Activism at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s bred into the culture of HBCUs. In recent years, however, there’s a sentiment that activism on black college campuses is dead, perhaps pushed aside by a distracted generation so tied to their mobile devices and social media that they […]
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 7-Eleven Franchisee & Hampton Grad Alyson Rae Lawson Gives Advice to Students
Twenty one percent of black business and management majors in the U.S. graduate from historically black colleges and universities. After graduation, our students go on to excel in the world of business while many take that knowledge and create their own paths as entrepreneurs. Alyson Rae Lawson, Hampton University grad and recent winner of the […]
BLOG: 5 Essential Tips for the College Freshman
As this summer comes to a close and I embark on my sophomore year at Spelman College, I recall the many, many times I have been asked about my first-year experience. Whenever I responded, my answer always felt inadequate. It is extremely hard to adequately describe how amazing and critical this last year was for […]
Trump Admin Needs to Embrace HBCUS – Not Reduce Funds They Receive
The President’s statement that the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Capital Financing Program may be unconstitutional is wrong and dangerous for a couple of reasons. For too long, HBCUs have found themselves at the center of redundant conversations about their relevance and whether or not they’re still needed. To make matters worse, the current […]
Tips for Incoming Freshmen on Succeeding in College
Coming into college as a freshman can be one of the more exciting times of a young person’s life; meeting different people, the new environment, and of course, the college parties are something to look forward to. But there’s one thing you should realize as soon as you step onto campus: The main reason why […]