D.C. Superior Court Judge Maurice Ross has scheduled a mediation session for July 8, 2025, between Vita Surgical Group LLC and the District of Columbia, who are suing the plastic surgery organization for violation of local regulations governing health-care facilities and surgical services.
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Commentary: It’s not realistic for all students to attend college. Here’s what schools should do instead
Educators should balance college preparation with career and technical education to ensure that all students are prepared for their future careers, rather than implying that college is the only path toward financial independence.
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Members of 74th Baltimore City Council term hear from former leaders at Coppin State University
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen convened members of the Baltimore City Council at Coppin State University for a two-day retreat to build a culture of collaboration and learning, with former council members offering advice on how to remain aware of how they conduct themselves in the public eye.
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Addressing sickle cell disease: The importance of genetic counseling
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease that can be inherited, but knowing one’s status as a carrier is a great way of knowing how the disease could affect future generations.
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Morgan State University enrollment swells to nearly 11,000, breaking record for fourth consecutive year
Morgan State University has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record first-year student growth and overall student enrollment, bucking national trends for higher education, with a 9.4% increase over the previous year and a 4% increase in enrollment for first-year students.
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Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host ‘Thanksgiving for All’ in West Baltimore
The men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity served a Thanksgiving meal to residents of City View McCulloh Homes, focusing on senior citizens, with the help of the Kappa League.
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Commentary: Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Black entrepreneurs face significant racial barriers in the startup world, but some have found ways to capitalize on their racial identity by creating products that reflect their communities and give back to their communities.
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President of Atlanta’s historically Black Spelman College steps down after leave of absence
Spelman College’s President, Dr. Helene Gayle, has stepped down permanently after a leave of absence, with interim President Rosalind Brewer taking over while a plan is being developed to select the college’s next president.
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore designated as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has been designated as a Trademark Resource Center, joining four other HBCUs, and will serve as a valuable resource for the community and student body through its Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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Homecomings at HBCUs must be safe spaces for celebration, not targets of gun violence
Recent shootings at HBCUs have cast a dark cloud over what should be a joyful homecoming season, highlighting a disturbing trend of gun violence targeting these cherished campuses, and prompting the need for enhanced safety measures to protect students and staff.
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Tennessee State University set to debut the first Division I hockey team at an HBCU
Tennessee State University has named Duanté Abercrombie as head coach, unveiled their jersey, and received their first official commitment from a student-athlete as they prepare to become the first HBCU to field a Division I ice hockey team in 2025-26.
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Howard women’s soccer wins first NEC conference title, qualifies for NCAA tournament
Howard University’s women’s soccer team clinched their first conference title since joining the NEC in 2021 and will be competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.