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By Gloria Nlewedim Today, the Obama Foundation opened applications for the 2024-2026 Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the Voyager Scholarship provides college students with last-dollar financial aid to help alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their connections to new communities, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them throughout their careers. As the Voyager Scholarship enters its third year, the Obama Foundation and Chesky remain committed to supporting young leaders who can bridge The post The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for the 2024-2026 Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Grambling State University Portia Taylor Singh has always been all about goals. That includes life goals, academic goals, and even athletic goals like helping the Grambling State University soccer team net its first Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2004. Singh has scored in reaching every goal set for herself, including earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from GSU and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. She currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Technology Commercialization Lead in the The post GSU Grad returns to talk past goals, future of digital health technology appeared first on HBCU News.

By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University freshmen advisor Nick Horton is headed to the TSU Sports Hall of Fame. On April 12, Horton will join 24 other former athletes for the special recognition. The 2024 TSU induction class includes NBA star Robert Covington, former NFL star Dominique Rogers-Cromatie, and the late legendary Tigerbelle Mamie Rallins, who will be honored posthumously. Horton is being celebrated for his outstanding track career and continued contributions to his alma mater. “I am overjoyed, happy, and I think it is well deserved, but also humbled,” Horton said. “When I came to TSU, all I wanted to The post Student Advisor Nick Horton To Join TSU Sports Hall of Fame appeared first on HBCU News.

Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South welcomes Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Association President Ed Morales to campus Friday, April 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. The Boom is set to perform in the Rose Parade on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Pasadena, California. “We are so excited to have the Jackson State University band known by so many as the — “Sonic Boom of the South” — march in Pasadena for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2025! The parade and Jackson State share a legacy of music excellence and tradition,” said Morales. “We are The post Sonic Boom welcomes Pasadena Tournament of Roses® President to JSU ahead of 2025 Rose Parade® appeared first on HBCU News.

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