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By Josh Moody The talk at the annual Middle States Commission on Higher Education conference last week centered on the changes coming to higher education as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. But exactly what those changes will look like remains a matter of pure speculation, given how disconnected Trump’s rhetoric often is from the realities of his policies. Before an audience of college leaders, accreditation liaisons and commission members, speakers pondered whether Republicans can enact Trump’s sweeping higher education agenda amid regular GOP infighting, competing policy priorities and looming midterm elections. Trump’s pledge to reshape The post Uncertain Changes Loom at Accreditation Conference appeared first on HBCU News.

By Ashley Brown In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance high school students’ educational opportunities, Birmingham City Schools has announced an exciting new partnership with Lawson State Community College. This collaboration will introduce the BCS Early College-Wenonah program, set to launch in early 2025. The program will allow students to earn college credits while completing their high school education at Wenonah High School. Located adjacent to Lawson State, Wenonah High School will be the hub for this innovative program. Qualified students from all Birmingham City School campuses can enroll. This initiative will give young scholars unique opportunities to pursue a college degree or The post HBCU Launches Early College Program with Alabama School District appeared first on HBCU News.

By Stephen J. Gaither Michael Vick will soon be the latest former NFL great to take over an HBCU program as he has been hired by Norfolk State University. Norfolk State University — a Virginia-based HBCU and member of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision — has hired Michael Vick as its head coach, according to multiple reports. This news comes one day after the former Virginia Tech star told the Virginian Pilot he had been in talks with the team and interviewed. Hours later he was mentioned as the potential lead candidate for the Sacramento State job before officials at The post Michael Vick to become head coach at Norfolk State appeared first on HBCU News.

By Donna M. Owens Bipartisan legislation to honor the late Shirley Chisholm, the nation’s first Black congresswoman, became law last week, as the 118th Congress winds down with a final flurry of bills. President Joe Biden signed the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act on Thursday, posthumously honoring Chisholm, who died in 2005, with Congress’s highest award for her distinguished service and achievements. Days prior, Vice President Kamala Harris signed the measure in her role as president of the U.S. Senate, flanked by the bill’s two lead sponsors, Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. “I see no one more deserving The post Trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm is awarded Congress’ highest honor appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morgan State University Following a comprehensive and exhaustive review of the programmatic offerings, preparation initiatives, and real-world training of Morgan State University’s undergraduate nursing students, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has extended the accreditation of the School of Community Health and Policy’s (SCHP) Department of Nursing baccalaureate degree program for a maximum 10-year term. The reaccreditation of Nursing’s undergraduate program comes at an opportune time in the department’s ascendency as enrollment interest remains high, and FY24 graduates posted a first-time pass rate of 90.3%. The term of this most recent round of accreditation extends until 2033. “As the The post Morgan State University’s Rising Nursing Program Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation appeared first on HBCU News.

By Emmanuel Freeman Dr. Turner Nashe Jr., a prominent entrepreneur and national technology leader, addressed nearly 600 graduates at Tennessee State University’s fall commencement ceremony held Dec. 7. Family and loved ones filled the Gentry Center Complex to be a part of the milestone event.  As the keynote speaker, Nashe urged students to take ownership of their futures with the education they have received. “Life’s journey is unpredictable. My own path is a testament to that,” Nashe said. “Not everyone around you will see your potential, but that’s okay. What matters is your belief in yourself. With faith, focus, and resilience, you can turn the The post Nashville Entrepreneur Dr. Turner Nashe Jr. Inspires TSU Graduates to Forge Their Own Paths at Fall Commencement appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Knoxville College Rotesha Harris has been named the thirty-second president of Knoxville College, a historically Black college in Tennessee. She has served as the HBCU’s interim president since June, following the resignation of former president Leonard Adams. Knoxville College was founded in 1875 by the United Presbyterian Church of North America. At its peak in the 1960s, enrollments reached 1,200 students. The college lost its accreditation in 1997. By 2015, there were only 11 students enrolled for the spring semester. That spring, Knoxville College announced that it would not hold any classes for the 2015-16 academic year. In The post Rotesha Harris Appointed President of Knoxville College in Tennessee appeared first on HBCU News.

By Nicholas Wu House Democrats have solidified the generational shake-up at the top of their committees, after significant behind-the-scenes influence from both current and former leaders of the caucus. The caucus faced tough races for the Agriculture, Oversight and Natural Resources Committees. Rep. Angie Craig (Minn.) won the nod for the top party spot on Agriculture, beating incumbent Rep. David Scott (Ga.), who’d faced long-standing questions about his health, and Rep. Jim Costa (Calif.). Rep. Gerry Connolly (Va.) won the Oversight recommendation over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.). And Rep. Jared Huffman (Calif.) earned the nod for the Natural Resources Committee The post House Dems move forward with generational shake-up on key panels appeared first on HBCU News.

By Char Daston Tennessee State University is announcing further cost-saving measures to keep from running out of money by the end of the school year. This comes after the school laid off more than 100 employees earlier this fall. Part of this new round of savings comes from examining every possible pocket of extra money. Last week, the state redirected $32 million in federal money intended for an agriculture building to general operating expenses for the university. Other savings will come from renegotiating a contract with the food service company Aramark. Plus, TSU will collect a backlog of funds from The post TSU’s next round of cost-saving measures will be less painful than recent layoffs appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management (Graves School) has earned a spot among the nation’s top business schools, ranking 60th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024-2025 Best B-Schools list. This marks the school’s first appearance in the rankings and makes Morgan the only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to earn an official ranking, and one of just two Maryland institutions recognized on the prestigious list. The Graves School of Business and Management is widely recognized for its academic excellence and historical significance as the first AACSB-accredited business school at a public institution in Maryland. Consistently ranked The post Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks Morgan State University Graves School of Business 60th Nationwide appeared first on HBCU News.

On this day in Hip Hop history, Strong Island rap duo EPMD released their third studio album, Business as Usual on the Def Jam imprint. Although upon its release it wasn’t as commercially popular as… The post Today in Hip-Hop History: EPMD Released Their ‘Business As Usual’ LP 34 Years Ago appeared first on .

R&B icon Montell Jordan, best known for his 1995 smash hit “This Is How We Do It,” recently shared his victorious journey of overcoming prostate cancer. Speaking with TMZ Hip-Hop,… The post Montell Jordan Opens Up About Beating Prostate Cancer: “Early Detection Saved My Life” appeared first on .