EPISODE 10:  ELEVATING THE LEGACY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

HBCUs have a legacy of cultivating some of our nation's most prominent and distinguished leaders, particularly in the fields of social justice and politics. American Baptist College President Dr. Forrest Harris believes that without the contributions of HBCUs, America would be less of a nation. 

EPISODE 9:  LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE OF HBCUS

In the eyes of many HBCU leaders and champions, these historic institutions are the leading experts in educating first-generation, under-resourced and Pell-eligible students.

In this month’s roundup, Morris Brown College makes a comeback, the U.S. Air Force partners with Howard University, and aspiring filmmakers in Atlanta get an incredible opportunity. 

EPISODE 8:  THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INVESTING IN HBCUS

The greatest challenge that Historically Black Colleges and Universities confront today is funding. However, Tougaloo College is worth the investment, according to Tougaloo College President Carmen Walters.

February 2, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) — Answering a call from higher education for more data-driven insights to guide decision-makers and strategic planners, RWJ Research, a new sub-brand of the  RW Jones Agency  led by Kevin Swartout, Ph.D., will provide timely, actionable new data analysis as part of the company’s client offerings to colleges and universities.

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By Sarah Goldfarb, Managing Director of Social Media & Digital Content

As higher ed social media managers, we’ve all had that morning when we wake up to see our institutional account mentions blowing up and that sinking feeling that follows when you realize you’re going viral—but not in the way you dreamed. 

In this week's roundup, higher education honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., more institutions are expected to close this year, and recent graduates feel unprepared for the workforce. 

In this week's roundup, TikTok is being banned from some campuses, more high school students attend community college, and severe weather affects California institutions.

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