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Keke Palmer joins UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television for 5-year residency
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (211+ words) Ever the multihyphenate, actress Keke Palmer's next gig will see her in the professor chair at UCLA for the next five years. That's Professor Palmer to you! Keke "Keep a Job" Palmer's next gig is putting her in the classroom....
Iowa Supreme Court blocks effort to redirect scholarship created for Black science students
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (258+ words) The court ruled the University of Iowa cannot repurpose a donor-funded award intended for Black students into a scholarship for first-generation students. The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that the University of Iowa cannot redirect a privately endowed scholarship intended…...
Cap, gown, and a whole lot of anxiety: The truth about being a recent college grad today
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (996+ words) Haniyah Philogene is an award-winning multimedia storyteller and staff writer at the Grio, where she covers the intersection of culture, identity, and current events. Driven by a passion for storytelling and digital media, she focuses on uncovering untold narratives and…...
Spelman College names renowned roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (498+ words) The nationally recognized robotics and AI leader will take the helm of the nation's top-ranked HBCU on Aug. 1. Spelman College has named Dr. Ayanna Howard, a nationally recognized roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader, as its 12th president. The college's Board…...
South Carolina's GOP lawmakers want to withold millions from South Carolina State University after commencement speaker protest
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (191+ words) A letter addressed to members of the state's budget conference committee says there must be "punishment" for the actions of the SC State students whose protest led the school to rescind its request for Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to speak…...
Chicago teen receives high school diploma days after viral split during graduation ceremony
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (329+ words) The split heard round the world generated thousands of comments about proper graduation celebrations and whether the student in question was in the wrong. Graduation day for many a high school student is a cause for celebration. Over the years,…...
J. R. Smith reveals the inspiration behind his decision to earn his degree more than 20 years after entering the NBA
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (479+ words) The former NBA star earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina A&T after returning to school in 2021 and joining the Aggies golf team. " Former NBA star J. R. Smith is opening up about his most recent milestone, graduating from North Carolina…...
New study reveals how dependent Black and Hispanic teens are on AI chatbots for schoolwork, but other factors paint a clearer picture
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (690+ words) Brandon Caldwell is a staff writer and journalist at the Grio. com, where he contributes his expertise in music and pop culture. With a career spanning over a decade, Brandon has established himself as a prominent voice in music journalism,…...
Chris Brown says he quietly earned a master's degree in arts entrepreneurship
1+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) The R&B singer revealed on Instagram that he earned a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Entrepreneurship, sharing what appears to be a diploma from Harvest Christian University. Chris Brown is celebrating an academic milestone after revealing on social…...
Florida principal placed on leave over disputed Fetty Wap yearbook quote
1+ week, 3+ day ago (390+ words) A lyric from Fetty Wap's hit "Trap Queen" appeared alongside the principal's name, setting off a dispute that has drawn parents, educators and district officials into the controversy. A Florida school principal is fighting for her career after a lyric…...