‘Rest In Power’: Dr. James Turner, Africana Studies Pioneer at Cornell University, Has Died
Thank you, Dr. James Turner....
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Robert F. Smith Creates Scholarships For Underrepresented Cornell University Students Pursuing Careers In STEM
On May 13, billionaire and philanthropist Robert F. Smith donated $15 million to Cornell's College of Engineering for underrepresented students....
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to Build Monument At Cornell University
As the first Black fraternity, it's only right that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc get a monument in its honor at the organization's birthplace....
Meet The Students Behind BlackGen Capital, The First Minority-Owned Investment Fund at Cornell University
After noticing a lack of representation at Cornell University’s top finance clubs, Ermias Tadesse and Cheick Camara, launched BlackGen Capital to help diversify Cornell’s finance...
Cornell University’s Medical School to Give Full Scholarships to Students in Need
Weill Cornell Medicine, the medical school of Cornell University, will give full scholarships to students who qualify for financial aid....
The Fellowship Initiative Puts Young Men of Color on the Road to Success
The Fellowship Initiative, a program of JPMorgan Chase & Co. that creates economic opportunity for young men of color by preparing them to succeed in...
Do Run-Down Schools Trigger Low Test Scores?
Buildings should absolutely be considered an important part of helping low income children succeed. The atrocious conditions in Detroit’s public schools made national headlines earlier...
Union Settlement Prepares East Harlem Students for College
Key to Union Settlement’s work is providing educational resources and training that prepare young people to thrive in school and college. Originally founded to address...
Billionaire Robert F. Smith Gives $50 Million to Cornell Engineering School
Smith's $50 million will further diversity efforts at Cornell....
Sociologists Analyze Homeowner Attrition
For many, the American Dream involves becoming a homeowner....