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Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Florida Man Accused of Spending $6 Million Meant for Allen University Football Stadium

Monti Valrie has been indicted for defrauding historically Black Allen University and its parent company, African Methodist Episcopal Church by more than $6 million. Valrie was given funds to construct a new football stadium at the HBCU, but he allegedly spent the money on personal luxury products, including cars, jewelry, and a high-end rental home in Florida.

Research Finds Hampton University Offers the Best Return On Investment of Any HBCU

Compared to other HBCUs, Hampton University comes the closest to offering its undergraduate alumni a net-zero 10-year return on investment, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Career Institute. It takes the median-earning bachelor's-degree recipient 10.5 years to payback the full cost of attending Hampton University.

Two Florida HBCUs Create New Ph.D. Pathway Program

Under a new agreement, students at Florida Memorial University now have a structured opportunity to prepare for doctoral programs at Florida A&M University.

Morgan State University Partners With Google to Enhance AI Infrastructure on Campus

Through a new partnership with Google Public Sector, Morgan State University will now have access to advanced Google Cloud platforms and NVIDIA's infrastructure, allowing students and faculty to conduct sophisticated research in AI and other evolving industries.

Tomikia LeGrande Honored by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Dr. LeGrande became the ninth president of Prairie View A&M University in June 2023. Earlier in her career, she held key leadership roles in enrollment management at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Houston-Downtown.

The University of the District of Columbia Launches New Master of Social Work Degree

“By preparing talented residents for careers in social work and behavioral health, we are not only expanding economic opportunity but also strengthening the network of support services our neighbors, schools, families and communities need to thrive,” said Maurice D. Edington, president of the University of the District of Columbia.

HBCU Enrollments Are Surging

In an era when overall enrollments in high education are stagnant and when many colleges and universities have seen dramatic drops in enrolled students, many of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities are seeing significant growth.

Xavier University of Louisiana Study Examines How to Expand Black Participation in Clinical Trials

Public health, pharmacy, and biomedical sciences faculty members at Xavier University of Louisiana have authored a new study examining how healthcare professionals and researchers can increase Black Americans' participation in clinical trials.

Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health to Construct $700 Million Hospital in Atlanta

“Today marks a meaningful step toward expanding access to care for families across Atlanta and South Fulton who have waited too long and traveled too far for essential health services,” said Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of the historically Black medical school.

New Partnership to Support Immersive Media, Entertainment, and Gaming Program at Bowie State

This fall, Bowie State University launched a new bachelor's degree program in immersive media, entertainment, and gaming. To support the program, the HBCU has partnered with Revolutionary VP Studios to provide students with training opportunities in virtual reality and production design.

Virginia State University Establishes New Partnership With a University in Ghana

The two institutions have established a framework for academic cooperation that will create new opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, leadership development initiatives, and cross-cultural learning experiences.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Titus Sanders Named Executive Director of the Elizabeth City State University School of Aviation

Sanders is a pilot for United Airlines, a retired chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army, and chair of the board of directors for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. Before his new role, he led the aviation science department at Tuskegee University in Alabama.

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Sues Lower Oxford Township Over New Special Events Ordinance

A new Lower Oxford Township ordinance requires a formal permit for any event expected to draw more than 500 people, such as Lincoln's homecoming celebration. According to the HBCU, this ordinance violates the community's First Amendment rights by unjustly restricting Lincoln's ability to host gatherings essential to its academic mission.

Wilberforce University Partners with MacAir Aviation for Student Flight Training

MacAir Aviation, a flight training school at the Greene County-Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport in Xenia, Ohio, has signed a new agreement to provide the flight instruction component of Wilberforce's forthcoming aviation program.

Lincoln University of Missouri Expands Educational Opportunities at Local Military Base

Under a new agreement, Lincoln University of Missouri will offer three certificate programs in cybersecurity, mental health for first responders, and geospatial information science to students at Fort Leonard Wood, a U.S. Army base in the Ozarks.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

Bluefield State University Fires President Darrin Martin

Darrin Martin has led Bluefield State University since 2023. He was recently fired by the HBCU's board of governors after concerns were raised regarding the university's fiscal stability.

Cherae M. Farmer Is the First Black Woman to Lead the American Dental Education Association

Dr. Farmer has served as dean of the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College in Nashville for the past 11 years. She has more than three decades of experience in dental practice and education.
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