“…once I received the MC Lyte #EducateOURMen Scholarship to Dillard, I knew that I was destined to have a fulfilling college experience that was beyond my wildest dreams and I cannot thank MC Lyte, Lynn Richardson and the Hip Hop Sisters Foundation enough for investing in me and being one of my strongest support systems,” said Joshua Williams, a valedictorian at historically Black Dillard University.
“We want to adapt the university so that it’s clear what its relevance continues to be,” Dillard said. That means that, given the challenges of higher education — and HBCUs in particular — we have to make sure that the education we’re providing transforms the lives of the students that we have,” she said.
The end-of-the-year celebration recognized the achievements of Compton College student-athletes during the 2017-18 academic year.
Retired Brown University President Ruth Simmons is being installed as president of Prairie View A&M University, making her the first female leader of the school in Texas.
With 65 percent of jobs soon requiring more than a high school diploma, the need is greater than ever, especially for African Americans and other communities of color.
Sophomore middle blocker Melissa Eaglin is a Cal State Northridge Matador who rose above injury to have a strong performance during her freshmen year.
The California College Promise passed the State Legislature with bipartisan support.
Young, a sociology major, earned the 2017 Academic and Student Services Success Award.
Soul food restaurant, Dulan’s on Crenshaw made it possible for Christine Hill to attend her dream college, Howard University.
“My dad, he loved talking about history,” -DA Jackie Lacey