Johnson C. Smith Puts Spotlight on Innovation, Economic Development
Earlier this month Johnson C. Smith University hosted the annual HBCU Case Summit, the purpose of which is to strengthen ties between historically black colleges...
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On the Road With ‘Shark Tank’ 2017: Meet the Founder and CEO of Disctopia
Values Partnerships leads a nationwide casting tour for ABC’s Shark Tank, which is focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices to the show. In 2017, it’s hosting casting...
On the Road With ‘Shark Tank’ 2017: Meet the Founder and CEO of Disctopia
Values Partnerships leads a nationwide casting tour for ABC’s Shark Tank, which is focused on bringing more diverse ideas and voices to the show. In 2017, it’s hosting casting...
Prairie View Wins Ford HBCU Community Challenge
Prairie View A&M University, whose diverse team made up of black, white, Hispanic, and East Asian students, illustrates how diversity wins—literally....
Oprah Winfrey Delivers Commencement Address at Johnson C. Smith
Oprah added, “And I said, ‘Listen, anybody that knows me knows: I don’t believe in or support any law discriminating against anybody, ever. But I...
For Many, High School Diploma Indicates They’re not Ready
The U.S. high school graduation rate has reached a record high of 81%, but questions remain about whether or not a high school diploma represents...
HBCU Student Says ‘Let There Be Light’
After losing her way academically, this HBCU student is determined to succeed, and does, thanks to an innovative program that looks past test scores....
HBCUs Invest in Students and Get Results
HBCUs are known for supporting academically underserved students and getting great results. Bill Gates writes about one such student, who would not be denied....
Meeting Bill Gates: HBCU Student Has the Mental Discipline to Succeed
Two HBCU presidents and several students visited the Gates Foundation to discuss their challenges and their proven strategies for student success....
Meeting Students Where They Are
Bill Gates writes of the innovative work at two historically black universities that is helping them to support and retain academically unprepared students....