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The USDA Now Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program - Can't get any better than this: "@USDA partners #1890strong universities to provide scholarship recipients with FULL TUITION, fees, books, and room & board" Read more: 1890foundation.substack.com/p/the-usda-now…

Celebrating Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett of @UAPB1873 for Women's History Month. For 30 years, she's opened doors in agriculture & STEM, sponsoring 40 students to attend conferences & mentoring the next generation. Read her story: buff.ly/0wlvp2c

Following the new @USDA & Council of 1890 Presidents MOU, 1890 Foundation CEO Dr. Felecia Nave told @InsideHigherEd: "Our work is not on the margins; it is at the core of the issues that shape our country’s future." Read more here: bit.ly/4skJUSD

Check out the latest edition of The Eighteen90 as we celebrate Women's History Month. bit.ly/3P5LYPD Be sure to join our news community - bit.ly/3Pz5iF2

Save the Date for the 8th Annual HBCU Steam Day. This year's theme is: Igniting the Path to R1 Status. This year, the focus is on the practical steps needed for HBCUs to strengthen research capacity, address infrastructure and deferred maintenance needs, and more!

APPLY TODAY! The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program for students interested in pursuing public service careers. Learn more: obama.org/programs/voyag…

Rest in Power Rev. Jesse Jackson. The civil rights icon was a graduate of 1890 Land-grant, NC A&T State University. His advocacy and Presidential campaigns paved the way for the election of America's first Black President, Barack Obama. We send our condolences to his family.

Despite limited early exposure to STEM, Wells-Collins earned a chemistry degree from Prairie View A&M University and found her passion in cosmetic chemistry. Read more here: bit.ly/466Qnr4

57 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm became the 1st Black woman sworn into Congress. Shirley was never scared to stand up for what she believed in and fought tirelessly to ensure everyone could participate in our democracy. Let’s honor Shirley’s legacy by continuing her fight.

Alabama A&M University has been selected to join the Science Education Alliance–Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (SEA-PHAGES) program, an internationally recognized undergraduate research initiative led by the University of Pittsburgh and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s (HHMI) Science Education Alliance. #StartHere More: aamu.edu/about/inside-a…

Alabama A&M's new Student Innovation Lounge at the Joseph F. Drake Memorial Learning Resources Center provides a space to collaborate, study and recharge. A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the lounge made possible through a $75,000 campus improvement grant awarded to AAMU by @TheHomeDepot Retool Your School program. #StartHere More: aamu.edu/about/inside-a…

Prayers to Dr. West's family and the @VSU_1882 family

The Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite are taking over Charlotte! Catch S.O.D. at the Big HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands this Saturday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Bojangles Coliseum. Read more — tinyurl.com/444dr65r #AlwaysAlcorn

Calling all Early Career Scientists + Engineers 🗣️ Bayer Crop Science is looking for you!

Wishing a successful Spring semester to all the #19Strong

A 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 is taking shape on The Hill! Our new science building at the corner of Meridian and Chase will expand what is possible through classrooms and laboratories designed for discovery in today’s world. This home for STEM at Alabama A&M University is modern, innovative, future-focused, and built to lead what’s next. #StartHere

Congratulations!

President Ericke S. Cage opened the Spring 2026 semester by rallying WVSU faculty and staff around student success and innovation. #WVSU #YellowJacketNation

Celebrating 135 years of our history while welcoming new leadership has set the stage for a stronger Foundation in 2026. Thank you to our #19Strong and community for your support. We’re closed 12/24–1/2 to rest for a bold 2026. #19Strong ❄️

Prairie View A&M University just made history again. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s new $63 million gift, bringing her total investment to $113 million, is a defining vote of confidence in PVAMU’s mission. Read more about the impact here: pvamu.edu/blog/pvamu-rec…

This week, the Foundation marked a formal "passing of the gavel" in our board leadership. We thank outgoing Board Chair, @UMESPres President Heidi Anderson, for her time and service. Welcome @WVStateU President Ericke S. Cage as our new Board Chair. #19Strong