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Eight More Ways Women Will Benefit Under Obamacare Starting Tomorrow

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When an Obamacare regulations goes into effect tomorrow, 47 million women will benefit from the guaranteed coverage of preventive services — including contraception coverage — without co-pays. The...

Apple iPhone 5 ‘$800’ rumor sparks Twitter fury

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A rumor that Apple's next generation of the iPhone would cost $800 has sparked fury among Twitter users, but there is no clear indication...

FAMU celebrates the opening of its new healthcare center

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Today, Florida A&M University and the City of Crestview officially opened the FAMU Rural Diversity Healthcare Center in Crestview, Fla. “This year, FAMU celebrates its...

Michelle Obama visits NC to encourage Nov. turnout

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First lady Michelle Obama campaigned Wednesday in the political battleground state of North Carolina, urging a supportive crowd to get out the vote for...

Greenfield speaks at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities CADE Summer Meeting

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Dr. Derek Greenfield, director of Diversity and Equity Engagement at Alcorn State University, served as a keynote speaker today at the Association of Public...

Reynold Verret Named Savannah State University Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Savannah State University President Cheryl D. Dozier has named Reynold Verret, Ph.D., as vice president for Academic Affairs effective Aug. 6. As Savannah State’s chief...

WSSU Takes Relationship with Chinese University to the Next Level

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has established a dual degree program in nursing with Hubei University of Chinese Medicine. Dr. Brenda Allen, WSSU provost, and Dr....

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...

TSU Names New Dean of Graduate Studies and Research

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Dr. Michael E. Orok has been named the new Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Tennessee State University. Orok is a longtime educator...

Hampton University hosting national computing conference Aug. 11-13

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Hampton University is hosting a computing conference next week that encourages women and minorities to enter the field. The seventh annual Students & Technology in Academia,...

Aggies Schedule First Practice

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GREENSBORO, July 31, 2012 -  The 2012 North Carolina A&T football season starts in 31 days. The Aggies will have to take a few more...

Zimbabwean Businessman Promises $6.4 million for African Students to Attend Morehouse College

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Zimbabwean Businessman Promises $6.4 million for African Students to Attend Morehouse College Strive Masiyiwa , Zimbabwean-born businessman and philanthropist, is making dreams into a reality...

Meharry Medical College Physician: New President of the National Medical Association

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Dr. Rahn Kennedy Bailey, associate professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Meharry Medical College, will be installed as...

Johnson C. Smith’s Sustainable Village

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A new program at Johnson C. Smith University will prepare its students live a sustainable lifestyle off the natural land. Students will have the...

Hampton University to Host 7th Annual STARS Conference

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The Hampton University Department of Computer Science is hosting the Students & Technology Academia, Research & Service (STARS) Alliance Celebration in Hampton this year,...

NCCU receives a sub-grant of $120,000 from United Negro College Fund Group for a...

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The Department of Political Science at North Carolina Central University has received a sub-grant of $120,000 through the United Negro College Fund Special Programs...

Roland Watts dies; formerly led WSSU Fine Arts Department

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A former chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Winston-Salem State University died Saturday. Roland Watts, 77, taught at WSSU for 39 years and was...

Former Bowie State Athlete Isaac Redman has come a long way for Steelers

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Now that he's become their starting running back, Pittsburgh Steelers coaches can laugh about how Isaac Redman tanked in his first impression during an...