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In response to growing concerns about mental health, Johnson C. Smith University has unveiled the “Zen Den,” a tranquil space designed to provide respite from the pressures of college life. Located in the Edward E. Crutchfield Center for Integrated Studies, this meditation room aims to support students and faculty alike in managing stress during their busy academic lives.  More than half of…

Shaun “Kup” Kupferberg, head coach of the Howard University Women’s Volleyball team, reached a remarkable career milestone on Sept. 20, celebrating his 400th win after a 3-0 victory (25-20, 25-10, 25-15) over Princeton University at Burr Gymnasium. This achievement marks his impressive 206th win with the Bison since joining the university in 2012. Photo courtesy of Howard University “It’s not…

During New York’s annual Climate Week, America Is All In announced an expansion of its Leaders Circle. The coalition welcomed four distinguished figures committed to advancing climate action. Among the new members is Suzanne Elise Walsh, JD, president of Bennett College. “The climate crisis is here, and its impacts are disproportionately affecting women, specifically women of color. That hits…

Southern University has officially kicked off construction on a new amphitheater and outdoor classroom at its Baton Rouge campus, marked by a groundbreaking ceremony attended by university officials and community leaders. The U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund supported the $1.7 million project. The campus additions aim to provide a safe, open-air gathering…

Researchers at North Carolina Central University are making significant strides in the quest to combat Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for approximately 80% of dementia cases and is the sixth leading cause of death among U.S. adults. With no cure available, the NCCU Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise team focuses on two critical areas: slowing disease…

Marqueece Harris-Dawson, a Morehouse College graduate, has officially assumed the Los Angeles City Council Chairman role. The council member, who has represented portions of South Los Angeles since his election in 2015, was sworn in during the Sept. 20 council meeting. He set forth an agenda centered on homelessness and housing affordability—issues that profoundly impact Black and Latino…

Morehouse College senior DaQuan Brown embodies the school’s vision of developing Black men through his academic pursuits and creative endeavors. A member of the Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Brown has recently authored a children’s book titled “Just Like You!: ABC Edition,” which aims to empower young Black boys to envision and realize their potential. Brown’s journey into authorship…

With less than 40 days until the pivotal election day, the Harris-Walz campaign is ramping up its efforts to connect with voters. It is launching an ambitious HBCU Homecoming Tour across essential battleground states. This tour underscores the campaign’s dedication to engaging directly with Black communities during the highly significant homecoming season at Historically Black Colleges and…

Tuskegee University’s aviation program has officially received accreditation and will launch in January 2025. This achievement makes Tuskegee the only historically Black institution in Alabama to offer a fully accredited aviation program. Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, expressed his pride in this milestone. “We have responded to the demand for…

Birmingham Business Journal has recognized Glenda S. Thomas, president & CEO of Electra Grid Solutions, as one of its Top Birmingham Women for 2024. The Birmingham native is an alumna of Alabama A&M University, where she graduated with a degree in accounting in 1999. Under her guidance, EGS, a premier utility services contractor, and Electra Lines have successfully expanded into new markets…

Alcorn State University is poised to host a celebration of music as internationally recognized bass performer Kenneth Kellogg brings his talents to campus. Sponsored by a grant from the Coalition of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Kellogg will present a recital on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. in the Oakland Memorial Chapel. Following that, he will conduct a masterclass workshop on…

The construction of the Early Childhood Innovation Center at Delaware State University is officially halfway complete. University officials and state education leaders gathered for a beam signing event on Sept. 25th to commemorate this milestone. This occasion allowed attendees to leave their mark on a steel beam of the two-story facility. Among those present were DSU President Tony Allen,…

Simmons College of Kentucky is celebrating a significant milestone in its rich history with a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for its new residence, which took place on Thursday. Simmons College says the opening of this new residence hall symbolizes an investment in student living conditions and reinforces the college’s ongoing legacy of providing a holistic and enriching educational…

Hampton proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of its alumnus, Lt. General Xavier T. Brunson, who has recently made history with his promotion to the rank of four-star General in the United States Army. This significant milestone designates him as the new commander of U.S. Forces Korea, where he will succeed General Paul LaCamera and take command of approximately 28,500 U.S. troops…

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at streamlining legal education, Alabama State University and Faulkner University held a joint news conference on September 24. The presidents of both institutions signed an articulation agreement that will allow undergraduate students at ASU to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris degree in just six years. Traditionally, students pursuing both degrees…

Alabama A&M’s Bulldog Transit System has secured an impressive $8.1 million grant through the Competitive Low-No Emissions Program for Fiscal Year 2023. This significant funding aims to expedite BTS’s ambitious goal of establishing a fully zero-emissions transit system by 2031. Since initiating its sustainability efforts in 2017, BTS has progressively transitioned from fossil fuel-powered buses…