Morehouse College President announces retirement, national search for 13th president to begin

Education - The Atlanta Voice 7/16 5:12A Isaiah Singleton

Morehouse College announced the retirement of Dr. David A. Thomas as president, effective June 30, 2025. Record-breaking defines Thomas s tenure at the college.  Its innovative and impactful work has...

The Surprising Reason Black Schools Face a ‘Fiscal Cliff’ This Fall

Education - The Atlanta Voice 7/8 4:55A Joseph Williams, Word in Black

If, as the saying goes, you shouldn’t let a crisis go to waste, then the federal government did just that when it passed the first round of multiple-billion-dollar payments to help shut-down schools...

Black Girls Code Comes To Spelman Campus

Education - The Atlanta Voice 6/29 4:21A Noah Washington

The camp hosted 50 middle school and high school campers for an immersive understanding of STEM education and potential career paths they can explore. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice Black...

CIA and ORISE support local Battlebots Competition

Education - The Atlanta Voice 6/29 1:00A Laura Nwogu

A team of students (above) prepares their robot to enter the competition.  Photo by Laura Nwogu/The Atlanta Voice In partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), The Oak Ridge Institute for...

The Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to CAU

Education - The Atlanta Voice 6/17 12:24A Isaiah Singleton

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) recently announced its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning June 19 – July 28, CAU will host...

Confederate Heroes’ Names on Schools Is Making a Comeback

Education - The Atlanta Voice 6/1 5:07A Joseph Williams, Word in Black

In 2020, when millions of people worldwide took to the streets to protest the murder of George Floyd , a small school district in northwestern Virginia — an area that gave safe haven to Confederate...

Brooklyn Tea hosts Camp HBCYouth fundraiser, block party

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/28 1:27A Noah Washington

A block party and fundraiser for Camp HBCYouth was hosted by Brooklyn Tea, of the newer Black-owned businesses in Castleberry Hill area, last week. Camp HBCYouth is an educational summer day camp...

Biden Administration Announces Big Investment Totals for HBCUs; $16B in “whole of government”...

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/18 7:43A Staff Report

On May 16th, the Biden-Harris Administration  announced  that during their three-plus years in office, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have received over $16 billion in...

Passing the baton: Granddaughter of the first Black Georgia Tech graduate reflects on a legacy...

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/18 12:37A Laura Nwogu

Deanna Yancey (center) with her grandparents following graduation. Photo submitted/The Atlanta Voice In June 1965, Ronald Yancey walked across Georgia Tech’s commencement stage with an electrical...

University System of Georgia restoring test-score admission requirements in 2026

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/14 7:19P Dave Williams

ATLANTA – The University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents voted Tuesday to rescind a temporary waiver of test-score requirements for undergraduate admissions starting with the fall semester of...

Pinky Cole Hayes gives 2024 Savannah State Comment Speech and gifts graduates $8.75M Entrepreneurial...

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/3 10:00A Staff Report

Pinky Cole Hayes , renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, and founder of  Slutty Vegan  and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024...

CFB Playoff trophy makes its way to local elementary school

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/2 12:50A Noah Washington

College Football Playoff championship trophy during a stop at M. Agnes Elementary School earlier this week. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice On Tuesday, April 30, the College Football...

The Toughest Issue for Teachers Is Even Tougher For Students

Education - The Atlanta Voice 5/1 10:22A Joseph Williams, Word in Black

The number-one concern among teachers – student poverty – is the root of other major problems, like absenteeism and depression. “ This article was originally published on  Word In Black . ” Overview: In its survey of teachers nationwide, the Pew...

‘I just know my stuff’: 8-year -old Kendall Rae Johnson talks urban farming, community and fresh...

Education - The Atlanta Voice 4/30 6:11A Laura Nwogu

At just eight years old, Atlanta native Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest certified farmer in the nation. Photos by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Q&A: The youngest certified farm in the nation,...

Morris Brown College president receives second contract extension

Education - The Atlanta Voice 4/29 4:34A Martel Sharpe

Morris Brown College recently announced that Dr. Kevin James, the institution s nineteenth president, was offered and accepted a contract extension to retain his position until June 2029. James has...