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SU Alum, Wife Donates $50,000 to Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund

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SU alum, wife donate $50,000 to chancellor's scholarship fund Southern University alum Irving Matthews and his wife Darlene have donated $50,000 to the Chancellor's Centennial...

Stomping The Yard: How to be a Good Mentee

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By Jet Magazine, I’ve had the great opportunity over the years to work with many college interns, apprentices, and mentees. And, trust me I’ve seen...

VIDEO | FAMU Robert Champion’s Roommate on HBO’s

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Violent Band hazing at FAMU. Real Sports debuts Tues., July 17 at 10pm ET/PT on HBO. For more information on HBO Sports, visithttp://itsh.bo/HKXeb8. Watch HBO...

Alabama A&M football assistant Ben Blacknall found dead

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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Alabama A&M defensive line coach Ben Blacknall was found dead this morning, The Times has learned. Sources says Blacknall, a longime diabetic, died...

TSU President Glenda Glover Urges Faculty And Staff To Focus On Helping Students Succeed

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(TSU Newsroom)  Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover urged faculty and staff to stay focused on helping students succeed amid university challenges. Glover, now in her...

Benedict College to Eliminate Seven Majors in Latest Big Change at College

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Benedict College will phase out majors in history, mathematics and several other fields in an effort to cut down on “unproductive” disciplines in which...

19 HBCU Athletes named All Americans by The U.S. Track & Field and Cross...

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NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced those that earned USTFCCCA All-America distinctions for the...

Audio: Tom Joyner interviews Central State president, Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXzZUguUsU0?feature=player_detailpage] Central State University is partnered with the Tom Joyner Foundation for its Veterans Education Program, a comprehensive initiative with specific HBCUs around the...

Atlanta region shoots down transportation tax

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Now that a proposed penny sales tax to fund billions in transportation projects in metro Atlanta has failed, solutions to easing gridlock in the...

Bowie State Alum Gives Local Kids a ‘Head Start’ as Teacher at Chapel Forge

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During a recent lesson, Melinda Annadale taught her 18 students, aged 3 to 5, about symmetry. She gave each a paper with lines that...

Obama’s education initiative will help save HBCUs

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During the National Urban League’s annual convention in New Orleans, La., President Obama delivered a speech that could be a significant turning point for...

Rival FCS Conferences MEAC And SWAC Will Once Again Kick Off College Football Postseason...

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Last year, the first-ever Celebration Bowl, which showcases the heritage, legacy, pageantry and tradition of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), aired live on...

Historically Black Colleges Contemplate a More Diverse Future

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When David Wilson was first contacted in 2009 about becoming president of Morgan State University in Baltimore, he wasn’t interested Wilson had envisioned working until...

Oprah urges Spelman grads to strive for excellence

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Oprah Winfrey, who created a media and philanthropic empire, urged more than 550 graduates at the historically black college for women to strive for...

DSU Raising Tuition, Housing Meal Plan Rates

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Delaware State University is raising its tuition, housing and meal plan rates for the 2012-2013 academic year. The university said Monday that tuition and fees...

Winston-Salem State University Cancels Homecoming Festivities

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) announced that homecoming this year is cancelled. Based on guidance from public health officials, feedback from alumni, and the university’s...
Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President of Women's Policy Research Institute

Hampton x Howard Alumna, Dr. Jamila Taylor Appointed President & CEO Of Institute For...

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Washington, D.C. — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) proudly announced Dr. Jamila K. Taylor as the new President and CEO, assuming the...

24th Annual UNCF Walk for Education

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  The United Negro College Fund will host its 24th annual Walk for Education in New Orleans onSaturday, Oct. 1, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to...