NASA, HBCUs Partner On Program To Increase Diversity In The Geosciences
A partnership between NASA and several area HBCUs is looking to increase diversity in the geosciences by providing paid internships with hands-on research experiences.
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A partnership between NASA and several area HBCUs is looking to increase diversity in the geosciences by providing paid internships with hands-on research experiences.
Morgan State will play Howard on Saturday in the inaugural NBA HBCU Classic, a matchup that will provide major exposure -- and funding -- for historically Black colleges and universities.
A civil rights advocacy group is voicing concerns after a wave of bomb threats targeted more than 20 historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
The campuses of Morgan State University and Coppin State University have been cleared after both historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats on Tuesday, the first day of Black History Month.
The school previously mandated booster shots for all students, faculty and staff.
Student activists and civil rights leaders say the controversy is indicative of a widespread issue with crumbling buildings on century-old HBCU campuses that are often underfunded compared to predominately White institutions.
The NBA plans to generate exposure for historically Black colleges and universities at the All-Star weekend again this season.
Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa looked prepared for his second season as Maryland's starter when he led the Terrapins past West Virginia in their opener last weekend. Now the Terps host Howard of the FCS on Saturday night in a game they'll be expected to win easily.
The school said there is no evidence yet of personal data being taken.
Actress Phylicia Rashad, who was appointed dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts in May, is under fire after praising Bill Cosby's release from prison Wednesday when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 sexual assault conviction.
Actress Phylicia Rashad on Wednesday has been named the dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University following a national search.
The Waldorf, Maryland native and Howard University alum discusses his upcoming role in a new BET movie.
Howard University will celebrate the life and legacy of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings on Monday during a special tribute.
Howard University students were surprised with a pop-up concert Saturday morning by Kanye West.
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry is helping Howard University launch a Division I golf program.
A fourth victim has come forward against a Washington, D.C, barbershop owner accused of posing as a Howard University student and sexually assaulting incapacitated teenagers.
The owner of a Washington, D.C, barbershop is accused of posing as a Howard University student and preying on incapacitated teenagers.
Dedrick Parson ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally Howard past Morgan State 35-26 in windy conditions on Saturday night.
Baby boomers protested in 1968, Generation X did it in 1989 and millennials and Generation Z did a nine-day sit-in for changes at Howard University.
The protest at Howard University continues as students demand policy changes after a financial aid embezzlement scandal came to light.
A group of Howard University students say they've taken control of the school's administration building and won't leave until their demands – including the resignation of the university president – are met.
Howard University in Washington, D.C., has confirmed that six employees have been fired for "gross misconduct and neglect of duties."
Several NBA teams have played what is known as the "negro national anthem" at games thanks in part to a retired Howard University professor.
D.C. police are at Howard University investigating a report of an active shooter, they say.
Police are headed back to college to build better relationships with the public.
The suspect charged in the deadly shooting of a man at the MGM National Harbor is being held without bail.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
The first accumulating snow of the season is winding down. Leftover flurries, freezing drizzle and slick spots continue.
The body of a Maryland boater was found nearly three weeks after he was reported missing in the Chesapeake Bay, according to the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Police.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The first accumulating snow of the season is winding down. Leftover flurries, freezing drizzle and slick spots continue.
The suspect charged in the deadly shooting of a man at the MGM National Harbor is being held without bail.
The body of a Maryland boater was found nearly three weeks after he was reported missing in the Chesapeake Bay, according to the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Police.
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (MDPSCS) says it is fixing a heating system issue in the Youth Detention Center in Baltimore City.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ visits Krampus Haunted House at East Point Mall in Baltimore.
Boumi Shriners held their third annual FEZtival of Trees in Baltimore.
Black Barn Alpacas in Maryland will host "Fleece" Navidad in Finksburg.
WJZ is at BLK Swan in Baltimore to learn about the return of their Jazz Brunch event.
Martin's West in Maryland has the secret to the best Thanksgiving mac and cheese.
Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers — six MVPs between them — have remarkably never faced each other. It's finally happening this weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens extended tight end Mark Andrews' contract by three more years, the team announced on Wednesday.
Reliever Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles finalized a $28 million, two-year contract on Monday, a deal that includes a player option for 2027.
Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore's five-game winning streak with a 32-14 win over the fumble-prone Ravens.
Olympic Gold medalist and Maryland native Quincy Wilson has committed to the University of Maryland's Track and Field Program, Head Coach Andrew Valmon announced.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
The first accumulating snow of the season is winding down. Leftover flurries, freezing drizzle and slick spots continue.
Parts of Maryland saw light snow and accumulation on Friday morning. Cold temperatures are expected to return to the region next week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Snow, frigid temperatures on Friday in Maryland
Temperatures tumbling, snow possible in Maryland
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Maryland was created for Baltimore merchants in need of a shortcut between the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River. Irish immigrants used shovels and picks to dig the 14-mile canal mostly by hand. It opened on Oct. 17, 1829, and became known as the sailors' highway. Nearly 200 years later, the canal is responsible for about 40% of Baltimore’s shipping traffic.
Phones may get pricier in 2026 due to a boom in artificial intelligence.
Questions were raised about the legality of air strikes after a new attack on an alleged drug boat.
The body of missing Maryland boater Lonnie Johnson was found near Taylors Island nearly three weeks after he was reported missing, according to the Department of Natural Resources Police.
A Florida man was arrested in Maryland after telling a BWI Airport employee that he had an explosive device, according to Maryland Transportation Authority Police. The incident prompted a lockdown at one of the terminals.