Dr. Mark A. Brown Becomes Tuskegee University’s 10th President

Tuskegee University has appointed its 10th President, Dr. Mark A. Brown. Dr. Brown has extensive experience in education and previously served as the President and CEO of Student Freedom Initiative (SFI).
Robert F. Smith Interviewed at the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival

Robert F. Smith discussed digital equity, AI, diversity in tech and more with NBC News’ Antonia Hylton at the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado.
Student Freedom Initiative’s Expansion Into TCUs Helps Underserved Native American Students

Student Freedom Initiative has expanded into TCUs to help even more often underserved and underrepresented students. Learn more.
Jeremiah Jacobs’ Wish Granted by Robert F. Smith and Make-A-Wish

Learn more about Jeremiah Jacobs’ incredible Make-A-Wish story, which included the opportunity to meet Robert F. Smith.
The Civil Rights Story Is American History

Robert F. Smith, Fund II Foundation and the National Park Foundation are working to safeguard Black historical sites in the U.S. Learn more in this USA Today article.
internXL Partners With Focus Your Ideas (FYI), An Innovative AI-Powered Platform

internXL’s partnership with FYI will help connect the rich pool of diverse talent that internXL cultivates with the innovative AI-powered app. Learn more.
Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture Receives Donation From Autodesk

Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture received an unrestricted $5 million donation from Autodesk Inc.
The Impact of Black Women Inventors on Science and Technology

Learn about Sarah E. Goode, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Valerie Thomas and Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, four Black women inventors who helped propel science and technology forward through innovation.
NASA’s Data Science Equity, Access and Priority (DEAP) Opportunity Funds Eight HBCU Programs

In 2023, NASA selected eight HBCUs to receive funding through their Data Science Equity, Access and Priority (DEAP) opportunity.
Melinda French Gates Donates $1 Billion to Support Women’s Rights

Melinda French Gates, business owner and philanthropist, has pledged $1 billion to organizations and individuals advocating for women’s issues and rights.