SECTOR NEWS
FAMU Alumnus, Rep. Alcee Hastings dies
Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, a civil rights activist and the longest-serving member of Florida’s congressional delegation, has died, his chief of staff Lale M. Morrison told CNN on Tuesday. He was 84. (CNN)
Automation software company launches national HBCU partnership
As more organizations invest in digital software technologies like automation, UiPath is committed to democratizing RPA technology and skills so all people can be successful in the Future of Work. The company’s Academic Alliance partnerships with HBCUs bring workforce development opportunities, along with skills, training, and knowledge, to HBCU students so they not only thrive in digitally led work environments, but also shape them.
UiPath has partnered with HBCUs including Clark Atlanta University, Grambling State University, Jackson State University, Stillman College, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University, and Winston Salem University. (Black Star News)
Deion Sanders had hand in SWAC’s Pepsi deal
Deion Sanders and Jackson State suffered a loss on Saturday, but they just helped the school’s conference secure a big win off the field.
Pepsi and the SWAC have reached an agreement that will make the soft drink company the official beverage sponsor for basketball and football championship games. It’s a three-year deal and a part of the company’s initiative titled “Racial Equity Journey.” (HBCU Gameday)
Miami Heat Joins Florida Memorial for leadership and development program
The Miami HEAT has teamed up with Florida Memorial University to launch a Leadership & Development program. The mission of the program is to prepare college students to become young professionals who can impact and be of value early in their careers through the implementation of a professional curriculum, roundtables, and mentorship program. (NBA)
INDUSTRY NEWS
LGBTQ students sue Education Department over Title IX religious exemption (Inside Higher Ed)
Sweeping higher education bill clears House committee (Florida Politics)
No degree = higher degree of life challenges (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ohio awards $69.8 million for STEMM scholarships; Which colleges got the most money (Cleveland.com)
