HBCU News

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is elevating its mission to increase the representation of Black doctors in medicine. The post California-Based HBCU Cultivates Its First Independent Medical Degree Program appeared first on NewsOne.

Howard University made HBCUs proud yet again with its swim and dive team by making Black history on a recent 'Sport Illustrated' Daily Cover.

HBCU News

NASA has donated $11.7 million to eight HBCUs to support the creation of curricula centered on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The post NASA Aims To Empower The Next Generation Of STEM Innovators At HBCUs With $12 Million Donation appeared first on NewsOne.

By now, you’ve probably seen the videos of Justina Miles bringing all the energy during Sunday’s halftime show performance. Days later and the ASL interpreter is still trending on the timeline! https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomie_2020/video/7199734549067271470?q=asl%20super%20bowl%202023&t=1676386378652 The 20-year-old signed lyrics for hearing-impaired viewers as Rihanna performed a 13-minute set during the game’s halftime show. Prior to that, she also […] The post How ASL Interpreter & Bowie State Student Justina Miles Stole The Super Bowl Halftime Show appeared first on 92 Q.

Students and faculty are adjusting to the addition of the screening systems and some have concerns. More inside. The post Metal Detectors Installed on Morgan State’s Dorms Drawing Mixed Criticism appeared first on 92 Q.

Tennessee State University's Aristocrat of Bands makes history as the first collegiate band to win a Grammy award. Read more inside.

Vote here for Wizards HBCU Battle of the DJs with DJs from Morgan, Bowie, Coppin, Howard and UDC. DJ will play during Saturdays Washington Wizards game!

  Coppin State University along with the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the launch of ConnectEagle Nation, a new broadband internet pilot program aimed to improve connectivity and access for West Baltimore communities. ConnectEagle Nation will benefit communities along the West North Ave Corridor with the assistance of a $3.9 million federal grant from the […] The post Coppin State Receives $3.9M Grant For Broadband Internet Pilot Program appeared first on 92 Q.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Like a lot of great projects, the idea for Grammy-nominated album “The Urban Hymnal” was first sketched out on a paper restaurant napkin. Gospel songwriter and producer Sir the Baptist had come to Nashville in October 2021 to hear Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands perform during homecoming at the invitation […]

Sports

Marcus Stokes, the white high school quarterback who lost a scholarship for rapping the N-word on video last year, just received a new offer to play for the HBCU Albany State University. The University of Florida had given Stokes a scholarship to join the Gators but took the deal off the table once Stokes’ clip […]