When you or a loved one undergoes a surgical procedure, it can be overwhelming. Many healthcare professionals comprise the surgical team to ensure your well-being throughout the process, including nurses. One type of nurse involved in your surgery and pain management is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), also known as a nurse anesthesiologist or…
Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Camps can encourage them to step out of their comfort zones, try new activities and overcome challenges away from the comforts of home. Because campers are immersed in a variety of programs, such as outdoor adventures,…
Cursive handwriting is making a comeback of sorts for K-8 students in the United States. Several states in recent years passed legislation mandating instruction in cursive handwriting, including California, Iowa, and Oklahoma. Pennsylvania and New Jersey are considering similar legislation, as are other states. Shawn Datchuk is an associate professor of special education and the director of the Iowa Reading Research Center. At the center,…
Children wearing back braces, veterans walking with artificial limbs, and Paralympic athletes are all likely receive care from a prosthetist, orthotist or pedorthist — or POP — professional. Certified POP professionals help nearly 6 million people in America with limb loss or limb difference move better. They create devices to restore independence for people of…
Each year, a majority of American parents of college students are confronted with higher-than-expected costs for tuition and room and board, according to a College Ave survey. The same survey finds that the price tag on other college-related expenses, such as books, activity fees and transportation, also catch a lot of parents by surprise. Making…
A new executive order focuses on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), bringing the initiative back to the White House. During the first Trump administration, the HBCU Initiative was removed from the Department of Education and housed within the White House itself. This latest executive order from the Trump administration prioritizes private sector partnerships, institutional…
After HISD’s Teacher Kickoff Hiring Event on March 1, the district is hosting another teacher hiring event at Delmar Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 22.
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This critical advocacy day provided an opportunity to spotlight TSU’s legislative priorities and demonstrate the university’s impact on Texas’ economy, workforce, and future.
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TSU’s debate team won the 35th Annual International Forensics Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament held March 7-9 in Incheon, South Korea.
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L., hosted the Third Annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic at Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros, on Valentine’s Day.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recognized 90 premier student artists from across southeast Texas during the School Art Program Awards Ceremony.
There was an extraordinary celebration of culture, history, and unity during “Jubilee Weekend 2025: Voices Unshaken.”
Black History Month is a time to honor the progress our ancestors fought tirelessly to achieve and the legacy we are entrusted to continue.
Cierra Hinton and her team are actively exploring partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities to expand opportunities and solidify HillmanTok’s place in the educational landscape.
HISD announced its 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, highlighting progress in key academic areas.
Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation, in conjunction with Project H.E.A.L., will host a star-studded Home Run Derby to kick off the third annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic.
This concert will feature performances by the Grammy-winning Fisk Jubilee Singers and the Houston Scott Joplin Orchestra.
The Slavery Remembrance Program, a cornerstone of the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, was implemented to address Harvard’s extensive entanglements with slavery.
