Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a nationally respected biostatistician and public health scholar, has been appointed the 13th president of Morehouse College. Bowman is dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and holds the Roderick J. Little Collegiate Professorship of Biostatistics, and is widely recognized for creating interdisciplinary approaches that center innovation, service, […]
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Spelman’s interim president addresses Helene Gayle’s resignation after leave of absence
Spelman College announced that its president, Dr. Helene Gayle, will not return after taking a leave of absence in October. Interim President Roz Brewer recently provided a video statement announcing the new developments. “I joined the trustees in extending my gratitude to Dr. Gayle for her service to this amazing institution,” Brewer said. She did […]
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Students move on campus with no updates from last semester’s bomb threats
Feb. 23 was the last update given by the FBI. By Allison Joyner This month, as college students are moving onto campus for the fall 2022 semester, A specter is still looming. And as students moved in for the first time or returned for another school year around metro Atlanta, the suspects involved in making […]
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No new developments as HBCU campuses end semester
A series of bomb threats and suspicious packages shook the schools within the AUC earlier this year. By Allison Joyner As the spring semester is coming to a close on most college campuses, investigating who has been executing a series of threats has not. From January to March of this year, Historically Black Colleges and […]
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White House announces grants for HBCUs affected by bomb, life-threatening threats
Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College have all received threatening phone calls, e-mails or anonymous posts. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, the White House announced its plan to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with funding after experiencing several threats of violence. Vice President Kamala Harris, an HBCU graduate herself, announced that grant […]
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‘Indirect threat’ sends Morehouse into shelter-in-place
Clark Atlanta, Spelman received similar threats earlier this year. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, Morehouse College Police Department (MCPD) issued a shelter-in-place alert after they received word of a suspicious package on campus. “Morehouse College received an indirect threat concerning a suspicious package placed on campus which might have contained explosive wiring,” Dr. David Thomas, president […]
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‘Anonymous threat’ signals shelter-in-place order for Clark Atlanta, more bomb threats to HBCUs
Campus police received the threat shortly before noon and lifted the order just before 1 p.m. By Allison Joyner The Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Public Safety Department administered a shelter-in-place order after a threat was received Wednesday morning. “A temporary shelter-in-place order” for the entire campus occurred after “an anonymous threat received by campus police” […]
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More HBCUs, ‘Despicable:’ How the Black History Month bomb threats could have been prevented
In addition to Howard University receiving its fourth bomb threat, three new schools receive their first. By Allison Joyner UPDATE: The outbreak of bomb threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities continues to be sustained. Monday, Howard University received its fourth bomb threat this year and three Carolina schools had their first on Tuesday. Columbia, […]
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Georgia HBCUs, others received bomb threats over past two days
Spelman College received another threat on Jan. 5. By Allison Joyner Three Georgia Historically Black Colleges and Universities received bomb threats yesterday and this morning. The threats are part of an apparent trend. Yesterday, Albany State University (ASU) along with five other schools received bomb threats. Spelman College, Ft. Valley State University and four other […]
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Spelman, seven other HBCUs receive bomb threats on same day
Historically Black Universities in eight states ordered lockdowns and evacuations to keep students, faculty and staff safe. By Allison Joyner This morning, Spelman College announced that the campus received a bomb threat on Jan. 4, they are the eighth historically Black institution to announce they received a threat on that day. The school, located inside […]
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Postponed Fantastic Voyage sailed to help raise money for HBCU students
The rescheduled fundraiser was due to change from its original date in 2020. By Allison Joyner The Tom Joyner Foundation’s Fantastic Voyage cruise sailed once again after postponing the “party with a purpose” due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Earlier this month, passengers boarded the Carnival Freedom for eight days of fun, sun and partying […]
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UNCF President emphasizes influx of financial support during Rotary Club meeting
Under his leadership, the nonprofit has raised over $3 billion for hundreds of thousands of students at 37 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. By Allison Joyner Michael Lomax, president of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), has a lot to say about why Atlantans should support their HBCUs, especially the Atlanta University Center. “The colleges […]
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Interactive children’s book presents HBCUs during story time
The book’s purpose is to introduce a new generation of children (and some adults) to the possibilities that Historically Black Colleges and Universities can provide. By Allison Joyner A new children’s book, “A is for Ancestors: My Black College ABCs”, uses an interactive approach to teach young children about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). […]
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Morehouse College uses new Augmented Reality campus tour to recruit potential students
With this platform, the Historically Black college can provide prospective students a tour of the campus and have personalized meetings with admissions counselors without leaving their homes. By Allison Joyner Morehouse College has teamed up with tech company Aetho to create a 3D, fully interactive online version of its campus to enhance the admission experience […]
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The perseverance of Morris Brown College: The beginning of the end… or is it?
Next year will mark 20 years since the Historically Black College lost its accreditation preventing students from receiving federal financial aid and grants from the U.S. Department of Education. This first of a three-part series will present a rocky history with a glimmer of hope. By Allison Joyner In 2002, the box office hit Drumline […]
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Georgia Rises Up with New Sports, Technology and Higher Education Rankings
Photo above provided by Metro Atlanta Chamber via the ATL Brand Box. Super Bowl LIII recently brought international attention to Atlanta. Many saw our region thrive in showcasing our welcoming community, unmatched culture and status as a tech hub. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium and elsewhere, sports fans found out why #AtlantaIsNow. For others new to Atlanta and […]
