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Texas Southern University Board of Regents Announces New Leadership

November 11, 2025

At today’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, James Benham was elected as Chairman, and it was announced that former Chairman Brandon L. Simmons had been appointed

Education & Policy

Mentewab Ayalew Secures $483,620 NIH Grant to Transform Genomic Data Science Education

November 5, 2025

A $483,620 federal grant is about to transform how Spelman College prepares the next generation of biomedical scientists — and it couldn’t come at a more critical time. Mentewab Ayalew, Ph.D., a

Alamo Colleges District Celebrates Completion of Five Years of AlamoPROMISE, Honored with National Award

As the Alamo Colleges District celebrates the completion of five years of

Center for Journalism & Democracy Awards $22,000 to SSU Student Newsroom

Savannah State University’s (SSU) Department of Journalism and Mass Communications received a

Education & Policy

Langston University Named 2025 Carnegie Research College and University

June 18, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

Langston University has been designated a Research College and University by the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions, one of only 216 institutions nationwide

Education & Policy·Technology & AI

Inspiring Youth for STEAM Careers in a Connected World

June 5, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

The demand for talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) continues to rise. That’s why Comcast NBCUniversal was proud to host our

Education & Policy

Navigating New Horizons: TSU’s Pioneering Maritime Transportation Degree

June 5, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

Texas Southern University is the only HBCU that offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Transportation Management and Security. According to the University website: “This program addresses

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The White House Reclaims HBCU Initiative: New Executive Order Sparks Debate on Funding, Partnerships, and Diversity

June 3, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

The U.S. President just signed a new executive order that brings the HBCU initiative back under the White House. This move puts more emphasis

AI in Academia·Education & Policy·Graduation Season·Student Experience·Technology and Tradition

AI Joins the Graduation Stage: Efficiency vs. Authenticity in Commencement Ceremonies

June 3, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

Graduation season packs out the entire month of May with undergraduate graduations and graduate graduations. Graduation season is such an exciting time for any

Education & Policy·Tech·Technology & AI

The Global AI Race: Is the U.S. Falling Behind or Leading in Its Own Way?

June 3, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

AI is what is happening in our world and taking over the 21st century! AI stands for artificial intelligence and is the field of

Economic Empowerment·Education & Policy·Labor

The Backbone of American Progress: How HBCUs Sustain Black Labor, Innovation, and National Growth

June 3, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

The foundation of the United States is deeply intertwined with the labor, resilience, and ingenuity of Black Americans. From the early days of agriculture

Education & Policy

AI to Amplify Our Potential: A Vision for HBCU Innovation

May 28, 2025

by Lexx Thornton

“AI is not here to replace humanity but to amplify our potential—unlocking new frontiers in medicine, education, and creativity. For HBCUs, embracing AI means