

An Opportunity of a Lifetime, at the Mecca!
Did you know that Howard's Institute for Advanced Study offers a residential fellowship program that provides a $75,000 stipend, funding to support project expenses, and access to Howard University's benefits package? All of these wrap-around supports position the residential fellows the peace of mind to focus on all the program has to offer.


Alpha Kappa Alpha and WBENC Partner to Empower Aspiring Entrepreneurs at Four HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is supporting the next generation of business leaders through its program partnership with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), which is accepting applications for the 2026 WBENC Entrepreneur Incubator at four historically Black colleges and universities.


Changes Are Coming to the U.S. Census and Federal Data Collection: How Will This Impact You?
The year 2030 will mark the decennial U.S. Census, and its data collection will reflect a plethora of changes and revisions that have been mandated by the Office of Management and Budget (OBM). These mandates reflect the biggest shift in American demographics in decades and will result in systemic impacts.


Spanberger: ‘Value’ Will Be Guiding Factor for Virginia’s Use of National Education Assessment
From Virginia Mercury: The National Assessment of Educational Progress, the nation’s leading assessment tool, will expand in 2028, giving states, including Virginia, the opportunity to use the tests to address student achievement and inform learning practices.

