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Morehouse Grad Becomes the Youngest Principal in the Atlanta Public Schools System

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Morehouse Alum Dr. Dominique Merriweather has become the youngest principal in the Atlanta Public Schools System and the first African-American leader at Sutton Middle School.

Selma University Receives Grants to Preserve Historic Building

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Selma University receives over half a million dollars in grant money to make renovations to historic building.

Fourteen HBCU Medical Students to Participate in NFL Diversity Initiative

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Fourteen medical students from different HBCUs are chosen for NFL diversity initiative.

Jordan Brand Announces 20-Year Partnership With Howard University

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Jordan Brand Howard have 20-year entered a partnership to benefit the students.

SC State Fires Athletic Director Stacy Danley

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South Carolina State University has decided that it does not see a future with former athletic director Stacy Danley. Learn more from staff at...

Morgan State is On a Mission to Become Marylands’s first R1 HBCU

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Morgan State is working hard to make history as the first Maryland HBCU to gain R1 status.

Florida Memorial is Training the Next Generation of Black Pilots

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Florida Memorial University is making strides to diversify the aviation field and produce more Black pilots through its aviation program

Fisk University’s New Gymnastics Team has Officially Started Practicing

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The first HBCU gymnastics team has officially started practicing for the 2023 season.

Denny’s and Getty Images Partner to Launch Grant for HBCU Students

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Getty Images and Denny's have teamed up to provide a grant aimed at preserving HBCU history.

EWU Names Marquita Mines As New Head Coach For Track & Field, Cross Country

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Edward Waters University just added a new leader to its Intercollegiate Athletics department. Learn more in the EWU release below. The Edward Waters University Department...

Jackson State Announces New Partnership with American Airlines

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American Airlines is now the official airline of Jackson State University Athletics. Jackson State University has partnered with American Airlines to provide chartered flights...

Benedict College Launches Esports Gaming Room and Degree Track

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Benedict College becomes the first HBCU with a gaming room and an Esports degree track.

Meharry Medical College Selects New Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs

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Meharry Medical College has selected a new executive to develop several residency programs at the HBCU. Learn more in the release by MMC below. Meharry...

Jackson State Surpasses $600K Fundraising Goal on Annual Day of Giving

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Jackson State University's projections for its annual Day of Giving fundraiser were met and exceeded. Learn more in the story by Caleb Salers at...

Morgan State Becomes the First Four-Year HBCU to Partner with Amazon Career Choice Program

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Morgan State University teams up Amazon in their Career Choice program to allow Amazon employees to attend the University on Amazon's dime.

Baltimore Police Department Unveils New Internship Program With Local HBCUs

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A new Baltimore Police Department program has been designed to cultivate talent from two nearby HBCUs. Learn more in the story by Nick Fenley...

A Stillman College Graduate Is The New President of USC Radio Group

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Stillman College graduate will oversee multiple California radio stations in his new executive role. Learn more in the story from staff at KUSC. Meet the...

Parents of Murdered Army Lieutenant Appeal to White House For Arlington National Cemetery Burial

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Army Lieutenant Richard Collins III was a Bowie State University student days away from graduation when he was tragically killed. Earlier this year, a...