Despite his challenging upbringing, Gregory Hobson graduated and secured a job at Lockheed Martin as a cybersecurity software engineer.
WNBA Drafts Ameshya Williams-Holliday; First HBCU Player in 20 Years
Ameshya Williams-Holliday, a third-round pick 25 overall, becomes the first HBCU player selected in the WNBA since 2002.
Jackson State Becomes First HBCU to Launch Financial Wellness Center
Jackson State University’s College of Business has launched its Financial Wellness Center to assist students reach their financial goals.
Mississippi HBCU STEM Programs Receive $250,000 in Support from Nissan
For sixth consecutive year, Nissan makes donation in support of STEM programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Mississippi.
Retool Your School 2021 HBCU Grant Program Winners Announced
Congratulations to the 30 Retool Your School 2021 grant winners! See which HBCUs topped the Home Depot leader board.
Four HBCUs Ranked Among the Top Research Universities in the Nation
Four HBCUs were ranked in the top 200 research universities in the country based on a report published by the Center for Measuring University Performance.
FLOTUS Challenges JSU Grads to Overcome Adversity, Make Their Mark on the Future
First Lady Michelle Obama drew a record crowd for Jackson State’s Spring 2016 commencement, where she implored graduates to overcome adversity and discrimination by rising “above the fray.”
Notable Spring 2016 HBCU Commencement Speakers
From executives to political figures, these Spring 2016 HBCU commencement speakers are internationally recognized, leaders. Take a look at the sample of this year’s lineup.
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