Category: Black Education

By Nick Song, Maine Public In the two weeks she’s been working at the Cutler Health Center on UMaine’s Orono campus, physician assistant student Katie Bandstra says she’s seen at least 55 patients. “It’s mid-October, so we’re getting the flu season,” said Bandstra. “So a lot of patients have come in with acute respiratory viral illnesses.” Bandstra and classmate Maddie Vinet are second-year students at Morehouse School of Medicine, a historically Black medical school in Atlanta, Georgia. They’re both in Maine under a new pilot program between the HBCU medical school and Northern Light Health, Maine’s second-largest health care provider. The post Students from Morehouse School of Medicine are Delivering Care Across Rural Maine appeared first on HBCU News.

By Larry Robinson, Ph.D. As legions of alumni and supporters converge on Tallahassee to join students, faculty, staff and friends for Florida A&M University’s Homecoming 2023: The Experience, “Forever Rattlers: A Timeless Tradition,”it is our hope that the festivities will be safe, enjoyable, and filled with excitement.  We are so fortunate to be part of FAMU’s legacy of “Excellence with Caring”and Homecoming is one of those precious times that bind our community together as a FAMUly. Given the threats faced by other Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) this Homecoming season, we are urging everyone – students, faculty, staff, alumni, The post FAMU Celebrates Homecoming 2023: It’s Our Time appeared first on HBCU News.

Written By the Howard Newsroom Staff The Howard University men’s basketball team will host crosstown rival American University on Halloween in a charity exhibition game at Burr Gymnasium to help raise awareness of gun violence and honor the legacy of the late Blake Bozeman. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. with ticket proceeds benefiting the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, a local charitable organization dedicated to strengthening community relations. All who attend the game are asked to war orange, the color associated with the movement to end gun violence. Bozeman was fatally shot outside of a D.C. nightclub on September 24, 2023. A The post Howard Men’s Basketball Hosts American University on Halloween to Support Gun Violence Awareness appeared first on HBCU News.

Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.

Nationwide Children's Hospital is offering an exciting and competitive summer program for baccalaureate nursing students. The 12-week Summer Nurse Extern Program provides students.

Ahhh, It's that time of year again. The time to start thinking about scholarships. But where do you find them? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are the top 5 platforms to find scholarships for HBCU students.

In a celebration of talent, diversity, and academic excellence, GE Appliances, a Haier company (GEA), and HBCU Connect are excited to announce the winner of the highly anticipated Business Scholarship.

HBCUConnect.com is proud to present the 2023 Top 50 Employers of HBCU Students & Graduates. This list is based on our deep relationships with HBCU faculty and staff, as well as our comprehensive database of companies actively recruiting from HBCU talent.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job seekers of all ages, but it can be especially helpful for young college graduates. By following these 10 tips, you can optimize your LinkedIn profile and increase your chances of landing a job interview!

In a groundbreaking narrative that embraces the heritage of all 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a visionary team of Morehouse College alumni has given birth to "HBCU Superheroes."

In today's competitive job market, your personal brand will help you stand out with potential employers. We have the how and why, plus all the tips to build a specialized profile to get you noticed and boost your career.

Sinclair Broadcast Group just announced the return of Sinclair's News Reporter and Producer Academies, a series of interactive, virtual workshops for College Students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. This year, Sinclair will also add Weather Academy, a workshop for students interested in a career in weather.