The recent announcement of canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt relief by President Joe Biden has brought cheers from supporters and jeers from those opposed to the move. But the administration and others are concerned about scammers who seek to exploit those who might be confused about what’s needed to gain debt forgiveness….
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement canceling student loan debt of up to $20,000 for specific borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education said applications for relief under the plan should be submitted by Nov. 15. Department officials said they’ve made the application process simple, and if borrowers fail to apply by Nov. 15, they’d still have…
More than one in three Black community college students is in poverty, and widespread inequality in community colleges deepened throughout the pandemic for Black students facing basic needs insecurity. According to a new report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies on the state of Black students at community colleges, an alarming 70…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Emory University in Atlanta has announced the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the Southeast United States. “We are accepting applications beginning in September 2022,” Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory, announced on Twitter. In an overview posted…
Frito-Lay announced a partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that will further enable Black and Hispanic students across 10 U.S. cities to attend college. The snack leader is investing $500,000 in need-based scholarships to help reduce the financial barriers to attending and graduating college. Students are encouraged to apply beginning now and until…
Texas Southern University has been selected to be part of the launch of a new research project by Meta. This research, led by Meta’s Civil Rights and Responsible AI Teams, is being done with the goal of creating a better user experience for historically marginalized communities. This effort will allow Meta to better understand the…
A new study focusing on job displacements between 1989 and 2019 found that, on average, Black workers are 67 percent more likely to be displaced than their white peers. Research by the nonprofit Brookings Institution further revealed that workers without a bachelor’s degree are also 67 percent more likely to be displaced than those with…
The Propel Center, a first-of-its-kind ideation hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), recently announced an exciting new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company designed to prepare promising young innovators for careers in the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Revealed at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in D.C., the announcement detailed how Propel…
To address the urgent cybersecurity talent needs in the U.S., Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) announced a new collaboration to support cybersecurity education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Together with industry partners Abbott, Microsoft, and Raytheon Technologies, the HBCU Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration Initiative Pilot aims to build curriculum capacity within HBCU engineering…
Are you looking for a job, but want more than a paycheck? Do you want to be able to learn, grow and thrive in your new position, but you’re not sure where to start? The top factor that makes for an exceptional work environment is access to opportunities to learn and grow, according to LinkedIn…
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University has received renewed accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The organization’s peer-review team delivered a rigorous evaluation that included checking strategic management and innovation and the academic engagement of students and faculty. The AACSB accreditation for TSU’s business…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Biden and Vice President Harris have announced the launch of the White House Internship Program and that, for the first time in history, White House interns will be paid. The first session will commence in Fall 2022. “Too often, unpaid federal internships have been a…
With the rising cost of education, you might be thinking, is college really worth the investment? If you’re heading to college soon and trying to figure out what your ideal degree will net you, here are a few considerations to keep in mind. Research majors and corresponding career opportunities A recent study by the Federal…
Mostyn Law’s second annual salute to Houston’s Difference Makers in Education recognized twenty local teachers, coaches, and other educators for the essential role they play in strengthening the community. During a private reception at Trez Bistro and Wine Bar, Amber Mostyn, co-founder of Mostyn Law, presented each honoree with a check for $200 on behalf…
If your child is college-bound, you probably have questions – including how to pay for their higher education. What may surprise you is how many different sources you’ll draw from to cover tuition, room, and board – plus expenses like books, fees, travel, and more. A recent study revealed over a dozen funding sources parents…
If you haven’t considered a STEM career, now may be the time to explore your options. Advancements in recent years have highlighted the need for positions in science and medicine, resulting in an industry boom and a growing job market for potential STEM program graduates. Two burgeoning career paths in STEM are biological sciences and…
On Monday night, IYO Agency invited local Houston film makers and members of the 5th ward community to privately view their new short film, Truffle Sauce at The DeLUXE Theater. “Truffle Sauce”, Directed by award winning filmmaker Isaac Yowman, and written by Shannan E. Johnson is a coming-of-age drama short that examines how trauma presents…
Checks, plaques awarded to 20 educators by Amber Mostyn during private reception HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 27, 2022) — Mostyn Law’s second annual salute to Houston’s Difference Makers in Education recognized twenty local teachers, coaches, and other educators for the essential role they play in strengthening the community. During a private reception at Trez Bistro and…
Congratulations to these graduates and all the young scholars in our community! NICHOLAS CARROLL What college are you attending? I plan on attending Southern University. With your hard work and diligence to get to this point, what does National Signing Day mean for you? This means so much, as it brings joy to my parents…
TSU welcomed Verizon and the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity (The Fund) on campus recently to announce a $300,000 grant that will support transformative learning for TSU students and the community. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Rose Stucky Kirk, President of the Verizon Foundation, and Thomas Jones, Board President of the…
