Howard University

Artificial intelligence is causing candidates to rethink their campaign strategies due to voters using chatbots like ChatGPT for political information. A tool called Campsite helps campaigns gauge what specific information is being discussed about them in chats and searches. To be effective, candidates must ensure they are visible in real-time web search results and tailor detailed online content, such as FAQ sections, to guide the narrative provided by AI.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an $800 credit and expedited admissions for 502 Howard University students disenrolled for failing to meet financial requirements. The state will assist affected students in enrolling at Maryland institutions, while New York also offered similar support through SUNY and CUNY.

Howard University is redeveloping a former Wonder Bread bakery on Georgia Avenue into a nine-story building with student housing, a dining hall, retail spaces, and a wellness center by 2029. Current students express concerns about limited dining options after longtime restaurants like Negril closed, citing reliance on campus cafeterias and a McDonald’s.

Maryland is offering fast-track admission and an $800 credit to Howard University students disenrolled, with Governor Wes Moore and officials encouraging prompt applications. Bowie State University and other Maryland schools are providing support, including flexible admissions and housing options for displaced students.

Howard University notified 502 first-time-in-college students their spots for the upcoming semester were no longer held due to missed enrollment deadlines and financial obligations. Other institutions, including the University of the District of Columbia and New York's SUNY/CUNY systems, are extending admissions and offering financial support to affected students.

A Howard student was among 500 unenrolled due to unpaid tuition. Several frustrated families traveled hours to Washington, D.C., seeking accountability from the school.

Howard University unenrolled hundreds of students over billing issues, highlighting the need for consistent communication with financial aid offices. Tisa Silver Canady, founder of the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness, advises students and families to contact financial aid offices immediately if payment issues arise and to proactively understand financial aid processes.

Ssanyu Lukoma, a Howard University student journalist, will be honored at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She discusses her aspirations for a career in journalism with 'The Takeout'.

502 incoming first-year students at Howard University were unenrolled due to unmet tuition and financial obligations before the fall semester begins. The university notified students via email and orientation sessions starting in March, and offered case-by-case reviews for reinstatement.

Over 500 incoming students at Howard University in Washington, D.C., were unenrolled weeks before the fall semester begins on Aug. 17 due to tuition payment issues.

Raul Reis will step down as dean of UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media in August to return to teaching. During his four-year tenure, the school won the Hearst National Championship annually and focused on AI integration and digital tools in education. An interim dean will be named soon.

Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Supporters, including a Texas parole supervisor and university professors, faced backlash for comments defending Anthony or criticizing the trial process.

A Howard University professor criticized the father of a white teen killed by a Black teen, arguing the victim's death stemmed from the father's failure to teach boundaries rather than the killer's actions. The case has sparked debates about race, with the professor accusing the father of enabling racial entitlement through his parenting.

A Howard University professor criticized the father of slain Texas teen Austin Metcalf, blaming his parenting for the murder committed by Karmelo Anthony. The case has sparked debates about race and community dynamics, with Anthony sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing Metcalf during a high school track event.

Shawn Joseph, interim superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools, has been nominated for permanent leadership by County Executive Aisha Braveboy. His tenure saw a 52% decline in teacher vacancies and resolution of a contract dispute with teachers.

Hasan Kwame Jeffries, a history professor and brother of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, called for citizens to emulate John Brown's violent abolitionist tactics, stating 'by any means necessary' to combat white supremacy. The article criticizes this as a dangerous endorsement of political violence, referencing Brown's 1856 Pottawatomie massacre and other academics like Stacey Patton who have similarly invoked Brown as a model for activism.