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Do It Afraid: How a Florida A&M University Student Turned Setbacks Into a National Mission to Keep Students in School
Sometimes life delays the dream—but never denies the purpose. That truth has been the driving force behind Shayna Vincent’s journey—and the heart of the Esther Funds Foundation, a national nonprofi
2025 Camp HBCYouth x Amazon Access Children's Summer Camp Now Being Hosted At 4 HBCUs
CAMP HBCYouth, the educational minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), today announced it is once again teaming up wi
Florida A&M University Opens Nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 Awards
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 FAMU 40 Under 40, an honor celebrating the impact and excellence of young alumni who are making meaningful cont
Sandra Pepa Denton hosts Party With A Purpose for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Bash For BET Weekend
What: During BET Weekend, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and hip-hop icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sandra “Pepa” Denton hosted the Rhythm & Kicks Sneaker Bash to bring together m
A Cappella Camp to Perform at the 2025 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards
News Provided By Conversations in Color Conversations in Color is excited to announce that A Cappella Camp will be featured as the musical guests for this year's Tapestry of Black Voices Awards cer
University of the District of Columbia, Accenture and PeopleShores partner to expand career opportunities for D.C. residents
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC), in collaboration with Accenture and PeopleShores, are proud to announce the official launch of a new Cybersecurity Tech Hub at UDC’s Congress Heights
North Carolina A&T State University Vice Chancellor Receives Rutgers Distinguished Leader in Education Award
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., received the Distinguished Leader in Education Award from Rutgers Univer
North Carolina A&T State University Vice Chancellor Receives Rutgers Distinguished Leader in Education Award
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., received the Distinguished Leader in Education Award from Rutgers Univer
Oakwood University Nursing Students Celebrate Nurses Week 2025
During Nurses' Week this year, a group of enthusiastic nursing students from the Department of Nursing visited Huntsville Hospital to celebrate the vital role of nurses in healthcare. Chaperoned by
North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Martin Inducted into The Citadel’s Academy of Engineers
For outstanding leadership and advances in engineering and education over the past four decades, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor James R. Martin II has been induc
Coppin State University Announces New Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
BALTIMORE — Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D. announces the selection of the new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. Effective June 1, Dr. Chanta M. Haywood will
A Legacy in the Making: The Johnson Brothers Make History at Norfolk State University
At Norfolk State University, history was made when brothers Jaylen and Jevon Johnson became the first sibling pair to pledge into two of the most prestigious Black Greek-letter organizations - Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Phi Alpha - on the same day. More than a symbolic moment, their dual initiation signi
The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees Selects Marva Johnson as the 13th President
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees is proud to announce Marva Johnson, J.D., as the 13th President. A distinguished leader in both the telecommunications industry and public education
Bishop T.D. Jakes Surprises Morris Brown College with $100K Pledge at Close of 2025 Commencement Address
In a surprise moment, at the close of his keynote commencement address to the Morris Brown College (MBC) Class of 2025, global faith leader and celebrated entrepreneur Bishop T.D. Jakes announced a $1
HBCU Week NOW Launches Effort To Compile Nationwide Commencement Speeches Collection
HBCU Week NOW, one of the largest online platforms dedicated to celebrating the culture, academic achievements, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), is expanding its con