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Nate R. McGill, a Howard PhD student, has officially stepped into the role of coordinator for the District of Columbia Public School's HBCU Persist program. In this position, McGill will oversee targeted support for DCPS alumni attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, further strengthening the program's mission to drive post-secondary success. The program is dedicated to empowering and supporting graduates of DC Public Schools on their journey through higher education.
Dr. Brandale Mills Cox (alumna) has been accepted to the Nasdag Entrepreneurial Center's Milestone Circles Program. This 12-week program helps U.S.-based founders build, scale, and lead with purpose. This community provides a dedicated space to learn alongside like-minded entrepreneurs across America who share a passion for building something greater than themselves. For five years, the program supported over 6,300 entrepreneurs through curated cohorts, expert mentorship, and milestone-driven growth. This proven program is designed to achieve significant strategic company growth in 12 weeks and help accelerate leadership goals. This program is free for entrepreneurs and made possible thanks to the generous support of the Wells Fargo Foundation. Wells Fargo is committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they continue to invest in the success and sustainability of small businesses.
Dr. Tamanika Ferguson's (alumna) essay, “Dreaming Abolition: Practicing Safety, Power, and Reciprocity Now,” was recently published in Spark Magazine on Medium. The piece reflects on radical reciprocal learning, non-extractive collaboration, and what abolition asks of us in real time. Inspired by her participation in the Anti-Carceral Co+Laboratory convening at Wellesley College, the essay extends her public scholarship at the intersection of Black feminist thought, abolition, and community accountability.
Tyrell Jones (current Master's student) is a senior cybersecurity systems engineer at Lockheed Martin and an MBA candidate in the Howard University School of Business, Class of 2027. He served as President of the Graduate Business Student Council during the 2025–2026 academic year and was elected HUSA Senator for the School of Business for 2026–2027, where he leads graduate student advocacy, strengthens communication between graduate students and administration, and drives high-impact professional development initiatives. He has been inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, selected as a National Black MBA Association Fellow for the 2025–2026 program year, and honored as a NABA-recognized scholar. Tyrell leverages these roles and recognitions to build durable pipelines that connect graduate business students to honors societies, competitive fellowships, and leadership opportunities, reinforcing Howard University’s legacy of excellence at the intersection of business, technology, and Black leadership.