2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to Feature PVAMU, TSU
Get ready for a weekend of incredible music from some of the greatest musicians that historically Black colleges and universities have to offer, Houston!
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7 Essentials for Setting Your New College Grad Up for Success
Here are some ideas for gifts that will help your graduate succeed in their brave, new world post-grad.
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Ensemble Theatre’s Young Performers Program Summer 2024 Offering Top-Quality Training
The Ensemble Theatre’s theatre arts training program — the Young Performers Program (also known as YPP) Summer Sessions — is offering top-quality training in the areas of theatre, dance, vocal performance, music theory and technology this year.
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PVAMU Announces Appointment of Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs
Prairie View A&M University officials have announced that Dr. Aashir Nasim has been named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Summer Program Cultivates Future Cardiovascular Researchers
Bradley McConnell, professor of pharmacology at the UH College of Pharmacy, and Tho Tran, research assistant professor of chemistry at the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, have received funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to create a summer research program to engage the upcoming generation of minority, underrepresented cardiovascular researchers in hands-on heart, blood and lung research.
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U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
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HISD Extends 479 Job Offers at Campus Hiring Fairs Held Over the Weekend
More than 1,300 candidates attended two Houston Independent School District hiring fairs this past Saturday and HISD extended 479 same-day job offers for open, campus-based positions in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Brazoswood HS Senior Breaks School’s Triple Jump Record a 6th Time, Set to Graduate
Brooklyn Baker, a straight-A student with a 3.8-grade point average, is known for accomplishments that have put a spotlight on Brazoswood High. She recently broke the girls’ triple jump record for the sixth time this past track season with a jump of 40 feet 1.5 inches and broke the girls’ long jump record with a jump of 19 feet and 9.75 inches.
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The Impact of Digital Literacy
In an era where digital technology permeates every facet of our existence, from communication to education and employment, being digitally literate is no longer optional.
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North Shore HS Educator Named HAABSE Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year
Mrs. LaTisha Guillory, an English teacher at North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, was named the 2023 Houston Area Alliance Black School Educator (HAABSE) Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for the entire Houston area in February 2024, a recognition given to educators who exemplify excellence in their field.
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Ways to Show Love to Your Favorite Educator this Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a wonderful time to recognize the hard work, dedication and impact of the educators in our lives.
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HISD Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Offer No-Cost Care at Every Campus
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
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How Colleges and Universities Can Support Adult Learners Navigating a Changing World
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
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HISD to Hold Job Fairs on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District will hold job fairs on Saturday, May 4 for individuals interested in working at HISD’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding.
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5 Financial Tips for New College Graduates
Finance professionals say these five strategies can help you hit the ground running during this transitional phase of life.
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Mindfulness Tips to Support Early Learners’ Development Now
Mindfulness and self-regulation can impact a child’s ability to learn, and these skills are crucial for growth inside and outside the classroom.
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Texas Southern University Announces Sole Finalist James W. Crawford III for President
James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University during an April meeting of the Board of Regents.
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President Biden to Deliver Commencement Address at Morehouse College
President Joe Biden plans to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, a significant event as he seeks to strengthen ties with the diverse coalition that played a pivotal role in his election to the White House.
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Supreme Court Eases Path for Discrimination Claims in Job Transfers
The court sided with Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow, who alleged she was reassigned to a less prestigious role within the St. Louis Police Department because of her gender.
