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FAMU to Offer Distant Learning Courses in August

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Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the one-year contract with the Tom Joyner Online Education (TJOE) for its distance-learning program.

Charles Christian Norfolk State Coaching Legend Dies #BuzzKiller

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Won more men's basketball games than any other coach in the history of NSU, died Monday.

Conversation with Lupe Fiasco at Clark Atlanta University

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Lupe Fiasco visited Clark Atlanta University for a one on one candid interview with Dr. Joyce Wilson about life, politics, and his new album lasers.

Southern Athletic Director Arrested on Suspicion of Soliciting Prostitution #BuzzKiller

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Greg LaFleur is free on bond after his arrest in Houston on a charge of soliciting a prostitute.

Virginia State Opens New Dining and Event Center

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The dining hall is part of VSU's 20/20 master plan to increase enrollment to 10,000 students.

Howard Vs. Morgan State University Spring Fashion Show Recap

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Both of the fashion shows were great but on two different scales. It's almost like comparing street fashion (howard) to high fashion (Morgan), both are appreciated but in their own realms.

Howard University School of Business Ranked Among Top Ten MBA Programs (Only HBCU Ranked)

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Howard is the only Historically Black College and University on the list.

Howard University Spring Fashion Show (Photo’s)

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Photography by Travis White

Howard Students Opt For Alternative Spring Break

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Hundreds of students give up their spring break to make a difference in the community. This year students volunteered in Detroit, Atlanta, New Orleans, DC, and new for this year.

Howard University Plans to CUT 20 Undergraduate Degree Programs #BuzzKiller?

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Ribeau insists these changes aren't driven by finances, he says that to remain competitive.

Early Library Closing time Receives Unpopular Reviews from Students #BuzzKiller

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The William Alexander Library for Dillard University students, now closes at 11 p.m.

Are the Black Churches Failing HBCU’s?

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Arthur explains that our Majorly Gross Black Churches in Charlotte numbering in 890, don't help our Black Schools. With Churches making some $50 to $60 Billion Dollars Annually, why are our HBCU's in such dire straights?

Is Sagging Pants Really a Big Deal? #BuzzKiller

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Sagging pants has become a nationwide epidemic amongst young males all around the world. Sagging is defined by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary as to hang down unevenly, to droop.

R.I.P. Jasmine Crenshaw Central State Student Athlete Drowned in Orlando #BuzzKiller

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HBCUStudents have come together to spread the word of her disappearance, but later sending a condolences because of her death from our fellow family member in our Black Community

BSU-TV’s Derek Lymus Selected CIAA Broadcaster of the Year

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The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Sports Information Directors Association (CIAA-SIDA) has awarded John Dell of the Winston-Salem Journal and Derek Lymus of Bowie State University Television (BSU-TV), CIAA Sportswriter and Broadcaster of the Year, respectively.

Students Speak & File Lawsuit to Stop merge plans UNO & SUNO

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Southern University at New Orleans alumni, students and supporters gathered at SUNO’s gymnasium Jan. 26 to protest the proposed merger with the University of New Orleans.

SAVE CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY!!!!!!!!!!!

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Governor of the Commonwealth Of Penn Tom Corbett announced his intention to cut the Commonwealth’s investment in all state-owned universities & America’s Oldest Historically Black University Cheyney.

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...?