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SC State Awarded Nearly $3.8M in Rehabilitation Counseling Grants

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ORANGEBURG, S.C. – SC State University is the recipient of four federally funded training grants totaling $3.75 million over the next five years. Awarded...

For 50 years, One Foster Dad Has Kept The Heat On At One Of...

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Stephanie Farr of the Philadelphia Inquirer shares a heartfelt article about one special man's dedication to one of the nations oldest historically black...

BBC Visits Fire Ant Experts at TSU Research Center

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They look very much like ordinary ants. They are between a tenth and a fourth of an inch but are very aggressive when disturbed...

HBCU’s Strive Towards President Obama’s Collegiate Challenge by Ayvaunn Penn

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The HBCUs are taking immediate steps making plans to rise to President Obama’s challenge: for the United States to have the highest percentage of...

5 Things Wendy Williams And Stacey Dash Have In Common

It's no surprise that African-Americans are heavily scrutinized for embracing our culture. With that being said, it's one thing to be scrutinized by other...

Fayetteville State Alumnus Gives $1 Million to Alma Mater

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With his $100,000 donation to Fayetteville State University in 2012, Nicholas Perkins, a 2003 graduate of the historically black university in North Carolina, was...

Saint Augustine’s University Launches First Graduate Program In Its 154-Year History

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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) just approved Saint Augustine's University to expand its education in a significant way. For...

Watch FAMU Grad Andrew Gillum’s Speech At The Democratic Convention

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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum made the case at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday for Hillary Clinton for president. In his speech, Gillum talked about his life experience...

Here’s Where This Black College Alum Is Moving If Donald Trump Is Elected

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It’s time to start believing that Donald Trump could actually become the next leader of the free world. I know, it seems unreal. But...

Is It Worth Going to Howard University?

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HU Reaction went around campus and asked students 3 questions: 1. Why did you decide to go to Howard? 2. How have you changed since you've been at Howard? and 3. Is It Worth Going to Howard University...?
Senate Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency Committee Chairman John Polk, R-Hattiesburg

Lawmaker Behind Controversial Senate 2726 Bill Says It Will ‘Likely Die Due To Politics’

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Sen. John Polk, the lawmaker behind a controversial bill to close three public universities in Mississippi says the bill will "likely die in the...

Grambling President Gallot Taps Smiley As Provost

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Grambling State University President Rick Gallot has appointed Ellen Smiley as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective immediately. In his first major administrative restructuring move, the...

Elizabeth City State Teacher of the year launches celebration of American and International Education

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Elizabeth City State University began its month-long celebration of American and International Education on Nov. 2 with the 2011 National Teacher of the Year,...

Progress in hiring black college football coaches? Yes and no

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When Charlie Strong turned down Tennessee to stay at Louisville, he told reporters on Thursday that it was his way of thanking the school...

Central State to induct five into Hall of Fame; 1968 Olympian Carlos to be...

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The Central State University Marauder Athletic Department has scheduled 1968 Olympic Bronze-medal winner and political activist John Carlos to be its keynote Hall of Fame...

Jackson State Holds Vigil for Student Killed Off Campus

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It was an emotional night Monday for family, friends and students on the Jackson State University campus. A candlelight vigil and Stop The Violence Rally...

Kentucky State University Celebrates Milestone In New Student Housing Project

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Kentucky State University is wrapping on a new student housing residence! Learn more in the release from The Lane Report below. With construction almost complete...

Fayetteville State Nursing Program Gets Upgrade

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FAYETTEVILLE (WTVD) --The lab on the third floor of Fayetteville State University's nursing building works like several wings in a hospital. Patients with contusions, bruises,...