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These Colleges Are Offering Fired Federal Employees Free and Discounted Programs
The Trump administration has tasked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with laying off or buying out hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Howard University Revokes Diddy’s Honorary Degree, Ends Scholarship
Howard University revoked Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 2014 honorary degree and ended a $1 million scholarship in his name.
This Business School Is Integrating AI Throughout Its Curriculum
The American University Kogod School of Business will roll out 20 new and updated courses with a focus on artificial intelligence starting in fall 2024.
CUNY Journalism School, Howard Create Data Journalism Workshop for HBCU Students
The Du Bois Data Lab is a free one-week data journalism workshop for historically Black college and university (HBCU) students. Admitted students will receive a $400 stipend.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Starts Health Equity Institute in D.C.
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing launches a new Institute of Policy Solutions designed to provide nurse-led solutions for better health equity.
Washington, D.C., City Council Makes Master’s in Social Work Program Free
The Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act will provide financial assistance for district residents pursuing a master’s degree in behavioral health at the University of D.C.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gives $1M to Howard During Surprise Homecoming Visit
The rapper and producer followed through on a promise he made during the 2022 BET Awards and then performed during Howard’s Yardfest celebration.
Howard University Receives Replacement for Hattie McDaniel’s Missing Oscar
The university received a replacement for the ‘Gone With the Wind’ actress’ Oscar, which went missing over 50 years ago.
American University Business School Gets $15 Million Gift
The Kogod School of Business at American University received $15 million from its namesake — Robert Kogod and his wife, Arlene — to set up three endowed chairs.