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HBCU EditorsWhen Image One Facility Solutions franchise owner Eric Davis goes on vacation, he knows his business is in good hands. That’s because he turns business over to his son, Gregory Pratt. He has worked with his father for...
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HBCU Students: Why You Need Your Own Side Hustle
First, let’s be clear on what a side hustle is: A “side hustle” is additional income that is separate from your paycheck. It’s not a part-time job, it is something you have created, and it can be hugely gratifying. I...
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STEAM – Student Lead Instruction in Higher Education
STEAM – Student Lead Instruction in Higher Education by Prof. William Jackson – Educational Technology, Social Media and STEM #EducationalTechnology “there should never be the thought if we should...
Wallace Foundation Selects VSU To Help Improve How Aspiring Principles Are Trained
The Wallace Foundation selected Virginia State University, among six other universities, to participate in a national $47 million initiative to develop models over the next four years for improving university principle...
Myja Gary
UNCF-Member HBCUs Help To Improve Student Loan Default Rates
UNCF-member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) made significant progress in reducing student loan defaults rates, according to FY 2013 Cohort Default Rate data released last week. Two-thirds of the 37...
Spelman Grad, Jamila Hunter Named Senior VP Of ABC Comedy
Deadline writes: ABC’s VP Comedy Jamila Hunter has been promoted to SVP and head of the network’s comedy department. Hunter emerged as a leading candidate to succeed ABC’s long-time head of comedy Samie Falvey when she...
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Sean Diddy Combs Gives Back to Howard University, 1 Million Dollars During Bad Boy Reunion Tour
When it comes to HBCU’s especially, it’s always notable when a person of influence gives back to their respective alma maters. During the Thursday night show of the Bad Boy Reunion Tour at the Verizon...
Chymere A. Hayes
Former Aggie Is A Forbes List Successful Entrepreneur And Pioneer For Change
Olatorera Oniru is the 29 year old founder and CEO of Dressmeoutlet.com, an online African inspired fashion retailer. The business itself is under one year old and has already garnered offers of financial support from...
Jasmine Mosley
How Did Tennessee State Alum Oprah Become So Rich From Nothing?
How did Oprah Winfrey, who is a graduate of HBCU Tennessee State University in Nashville, become so rich from scratch? One could argue hard work, discipline and an incredible work ethic. Well, at least, that is the easy...
Tommy G. Meade Jr.
N.C. A&T’s Chancellor Martin Named Among Most Admired CEOs
North Carolina A&T State University chief administrator, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. has been named among the inaugural class of the Triad’s Most Admired CEOs by the Triad Business Journal. The premier award...
HBCU Freshman Bible: 7 Ways To Calculate College Spending That Won’t Hurt Your Pockets
Freshman year can be overwhelming. Besides living away from your family for the first time and learning campus life, understanding how to spend your funds can be even more stressful. With so many unknowns, cultivating a...
How To Calculate A College Spending Plan That Won’t Hurt Your Pockets
Like many financial journalists I know, it moves me deeply to see the ways in which America’s more than $1 trillion in student loan debt is impacting people’s lives. I was recently speaking to a group of Millennials at...
This Spelman Alum Is Making Her Mark As A Top Small Business Owner
A Spelman grad is making her mark as one of the top UNIGLOBE Travel International franchise owners. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Columbus District Office has announced the winners of its 2016 Small...
Shaw University Receives $25,000 Grant From Wells Fargo
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 18, 2016) – Wells Fargo Bank joins Shaw University’s growing list of corporate partnerships that are in alignment with the university’s bold, transformational journey. The University has received a...
Howard University Named A Top School For Media Professionals By LinkedIn
Howard University is rank No. 4 on LinkedIn’s “Best Undergraduate universities for Media Professionals” in the country. The black college is one of the best schools for launching graduates into desirable media jobs...
Ohio’s Only Public HBCU Just Got Even More Affordable
Deciding to go to college is one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. It can also be nerve-racking—the hefty price of higher education is too high and many students need help...
Top 15 Historically Black Colleges And Universities (HBCUs)
A new study reveals the top historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that give you the biggest bang for your buck. On Monday, Essence magazine and Money magazine released a report called “The 50 Best...
Protective Styling For Natural Hair is Big Business
Today, a large portion of everyday women can be seen with protective styles—and for many women it’s a way to achieve versatility without damaging their real hair. The average woman defines it as a way to protect a...
Sonia Montalvo
