"Dear Readers of The Milwaukee Times: "The Milwaukee Education Partnership (MEP) seeks to expand the pipeline of professional opportunities in Southeastern Wisconsin for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). "America’s HBCU institutions have been at the forefront of preparing African American professionals, especially educators, engineers, … [Read more...] about MEP is looking for opportunities for HBCU graduates
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Play for your own
There is March Madness in the USA. The NCAA D1 Men's Tournament started in March and ends in early April. For college basketball fans this is the best time of the year. Big money changes hands during the tournament. The majority of the teams that compete in the NCAA Tournament are predominantly white schools that feature African American players. You have to wonder how the NCAA … [Read more...] about Play for your own
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
Biden-Harris administration opens nearly $100M in grant opportunities for HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs and underserved students
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced Tuesday, August 1, 2023 the launch of two grant programs to expand research infrastructure in our nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and minority-serving Institutions (MSIs), and to increase completion and retention rates among underserved … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris administration opens nearly $100M in grant opportunities for HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs and underserved students
Fondy Market hosts HBCU Day Mixer
On Saturday, July 30, 2022, Fondy Market along with Alice's Garden hosted a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day Mixer at the market, 2200 W. Fond Du Lac Ave. HBCU alumni, students and supporters from all over Milwaukee enjoyed drum lines and majorette performances from Milwaukee Hittaz Drum Corp., and music by DJ Mr. Martin. Many shared their stories and … [Read more...] about Fondy Market hosts HBCU Day Mixer
Howard, Southern University and other HBCUs receive bomb threats
At least six historically black colleges and universities received bomb threats Monday, January 31, 2022, disrupting campus operations and launching police investigations. Southern University and A&M College, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State University and Delaware State University all received bomb threats according to … [Read more...] about Howard, Southern University and other HBCUs receive bomb threats
MPS students will explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities
College and career planning is part of every student’s education journey in Milwaukee Public Schools. From October 11-15, 2021, schools will highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Students in K5 through grade 12 can expect a variety of activities throughout the week and should plan to take part in some events after school hours. Following is a sampling of … [Read more...] about MPS students will explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings donates $120-million to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, announced Wednesday, June 17, 2020, that they have given $120 million toward scholarships at historically Black colleges and universities — the largest individual donation to the institutions to date. Spelman College, Morehouse College and the United Negro College Fund each received $40 million. The two colleges, … [Read more...] about Netflix CEO Reed Hastings donates $120-million to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
National Park Service awards $7.7 million in grants to historically Black colleges and universities
Grants will preserve historic structures on HBCU campuses in 12 states The National Park Service (NPS) announced on Friday, April 24, 2020, $7.7 million in grants to 18 projects in 12 states for the preservation of historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Since the 1990s, the National Park Service has awarded more than $60 … [Read more...] about National Park Service awards $7.7 million in grants to historically Black colleges and universities
HBCUs host Chicago Classic and college fair 2019
On Saturday September 14, 2019, the Chicago Classic and Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair was held at Solider Field. The teams that played were the Hampton University Pirates and Howard University Bison, with Hampton beating Howard 41- 20. The marching bands performed at half time and everyone enjoyed both bands. The College fair was that morning with … [Read more...] about HBCUs host Chicago Classic and college fair 2019