Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health are partnering to launch Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, a medical school aimed at increasing the number of Black physicians and addressing health disparities due to race.
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Orioles to host HBCU night fundraiser at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles are celebrating HBCUs and BGLOs on Sept. 6 with special performances from Morgan State University’s marching band and Bowie State’s marching band, and will donate five dollars from every ticket sold to an HBCU initiative.
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Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies: Empowering Adult Learners to Achieve Their Dreams
Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies offers 18 diverse degree programs for non-traditional students, working professionals, and those seeking flexible education options, with personalized student support and a generous transfer credit policy.
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Bowie State University honors late student with image in new MLK center
Bowie State University celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the $166-million Martin Luther King Jr. Center, which features a two-story image of late BSU student 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III, who was killed in 2017, as well as a new sociology course and a fitness center for ROTC students.
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Mfume discusses enrollment, housing issues at Morgan State
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chairman of the Morgan State University Board of Regents, discussed the university’s enrollment surge, housing challenges, and the declining rate of enrollment for Black male students during an interview at the Democratic National Convention.
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White House Initiative on HBCUs announces 2024 scholars – all D.C. and Maryland HBCUs represented
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has announced the 2024 class of scholars, comprising 110 exemplary students from 77 HBCUs, including six from D.C. and Maryland institutions, who will participate in workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events throughout the year.
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Faith-based reparations fund helps kids pay for college
The Justice League of Greater Lansing Michigan has raised over $400,000 for reparations scholarships and awarded $5,000 to 10 college-bound high school grads to address the racial wealth gap and systemic racism.
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Howard University College of Medicine receives transformative $175 million gift
Bloomberg Philanthropies has donated $175 million to the Howard University College of Medicine, the largest donation ever made to HBCUs, in order to reduce student debt costs and continue the school’s mission of advocating for excellence in education and healthcare for underrepresented populations.
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America’s high school students to descend upon Walt Disney World Resort for HBCU Week Foundation College Fair in October
Walt Disney World Resort is hosting the HBCU Week Foundation College Fair for the second time, with over 8,000 high school students expected to attend and over $11 million in scholarships to be awarded.
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Livingstone receives $10M donation
Livingstone College has received a $10 million donation to enhance campus buildings and academic life for students, as part of a $30 million regeneration project, and has also launched a biomanufacturing training program as part of President Biden’s Build Back Initiative.
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PRESS ROOM: National Park Service awards $10.6 million to preserve America’s historically Black colleges and universities
The National Park Service has awarded $10,670,000 to 15 projects in eight states to preserve historic structures on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Simmons College, Delaware State University, and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
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AFRO Interns on the move: Meet the next generation of Black journalists
The AFRO Interns have been working hard this summer, covering a range of important topics and contributing to the publication’s mission of amplifying diverse voices and stories within the Black community.