University reaches $1M for Emergency Student Relief Fund
A university has successfully raised $1 million for its Emergency Student Relief Fund, providing crucial financial assistance to students in need.
Education
Oakwood Campus Reopening For Fall 2020
Oakwood University announces plans to fully reopen campus for Fall 2020 semester with enhanced safety protocols including reduced class sizes, social distancing, and sanitization measures.
‘s oldest graduate reaches 106th Birthday
Celebrating an extraordinary milestone as Stevenson reaches their 106th birthday, marking another year for one of the oldest college graduates.
Oakwood Establishes George Floyd Scholarship
Oakwood University established a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship after accepting a challenge from North Central University’s president. The HBCU created the fund to honor Floyd’s memory by supporting students pursuing higher education.
College Student Gets $184K in GoFundMe Donations
College student Freddy Kennedie Barley received $184,000 in GoFundMe donations after biking six miles to register while living in a tent on campus.
First Lady Raps About College
First Lady Michelle Obama teams up with SNL’s Jay Pharoah in a hilarious College Humor rap video promoting higher education with bars about her Southside Chicago roots.
Lexus Awards 2015 Verses and Flow Scholarships
Lexus awarded $5,000 scholarships to 16 students from HBCUs through their Verses and Flow program. Recipients were recognized for community leadership and academic excellence.
Cipha Sounds Kicks The Realness: Teacher’s Live Secret Lives
Radio personality Cipha Sounds reveals surprising truths about teachers’ hidden lives beyond the classroom in his latest candid discussion.
Cipha Sounds: First Day of School Reality
Radio personality Cipha Sounds shares honest insights about back-to-school experiences. The veteran DJ keeps it real about education and youth culture.
HUD and GreatSchools Partner on School Choice
HUD partners with GreatSchools to provide public housing and voucher families with tools to make informed school choices for their children.