A&T’s innovative Aggie Auto self-driving shuttles are heading in a new direction.

The HBCU ranking now includes two new indicators – first-generation graduation rates and graduation performance.

In June 2022, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) announced a new partnership to support cybersecurity education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in response to the pressing need for cybersecurity professionals. The HBCU Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration Initiative Pilot, in collaboration with industry partners including Abbott, Microsoft, and Raytheon Technologies, seeks to enhance HBCU … Continue reading “AMIE has partnered with prominent industry leaders to enhance cybersecurity education at HBCUs”

Legacy Awards, presented annually at the BEYA STEM Conference, honor a winner’s voluntary work in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) community, as well as excellence in the STEM workforce. Before 2016, Legacy Awards were in a special recognition category. The awards were renamed to honor BEYA’s legacy dating back to 1987. Legacy awards … Continue reading “Legacy Award Winners at the BEYA STEM Conference, Part 2”

Recently, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced that it had secured $147.4 million in funding for fiscal year 2023, which is a significant increase of $50 million from the previous year. (Photo: stock) This achievement shows a growth of 138% over the past four years, making the university one of the top three … Continue reading “HBCU secures $147 million in funding for FY 2023, showing remarkable growth year on year”

Maryland Public Television (MPT) has expanded its HBCU Week programming initiative to celebrate the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). MPT will showcase HBCU-themed films and create new short films focusing on HBCU Classic football matchups. HBCU Week 2023 will feature over 27 hours of content, reaching nearly all TV households across … Continue reading “MPT has expanded its HBCU Week programming initiative”

Alabama A&M University recently announced that two first-year STEM scholars, Walter Bowers IV, and Tithe-Raymond Byrd, received scholarships totaling $100,000 from SAIC. SAIC is an organization that aims to advance technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Huntsville, home to SAIC employees, is also a hub for STEM innovation. Moreover, the university has … Continue reading “AAMU University students receive scholarships and grants to support STEM education programs”

During the annual Faculty-Staff Institute at Tennessee State University, President Glenda Glover revealed her intention to retire at the end of the spring semester in 2024. President Glover, an alumna of TSU’s class of 1974 and an accomplished professional in both higher education and the corporate sector, first shared her plans with the campus community … Continue reading “Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover Announces Retirement Plans for Spring 2024”

Dr. Norman L. Fortenberry has been appointed as the new CEO of Great Minds in STEM, an organization that advocates for education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). (Photo courtesy of EngineeringCAS Liaison) His passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields has led him to take on this role, bringing … Continue reading “Dr. Norman L. Fortenberry, Winner of 2010 BEYA Dean’s Award, Becomes CEO of Great Minds in STEM”

In the 2023 Spring Meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS) held in San Francisco, California, a team led by Dr. Dhananjay Kumar visited the labs of Dr. Ethan Crumlin and Dr. Junko Yano. The team included Sheilah Cherono and Moses Ashie, who were both students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University. … Continue reading “Meet the next generation of leaders in the energy industry”