Category : Education

American Academy Of Nursing Bestowed The Title Of Living Legend To Phyllis Sharp

The "Living Legend" title stands as the pinnacle of honor within the organization, bestowed upon individuals who epitomize the resilience and innovative spirit inherent in nursing. These esteemed recipients have made significant contributions that pr...

North Carolina Central University and Durham Tech Join Forces for Innovative Learning Opportunities

In an important new alliance, two distinguished educational entities in Durham, North Carolina, have crafted a strategic collaboration. This agreement links the associate’s degree curriculum in applied sciences from Durham Tech with the foundational...

Education News: Three Pioneering African Americans Leading Higher Education Administration

Jonathan Sandville has been appointed as the Chief Development Officer for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, a pivotal role supporting educational enhancements. In a separate yet impactful move, Paula Jackson steps into the position of Interim Athl...

Legacy of Philadelphia’s First Black Mayor Honored as Temple University Acquires Papers

W. Wilson Goode made history as Philadelphia's inaugural Black mayor, serving two consecutive terms from 1984 to 1992. His tenure marked a significant chapter in the city’s governance, underscoring the importance of diversity in leadership. Beyond hi...

Meharry Medical College Community Unites After Racist Graffiti Found on Campus

James Hildreth, President of Meharry Medical College, stated, “We maintain an unwavering stance against hatred and are committed to protecting the dignity and welfare of our community.” He emphasized that “this abhorrent event will not weaken our ide...

Honoring Quintard Taylor, Jr.: A Tribute to a Legacy (1948-2025)

Quintard Taylor, Jr. dedicated nearly fifty years to academia as a distinguished professor of history, spending twenty of those years in a prominent role at the University of Washington. His extensive contributions to scholarship include the authorsh...

U.S. Faces Expanding Racial Divide in Household Earnings Between Black And White Families

In the year 2024, the median income for Black households reached 60.5 percent of what non-Hispanic White families earned. This marks a decline from 63.4 percent in 2023, and a further drop from 65.2 percent in 2022. Such figures highlight an ongoing...

Education Department Announces Major $435 Million Funding Shift to HBCUs And Tribal Colleges

The Trump Administration is reallocating approximately $350 million originally designated for Minority-Serving Institutions as part of a broader $500 million initiative aimed at providing a one-time financial infusion to historically Black colleges a...

Bias in the Brain: How Racial Stereotypes Influence Object Recognition

A team of researchers from Columbia University has uncovered a striking connection between split-second decision-making and racial stereotypes using advanced brain-imaging technology. Their study reveals that these stereotypes can lead individuals to...

Eric Brown Steers Denmark Technical College into a New Era as President

Eric Brown has officially been named the new president of Denmark Technical College, marking an important leadership change for the historically Black institution. The announcement was made by the South Carolina State Board for Technical and Comprehe...