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Providence - New grad RN virtual info session. Learn about the opportunities at Providence. Providence nursing leaders recognize that to deliver world-class care, we must provide new graduate nurses with a foundation for success. We empower nurses to become transformational leaders through an

Land a Paid Internship & Gain Valuable Work Experience! lululemon is excited to announce their IDEA Global Internship Program is open for applications! This is a fantastic opportunity for HBCU students/alumni to gain valuable work experience in a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications close on March 18th (or sooner if spots fill up). Apply now!

Courtesy of Bowie State University Four Bowie State University business students went to southern California for the Experian’s #IYKYK Pitch Competition and brought back $40,000 for a winning plan for a business venture that would help students pay off their student loan debt within five years of graduation.   Co-sponsored by the Center for Financial Advancement Credit Academy, the second annual competition was designed to drive meaningful change to one of the biggest financial challenges for young adults: student loans.  Taylor Payton, Jazmin Feliz, Lauren Kelly and Calvin Charles defeated teams from North Carolina A&T and Alabama State University during the The post Bowie State Wins $40,000 Experian Pitch Competition appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Morgan State University Bolstered by three consecutive academic years of historic enrollment nearing 10,000 students and a strong fiscal standing, Morgan State University has received affirmation of its A1 issuer rating by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), reflecting a stable outlook for the institution’s financial future. The rating, which builds upon affirmations from recent years, underscores Morgan’s continued legislative support in the form of operating and capital funding from the AAA-rated State of Maryland. As a result, Morgan has become one of the nation’s most financially stable and highest-rated Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Moody’s assessment of Morgan’s financial health highlights The post Moody’s Affirms Morgan State University’s Positive Outlook, A1 Rating Maintained appeared first on HBCU News.

by Alexis Clark FedEx has announced its continued partnership with Tennessee State University after launching its third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program. Announced in 2021, the program launched in 2022 as part of an expanded five-year, $5 million commitment to selected HBCUs. The student ambassadors representing TSU for the third cohort are Tamauri Murray, a junior studying computer science, and Chandler Lyons, a sophomore studying Business Administration and Supply Chain Management. “I am ecstatic that I’ve been chosen for the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program,” Murray said. “I can’t wait to dive into this journey and make the most The post Fedex, TSU Continue HBCU Student Ambassador Program Partnership appeared first on HBCU News.

By Morgan State University Furthering a long-standing connection between Maryland’s largest Historically Black College and/or University (HBCU) and the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Morgan State University has acquired a 200 linear-foot personal collection of papers, framed artwork, photographs, numbered pieces, and a small cache of curated Maryland belongings from the Cummings estate. After a year of coordination and working exclusively with the estate’s attorney to transfer the bequeathed items, Morgan officially acquired the rare collection in October. The collection will be housed in the Earl S. Richardson Library’s Beulah M. Davis Research Room, where the University maintains its archives, manuscripts, and rare The post Morgan State University Acquires the Papers of Late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings appeared first on HBCU News.

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the day Alabama law officers attacked Civil Rights demonstrators on the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The demonstrators were beaten by officers as they tried to march across Alabama on March 7, 1965, in support of voting rights. A march across the bridge, which is a highlight of the commemoration in Selma every year, is planned for Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s march is among dozens of events during the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, which began Thursday and culminates Sunday. The events The post Vice President Kamala Harris to join in marking anniversary of Bloody Sunday on Alabama bridge appeared first on HBCU News.

By Kelvin Childs Howard University announced a generous donation of $1.4 million by Levoyd E. Robinson (BBA, ’87) to establish an education fund and upgrade to the student academic support services offices within the University’s School of Business. Robinson is founder, CEO and chief investment officer of CFI Partners, Inc. Based in Chicago, CFI Partners is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and manages nearly $6 billion in assets. “My days at Howard University established the foundation for my career in portfolio and risk management and investment advising. It is crucial for more African Americans The post Chicago Financier Levoyd E. Robinson Donates $1.4 Million to School of Business Student Academic Support Lounge appeared first on HBCU News.

By Pamela Hill, Ph.D Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a significant role in American history for well over a century. The list of notable HBCU alumni is long and includes the likes of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice, and Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president of the United States. According to a report by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), HBCUs make up only 3% of higher education institutions in the United States, yet they enroll 10% of all Black students, making them an essential part of the higher education landscape. The History of Historically The post The Role and Legacy of HBCUs in Higher Education appeared first on HBCU News.