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Jackson State University has named James Renick as its new interim provost. Renick most recently served as senior adviser to JSU President Carolyn Meyers, said David Hoard, Jackson State’s vice president of institutional advancement. The former provost, Mark Hardy, was reassigned Monday as special assistant for the academic fundraising initiative under Hoard’s supervision, Hoard said. Renick previously served as senior [...]

BOWIE, Md. – The Bowie State Bulldogs scored 24-unanswered points to beat the Fairmont State in overtime on Saturday afternoon in Bowie. The Falcons led 17-0 with 11:46 to play before the Bulldogs scored the next 24 points of the game. “Defensively we played well all game and our offense picked it up late, however, we definitely have to fix [...]

University of Maryland Eastern Shore wins big on Saturday. It has been almost 30 years since  a football game  has been played at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).  Big win against East Connecticut State 26-8. Next game will be against Coppin State. Heres what people are saying #UMES I told my grandmother we have football team now, lol she started [...]

HBCU graduates have higher earning potential and self-image, according to a new study.  The study, authored by researchers from Morehouse College and Howard University, dispels the idea that earning a degree from an HBCU is hindrance to success. On the contrary, it suggests that historically black college and university graduates have advantages that black students at predominately white institutions don’t have. [...]

Claflin University Athletics Director Dr. Jerome Fitch has announced the hiring of Christopher V. Woods as head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams. “Coach Woods brings a championship reputation to the table and will no doubt steer Claflin into national prominence on the track,” said Fitch.  “We look forward to witnessing his burgeoning [...]

Southern University fired third-year football coach Stump Mitchell on Friday, less than 24 hours after a disastrous home opener left the Jaguars at 0-2 to begin the season. Mitchell, who came to Southern after serving as the running backs coach for the Washington Redskins, was in the third and final guaranteed year of a contract paying him $200,000 annually. Mitchell [...]

Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) and The Century Council are partnering to fight binge drinking on college campuses! Shaq, who recently attended film director’s school, will work alongside college students to bring the voice of the students to life by producing student-created videos addressing the serious issue of binge drinking on campus.  The effort launched on National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week 2011 (October 16-22), [...]

At Morgan State University, students gathered at the “Academic Quad” in a call for peace following Wednesday’s violence. “This is more than a campus, this is our home. We sing our alma mater, ‘Fair Morgan.’ This is what we believe in, so we have to all be safe,” said rally organizer, Chinedu Nwokeafor of the student organization, X Assembly.  The [...]

N.C. Central University has suspended the drum line of its Marching Sound Machine band while it investigates hazing allegations. The suspension went into effect on Monday, and it means members of the drum line are not allowed to participate in any band-related activities until further notice. Drum lines in marching bands at historically black colleges and universities such as NCCU [...]

Morgan State University was placed on emergency lockdown and classes were canceled Wednesday night after a man was shot on campus — the latest in a series of violent incidents that have touched the region’s schools this fall. Many students had just gotten out of class for the day, and others were preparing for evening lectures around 4:15 p.m. when gunfire [...]

Health Dept suspends cafeteria at Howard University. Health violation for Operating without Hot water for cleaning. Photo: Inside Howard University kitchen suspended for imminent health hazard in research bldg at 1840 7th St NW. Six violations cited including no hot water. Heres what people are saying.. Gooottt damnnn! Howard University cafe’s must be beyond abhorrent. Health department comes in and shut [...]

After almost two years of waiting, Apple fans can finally say it: Five is alive. At a media event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Apple introduced the long-awaited iPhone 5, a redesigned iPhone that is taller and thinner than last year’s iPhone 4S and that adds a larger, 4.0-inch display. That boost in screen size represents the first-ever change to the [...]

Beyonce couldn’t have said it better, girls run the world! And for this show we chose to highlight women in the HBCU community that are truly power players. Our show discussed African American female athletes past and present, the issue of black women’s hair, useful tips and advice on getting involved on and off campus for students, Ebony magazines HBCU [...]

The first HBCU Buzz Show was dedicated to welcoming back all HBCU students, and especially the new class of 2016 to the HBCU Family. During the show we focused on tips and advice for being responsible and handling finances in college, highlighted the upcoming AT&T Nations’ Football Classic as well as all the HBCU Classics for the Labor Day weekend, [...]

Florida A&M University says it is not responsible for the death of a drum major last year, and that he broke the law and school policies when he willingly took part in the hazing that left him dead. In court papers filed Monday night, the school asked a judge to drop a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of [...]

As an Essence Magazine #1 bestselling author and national award-winning journalist, 1983 Norfolk State University graduate Curtis Bunn has effortlessly developed the ability to build genuine stories that expose real-life thinking and desires of men – as shown in his 2001 bestselling debut novel Baggage Check. Now, he’s back with a humorous and engrossing journey to a two-day university homecoming [...]

Local health and university officials are responding to an apparent case of pulmonary tuberculosis at Elizabeth City State University but are being mum about the details. An ECSU employee apparently has been diagnosed with the highly infectious disease, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control, is caused by bacteria, spread through the air and attacks the lungs. If not [...]

Tuskegee University hosted the USDA/1890 Task Force meeting, Sunday and Monday, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Tuskegee University. The task force is a partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture and 1890 land-grant universities; Tuskegee is one of 18 such institutions established by the second Morrill Act of 1890. Gilbert L. Rochon, Tuskegee University president is [...]