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Howard Swim and Dive Team Wins First Swim Championship in 34 years

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Howard University's Swim and Dive Team has made history with its first championship in 34 years.

SC State Graduate Overcomes Medical Problems

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Henry wasn't expected to live past age 5. Born with the medical condition hydrocephalus, also referred to as "water on the...

UDC’s Office of International Programs & Exchange Hosts Chinese Delegation

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The University of the District of Columbia's Office of International Programs and Exchange (OIPE) on Wednesday (August 17th) hosted a delegation from China in...

Bowie State University Professor Named Apple Distinguished Educator – Allissa Richardson

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A Bowie State University communications professor was named a 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator for her use of emerging technology in creating a student mobile...

WV State hires vice president for business and finance

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West Virginia State University has hired Melvin Jones vice president for business and finance. Jones, who held the position previously in an interim capacity,...

Professor Gets U.S. Patent for Drug Discovery treating infections commonly found in HIV/AIDS

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Cryptolepine will help combat infection in AIDS, chemotherapy and organ transplant patients. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Seth Ablordeppey, a Florida A&M University (FAMU) professor in the...

Young HBCU Alumni Are Changing the Face of Philanthropy

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The organizers behind the Puissance Scholarship are encouraging their peers to give back to their respective university and college endowments through memorable social gatherings...

ASU Drops Two on Opening Day of ISTAP Collegiate Cup

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The 2012 season did not start exactly how the Alabama State University (0-2) volleyball team wanted it to as they dropped their first two...

Texas Southern Student has Medical Mission in Vietnam

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Du Luu, a fourth year TSU Pharmacy student, recently returned from a medical mission to Vietnam.  This mission trip was organized by Deacon Michael...

Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Frazier dies at 67

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Former heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic winner Joe Frazier died Monday night due to liver cancer at the age of 67. Joe Frazier was born...

Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Donald Reaves to Step Down

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Donald Reaves will step down after seven years in the post, but he's not leaving the university. Reaves told...

Woman Shot and Killed After She Declined Advances At Bar

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WTAE A mother of two was killed in a shooting early Friday morning in Homewood, and a suspect who was shot during a chase was...

Central State University Names Jack Thomas As Next President

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Central State University has named its next president, this time deciding to be led by a male leader. The black college’s new man Jack...

Clark Atlanta Student Ashton Edmunds Shares Why The Atlanta Student Movement Inspires Him

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The HBCU experience is very impactful for personal growth, yet it is just as important for the growth of others. Sharing the reasons why...

ASU Football Player Suspended After Punching Security Guard

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Alabama State University has suspended one of its football players indefinitely following an incident with a security guard at Saturday’s game against Florida A&M University.

The HBCU Football Experience

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The HBCU Football Experience

End of White America: Should We Care?

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Is it time to start saying goodbye to majority-white America? Maybe, according to census data and estimates out on Thursday. The highlights that are getting the most...

Touching Campaign for Spelman College #Video

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Spelman students, faculty and alumnae explore the College's rich legacy of educating women who change the world [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szTlh6eDiV8&w=480&h=303]