Virginia Union University

FOOT LOCKER, NIKE, AND JORDAN BRAND JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH THE CLINIC DURING NBA ALL-STAR 2024

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global retailer Foot Locker, part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), announced The Clinic, a year-long program with Nike and Jordan Brand, bringing the best of the court and culture to basketball fans, sneaker enthusiasts, and local communities.

Key Points: 
  • The Clinic is a first-of-its-kind partnership between Foot Locker, Nike and Jordan Brand.
  • The Clinic will officially launch at Foot Locker's weekend-long activation during NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis and will be the first installment of several tentpole moments debuting throughout the year.
  • Foot Locker's roll out of The Clinic and its vast footprint during NBA All-Star 2024 is the latest investment in its basketball offense.
  • Under The Clinic program debut, Foot Locker will host various community events at its Home Court space and across Indianapolis during NBA All-Star 2024.

The Harlem Globetrotters Announce Their New Rookie Class and Sets Production on "My Rookie Season" Docu-series

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The 2024 rookie class is comprised of incredible dunkers and leading scorers; including 2X dunk contest champion, Tyriek ‘Shake’ Railey and second-generation Globetrotter, Evan ‘Swish’ Gaffney.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 rookie class is comprised of incredible dunkers and leading scorers; including 2X dunk contest champion, Tyriek ‘Shake’ Railey and second-generation Globetrotter, Evan ‘Swish’ Gaffney.
  • The dynamic record-breaking team are also set to begin production on “My Rookie Season,” a video documentary series from Herschend Entertainment Studios.
  • "My Rookie Season" begins production in Atlanta, GA and will follow the rookies as they embark on the 2024 World Tour.
  • “We’re thrilled to let the rookie class of 2024 take you deeper into what it means to be a Harlem Globetrotter with “My Rookie Season,” said Bronwen O’Keefe, Global Head of Content, Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.

"Breaking Barriers: Disabled Howard University and VUU Alumna Ruby 'SunShine' Taylor Unveils 'The UnConventional CEO' - Redefining Wealth and Success for All"

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Financial Joy School proudly presents the release of "The UnConventional CEO: How to Build Wealth & Joy In The Face of Adversity", by Ruby "SunShine" Taylor. As a distinguished disabled woman, lesbian entrepreneur, and alumna of Howard University and Virginia Union University, Ruby's unique perspective as a Bronx native now living in Baltimore, Maryland, is invaluable. Her book is an inspiring guide for anyone looking to build generational wealth and invest, regardless of income, with welcoming and inclusive language.

Key Points: 
  • Financial Joy School proudly presents 'The UnConventional CEO' by Ruby 'SunShine' Taylor, a disabled HBCU alumna.
  • It focuses on overcoming adversity, building generational wealth inclusively, and achieving professional success without sacrificing personal joy.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Financial Joy School proudly presents the release of "The UnConventional CEO: How to Build Wealth & Joy In The Face of Adversity", by Ruby "SunShine" Taylor.
  • As a distinguished disabled woman, lesbian entrepreneur, and alumna of Howard University and Virginia Union University, Ruby's unique perspective as a Bronx native now living in Baltimore, Maryland, is invaluable.

Vista Equity Partners Names Winners for 6th Annual Global Hackathon

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced the winners of its 6th Annual Global Hackathon.

Key Points: 
  • Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, today announced the winners of its 6th Annual Global Hackathon.
  • This year’s hackathon featured over 130 participants on 30 teams from dozens of Vista portfolio companies.
  • Learn more about the competition and how Vista partners with developers from across its portfolio, here .
  • “Generative AI holds the potential to propel enterprise software forward, enhancing both product development and innovation,” said Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners.

ZALES® TO AWARD TWO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AT HBCUs DURING THE 2023 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales, the Diamond Store, is proud to announce that it will present two academic scholarships to students at renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 3, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. The two $5,000 scholarships are being awarded to a student from each school participating in the game, Morehouse College and Virginia Union University.

Key Points: 
  • Zales is the sponsor and official jeweler of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), creating the iconic rings for BCFHOF inductees.
  • Additionally, Zales will present a one-of-a-kind commemorative pendant to each student-athlete playing in the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, celebrating their participation in this annual game featuring HBCUs.
  • "The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game and its events are a time-honored tradition.
  • The double-sided, stainless-steel pendant showcases a football set with white sapphires on the front, the Black College Hall of Fame Classic 2023 logo, and the player's respective team name.

Student Freedom Initiative Partners With New Investment Fund to Raise the Capital of HBCUs

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Historic Fund, a recently endowed educational venture capital fund, launched a $10.35 million investment rubric to support the growth of the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Key Points: 
  • The Historic Fund, a recently endowed educational venture capital fund, launched a $10.35 million investment rubric to support the growth of the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The endowments of HBCUs are significantly lower than that of other universities that may not have faced similar historical biases.
  • Instead, the fund has initially raised capital from partners of nine participating venture capitalist funds: Acrew Capital, B Capital, Cowboy Ventures, First Round Capital, FirstMark Capital, Foundry, General Catalyst, Spark Capital and Union Square Ventures.
  • The participating HBCUs will function as traditional limited partners in a venture capital fund and will be free to use the returns as they wish.

Policy Pathways and Partners to Host May 20th Study Abroad and Global Careers Fair!

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Early insights into study abroad opportunities among high school students are associated with improved grades, confidence, and graduation rates, and an informed, culturally sensitive worldview.

Key Points: 
  • Early insights into study abroad opportunities among high school students are associated with improved grades, confidence, and graduation rates, and an informed, culturally sensitive worldview.
  • Mayor Stoney will declare Sat., May 20, 2023, as International Education and Global Careers Day in the City of Richmond!
  • On May 19th, Mayor Levar M. Stoney will declare Saturday, May 20, 2023, as International Education and Global Careers Day in the City of Richmond!
  • There will be giveaways, free lunch, panels, and information on the funding of traveling and studying abroad!

Pearl Joins Urban Leagues of Hampton Roads and Greater Richmond and Four HBCUs To Launch Virginia Governor's Tutoring Programs

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl, the leading tutor intelligence and efficacy platform, today announced it has joined the innovative community-based tutoring program endorsed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in partnership with the Urban Leagues of Hampton Roads and Greater Richmond and four historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In an effort to address critical learning gaps, the program will employ hundreds of HBCU students as tutors and mentors to middle and high school students throughout their communities.

Key Points: 
  • Participating HBCUs include Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, and Virginia Union University.
  • Gill Bland, President and CEO of the Urban League of Hampton Roads, said the undertaking would "provide academic enrichment options through enhanced opportunities for tutoring and mentorship."
  • Having partnered with multiple state, university and district-led community-tutoring programs, Pearl is developing the nation's most diverse dataset in the tutoring industry.
  • For more information about Pearl's tutor management and efficacy platform for states, districts and enterprise tutoring companies to launch, manage and measurably scale hybrid tutoring programs, please visit: www.tutorwithpearl.com

Policy Pathways: Early Insights into Public Policy and International Affairs Open Career Pathways for Youth

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Policy Pathways programs are for youth interested in further studies in public policy and international affairs.

Key Points: 
  • Policy Pathways programs are for youth interested in further studies in public policy and international affairs.
  • Early insights into public policy, public administration, international affairs, and study abroad opportunities offer essential educational tools, skills, and experiences for high school and college students to begin voicing their convictions on the national stage.
  • Policy Pathways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides youth ages 15-25 educational experiences in public policy, administration, and international affairs.
  • Two Policy Pathways programs are for youth interested in preparing for further studies in public policy and international affairs.

The Equality Equation Finalizes the Development Structure for its First HBCU Wellness Project

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

BALTIMORE, Dec.13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As much as college sport is a great equalizer of people via athletics, it has not been able to remedy the inequalities that have hamstrung HBCUs from capitalizing on revenue streams for universities in their association with NCAA sports. This has been caused, in part, by the NCAA's lack of interest in developing national black college sporting events.

Key Points: 
  • The Virginia Union Equality Health & Wellness Center highlights the impact of Coach Prime on viability of HBCU economics.
  • 'Prime Time' and his family became HBCU royalty and thoroughly immersed themselves in all the things that made black college sporting events great.
  • Coach Sanders' passion resonated with black folks socially, but it also appealed to supporters concerned about the financial wellness of HBCUs.
  • This past November the Equality Equation sponsored the second annual L. Douglas Wilder Equality Classic.