Feb. 21, 2023 Howard University selected to lead 15th University Affiliated Research Center The Department of Defense announced its selection for a science research partnership Jan. 23, 2023. Howard University, Washington, D.C., is the first Historically Black College or University, or HBCU, to lead a University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC.
Sept. 7, 2022 1st DAF University Affiliated Research Center has tactical autonomy research focus, looks for HBCU lead Senior Defense Department and Air Force officials announced a plan June 27, 2022, to create the first Department of the Air Force University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, focused on tactical autonomy. The new center will be the first to be led by a Historically Black College or University, or
June 28, 2022 Digital Literacy Summit brings together HBCUs, DAF science, technology communities An Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCU, Digital Literacy Summit, presented by the Department of the Air Force, was broadcast from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, June 21-22, 2022.
June 27, 2022 DAF seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs DAF is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University.
Aug. 11, 2020 Air Force announces second set of new scholarships for minority students The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps coordinated with leadership within Junior ROTC and its aviation program, the AFJROTC Flight Academy, to find rising college freshmen that had demonstrated leadership ability, aviation competencies, a propensity to serve in the U.S. military and an