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ASU Alumna Recognized at Black Engineer of the Year Awards

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Each year the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Conference recognizes the leaders and innovators in the STEM...

TSU Employee Turned Away From Polls: a Letter From Robert Hoggard

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A Tennessee State University employee attempted to use her state-issued employee photo ID to vote yesterday and was turned away. The rules and regulations...

Hampton scientist and ghostly clouds that shine and glow at night

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Rare and mysterious clouds that are so bright they can be seen at night have mystified people since they were first observed more than...

NSU School-Record 89 Spartans Named to MEAC All-Academic Team

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NORFOLK, Va. – A school-record 89 Norfolk State University student-athletes have been named members of the 2013-14 MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team. The number is 13...

First Lady Michelle Obama to Deliver Commencement Address at Dillard Saturday, May 10

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First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver the address at Dillard University on Saturday, May 10, when 243 students of Dillard University’s Class of...

NSU’s Chris Brown Representing the Bahamas to race in 400m finals Summer Olympics.

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LONDON (AP/WAVY) - Former Norfolk State University sprinter Chris Brown placed second in his semifinal heat of the men's 400 meters Sunday to earn...

Howard Boasts Prestigious Rangel Fellowship Recipients in 2012

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A current Howard University student and two class of 2009 graduates were awarded 2012 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowships. With three winners this...

FAMU Appoints Long-Time Administrator as New Dean

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Michael Thompson, assistant dean for Clinical Affairs and professor of pharmacy practice at Florida A&M University (FAMU), has been appointed the new dean in...

Central State University Hosted Its Ninth Annual National Urban Education Conference.

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Teachers and educators from across the United States and beyond received an opportunity to deepen their understanding of multicultural education on Wednesday, Jan. 18,...

President Obama Steps In & Puts a Stop to SOPA Bill

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The growing anti-SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) support that has swept through the gaming and Internet community found a very big ally today. With...

FAMU search for new president picks up steam

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Florida A&M University’s search for a new president will be shifting into high gear next week. It’s possible at least one finalist for the...

Southern University and A&M College Out-of-State Fee Waiver Policy

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  Realizing that Southern University and A&M College’s student population must reflect a global diversity and that the University must recruit, retain and graduate students...

Obama Names Leadership for HBCU Initiative

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Today, the Obama Administration announced a new leadership team for the White House Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  Former South Carolina State University president Dr....

Local Residents Go Greener with TSU Sustainable Living Community Workshops

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  Tennessee State University is continuing its efforts to help create a greener Nashville with a new series of sustainable living community workshops presented by...

Norfolk lures MEAC hoop tournaments

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NORFOLK The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men's and women's basketball tournaments will come to Norfolk for at least the next three years, officials will announce...

Breaking: Rick Ross Targeted in Drive-By Shooting

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(BET) -- Hip hop star Rick Ross, who is celebrating his 37 birthday today, was reportedly shot at early this morning during a drive-by...

US unemployment rates fall for black, white and Hispanic workers in September

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The September drop in U.S. unemployment benefited a broad number of demographic groups. Unemployment rates fell for white, black and Hispanic workers, as well as...

Three Delaware State University Students Receive the William P. Frank Scholarship

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Three Delaware State University mass communication students have been selected to receive the William P. Frank Scholarship, which is awarded to Delaware students for...