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Three Public HBCUs Form Innovative Collaboration to Forge New Career Pathways for Their Students
$1.2 Million UNCF® CPI Cluster Grant to Create an HBCU Consortium on Transformative Teaching Practices for 21st Century Career Pathways. Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, and Tennessee State University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create an HBCU Consortium on Tran
NFL Partners with Howard University on Campus Connection Program
Written by Alonda Thomas The NFL and Howard University have partnered to launch the Campus Connectionprogram, which aims to provide students with programs and experiences that help prepare them for future careers in professional football administration. Beginning with the 2018 fall s
TSU part of consortium created with $1.2 million UNCF grant
Tennessee State University is among three historically black institutions that have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a consortium that will focus on faculty development. The consortiu
Lesley Slaton Brown on the HBCU Challenge
About HP and HBCUs When a company’s culture enables you to belong, innovate, and grow, you’re inspired to bring your best ideas to the table every day. As part of our partnership with the Nat
Mr. President Inspires. Mr. Kim Jong-un Inspires.
President SuperTrump has made progress! The summit between he and North Korea’s leader Mr. Kim Jong-un brought a plethora of emotions to mind. It was a relief to see two men express brotherhoo
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and brother Mark give a rare interview about growing up and secrets to success
In this first-of-its-kind conversation, the Bezos brothers discuss their early influences, habits for success, and predictions for the future. Interested in attending Summit events? Apply at http://www.summit.co/apply Connect with Summit: http://www.summit.co http://www.instagram.com/summit
'A Conversation with Bill Gates' Q&A at Harvard University
Join Bill for a wide-ranging student Q&A hosted by Provost Alan Garber and Dean Frank Doyle. Bill will take questions from the audience about various areas of his work – global health and development,
Oprah Winfrey Delivers Speech at Women's E3 Summit at the Smithsonian | NowThis
YOU GET A SPEECH: Oprah Winfrey delivers the keynote address at the Women’s E3 Summit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Tomorrow, the museum opens ‘Watching Oprah,’ an ex
Congratulations to the 2018 Google scholarship recipients!
Here at Google, we recognize the challenges faced by underrepresented students in the tech industry. We strive to make education more accessible by creating programs to engage students around the worl
A Deeper Reason to Push Into Discomfort
Imagine this: you decide to go into a weeklong meditation retreat, because it would be nice to be more mindful. Sounds really nice, right? But then you get to the retreat, and after a brief intro,
Harris-Stowe is not a school for mediocre students
I am writing this on a rainy day from my home in The Woodlands, Texas. Less than 3 percent of the population of The Woodlands is black as of 2017. I am an 18-year-old junior at Harris-Stowe State Univ
FAMU Students Engage in International Agriculture Research in the Dominican Republic
Five Florida A&M University (FAMU) students have traveled to the Dominican Republic this summer to gain hands-on experience in international agricultural careers as part of their Service Learning in I
Passionate Mentorship by Professors Helped Me Navigate the World
By: Davina Jones, Class of '94 I reflect back on my time at BCC as one of the most amazing experiences of my life. My first year at Bethune was comprised of remedial classes that did not count towards graduation, as I had spent most of my K-12 years in special education classes and assistance pro
Nicole Cooper Delivers Inspiring 2018 Reunion Convocation Speech
Spelman Alumna Nicole CooperDuring her Reunion Convocation keynote speech, Nicole Cooper, DrPH, MPH, C’2008, shared how her upbringing and Spelman experience has shaped her success and fervor. “As Black women, our unique and authentic voices, spirits, and our bodies are desperately needed, yet dimin
Two SSU civil engineering technology students win President's Second Mile Award
Sarah Dillard from Atlanta, Georgia, and Marcus Givens from Dublin, Georgia, each received the Presidentfs Second Mile Award at the 192nd commencement ceremony for Savannah State University (SSU) o
Police Chief Anita Allen Talks Safety, Trust, and Student-Centered Policing
As Police Chief Anita Allen prepared for her first day at FVSU, she sat down with media studies major Randall Barnes to discuss safety, trust, mentoring, customer service, and student-centered policin
Clark Atlanta University to Host 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President Ronald A. Johnson today announced that the University has for the fifth consecutive year been selected as an Institute Partner for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning June 20, CAU will host 25 of Africa’s brightest
New Study Finds Tougaloo College Makes $42 Million Impact on Local and Regional Economies
Tougaloo College is a valuable economic engine in its community, generating substantial economic returns year after year. A landmark study commissioned by UNCF—HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities—found that Tougaloo’s annual impact
This teen's struggle with depression led her and brother to create app to help others
When Hannah Lucas was diagnosed last year with a medical condition that caused frequent fainting, she felt scared and alone. “I started passing out more and more often and I was terrified of going anywhere,” Hannah, 15, told ABC News. “Because what if I passed out and no one was around or what i
JSU championship coach for Honda All-Star Challenge explains support beyond trivia
Trivia is more than just a challenge of obscure facts. More than anything, it’s fun and engaging. And for 29 years, Honda has utilized trivia to engage students in an academic quiz competition for Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs). For students at Jackson State University i
Paine College to Host the Evelyn G. Etheridge Conference On The Harlem Renaissance
The Department of Humanities at Paine College requests proposals for the 21st Evelyn G. Etheridge Conference on the Harlem Renaissance to be held on the campus of historic Paine College. This year's c
SC State Alumna a 'Goal Keeper'
Recent SC State University graduate, Mahogany Fisher, embodies Bulldog tenacity through her academic excellence, resilience and desire to uplift others. Fisher, who on May 11, received a Bachelor of Science in psychology, was the only member of the Class of 2018 to maintain a 4.0 GPA all four years.
FAMU Launches Annual FAMU Rising Fundraising Campaign
On May 25, 2018, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) launched a new annual fundraising campaign to increase funding for student scholarships and student success initiatives, as well
West Virginia State University to Host Environmental Science Summer Day Camp for Teens
West Virginia State Universityfs (WVSU) Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host two summer sessions of a day camp for high school aged youths called
10 WSSU students chosen for NC Governor's HBCU Internship Program
Ten Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) students will be interning this summer through North Carolina Governor's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship Program. The NC Go