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CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten breaks down recent polls that show President Joe Biden trailing behind Donald Trump.

As glaciers around the world melt due to climate change, they're also revealing a fascinating trove of treasures buried deep within the ice for millions of years. It's paved the way for a new field of research called "glacial archeology."

SpaceX made a successful second attempt to launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever constructed. The uncrewed rocket took off from South Texas.

One hundred days after wildfires moved through West Maui and destroyed centuries of stories in Lahaina, Maui officials confirmed four people are still considered missing from the disaster.

The Jan. 6 "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Angeli Chansley, who pleaded guilty and served his time, is running for Congress in Arizona. CNN's Michael Smerconish asked him if he should have ever been in Capitol that day? Chansley says, "There's a lot of people in Congress that probably shouldn't be in there....That's why I'm running. [Because] they are not representing the American people."

By Annie Ma and Thalia Beaty Natalie Coles will never forget receiving an unexpected phone call in 2020. On the line was Virginia-based Dominion Energy, offering to give money to Wilberforce University, the small historically Black college where she is in charge of fundraising. The company’s $500,000 donation went in part toward laptops and hot spots for students when the pandemic shut down the college’s campus outside of Dayton, Ohio. “It was like manna from heaven,” Coles said. Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, lately are benefiting from an increase in gifts, particularly The post US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Central State University A partnership between Akron Law and Central State University is gaining traction with a focus on diversifying the legal field. The new 3+3 degree program aims to create a seamless way for students to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Central State and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Akron Law in just six years instead of the usual seven. Central State is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to enter a 3+3 partnership with Akron Law. “The agreement is part of our strategic priority of diversity, respect and understanding,”  Akron Law Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen told The The post Akron Law unveils first 3+3 partnership with Ohio HBCU appeared first on HBCU News.

By Donna M. Owens In one of her campaign ads, Cherelle Parker, then the Democratic nominee for mayor in Philadelphia, speaks candidly about the power of representation. “We’ve had 99 mayors and not one of them looks like you or me,” she told voters. “Let’s just say that I’ll bring a different touch.” Indeed, Parker was handily elected Philadelphia’s 100th mayor on Tuesday, with 73.8% of the vote against Republican David Oh. The win is historic, with Parker shattering barriers to become both the city’s first woman and first Black woman in its executive seat. Born to a single teenage mother who died during Parker’s The post Philadelphia’s new mayor — its 100th — makes history with her election appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Claflin University Beth Simonetti, executive vice president and chief human resource officer at TD SYNNEX, will speak at Claflin University from 2 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, in the Orange and Maroon Room at Corson Hall. A “Q &A” session is scheduled after her remarks. Simonetti’s Claflin includes meetings with University administrators, faculty, and School of Business students to discuss career, internships, and partnership opportunities.  Simonetti’s presentation and “Q &A” session can be seen live via zoom (see link below). “This visit by TD SYNNEX’s chief human resource officer (CHRO) to Claflin marks a significant opportunity for The post TD SYNNEX Executive Beth Simonetti To Speak At Claflin University appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Coppin State University Students who complete their associate degree in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) can now transfer to Coppin State University and pay in-state tuition rates as part of a new transfer agreement between CCCS and Coppin State. Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins and CCCS Chancellor Joe Garcia celebrated the new partnership with a signing October 26, at the Community College of Denver. “This partnership with the Colorado Community College System is exciting and creates a pathway that allow more scholars access to our nationally recognized healthcare, business, social science, and STEM programs,” said Coppin State The post Coppin State University Signs Transfer Agreement with Colorado Community College System appeared first on HBCU News.

By Candace Mcduffie It was announced that the HBCU Transformation Project received a $124 million gift from Blue Meridian Partners. The funders bestowed the donation to the coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities to increase students enrolled as well as graduation and employment rates. “This very significantly scaled grant from them signals to the philanthropic community that this is a really good investment to make,” Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund, stated. Lomax is acting as arbitrator between the coalition and Blue Meridian. The purpose of the money is to strengthen the work of the The post This Is What The HBCU Transformation Project Will Do With The $124 Million Donated It Received appeared first on HBCU News.