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Henry Sampson — Black History Month Spotlight

Treecy RevisFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 202603 mins

On this day of Black History Month, we proudly spotlight Engineer Henry T. Sampson — a groundbreaking nuclear engineer, inventor, and trailblazer whose scientific achievements helped shape modern technology. Early Life & Education Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1934, Dr. Sampson began his academic journey at Morehouse College before transferring to Purdue University, where he earned his Bachelor…

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Donates $50 Million to HBCUs

Jamaire LewisOctober 13, 2025October 13, 202505 mins

Atlanta, GA — October 14, 2025 — In a landmark philanthropic move, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $50 million over ten years to support students at four of Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The gift is structured as gap scholarships — funding reserved for students who are academically eligible for graduation but are at risk…