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Four Injured In Shooting Incident At Tuskegee University

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Tuskegee University officials report that multiple people were injured at an "unauthorized party" early Sunday morning at the university's West Commons housing complex.  

Jackson State University biology grad selected for cancer training program at Harvard Medical School

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Jackson State University spring 2011 biology graduate Dorothy Ndishabandi has been selected to participate in a summer program at the Harvard Medical School Comprehensive Cancer...

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....

HBCU “Equality Lawsuit” Far From Over

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Both sides locked in a battle over proper funding for Maryland’s historical black institutions (HBI) have retreated to their corners to regroup and prepare...

When Your Child Fails to Thrive at College

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This post was originally posted to here on Black Enterprise by Robin White Goode. Emotional health needs must be met for students to succeed School is...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. at FVSU Faces Scandalous Allegations

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WATCH: These videos. On April 18, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) sent a statement to a local Georgia newsroom saying they were “appalled"...

Man Arrested, Charged With Murder In NCAT Party Shooting From 2016

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Police announced an arrest in the 2016 killing of two North Carolina A&T State University students, who police say were "innocent bystanders" to a...

Random act of kindness sends Howard student back to school

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"If my story doesn't show that you can do anything in life I don’t know what else does," said Howard University student Corey Arvinger. Last...

Virginia State University to host delegation from Nigerian University

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Virginia State University will host a delegation of 20 faculty, administrators and student leaders from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Nigeria’s top ranked university,...

President of Central State University, Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, offers advice on taking risks

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Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, who has held Central State University's top office since July 1, offered some advice on risk taking: "Taking a 'big leap' is the...

HBCU True Life: I Don’t Know What I’m Doing After College And That’s Okay

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Well, it's that time of the year again. It's the end of another break, and the Spring semester is drawing nigh. Usually, I'm very...

Endowed Chair Named After Black Labor Pioneers – Howard University

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The first ever endowed chair in the Department of Afro-American Studies was named Wednesday in honor of two “working folks” who were also pioneers...

Joe Sestak to Lead Seminar in Ethical Leadership at Cheyney University

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students attending the seminar “Special Topics: Ethical Leadership” this fall will have a unique educational experience on campus. Co-taught by former...

FAMU, FSU and Havana Community to Establish the Health and Wellness Service and Training...

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials from Florida A&M University (FAMU), alongside Florida State University’s College of Medicine, are working with the Gadsden County School Board...

ASU responds to controversy after band spells “Trayvon”

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Alabama State University is responding to controversy surrounding its band and a recent football game's half-time show. During Saturday's game against Jackson State, ASU's Mighty...

[VIDEO] Southern University Enforces Four-Day Week

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http://www.wafb.com/global/video/videoplayer.js?rnd=384590;hostDomain=www.wafb.com;playerWidth=630;playerHeight=355;isShowIcon=true;clipId=6693923;flvUri=;partnerclipid=;adTag=News;advertisingZone=;enableAds=true;landingPage=;islandingPageoverride=false;playerType=STANDARD_EMBEDDEDscript;controlsType=overlay The Southern Jaguars are three weeks into the spring semester - the first semester they've had a four-day class week. Back in October, Southern University...

Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum Talks with WABE “Passing the Baton”

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In 2002, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum was appointed president of Atlanta’s Spelman College. The institution, located in the Atlanta University Center, is one of two all-female...

One Charged in Shooting on St. Augustine’s University Campus

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The News & Observer An 18-year-old Raleigh man was charged with assault Wednesday in connection with a shooting that wounded a 20-year-old man who sought...