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Businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith donated $15 million to his alma mater Cornell University to create pathways in STEM for underserved and underrepresented students.
NBA star Kevin Durant has acquired an ownership stake in a professional women’s soccer team.
Mother-daughter duo Suzzon Jiles and Trinity Humphrey will graduate from Grambling State University together.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced the Obama Presidential Center Museum will harbor an exhibit inspired by her mother Marian Robinson.
Florida A&M University has received a $1.2 million endowment to help alleviate financial burdens for students in need.
Questlove has teamed up with the University of the Arts to launch a scholarship program for emerging creatives.
Legendary musical genius Stevie Wonder will receive an honorary degree from Wayne State University.
Fayetteville State University was awarded a $2.3 million grant to advance its STEM education initiatives.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is now part-owner of Major League Soccer’s Nashville SC team.
Former NBA player J.R. Smith was named North Carolina A&T State University’s Academic Athlete of the Year.
LeVar Burton will receive the Children's & Family Emmy Awards’ lifetime achievement honor.
Queen Latifah broke ground on a community-driven real estate development project in her hometown of Newark.
