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🙌🏾 Hope You Had a Great Thanksgiving! Here’s What’s Up in the HBCU Community 🎊

Catch up on this week’s top stories, scholarships, and opportunities—just in time for the holiday season!

December 02, 2024

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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!

This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter. Welcome back! We hope your Thanksgiving was full of joy, good food, and quality time with loved ones. As we jump back into the swing of things, we’ve got another exciting roundup of HBCU news!

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In This Week's Edition:

  • 🏠 Paul Quinn College Gets $1.5M Boost

  • 📈 Morgan State Hits Record Enrollment Again!

  • 🏈 Southern Triumphs in Bayou Classic

  • 🎓 Atlanta Falcons Empower HBCU Talent

  • 🤖 Hampton U Joins AI Leadership

🏠 Paul Quinn College Gets $1.5M Boost

Paul Quinn College secures a $1.5M grant to expand housing options and create a greater community impact in Texas. This funding will enhance campus life and local outreach, benefiting students and neighbors alike.

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📈 Morgan State Hits Record Enrollment Again!

Morgan State University celebrates another record-breaking year with nearly 11,000 students enrolled. For the fourth year in a row, Morgan is growing stronger and solidifying its place as a top destination for higher learning.

🏈 Southern Triumphs in Bayou Classic

Southern University takes down Grambling 24-14 in the 51st Bayou Classic, thrilling fans and cementing bragging rights. This historic rivalry lived up to the hype with fierce competition and unforgettable moments. Go Jaguars!

🎓 Atlanta Falcons Empower HBCU Talent

The Atlanta Falcons roll out a game-changing program that spotlights the incredible talents of HBCU students. This initiative opens doors for students to showcase their skills on a bigger platform.

🤖 Hampton U Joins AI Leadership

Dr. Isi Ero-Johnson of Hampton University joins Virginia’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence Task Force. This appointment highlights HBCUs’ growing role in shaping tech innovation and policy. The future of AI has an HBCU touch!

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🔦 HBCU Spotlight of the Week:
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🚀 HBCU Opportunities

Scholarships:

  • John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship – $1,500 for students passionate about making an impact in their field. Submit a 500-word essay on your goals and motivations. Deadline: December 16, 2024.

  • Excellence in Human Resources Scholarship – Up to $5,000 for juniors and seniors majoring in Human Resources or related fields in select states. Submit GPA, resume, and a video questionnaire. Deadline: December 20, 2024.

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As we wrap up this week’s edition, we hope you had a chance to relax, enjoy some family time. Let’s carry that festive spirit into the rest of the year while keeping up with all the exciting HBCU stories in the community!

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