In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Morris Brown College and did an interview with Cameron Wilson, the 2024-2025 Student Government Association President. The position of SGA President is a highly respected role, and there is a special […]
Currently representing 23 states and 11 countries, this group of HBCU Scholars were selected from a competitive pool of over 350 applicants. The 2024 cohort includes students from a diverse array of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. These scholars have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a […]
Currently representing 23 states and 11 countries, this group of HBCU Scholars were selected from a competitive pool of over 350 applicants. The 2024 cohort includes students from a diverse array of disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. These scholars have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a […]
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has announced its 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which has recognized 110 outstanding students from 80 HBCUs for their academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their […]
(BPRW) National Park Service Awards $10.6 Million to Preserve America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today awarded $10,670,000 to 15 projects in eight states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program, which focuses on the repair of historic structures on the […]
(BPRW) National Park Service Awards $10.6 Million to Preserve America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today awarded $10,670,000 to 15 projects in eight states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program, which focuses on the repair of historic structures on the […]
A new study from news outlet WBEZ has concluded that students are not benefiting from Illinois for-profit colleges. The research, which analyzed federal data in addition to surveying more than 250 current and former students, determined that students finds themselves in a worse situation after attending for-profit colleges in Illinois. The students, according to the […]
Bobbie Knight, the transformative president of Miles College in Birmingham, has recently joined the Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Knight, a trailblazer in education, made history in August 2019 as the first woman to lead Miles College since its founding in 1898. She was named permanent president in March 2020. Miles […]
Morehouse College made the official announcement today that President Joe Biden will deliver the 2024 commencement speech on May 19th. In an email sent to Watch The Yard from the White House, the President of Morehouse College, David Thomas, was quoted stating the following: “I am honored to announce that the 46th President of the […]
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Morehouse College and did an interview with Mekhi Perrin the 2023-2024 Student Government Association president. The position of SGA president is a highly respected role and there is a special pride […]