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Tag: HBCUs: Page 2
HBCUs
Huston-Tillotson University Partners With Apple to Increase Black Male Teachers
With the goal of diversifying the K-12 teaching pipeline, Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has collaborated with Apple to launch a new program. In the United States, only 2% of teachers are Black men.
May 3, 2021
African-American
Clark Atlanta University Launches Executive Leadership Institute to Train Next Generation of HBCU Presidents
To recruit and prepare potential future leaders to serve at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has established the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI).
April 22, 2021
African-American
Black Colleges and Universities: Charting a Path to Transformational
Recent, so-called ātransformationalā gifts to HBCUs, most notably MacKenzie Scottās multi-million dollar beneficence to twenty-two public and private HBCUs, present huge opportunities to reimagine and reposition some extraordinary institutions. No reasonable person can deny that these gifts with no strings attached represent a significant investment in these schools as well as an affirmation of their worth. They are not, ipso facto, transformational, however. These monies have the potential to be transformational only if meaningful conversations occur among institutional leadership, governing boards and stakeholders.
April 16, 2021
Sports
Deion Sanders Helps SWAC Land Pepsi Sponsorship
Deion Sanders, head football coach at Jackson State University, has helped the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) land a sponsorship with Pepsi, making Pepsi the official soft drink supplier of SWAC football and basketball events through 2023, Football Scoop reported. PepsiCo will hire at least one graduate from each SWAC school. And Sanders will be a [ā¦]
April 6, 2021
HBCUs
U.S. Department of Education Provides Debt Relief for 45 HBCUs
To support institutional advancement, the United States Department of Education issued $1.6 billion in debt relief for 45 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Funding was provided under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) passed in December 2020. Chosen schools are participants of the HBCU Capital Financing Program, which provides low-cost loans, [ā¦]
April 2, 2021
HBCUs
Terrence J Partners with First Boulevard to Provide HBCU Students with Financial Literacy Resources
In partnership with First Boulevard, a Black-owned bank, actor Terrence āJā Jenkins is advocating for increase financial literacy opportunities for students at historically Black college and university (HBCUs). Under the initiative, Project Tassels, a video series will be created to touch on areas of money management including savings, budgeting and credit scores, Black Enterprise reported. [ā¦]
April 2, 2021
HBCUs
Report Highlights Industry Partnerships Established by HBCU Presidents
A new report reveals how some presidents of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are building business and industry partnerships to improve the stability of their institutions.
March 26, 2021
HBCUs
UNCF Convenes Mayors to Discuss Economic, COVID-19, and Racial Justice Issues
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing focus on racial justice, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the NFL Foundationās Inspire Change Initiative hosted a mayors panel on social justice and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
March 17, 2021
African-American
Reducing the Cost of Higher Education Through the Invaluable Mission of Community Colleges and Affordable HBCUs
There is a significant need to foster better collaborative relationships among community colleges and HBCUs. Throughout history, HBCUs and community colleges have played a critical role in educating diverse students seeking to receive higher education.
March 8, 2021
HBCUs
Webinar Series Looks to Prepare HBCUs for Future Crises
To provide resources and advice in navigating both current and future crises, the HBCU Emergency Management Consortium hosted the first webinar āResponse Planning and Implementationā as part of its HBCU Disaster Resilience Series.
March 4, 2021
HBCUs
Black Greek Organization Members Reflect on Kamala Harrisā Impact on HBCUs and Beyond
The signature āskee-weeā rallying call erupted at the start of a Q&A featuring then-U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Hearing her surrogate sisterhood sound their encouragement and their approval of what she embodies, Harris clapped, returning the womenās applause. She wiggled gleefully in her chair and beamed a smile toward those huddled members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, skee-weeāing in Harrisā direction.
March 3, 2021
Sports
XULAās Reestablished Baseball Program Plays First Intercollegiate Game in Over 60 Years
Over the years, many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have eliminated their baseball programs due to limited funding and accessibility issues. Currently, only 8% of Major League Baseball (MLB) players and 4% of baseball players within the National Collegiate Athletic Association are Black, The New York Times reported. However, after announcing a reestablishment of [ā¦]
February 24, 2021
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