Buffalo Bills sign Howard University OLB Keith Pough
Once upon a time, Keith Pough was a 5'8" wide receiver at Scotts Branch High School in South Carolina.
That was a long time ago,...
Saints draft UAPB’s Terron Armstead makes Arkansas-Pine Bluff History
The New Orleans Saints have selected Terron Armstead, an offensive tackle out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, with their third-round pick in the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-5,...
Paul Quinn College named Bill Cosby as 2013 Commencement Speaker
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The cat is out of the bag.
Paul Quinn College recently named comedian and activist Bill Cosby as its Commencement speaker on May 4, at...
Graduation Rates Increase at HBCUs
The nation’s historically Black colleges have shown some of the greatest gains in the graduation rates of African-American students, according to a report compiled...
Hampton President William Harvey on Plus Loan problem: “We don’t have anybody advocating for...
Several speakers at the NAFEO conference recently addressed the PLUS loan problem that caused many students to abandon their studies last fall. Check out...
Spelman Dropping Athletic Dept for Wellness Program
The softball bats and golf clubs have been stored away. All is quiet, too, at the basketball gymnasium, the volleyball courts and the soccer...
Norfolk State Basketball Head Coach Anthony Evans leaves for Florida International
Coach Anthony Evans rebuilt Norfolk State University's basketball program, led the school to a MEAC title last year, lost Kyle O'Quinn and three other...
National Cancer Institute Awards Over $200,000 to Researcher at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) announced last week that Dr. Valerie Odero-Marah, associate professor and researcher in the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development...
American Baptist College officially named as HBCU
Last week (Thursday, April 11) American Baptist College President Dr. Forrest E. Harris announced that the U.S Department of Education has approved the University's...
Michelle Obama to speak at Bowie State commencement this May
First lady Michelle Obama will speak at Bowie State University's commencement on May 17, the White House said Thursday.
The school, Maryland's oldest historically black...
Rand Paul Reaching Out To African Americans at Howard University
Rand Paul came to Howard University on Wednesday and argued to students at the historically black college that the Republican Party hasn't changed.
It seemed...
HBCU Conference will introduce students to climate change science
Dillard University says 10 historically black colleges and universities are holding a conference this week about climate change and community resilience. The HBCU Climate...
The National Association of Black Journalists Names Roland Martin Journalist of the Year
Roland Martin has been named "Journalist of the Year" by the National Association of Black Journalists.
The organization announced the award on Wednesday. NABJ President...
40 Years of Amazing Service to NCAT’s Dean of Business and Economics Dr. Quiester...
Congratulations to academic excellence are in order!
Dr. Quiester Craig, Dean of the School of Business and Economics, will retire after 40 years of service...
Howard Alum to Play Jackie Robinson in Upcoming Movie “42”
Congratulations to Chadwick Boseman!
Chadwick Boseman, 30, is one of Hollywood’s up-and-coming actors. The South Carolina native is best known for his roles on the...
President Bill Clinton to deliver Commencement address at Howard University
Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau announced today that President Bill Clinton will deliver the Commencement address at Howard University Saturday, May 11, on...
Support Black Business: $1 Million Campaign for Black Owned Businesses
A coalition of activists is aspiring to reclaim and rejuvenate black economic power. The “Million Dollar Black Spending Power” campaign wants all African-American consumers...
HBCU’s May Look To Sue Obama Administration
Historically black colleges and universities are not ruling out a lawsuit against the Obama administration over new federal financial aid policies that disproportionately affect their students,...
