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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.

Continuing an unprecedented hot streak, Lil Durk proudly presents his forthcoming new OTF (Only The Family) compilation project, Nightmares In The Trenches, out next Friday November 17th. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE. He paved the way for its arrival with the scorching song and music video “Smurk Carter,” available now. Stream “Smurk Carter” HERE. Watch the music video HERE. “Smurk Carter” laces otherworldly synths with boisterous horns and a […] The post Lil Durk Announces New OTF Compilation Project “Nightmares In The Trenches” first appeared on The Source. The post Lil Durk Announces New OTF Compilation Project “Nightmares In The Trenches” appeared first on The Source.

Hot 97, the pulse of hip-hop, recently unveiled a star-studded lineup for its upcoming Winter Jam at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, slated for December 30th. The anticipation reached its peak at the Announcement Party held at Hot 97’s new offices on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in the Chelsea area of NYC where […] The post Hot 97’s Winter Jam Announcement Party Sets The Stage For A Hip-Hop Extravaganza first appeared on The Source. The post Hot 97’s Winter Jam Announcement Party Sets The Stage For A Hip-Hop Extravaganza appeared first on The Source.

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