Rutgers cancels HBCU occasion to align with Trump DEI orders

The digital mini-conference sponsored by Jobs for the Future was scheduled for Jan. 30. The Rutgers College Heart for Minority Serving Establishments introduced Thursday that it has canceled an upcoming digital convention about registered apprenticeship applications because of President Trump’s govt orders concentrating on range, fairness and inclusion initiatives. “We have been very excited to convey…

HBCU leaders put together for “delicate dance” underneath Trump

Mississippi Valley State College, a traditionally Black establishment, proudly introduced final month that its marching band was invited to carry out at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The college’s president, Jerryl Briggs, described the invitation as an opportunity to “showcase our legacy” and “rejoice our tradition.” A GoFundMe marketing campaign was began in hopes of elevating…

Digital badges for HBCU college students enhance profession prospects

On-line studying modules and digital instruments assist HBCU college students develop long-term life and monetary planning expertise. Daniel de la Hoz/iStock/Getty Pictures Plus Traditionally Black faculties and universities are recognized for serving a major share of Black college students within the U.S. and offering a extra constructive studying setting for these college students, however historic…

N.C. A&T achieves largest endowment of any public HBCU

North Carolina A&T State College’s endowment hit $202 million this summer season, the very best of any public traditionally Black faculty or college (HBCU) within the nation. That sum is about 10 occasions bigger than it was 15 years in the past, when the endowment stood at a extra modest $20 million. College leaders are celebrating the…