Invest Atlanta approved another $1 million for the ongoing stabilization of historic Gaines Hall at its Sept. 18 board meeting, and officials said the struggling building is on track to be steady by 2027. Gaines Hall, built in 1869, was the first permanent building on the Atlanta University campus, now Clark Atlanta University. It was […]
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Morehouse celebrates Founder’s Day with groundbreaking of new residence hall
Morehouse launched its 158th anniversary weekend with a groundbreaking of its new residence hall on Friday. “This is a historic moment for the college and, quite frankly, for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) here in Atlanta and around the country because it will be a model of what is possible,” said David Thomas, president […]
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FICO hosts competition introduces Morehouse students to Fintech careers
The data analysis company FICO wrapped up its semester-long contest with Morehouse College computer science students to encourage a more diverse future in data science. They taught students how to use AI software to design detection models banks could use to fight fraud. To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in data science, The FICO […]
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CAU choir goes viral before holiday concert
During Thanksgiving break, what started as a pre-performance warmup ended in a social media video that went viral for the Clark Atlanta University Choir’s Philharmonic Society ensemble. Co-choir director Reggie Gibson didn’t know that one of his students was recording the warmup to add content for their social media platforms, which captured the choir’s vocal […]
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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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Spelman receives $100 million from philanthropist, trustee Ronda Stryker
Today, Spelman College announced they have received a donation of $100 million, making it the largest single donation to a Historically Black College or University. The gift came from Ronda Stryker, the medical equipment company Stryker Corp. director, and her husband William Johnston, chairman of wealth management firm Greenleaf Trust. Stryker, a Spelman Board of […]
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New Spelman board chair aims to increase endowment to $1 billion in five years
As New Year resolutions are in effect for most people, Spelman College has planned to develop a plan to improve its endowment to over $1 billion in the next five years. Senior consultant at Coxe Curry and Associates and Spelman’s board chair, Lovette Russell, will spearhead the lofty goal. “Right now, we are the number […]
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Mastercard donates $6.5 million to AUC Data Science Initiative to enhance diversity in data science
Last week, the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium gathered with MasterCard to announce a new partnership about expanding data science across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The AUC Data Science Initiative received a $6.5 million grant from the credit card company to engage AUC students and faculty toward becoming data scientists in the workforce. […]
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Morehouse School of Medicine, Henry County Sheriff’s Office partner to reduce recidivism through reentry program
The six-week program gives tools to prevent participants from going back into incarceration. By Allison Joyner To prevent a repeating cycle of imprisonment, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) to create a program to helps those returning to society. Last month, the “Step in the Right Direction: […]
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Will CAU Wellness Week begin a new standard for bereavement?
As students were grieving the loss of their classmate, teammate and friend, they wished the administration would do more. By Allison Joyner Last week, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George French declared a wellness week in reaction to last month’s shooting death of Jatonne Sterling. “As we continue to mourn the tragic loss of our […]
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Spelman art gallery’s ‘Black American Portraits’ displays African Americans from 1800 to today
The exhibit will be presented now until June 30. By Allison Joyner Last month, Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art opened its latest exhibit, featuring portraits that give a historical context of Black people living in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. “Black American Portraits” showcases African American figures in several mediums centered around love, […]
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HUD Secretary, AUC officials, meet to discuss student homelessness, housing assistance in metro
Atlanta was the second stop in the “HUD on the Road” tour. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge met with local Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) representatives to discuss homeownership affordable housing. Dr. David Thomas, President of Morehouse College and others affiliated with the institutions […]
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Hospitality company partners with Clark Atlanta, Morehouse to improve diversity in hotel industry
The InterContinental Hotel Group Hotels and Resorts owns several brands, including Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Express and the InterContinental Hotel and Resort. By Allison Joyner At the beginning of the fall semester, IHG announced a new partnership with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Morehouse College to promote careers in hospitality and create a pipeline for […]
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NFL selects local HBCU for diverse sports medicine pipeline initiative
Students at Morehouse School of Medicine and three other Historically Black medical schools will participate in clinical rotations with NFL medical staff members this season. By Allison Joyner Three fourth-year medical students at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) have been selected to participate in a new diversity-inspired sports medicine program starting next week. The NFL […]
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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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Report: Morehouse, Spelman grads make more than Black grads in Georgia
The Atlanta University Center schools also ranked among the top five Historically Black Colleges with Xavier University of Louisiana, Hampton University, and Florida A&M University. By Allison Joyner College ranking company, Online U, revealed the top ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities whose graduates make more money than African Americans in their state. Morehouse College […]
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Morehouse Glee Club’s Nigerian tour celebrates 50th anniversary of first visit to continent
The trip’s mission is to expose the students to different forms of culture, heritage and music while showcasing Atlanta’s southern hospitality. By Allison Joyner Over the weekend, the Morehouse College Glee Club departed for Nigeria, marking 50 years since the choir’s first visit. From June 26 to July 9, 40 students and faculty members will […]
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Morris Brown’s accreditation restored. Now what?
An almost 20-year loss prevented students from getting financial aid. By Allison Joyner Morris Brown College’s (MBC) accreditation was reclaimed last week as the Historically Black College demonstrated operational excellence and completed “the hard reset. “On April 26th, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools gave Morris Brown College the approval for accreditation,” said […]
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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” […]
