(ATLANTA — August 3, 2026) — The Center for Black Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Paid Internship Program, offering students across the Atlanta University Center an opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience while supporting programs designed to empower entrepreneurs.

The internship program is open to eligible students attending Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Morris Brown College.

Available internship opportunities include:

• Marketing and social media
• Photography and videography
• Administrative operations

Selected interns will work alongside Center for Black Entrepreneurship staff and industry partners while gaining real-world experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, event management, operations and program administration. Interns will also have opportunities to strengthen their professional skills, expand their networks and contribute to events and initiatives serving the AUC community.

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must:

• Be a sophomore, junior or senior
• Be currently enrolled at Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University or Morris Brown College
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Attend mandatory team meetings on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays beginning at 5 p.m.
• Be available for occasional evening and weekend events
• Commit approximately 10 to 15 hours per week throughout the academic year

Required Application Materials

Students should be prepared to submit:

• A résumé
• A professional biography of at least 200 words
• An official or unofficial transcript
• One letter of recommendation
• A portfolio or work samples for photography and videography or marketing and social media positions

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 5 p.m.

With the deadline quickly approaching, interested and eligible students are encouraged to gather their materials and submit their applications as soon as possible.

The Center for Black Entrepreneurship is a collaborative initiative serving the Atlanta University Center and working to strengthen the pipeline of Black entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, professional development and access to entrepreneurial resources.

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(GREENSBORO, N.C. – July 16, 2026) — North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will officially launch the 100-day countdown to the centennial celebration of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE) during a virtual news conference on Friday, July 17, at 1 p.m.

University leaders will unveil plans for the historic 100th edition of GHOE, including the official centennial emblem, key dates, special events, and new initiatives leading up to Homecoming Week, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 1.

The online briefing will be moderated by Tamara Michel Josserand, Ed.D., vice chancellor for University Advancement, and will feature remarks from Chancellor James R. Martin II, Crystal W. Boyce (’07, ’15), associate vice chancellor for Alumni Relations and homecoming committee co-chair, Aggie Head Football Coach Shawn Gibbs, and student leaders.

Among the announcements will be the launch of the Homecoming Giving Challenge, the 100 Days ’til GHOE online trivia game, and additional details surrounding what is expected to be one of the largest homecoming celebrations in the nation. University officials anticipate that more than 200,000 alumni, students, supporters, and visitors will gather in Greensboro for the weeklong celebration.

Event Details

What: N.C. A&T “100 Days ’til GHOE” Virtual News Conference

When: Friday, July 17, 1:00 p.m.

Media Registration: https://ncat.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bFLrkkhvQn6gqwl69-OU2g

Members of the media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.

About North Carolina A&T

Founded in 1891, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically Black university and one of America’s leading public research institutions. A land-grant university within the University of North Carolina System, N.C. A&T is nationally recognized for producing African American graduates in engineering, agriculture, and other STEM disciplines while continuing its tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and leadership.

(ATLANTA – April 21, 2026) — In a powerful act of legacy, gratitude, and generational impact, the Crawford family has made a transformational $2 million gift to Spelman College and Morehouse College—two of the nation’s most prestigious historically Black colleges.

The contribution includes $1 million designated for Spelman College, supporting both Spelman Strong, the institution’s unrestricted annual fund, and its general endowment—ensuring both immediate student support and long-term institutional sustainability.

The gift comes from siblings Dr. Christine Ruth Crawford (Spelman ’94), Dr. George Crawford (Morehouse ’96), and Dr. Marcus Crawford (Morehouse ’98), who say their decision reflects a lifelong commitment to giving back to the institutions that helped shape their success.

“HBCUs have always been part of our lives,” said Dr. Christine Crawford. “We were raised to give back to the places that gave us opportunity.”

A Legacy Rooted in Family and Tradition

The Crawfords’ connection to Spelman and Morehouse spans generations. Their father, a 1962 graduate of Morehouse, maintained a decades-long tradition of attending Homecoming—instilling in the family a deep sense of pride, loyalty, and responsibility to the institutions.

That legacy of giving was further reinforced by their grandmother, Ruth, who emphasized philanthropy well into her 100s.

Investing in Flexibility and the Future

By directing funds toward both unrestricted support and the endowment, the Crawford family is empowering Spelman to respond to evolving student needs—from emergency financial assistance to strategic academic initiatives—while also strengthening its long-term financial foundation.

“Departments change. Student needs change,” Dr. Crawford said. “We wanted the institutions to have the flexibility to use the funds where they can make the greatest impact.”

A Timely Gift for a Forward-Looking Vision

The contribution arrives as Spelman advances its Spelman Forward capital campaign, aimed at expanding access, enhancing academic excellence, and preparing the next generation of Black women leaders.

Spelman Interim President Rosalind “Roz” Brewer called the gift both an investment and a vote of confidence.

“This extraordinary gift affirms trust in our mission and strengthens our ability to remain bold, responsive, and future-focused,” Brewer said.

Giving Back What Cannot Be Repaid

For the Crawford family, the gift is less about recognition and more about responsibility.

“It still feels small compared to what we’ve received,” Dr. Crawford said. “The mentorship, the relationships, the sense of possibility—those things are priceless. This is our way of paying it forward.”