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USDA Reinstates 1890 Scholars Program After Public Outcry

Ashley Brown — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:06:32 +0000

In response to criticism, the U.S. Department of Agriculture resumed its 1890 National Scholars Program just days after being suspended. The decision reversal means this significant educational opportunity for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities continues. Just one week after the 1890 Scholars Program unexpectedly halted, the USDA website showed on Monday that it […]

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Rep. Alma Adams Calls for Immediate Reinstatement of the 1890 Scholars Program

Ashley Brown — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:10:14 +0000

In a statement released Thursday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, reacted to the recent suspension of the USDA’s 1890 Scholars Program. She labeled the move an unjust attack on educational equity for underserved communities nationwide. The Trump-Vance Administration announced the abrupt decision without prior notice after a series of executive orders to dismantle diversity, equity, […]

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Applications Open for HBCU Student Firefighter Training Program

Ashley Brown — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:00:36 +0000

The 1890 Land Grant Institution Wildland Fire Consortium has officially opened applications for its Student Firefighter Training Program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, aims to enhance minority participation in fire management and is modeled after Alabama A&M University’s successful FireDawgs program. Launched in 2009, FireDawgs works to increase student engagement […]

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Bill Unveiled to Establish Permanent Scholarship Programs at Select HBCUs

Vanessa Roberson — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:53:36 +0000

Congressman David Scott and others are supporting a $100 million increase in funding for HBCUs! Get the full Essence story written by Donna M. Owens below. Congressman David Scott (D-GA) has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives aimed at permanently increasing scholarship monies for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), specifically those […]

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USDA, EPA Sign 5 Year Commitment with 1890 Universities

HBCU Editors — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:17:11 +0000

One hundred fifty years ago – just two months after the creation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture – President Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, a historic measure that created the land-grant university system. Twenty-eight years later, Congress enacted a second Morrill Act to establish African American land-grant universities. Commonly referred to as 1890 Universities, […]

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