College Prepares for Possible Protests
With President Biden set to speak at Sunday's graduation, scholars urge Morehouse to let the protests happen.
May 14, 2024
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Inaugural Newsroom Innovation Challenge Supports 10 HBCU Student Newsrooms
Ten student newsrooms at historically Black colleges and universities will receive nearly $200,000 to help improve their campus newsrooms.
May 13, 2024
Show, from left, are: Jacqueline Jones, dean of Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism & Communication; Kali-Ahset Amen, executive director of the Center for Journalism & Democracy; Jah'I Selassie, the editor-in-chief at The Spokesman; Milton Kent, professor of practice at Morgan State University and faculty advisor at The Spokesman; Lillian Stephens, managing editor at The Spokesman; and DeWayne Wickham, dean emeritus and director of the Center for New Media & Strategic Initiatives at Morgan State.
HBCUs
FAMU Pauses Process for $237.75M Gift
Florida A&M University has paused moving forward with the $237.75 million donation in support of student success initiatives and athletics.
May 10, 2024
Dr. Larry Robinson
HBCUs
Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building to Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall.
May 9, 2024
Shirley T. Frye and Henry E. Frye
HBCUs
$2.1M Grant Aims to Diversify Geosciences
North Carolina Central University has been awarded a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to help diversify the field of geoscience.
May 7, 2024
Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye
HBCUs
FAMU Says Philanthropic Contribution is Legit
FAMU officials say the university has done its due diligence regarding the recent $237.75 million donation.
May 6, 2024
Gregory Gerami
HBCUs
Florida A&M Receives Historic $237.75 Million Gift
Florida A&M University (FAMU) received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami to support student success initiatives and athletics.
May 5, 2024
Gregory Gerami
HBCUs
Birmingham-Southern College Campus Up for Purchase: Reports
Short on funding, Birmingham-Southern College will close May 31.
April 30, 2024
Keith D. Thompson
HBCUs
New HBCU Medical College in NOLA Will Confront Medical Inequities
Xavier University and Ochsner Health will open a College of Medicine in downtown New Orleans.
April 29, 2024
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$1M Gift Caps Generous Year for Livingstone College
Livingstone College has been gifted a fourth consecutive donation at the $1 million level from an anonymous donor.
April 24, 2024
Livingstone College’s Class of 1973 raised more than $300,000 to support its alma mater and gifted an antique framed plate of the Price Building, which was presented to Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis.
HBCUs
Identities, the Focus of Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium
The Black Men’s Research Institute at Morehouse College recently hosted its second spring symposium addressing Black male identities, manhood, and masculinities.
April 15, 2024
Dr. Derrick R. Brooms
HBCUs
UNCF Initiative to Combat Hate Gets $1M Donation
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Founder Robert Kraft announced a $1 million donation to UNCF during its recent Board of Directors meeting, kicking off the organization’s yearlong 80th anniversary celebration.
April 4, 2024
Robert Kraft
HBCUs
Saint Augustine’s Students Move to Remote Learning
Most students and staff at Saint Augustine's University will end the 2023-24 school year in remote learning.
April 1, 2024
Dr. Marcus H. Burgess
HBCUs
Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss How to Strengthen America's HBCUs
HBCU leaders convened Thursday to speak on the state of historically Black colleges and universities and what can be done to strengthen them.
March 28, 2024
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
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