By: Demetrius Benjamin North Carolina A&T State University is partnering with mobile gaming company Zynga, to provide $1.4 million in scholarships as part of Zynga’s Social Impact Fund. The scholarship funds are designated to start the Zynga scholars program. Zynga scholars will receive support to
FOOD LION WOMEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK Tiarra Smith, Winston-Salem State University (Fr, Greensboro, NC)Smith finished 37th overall with a time of 21:50.6 in the women’s 5k at the 36th Winthrop/ADIDAS Cross Country Invitational. The freshman from Greensboro, NC was the highest-placing Division II runner overall in a Division
Allen University recently had the pleasure of hosting and providing a tour of the Good Samaritan Waverly Hospital to Mr. Wilson White, who leads a global policy team at Google and serves as the Senior Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy. The Good Samaritan-Waverly
Texas Southern University will host Homecoming 2021: Experience the Transformation Saturday, September 25th – Sunday, October 3rd. The University will provide TSU alumni, students and community members with both on and off-campus events that encourage camaraderie and fellowship. Popular and anticipated outdoor events include the
Jackson State University’s WJSU radio station will receive $450K from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) as part of a $1.3 million grant CPB is allocating to three public radio stations. Funds will be used to implement an Urban Alternative format to connect with young,
The Lincoln University Family is mourning the loss of one our students today. Dominik Dudley-Moore, a resident of Dawson Hall, passed away in his on-campus residence. While no foul play is suspected, this tragic incident is under investigation by the Lincoln University Police Department. Dominik,
Corterrius “DaCakeGoat” Allen started his journey and love of making and designing cakes with a $35 baking kit and two cupcake pans that his mom, Jacquelyn Allen, purchased. He made his first cake for a friend, and while he says, “the cake was ugly,” his
Allen University is pleased to welcome new additions to itsleadership team as it continues to experience steady growth. Dr. Eric Gamble, Vice President forPlanning, and Information Technology; Dr. Gee Lockhart Sigman, Associate Vice President forPlanning, Assessment, and Research; and Mr. Jasher Cox, Director of Athletics
A recent report shows that Tennessee is ranked 7th in the nation with the number of COVID-19 cases, which is a drop from number 1 and a 21 percent decrease compared to a week ago. According to the weekly State Profile Report for Tennessee released Tuesday, the
Texas Southern University (TSU) has been awarded $4 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to support the Robert D. Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice. The Fund’s grant will continue groundbreaking environmental justice initiatives led by Dr. Robert Bullard, a distinguished TSU professor known
