Fisk University is thrilled to announce a $2,500,000 gift from the R.I.S.E. Opportunity Foundation to support the development of the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Risk Management Institute. The Institute will focus on preparing Fisk students for outstanding careers in the insurance industry. Over the past five
The Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University has received $250,000 from JP Morgan Chaseto help Houston and its most vulnerable neighborhoods deal with the disproportionate impact of an increased pace of natural disasters. “Our work will focus on hurricanes,
As Hampton University celebrates Dr. William R. Harvey’s 44th and final year of legendary service, he received quite the surprise as W. Chad Green, Chairman of the York County Board of Supervisors, presented Dr. Harvey with a Proclamation from York County recognizing the significant achievements
Texas Southern University is excited to kick-off “TSU Spirit Week” before the 36th Annual Labor Day Classic. Events held during the week will engage students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they prepare to cheer on the TSU Tigers. Executed by the Office of Student Life,
Dr. Roderick Little, director of bands at Jackson State University, is currently featured in the Dockers brand storytelling series “Recognize.” Launched in honor of Black History Month, and extending beyond, Recognize is “about celebrating inspiring community members, contributors and influencers making a difference with their
Fisk University announces the release of a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The Fisk Jubilee Singers®’ storied history and evolution since its inception in 1871 is deeply woven into the fabric of the African American experience. Their story
Today, Texas Southern University announced it will become a community center for Coding and Creativity as part of Apple’s Community Education Initiative and Tennessee State University’s HBCU C2. The teaching and learning initiative is designed to empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to expand technology
(JACKSON, Miss.) — CenterPoint Energy recently donated $30,000 to Jackson State University to help launch a Coding Academy targeting freshmen.JSU President Thomas K. Hudson described coding as the future of technology.“The Coding Academy will be very exciting, and we’re happy that CenterPoint is investing in the
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces the 2021 All-CIAA preseason volleyball team, as voted on by the CIAA Volleyball Coaches Association and Sports Information Directors Association, and the predicted order of finish as selected by the head coaches. The 2021 preseason team features
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University’s Move-in Day 2021 for incoming freshmen, specifically, was thrilling, but it came with an assortment of emotions. Some students expressed a fear of leaving their homes to take on an independent lifestyle, but they remain upbeat.Saturday, Aug. 14, was a
