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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel, 52, declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sentenced him. In April 2023, a federal jury convicted Michel of 10 counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. The trial in Washington, D.C., included testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The Summer Walker Dump Truck Tour made a major cultural splash in Atlanta as the R&B star kicked off her creative album rollout with a stop at the Atlanta University Center, drawing students from Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University into a moment that blended humor, heartbreak, charity, and HBCU culture. Officially branded as the “Finally Over It Dump Truck Service,” the activation served as a promotional event for her new album Finally Over It while giving students a chance to throw away items from past relationships into an actual…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Reading intervention isn’t just about K-3. It’s a collective responsibility.That’s the commitment from Georgia’s Marietta school district, which is now looking beyond the early elementary grades as it works to improve reading achievement.Nationwide, much of the focus of the “science of reading” movement has focused on foundational skills usually taught in the earliest grades. But older readers who haven’t mastered those foundations are at risk of falling further behind as they attend classes that increasingly rely on complex texts to build their knowledge base.That’s where the Marietta district’s training comes in. It’s…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Episode Transcript Ki Sung: Welcome to the MindShift Podcast where we explore the future of learning and how we raise our kids. I’m Ki Sung. Today I’m speaking to longtime MindShift contributor Debra Farmer Kris. She’s a child development expert and author of the book, “Raising Awe Seekers: How The Science of Wonder Helps our Kids Thrive.”  During the depths of pandemic-era parenting,  Deborah Farmer Kris discovered that awe is an often overlooked but powerful emotion. We’ll discuss how parents and educators can use awe to drive engagement with classroom materials and…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Dillard University President Monique Guillory has officially taken office as the institution’s ninth president, marking a historic moment for the New Orleans HBCU and setting the tone for a forward-focused era of leadership. Dr. Guillory, who previously served as provost, chief academic and enrollment officer, and later interim president, steps into the role with decades of higher education experience. As reported by NOLA.com, she is also the first New Orleans native to serve as president—underscoring the significance of her appointment both for the university and the surrounding community. Her transition into leadership…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The draft regulations list only a narrow group of fields as “professional” programs. WASHINGTON — A proposed change to federal student loan regulations by the Trump administration has created widespread concern, especially among students in programs like nursing and public health who fear their degrees may no longer be considered professional degrees. The issue stems from a new Department of Education proposal tied to the administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which would significantly change how graduate students can borrow money beginning next July. Nothing has officially passed yet, but the proposal would influence…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Southern University’s Trinity Smith Makes Vogue Open Casting History as the Only African-American Selected From 70,000 Applicants Southern University and A&M College senior Trinity Smith has made international history after being selected as one of the top semi-finalists in the 2025 Vogue Open Casting competition, rising above more than 70,000 applicants from around the world. As the only African-American chosen in this year’s global pool, Smith’s milestone positions her as a rising star and a bold new representative of HBCU excellence—reflecting the growing global influence of institutions like Southern University and their…

From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Middle and high school students might see more benefits. Earlier research is mixed and inconclusive. A 2007 analysis by Stanford professor Thomas Dee found academic benefits for eighth-grade boys and girls when taught by teachers of their same gender. And studies where researchers observe and interview a small number of students often show how students feel more supported by same-gender teachers. Yet many quantitative studies, like this newest one, have failed to detect measurable benefits for boys. At least 10 since 2014 have found zero or minimal effects. Benefits for girls are…

Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Many women desire strong, long nails that are perfectly manicured. They give a polished look that enhances their beauty, which is why artificial nails have become popular. However, there is an increasing concern that acrylics might be bad for your health because of the installation process, among other things. So, are acrylic nails damaging to your real nails? Summary Acrylic nails can damage your natural nails because of how they are thinned. Acrylics are a combination of a liquid monomer and the powder polymer that creates a paste, which is bonded…

Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Family ties run deep, but for these three sisters, a shared genetic mutation brought their bond into sharper focus. Black women are often underrepresented in genetic research, and studies show they are less likely to be informed about hereditary cancers or offered genetic testing, even when family history suggests risk. For these sisters, the stakes were deeply personal. They lost their mom, aunts, and grandmother to breast cancer. Learning that they carried the BRCA1 gene, which significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, brought both fear and clarity. Each…