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By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among first prize winners in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prize. FAMU scored first prize wins in the Partnerships Track as well as the Inspire Track. Under the Partnerships Track, FAMU and each of the other nine winning teams will receive $100,000 to support partnerships between HBCUs and other universities, government agencies, and industry leaders to build new programs and provide professional opportunities that will equip HBCU students with the skills needed to succeed in the clean energy industry. This new prize The post FAMU Among Winners of DOE’s HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Partnerships Track appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University President David K. Wilson and Provost Hongtao Yu, Ph.D., have appointed a new dean of the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management. Accomplished public accountant and award-winning professor Royce D. Burnett, Ph.D., CPA, CMA, CGMA, will assume leadership of the school on July 1, 2024, taking the helm of one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s foremost schools of business and a top 10 national producer of African Americans with degrees in hospitality and project management. Dr. Burnett’s appointment comes at an opportune time, as the University continues to experience unprecedent growth in enrollment, academic The post Morgan State University Names Dr. Royce Burnett as New Dean of the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Tuskegee University Tuskegee University has received a two-year, $300,000 grant from the NASA Science Mission Directorate Bridge program that will allow students to develop small spacecrafts. “This award will support the expansion of the Aerospace Science Engineering Department’s academic and research capacity in the space domain,” said Dr. M. Javed Khan, professor and head of the Aerospace Science Engineering Department and principal investigator of the project.  “The department will develop capability for the design, and development of a CubeSat with the ultimate objective of launching it into space. The grant will strengthen interdisciplinary research and includes faculty from The post Tuskegee Receives $300,000 from NASA to Develop Small Spacecrafts appeared first on HBCU News.

By Evan Castillo Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. GSU announced the Reaching for Inclusion — Striving for Excellence (RISE) in Computing program March 4. The goal is to increase the number of Black women in computing and keep them in this career field after graduation. The program is a cohort-style experience for Black women studying computing in their junior and senior years. Students can access professional development workshops, technical workshops, tutoring, and mentoring. Between GSU’s information systems and computer science departments, there are close to 600 Black women computing majors at the school, according to GSU. The post Georgia State University Creates Program for Black Women in Tech appeared first on HBCU News.

By Quintessa Williams Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market. Spelman College is working to change that trajectory by ensuring that beauty products are developed with people of color in mind. The College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for those majoring in chemistry and a minor in cosmetic science for those majoring in other areas. The program, scheduled to be offered in the fall, is the first of its The post Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and the Hancock County School District are partnering to bring the Health Equity and Rural Opportunities (HERO) Project to students at Hancock Central High School. Beginning this week, several dozen Hancock County students are expected to take part in the program during the remainder of the spring semester. The high schoolers will receive anatomy lab training from Morehouse School of Medicine students in a virtual format. Hancock Central High School is located in Sparta, Georgia, about 100 miles southeast of the MSM campus in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood. “As the Program Director for HERO, The post Morehouse School of Medicine Partners with Hancock County Schools to Expand Health Equity and Rural Opportunities Project appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Bowie State University Bowie State University welcomed two distinguished songwriters, Eric Roberson and Maimouna Youssef, to share their expertise and insights with aspiring musicians and songwriters during an exclusive songwriting masterclass at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Eric Roberson, known for his chart-topping soul hits and poetic lyricism, delved into his creative process, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience in songwriting. “The reward is guaranteed but it isn’t guaranteed that you’ll see it.” he said.  Roberson also shared stories from his own journey in the music industry, offering invaluable lessons on artistic integrity. Maimouna Youssef, also The post Renowned Songwriters Share Insights at Bowie State University Masterclass appeared first on HBCU News.

One of the most prolific artists in Hip-Hop, NBA YoungBoy, is ready to drop again. Hitting Instagram, YoungBoy announced the next album, I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NeverBrokeAgain / Big 38 Ent (@neverbrokeagainllc) The exact date has not yet been revealed, but just […] The post NBA YoungBoy Announces ‘I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders’ Album first appeared on The Source. The post NBA YoungBoy Announces ‘I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders’ Album appeared first on The Source.

The ongoing legal battle between Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert has taken a new turn as Taylor demands transparency regarding Shumpert’s finances and expenditures, particularly in relation to their two children. Last week, it was reported that Shumpert sought increased financial contributions from Taylor, claiming she earns twice as much as him per month. Now, […] The post Teyana Taylor Demands Receipts from Iman Shumpert Amid Custody Battle first appeared on The Source. The post Teyana Taylor Demands Receipts from Iman Shumpert Amid Custody Battle appeared first on The Source.

Three years after his harrowing experience with a brain aneurysm, music producer and rapper Dr. Dre has revealed that he also suffered three strokes while in the hospital. In a candid interview on SiriusXM’s This Life of Mine with James Corden, Dre reflected on the ordeal and how it transformed his perspective on life. Recalling […] The post Dr. Dre Opens Up About Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm Scare first appeared on The Source. The post Dr. Dre Opens Up About Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm Scare appeared first on The Source.