higher education

New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt

New York Amsterdam News- College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal…

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Biden to Graduates of Historically Black Howard University: US History Hasn’t Been a ‘Fairy Tale’

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday told graduates of a leading historically Black university that American history…

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Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles graduates from college, fulfills promise to late mother

Todd Bowles kept a promise to his late mother and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach is now a college graduate.…

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Biden tells graduates of Howard University: US history hasn’t been a ‘fairy tale’

THE AFRO — He told the graduates they feed his optimism for the future. “You’re part of the most gifted,…

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Black athletes gather at Bowie State University for straight talk about racial and social justice in sports

THE AFRO- Bowie State University recently held the fifth annual UMPC Social Justice Alliance Symposium in honor of Second Lt.…

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Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship to Announce Youth Entrepreneurship Research Project

THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: The Coppin State University Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship and the Annie E. Casey Foundation will launch a…

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The Arc Jacksonville and FSCJ First-of-Its Kind Vocational Intellectual and Developmental Differences Career Campus Certification Program

Free Press of Jacksonville- The Arc Jacksonville and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind…

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U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona fires back at push to dismiss Black studies

The Afro- Miguel Cardona, secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, wrote an opinion column in the Tampa Bay Times,…

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Divittorio Hits Pinch Hit Grand Slam in Ninth; Coppin State Baseball Falls at Maryland Eastern Shore, 5-4

THE AFRO- SALISBURY, Md: A pinch hit grand slam by Anthony Divittorio was not enough as Coppin State’s baseball team…

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Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center theatre named for Dionne Warwick

THE AFRO- Bowie State University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) now bears the name of internationally renowned singer, Dionne Warwick. In…

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Black Women in Leadership in Greene County

The Greene County Democrat- Black women in leadership in Greene County

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Groups Support Black Parents and Students

The Precinct Reporter News Group- Critical race theory in school curriculum stirs up resistance everywhere, and that’s where Trina Greene…

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The rebirth of golf at Florida’s oldest HBCU

The Afro- The groundwork for the rebirth of the program at Florida’s oldest HBCU actually was laid in May of…

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Coppin State University Announces Honorees for Inaugural Gala

THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University today announced the university will recognize Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation, as…

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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs

THE AFRO- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…

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College enrollment down-except at HBCUs

The Afro- Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are increasing their enrollments at a time when many other institutions of…

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Coppin State Baseball Splits NEC Doubleheader with Fairleigh Dickinson

THE AFRO- Brett Curran tied a school-record for hits in a game in the opener and Josh Hankins drove in…

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Coppin State Softball Rallies for Win in Series Opener Against Howard

The Afro- Coppin State’s softball team rallied for five runs in the sixth to defeat Howard University, 6-4 in the…

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Conservative Groups Don’t Speak for All Moms

The Afro- The far-right group Moms for Liberty is a marquee example with an especially insidious name. The group is…

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STEM vs. STEAM: advocating for the return of art and music in school curriculums

The Afro- For the past twenty-five years, funding cuts to music programs in public schools have been on the rise,…

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Howard University opens first JPMorgan Chase campus branch in the country

The Afro- JPMorgan Chase held the grand opening of its new branch at Howard University (HU) on March 21, marking…

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Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Johns Hopkins alumna and publisher of The AFRO, to speak at 2023 School of Education Commencement

THE AFRO- The Johns Hopkins School of Education has announced that the Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, the CEO…

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Bad and bougie: Black women are taking up space in luxurious living

The Afro- Historically, Black communities are kept from enjoying the finer things in life due to sometimes a lack of…

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50K for 50 Years – Bowie State University colleagues and students honor legacy of veteran educator

Barbara Jean Smith has been a faculty member with the Bowie State University School of Education for 50 years.  That’s…

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20th Annual DC/MD Black College Expo™ March 18th at Bowie State

THE AFRO- At the expo, students can be accepted to a college on the spot, have their college application fees…

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CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event

The Afro- The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on…

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Coppin State Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball

THE AFRO- Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director…

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Blk Swan honors Morgan State University alum Dia Simms

THE AFRO- On Feb. 23, the co-owners of Baltimore’s Blk Swan were proud to honor Morgan State University alum Dia…

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Existing service year programs may provide model for Moore proposal

The Afro- While details of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s service year option for high school graduates are still being worked…

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Coppin State University to Receive $1 Million in Grants from BGE to Support Students in STEM

THE AFRO- BALTIMORE: Coppin State University has received a $1,000,000 grant from BGE to support the educational goals of Coppin…

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Bowie State University awarded $1.5 million to increase the pipeline of Black male educators

THE AFRO- The U.S. Department of Education’s Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program recently awarded more than $1.5 million…

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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Joppatown student Jaydhen Johnson receives more than $180,000 in scholarships

THE AFRO- Joppatowne High School (JHS) senior Jaydhen Johnson is on his way to greatness. The marching and jazz band…

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PRESS ROOM: Hampton University is Proud to Announce the Hampton University Repertory Theatre: The First and Only Professional Theatre Company Housed at an HBCU

The Afro- Hampton, Va. – Hampton University has again distinguished itself in establishing the Hampton University Repertory Theatre to provide…

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A time to learn: the importance of cherishing Black history

By Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO Publisher and CEO Over 110 years ago, Booker Taliaferro Washington penned this letter to my…

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First Black woman to lead United Way Worldwide visits Baltimore, explores local impact in Brooklyn and Curtis Bay neighborhoods

The Afro- Angela F. Williams, the first Black woman to head United Way Worldwide, visited South Baltimore on Feb. 7…

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Announcing the recipients of the 2023 Georgia Titan 100

The Atlanta Voice- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Kwame Johnson, President & CEO, Big…

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Black-owned Cosmetic Brand Will be Sold at Dillard University Bookstore

The New Orleans Tribune- As part of Dillard University’s annual Inauguration weekend in late January, Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, who…

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Psst, College Board: we see you’re not defending AP African American Studies

The Afro- The Florida Department of Education’s recent decision to reject the AP (Advanced Placement) African American Studies course is…

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Department of Commerce partners with Coppin State University to close West Baltimore’s digital divide

The Afro- On Jan. 30 the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new collaborative broadband pilot program with Coppin State…

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City of Abraham Church and Ministries offers GED program to students in Baltimore

The Afro- The North Avenue Learning Initiative, a program run by City of Abraham Church and Ministries (COACM) is searching…

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Dillard University Investiture Weekend Celebration to Install Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, APR, As Its Eighth President

New Orleans Data News Weekly- Dillard University held several events this past weekend to install Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, APR,…

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Texas Southern University named to NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy

Houston Forward Times- Texas Southern University (TSU) has been named to the NBCUniversal News Group’s NBCU Academy, joining 14 other…

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Black Leaders Ready to ‘Fight Like Hell’ Over African American Course Rejection

Free Press of Jacksonville- By Ryan Dailey – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – TALLAHASSEE — Saying that an African…

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LBCC Students Get Ready for Male Success Initiative

The Precinct Reporter News Group- Students will have one less thing to worry about this year at Long Beach City…

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Macy’s to hold month-long donation campaign to benefit United Negro College Fund

The Afro- To celebrate Black History Month, Macy’s on Feb. 1 will launch Black History. Black Brilliance., a month-long donation…

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Florida to Black People: We’re Not Teaching Your History

The Afro- The Florida Department of Education officially launched its 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests with the…

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Education department announces new actions on Student Loan Relief

The Afro- Department of Education officials recently announced an overhaul of the federal government’s income-driven repayment plan to provide relief…

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Morgan State trounces Coppin State in basketball double-header

The Afro- The Morgan State Bears clawed their way to victory in the anticipated annual matchup against crosstown rival Coppin…

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