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Dillard University President, Dr. Walter Kimbrough, e-mailed students Thanksgiving week, indicating if they needed a place to eat, he would have seats. Check out his reasoning in a interview with HBCU Buzz. Q. How long has this tradition been at Dillard? Kimbrough: This is my first Thanksgiving here, and I am not aware of it being done before. We started [...]

Marlon S. Thomas, bioengineer and professor in Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, has been awarded United States Patent No. 8,252,522 for his research development in species detection methods and systems. Bacterial infections continue to be one of the major health risks in this country and timing in successfully diagnosing life-threatening ailments contributes to the high [...]

Four finalists for Tennessee State University president were screened and selected by the Tennessee Board of Regents committee from eighty-six applicants around the country, according to a media release. Interim Tennessee State University president, Portia Shields’ contract expires at the end of the semester, but can be renewed. The finalists for the job are Dr. Ainsley Carry, vice president for [...]

Mr. Reggie Sharpe Jr. is the President of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Assistants program, President of the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society, Chaplain of Alpha Rho Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and preaching assistant at Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. He is a senior and majors in Religious Studies. He plans [...]

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” — Jack Welch Do you have a vision? Are you honest, and understanding? Are you strong, independent, and willing to FOLLOW, listen and help others? Where are our leaders? Have the people with these characteristics at our HBCUs [...]

It’s partially my fault. As an Alpha , I did MY part to make sure that one who saw ME, saw a positive reflection of the organization. The line known as “300” had individuals that shined brightly and generated interest in not only Alpha Phi Alpha, but Greek life in general. At the time, it appeared that this attitude would [...]

Howard University professor and cell biologist, Winston Anderson, Ph.D, is among the recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. The award itself seeks to recognize leaders that implement mentorship as an essential element of their academic craft. The White House presents this award to leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics who often go [...]

Twitter is a fascinating, spontaneous, stream of consciousness social media outlet for users to tweet their thoughts and opinions on the Web for millions to see. Sometimes it can be rambling about relationships and football, or it can be used as a platform to hold intellectual conversations meant to enlighten and inspire. Such a conversation happened yesterday, as Dr. Steve Perry [...]

Looking to build on its success from the 2008 presidential election, the Institute for Civic Engagement and Social Change at North Carolina Central University is creating a statewide network of students dedicated to voter empowerment in the 2012 election and beyond. The Student Engagement and Empowerment Network (SEEN), made up of students from 10 historically black colleges and universities in [...]

Thirteen students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff attended the 11th annual Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute Recruitment Conference and Career Fair, hosted by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in New York. This year’s theme was, “Developing Minds…Delivering Dreams of the Next Generation of Global Leaders.” The four-day leadership institute is the largest recruitment conference in the nation [...]

By Beckie Supiano Financial literacy has become a hot topic in higher education, with a growing number of colleges offering training to their students, especially on how to manage their loan debt. Clark Atlanta University, a historically black university in Atlanta, has carried the idea further by providing services to its faculty, staff, and alumni, as well. The university’s president, [...]

The theme of this year’s conference was “Impacting Tomorrow’s Workforce Transition.” The conference, hosted by the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering, takes place annually and its purpose is to aid businesses in their efforts to diversify the workforce for the 21st century and beyond. Engineering professionals, military personnel and leaders from top corporations were brought together to develop strategies [...]

Dr. Scott Jackson Dantley, associate vice president of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning and Professor of Science for Coppin State University, was hand selected by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) in conjunction with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to conduct a feasibility study for 25 Saudi Colleges of Education. He will also lead the science [...]

Clark Atlanta University will mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month with “The Call to True Beauty 2011,” the university’s annual advocacy, education and prevention campaign against dating violence and domestic violence. The series runs Oct. 16-21 and is sponsored by Avon Products and Verizon Wireless. “Although our campus is not overrun with incidences of dating and domestic violence, even one [...]

“There are so many people who have given their all for us,” says Myrlie Evers, former Alcorn student and renowned Civil Rights activist. “Bodies in front of trucks, washed by fire hoses, chased by dogs, and fired on by bullets. We must remember our history and make sure this generation is prepared to stand up and take the same just [...]

Marian Wright Edleman‘s name is synonymous with advocacy and civil rights. She is a true living legend not just in the black community, but in the world of education advocacy. She cares deeply about our nation’s most vulnerable and valuable resource: Our children. theGrio caught up with Edelman for a one on one interview about the state of education and [...]

  Jackson State University President Carolyn W. Meyers prepped the university faculty and staff for the fall 2011 semester with a state of the university report and a challenge to keep reaching toward new heights.   “What got us here, won’t get us there,” she said during JSU’s Fall Faculty and Staff Seminar on Aug. 11. “We can’t miss the boat.” [...]

August 19, 2011, Coppin State University’s School of Education creates center to fast track the demand for qualified teachers. The Teacher Education Advisement & Retention Center, (TEAR-C) is a new initiative to enhance Coppin’s School of Education Teacher Preparation Programs. TEAR-C will house highly-trained academic advisors who are classroom practitioners in K-12 and higher education, experts in curriculum development, and [...]