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Oprah Winfrey to Deliver Commencement Address at Tennessee State University

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Oprah Winfrey is returning to her alma mater, Tennessee State University, as the keynote speaker for the 2023 spring commencement ceremony.

Morgan State Demolishes Racist “Spite Wall”

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Morgan State University demolishes "spite wall" built more than 80 years ago to separate Black students from the area’s predominantly white neighborhood.

WVSU to Open a New Center in Downtown Charleston

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West Virginia State University announces plans to open a new social and academic center in downtown Charleston.

Attorney Ben Crump to Deliver Commencement Address at Morgan State University

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Civil rights attorney and social justice advocate Ben Crump will deliver the Morgan State University spring 2023 commencement address.

Delaware State University Sees Record Enrollment Growth

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Delaware State University has reported the largest enrollment growth in the university's history, with an enrollment of more than 6,200 students.

Bowie State Renames Performance Theater After Dionne Warwick

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Bowie State University honors music icon, Dionne Warwick by naming its performing arts center after her. 

Stacey Abrams Joins Howard University Faculty

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Stacey Abrams is joining the faculty at Howard University as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.

NC A&T Student Killed in Shooting Near Campus

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North Carolina A&T State University officials have confirmed that a freshman at the HBCU was shot and killed near campus on Tuesday night.

Bennett College Students Boycott Classes Over The Firing of the Director of Counseling Services

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On Tuesday, students at Bennet College declared that won't be attending classes until "the matters regarding counseling services are addressed."

Man Arrested on NC A&T Campus With Over 1,000 Rounds of Ammo

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Greensboro police report that a man has been arrested on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University with weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

College Board Begins Search for New JSU President Following Thomas Hudson’s Resignation

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The Board of the Institutions of Higher Learning is continuing its search for the next president of Jackson State University following the resignation of Thomas Hudson.

Grant Hill Announced As Fisk University’s Spring Commencement Speaker

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NBA legend, team owner, author, and broadcaster Grant Hill will serve as the spring 2023 commencement speaker at Fisk University.

Barber-Scotia College Leaders Discuss Revitalization Plan

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After losing its accreditation nearly 20 years ago, Barber-Scotia College leaders held a press conference to discuss their efforts to preserve the campus.

Tennessee State University Student Found Dead in Dorm

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Tennessee State University is grieving the loss of a fallen tiger, as university officials have confirmed that a student was found dead on campus Thursday evening.

FAMU Grad Makes History As First Black Woman Neurosurgery Resident At Vanderbilt University

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Florida A&M University alumna, Tamia Potter makes history as Vanderbilt University’s neurosurgery residency program's first Black woman resident.

Coppin State to Build New Residence Hall to Require On-Campus Living

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Coppin State University is planning to build an eight-story residence hall to implement an on-campus living requirement for freshman and sophomore students.

Bowie State Adds New STEM Master’s Degree Programs

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Bowie State University is adding new degrees to offer students new opportunities for advanced STEM Education.

Morris Chestnut to Serve as a Commencement Speaker at North Carolina A&T

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Officials at NC A&T announced that renowned actor Morris Chestnut will serve as one of the Spring 2023 Commencement keynote speakers.