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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.

By Aron Smith Jackson State University’s Division of Academic Affairs, THEE Pathway, launched its ‘Leadership and Legacy Speaker Series: Find Your Voice and Make It Meaningful’ at the Student Center on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The speaker series unites prominent leaders from the HBCU community, student, and industry leaders, collectively shaping the generational influence of students as they embark on their college journey. The Q&A session led by Tyler Bell, senior director of Inclusion 16O Over 90, aimed at exploring the common challenges of finding one’s path. Each panelist shared their experiences and insights, acknowledging that the journey is ongoing for some. Notable panelist Noelle The post JSU’s THEE Pathway Speaker Series empowers students to find their voice and take action appeared first on HBCU News.

Written by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore The University of Maryland Eastern Shore soared above and beyond into the stars as the institution was represented aboard Virgin Galactic’s Galactic 05 spaceship on Nov. 2 A payload, designed by UMES assistant professor Dr. Aaron Persad tested how confined fluid behaves in a low-gravity environment, was part of the ship’s second dedicated research flight. Kellie Gerardi, the payload specialist and bioastronautics researcher for the International Institute for the Astronautical Sciences, conducted the experiments in space. “What’s really special about this opportunity is we’re doing it all through commercial means,” Persad said. “We’re not going through a The post Experimental payload designed by UMES professor launched aboard Virgin Galactic’s Galactic 05 appeared first on HBCU News.

By Madeline Montgomery, Morehouse School of Medicine opened a new clinic in East Point to help provide more healthcare access for south Fulton County. “Our long-term plan is to meet people where they are for their needs of healthcare, their needs of community care, for their needs of service,” said Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine. Morehouse Healthcare at East Point is opening at a critical time. Last year, Wellstar Health System closed Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point and Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, which left the city with no hospitals south The post Morehouse School of Medicine Opens Clinic in East Point to Help “Healthcare Desert” appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Fort Valley State University Fort Valley State University has been awarded $1,399,964 from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program to increase the number of low-income, academically talented students who earn degrees in STEM fields. The grant will also help with recruitment, retention and graduation in the Math program at FVSU. Overall, the Driving Math competence through STEM modeling (D’MCS) project will assist in preparing students to become outstanding STEM professionals and researchers who are able to solve real-world problems with mathematics. The project findings will help to improve the retention rate The post FVSU Awarded More than $1 Million to Increase STEM Enrollment appeared first on HBCU News.

Long Story Longer is all pumped up and ready to release its follow-up EP. The popular music record label is set to bridge the gap between old school and new school hip-hop artists through collaboration. The follow up EP by Long Story Longer will rekindle the love for Hip-hop and as a matter of fact, serve as […] The post Record Label Long Story Longer Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop With New EP Featuring Kurupt and Obie Trice first appeared on The Source. The post Record Label Long Story Longer Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop With New EP Featuring Kurupt and Obie Trice appeared first on The Source.

Marking a major moment five-years-in-the-making, acclaimed Atlanta rap powerhouse Ralo makes his anxiously awaited comeback today. He just dropped off his “First Day Out” single and broke the news of his official signing to 300 Entertainment! Listen to “First Day Out” HERE via 300 Entertainment. The song signals the beginning of the next chapter for the rapper, who was just released from prison […] The post ATL Trapstar Ralo Releases Video For “First Day Out” first appeared on The Source. The post ATL Trapstar Ralo Releases Video For “First Day Out” appeared first on The Source.