Education

Morehouse Alumni Siblings Give $2 Million to Morehouse and Spelman, Fueling Future Generations of Black Excellence

By NEW YORK TREND / June 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Morehouse Alumni Siblings Give $2 Million to Morehouse and Spelman, Fueling Future Generations of Black Excellence

A family of accomplished scholars, physicians, and entrepreneurs is giving back to the institutions that helped shape their success in a major way. Drs. George I. Crawford Jr. and Marcus H. Crawford, both graduates of Morehouse College, along with their sister, Dr. Christine Crawford, a Spelman College alumna, have donated a combined $2 million to…

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New Book Explores How to Create Mobile Learning That Works in a Distracted Digital World

By NEW YORK TREND / June 10, 2026 / Comments Off on New Book Explores How to Create Mobile Learning That Works in a Distracted Digital World

As smartphones continue to dominate the way people consume information, educators and instructional designers face a growing challenge: how do you create learning experiences that capture attention and deliver value on a small screen? Instructional design veteran Paul Clothier tackles that question in his new book, Mastering Mobile Learning Design: A Practical Guide, offering a…

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Hachette Book Group Launches Inaugural Tri-State Children’s Book Buzz for Educators and Librarians

By NEW YORK TREND / June 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Hachette Book Group Launches Inaugural Tri-State Children’s Book Buzz for Educators and Librarians

Hachette Book Group brought together educators, librarians, publishing professionals, and authors for its first-ever Tri-State Children’s Book Buzz, an event designed to showcase upcoming children’s and young adult titles from across the company’s publishing imprints. Held at Hachette’s New York headquarters, the event provided educators and library professionals from across the tri-state area with an…

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Atlanta Celebrates Earth Day Opening of HBCU Green Fund Resilience Hub in West Atlanta

By NEW YORK TREND / June 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Atlanta Celebrates Earth Day Opening of HBCU Green Fund Resilience Hub in West Atlanta

A once-vacant lot in West Atlanta has been transformed into a vibrant community resource center dedicated to sustainability, food access, clean energy, and economic opportunity. On Earth Day, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined City Council Member Byron D. Amos, community leaders, students, and residents to celebrate the grand opening of the HBCU Green Fund Resilience…

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Congress Launches First-Ever Bipartisan Camp Caucus to Support Youth and Local Economies

By Ann Brown / April 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Congress Launches First-Ever Bipartisan Camp Caucus to Support Youth and Local Economies

The American Camp Association is celebrating a historic milestone with the launch of the first-ever bipartisan Congressional Camp Caucus, a new effort designed to spotlight the critical role camps play in youth development, workforce growth, and local economies across the United States. Led by Representatives Chris Pappas and Chuck Edwards, the caucus marks the first…

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Morehouse College Lands Major NSF Grant to Host Powerful ‘Horizon’ Supercomputer, Expanding AI Access for HBCUs

By NEW YORK TREND / April 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Morehouse College Lands Major NSF Grant to Host Powerful ‘Horizon’ Supercomputer, Expanding AI Access for HBCUs

Morehouse College is set to play a transformative role in the future of artificial intelligence and advanced research after securing a major grant from the National Science Foundation as part of a $457 million national supercomputing initiative. The Atlanta-based institution will house “Horizon,” a next-generation supercomputer that will become one of the most powerful academic…

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Camelback Ventures Boosts Fellowship Investment to $50K, Launches 2026 Cohort

By NEW YORK TREND / March 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Camelback Ventures Boosts Fellowship Investment to $50K, Launches 2026 Cohort

Camelback Ventures, a national leader in advancing opportunity through entrepreneurship, has unveiled its 16th Fellowship Cohort, marking a major evolution in its flagship program. This year, the organization is increasing its capital investment to $50,000 per venture, up from $40,000, reflecting a renewed focus on supporting under-resourced founders building solutions at the intersection of innovation…

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Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Brings Over $1.6 Million in Support to Children Across NY Metro Area

By Ann Brown / February 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Brings Over $1.6 Million in Support to Children Across NY Metro Area

The New York metropolitan area is seeing a surge of hope and support for children facing illness and food insecurity, thanks to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. In 2025, the Foundation awarded more than $1.6 million in grants and Signature Impact Programs to 68 local nonprofit organizations, funding initiatives that bring joy, relief, and…

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Safety First: Why Aircraft Maintenance Won’t Rush Into New Technology

By NEW YORK TREND / February 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Safety First: Why Aircraft Maintenance Won’t Rush Into New Technology

As artificial intelligence, automation, and digital modeling tools transform industries worldwide, the aviation maintenance sector is taking a more measured approach. For companies like FL Technics, innovation must always pass one critical test: proven safety value. Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul — commonly known as MRO — operates under some of the strictest regulatory standards…

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HBCU Green Fund Amplifies Youth Climate Leadership at COP30, Launches Power of 10 Campaign

By NEW YORK TREND / February 9, 2026 / Comments Off on HBCU Green Fund Amplifies Youth Climate Leadership at COP30, Launches Power of 10 Campaign

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the HBCU Green Fund, in partnership with its youth-led Sustainable Africa Futures Network, connected climate leaders from 18 countries to showcase innovative youth-driven solutions and launch the global Power of 10 Campaign. The initiative aims to raise $10 for every HBCU student to support climate projects in frontline communities, empowering…

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