The Rev. Al Sharpton will be the guest speaker for Bennett College’s annual baccalaureate service at 7 p.m. May 4.
It will be held in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel.
The baccalaureate service is a religious convocation that precedes the commencement exercise, which is set for 10:30 a.m. May 5 on the campus quadrangle with Alexis Herman, a workforce expert and former secretary of labor, as keynote speaker.
Both events are free and open to the public.
Coppin State University is one of a dozen or so state schools where the student retention numbers have improved
“Information like this shows that it’s not as bad as everyone is saying, that Coppin State is actually doing what it needs to do to become a great school in Baltimore,” said Bernard Reeves, a second-year student at the west Baltimore campus.
According to the report, the second-year retention rate for Coppin increased 64 percent. For the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, it increased 68 percent, and retention increased 72 percent for Bowie State University.
Student retention numbers also increased for the University of Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County and Towson University.
Coppin administrators said they’ve been targeting first-year students with summer and mentoring programs. Read more
Grambling State University and Doug Williams have always been on the same team. From the quarterback’s playing days at GSU, to Williams’ current position as the Tigers’ head football coach.
But the former Grambling State great now finds himself on the other sideline, suing his alma mater over a contract dispute Friday.
NBC 10 Sports reported in early March, that when Grambling State hired the Super Bowl XXII MVP in February 2011 as football head coach, the contract he signed with the GSU administration was never sent to the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana Systems for final approval.
“I did not have one last year ‘they’ say,” Williams told NBC 10 Sports in regard to his contract. “I thought I did, but evidently I did not.”
The lawsuit filed in Baton Rouge Friday names Grambling President Frank Pogue, the school, its board and both the state of Louisiana and state Department of Education as defendants.
The suit claims Pogue never submitted a finalized contract to the Board, and that GSU’s president pulled it from the agenda of the Board’s meeting on April 29, 2011. The suit further states that “Williams was, in fact, led to believe his contract had been finalized.”
The document further says that Williams received a letter in the mail in January 2012 stating he was an “at will” employee of Grambling State University.
Williams and his staff have not received any incentive bonuses earned during the 2011 football season. Last year, the Tigers won the 2011 SWAC Championship and the Bayou Classic under Williams.
University of Louisiana System President Randy Moffett released a statement Friday evening on behalf of GSU and the Board.
“Grambling State University and the University of Louisiana System have been bargaining in good faith with Doug Williams for almost a year,” Moffett said. “We have offered him one of the highest salary and incentive compensation packages in Grambling’s conference. We believe that we did everything possible to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement without compromizing the University’s academic core.”
Stay with NBC 10 Sports as this story continues to develop.
When a video threatening Hampton University appeared on YouTube in February, campus officials called in the FBI and stepped up security on campus for a week.
In the post-Virginia Tech shooting era, colleges don’t have the leisure of blowing off threats as a joke, says HU Police Chief David Glover.
Glover said he coordinated with local, state and federal officials to head off a potential attack and be prepared if one hit.
Since the April 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech five years ago, campuses across the nation have bolstered the way they prepare for and react to emergencies, both hypothetical and real.
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Glover said the video threatening HU contained a rant about the university followed by the message “You will witness the power of anonymous on March 15.”
The video was initially posted without a threat, Glover said, but escalated after HU students made a counter-video deriding the person’s complaints.
“Even though a person may be joking when they post something like that, we don’t get the latitude of taking it for granted,” Glover said. “If its fluff, huff and puff, great. If not, you will not survive the scrutiny afterward.”
Virginia Tech was sanctioned after the 2007 shooting for not responding quickly enough to ensure the safety of those on campus. It recently won an appeal of the federal fine, which was levied by officials who said the university violated the Clery Act, which requires timely warnings of campus crimes.
Many colleges, including the College of William and Mary and Christopher Newport University, now have sirens that blare in the case of an active shooter or a natural disaster such as a tornado.
W&M was looking into installing a siren in early 2007 and sped up the process after the Virginia Tech shooting, said spokesman Brian Whitson.
The tragedy highlighted the need to have a process for reaching the campus community more quickly, he said. Most colleges — including Virgina Tech — relied on email before April 2007 as the fastest way to notify people of an emergency.
Nearly all campuses now have mass notification systems that will send out text alerts, phone calls and emails to users. Colleges also partner with local agencies to assist the campus police force when needed.
CNU most recently used its alert system when a suspected mobile meth lab was discovered in Wilson Hall March 30. The residence hall was evacuated, and the city police and fire departments were called to the scene because the drug materials can explode.
It eventually ended in an all-clear message as the scene was cleared without incident.
CNU does not use social media to post alerts, but other colleges have added it to their emergency toolbox.
W&M links its mass notification system to its official Facebook and Twitter accounts, Whitson said, and is prepared to use its Facebook page as its backup if the college’s website crashes from heavy traffic in an emergency.
The Williamsburg campus works on its emergency protocols “every day,” says Anna Martin, vice president for administration and chair of the college’s Emergency Management Team.
The team has set up mock operations centers at football games to simulate dealing with a crisis at a large, crowded venue, she said, and does joint tabletop exercises with city officials to practice handling fires or bomb threats.
Extensive emergency planning helps officials sharpen their focus in case of a real emergency, Martin said. Read Full : Daily Press
Former University of Georgia athletic director Damon Evans made an appearance at Morehouse College Friday. It’s been nearly two years since Evans resigned as the athletic director of the University of Georgia after he was arrested for driving drunk. Evans and Courtney Fuhrmann, a woman who is not his wife, were pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol in July of 2010. Investigators say Evans was found with women’s panties between his legs.
Evans spoke at a sports-themed symposium for students looking to become sports agents, athletic directors or general managers. He shared the story of his fall from grace as a cautionary, yet redemptive, tale.
“I made a major mistake in my personal and professional life. I called it a leadership failure. The message is, learn from your mistakes, make sure you build relationships, because you never know what is going to happen in life. Leadership is still crucial to me and I am going to do everything that I can to make people believe in me again, but most importantly, take care of my family,” said Evans.
The message resonated with students.
“That in itself is one of the character traits that a good leader needs to have. To know that you have fallen but to still have the determination to make your rise back up in the public’s eye as the person you once were. I find that very inspirational,” said Malcolm McLachlan, a rising freshman at Morehouse.
Evans lives in Boston and works at a data-storage company. Although he may be hundreds of miles away, his alma mater and former employer are not far from his mind.
“I still root for them. I want them to have great success, but all those memories come back. I was standing on that sideline. I was sitting up in that box. I was talking to Coach Richt. I was talking to the players. I don’t get to do that anymore just root from afar and I will continue to do so,” Evans said.
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The house was the home for Susie E. Tolbert until her death in 1942. Tolbert taught music and applied social etiquette at Edwards Waters College. The city of Jacksonville named a public elementary school in her honor.
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Five months after the death of drum major Robert Champion after an incident of hazing, the trustees of Florida A&M University have adopted a new rule requiring all members of the university community to report incidents of hazing to the administration within 24 hours. The rules require students, faculty, administrators, employees, and even vendors who do business with the university to report hazing incidents. The new rules also prohibit retaliation against individuals who come forward to report hazing.
In a related development, Barbara K. Barnes, a former dean at the School of General Studies at Florida A&M, has established ANTIHAZE, a telephone hotline where students, parents, and employees of colleges and universities across the nation can anonymously report incidents of hazing to law enforcement authorities. The hotline will also provide access to counseling services.
The hotline telephone number is 1-855-NoHazin. More information on the hotline is available here.
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Van Winkle had a big week for the Lions going 5-for-10 from the plate with three home runs and a double, finishing with a .500 batting average and an impressive 1.500 slugging percentage in four games. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound junior from Gainesville, FL drove in seven runs and scored six more with a .785 on-base percentage and a 1.000 fielding percentage. Van Winkle helped the Lions to a 3-1 record for the week, including taking two of three games from conference-foe Benedict in their weekend series and a win of Morris.
Padgett, a native of Atlanta, GA, pitched seven innings for the Lions with ten strikeouts and just one walk in a 17-2 win over Benedict, earning his second weekly honor this season. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound sophomore right-hander, who also played third base, went 1-0 for the week with a 2.57 ERA.
Hall, a native of Gordo, AL, went 9-for-12 with two doubles, a .750 batting average, and a .917 slugging percentage in four games this past week. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound junior was perfect in the field and had an on-base percentage of .733 with one stolen base. Hall scored five runs with five RBIs while helping the Tigers to a 3-1 record for the week, including a three-game series sweep against conference-foe Miles.
Cagle, a native of Brookwood, AL, pitched a complete-game shutout with nine strikeouts and no walks in the Tigers’ 16-0 win over Miles to earn his second weekly honor this season. The 6-foot, 200-pound senior left-hander, who had opposing batters hitting .200 this week, went 1-0 for the while giving up no earned runs, moving to 5-3 on the season with 3.60 ERA.
Prior to the Atlanta premiere of the Tim Story directed film, cast members Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Terrence J, Romany Malco, Gabrielle Union, and LaLa Anthony first made their way to Clark Atlanta University for a brief press conference.
The funny man himself, Kevin Hart broke the ice with a couple of jokes to students and campus
media outlets in the exclusive conference held in Clark Atlanta’s newly renovated Rec Room. The conference itself was moderated by Saptosa Foster of 135th Street Agency, the strategic communications firm responsible for the Think Like A Man AUC takeover.
Student reporters were able to ask the cast a variety of questions. Like the champs they are, each cast member pitched in and gave unique, but truthful responses.
From advice on relationships, how to think like a man, behind the scenes cast memories, and what makes the film different from other “Black movies”, they left everyone wanting more time to chat.
“[This is] the most important relationship movie of our generation,” explained television-personality turned actor, Terrence J.
After the exclusive press conference, the TLAM cast went over to Morehouse College’s campus for a ‘Meet and Greet’ with students from all over the Atlanta University Center.
Swarmed by what looked like a hundred students and fans, the cast ended their visit with a dance contest for tickets to the premiere which took place later that evening in Atlanta’s Atlantic Station.
Based on media mogul, Steve Harvey’s best-selling book, the relationship-comedy which has already received great reviews and features a dynamic ensemble cast will hit theaters April 20th.
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On Saturday, March 24, 2012 history was made. HBCU Buzz presented the first awards show showcasing and celebrating the accomplishments of students at historically black colleges and universities across the nation.
Hosted on the campus of Howard University, the award show drew a diverse crowd. Parents, professors, student attending HBCUs, student not attending HBCUs, family members, HBCU faculty and prospective students all watched as more than 20 plaques and trophies were awarded.
The night began with a reception. As guests arrived they were greeted with refreshments and a cozy atmosphere. After an opportunity to mix and mingle, guests were moved to the ballroom. Beginning with an inspirational message from Dr. David Greenfield, the atmosphere in the ballroom was lightened. Hosted by students and for students, the atmosphere was heavily considered. “Of course we spent time planning for the logistics but there were a lot of times when we stopped the meetings to consider how it will contribute to an overall positive ambiance,” said Michael Livingston, Editor--In--Chief at HBCU Buzz. For the next two hours host Jae Murphy and performances including violinist Lauren Peterson and musical production For Colored Men entertained attendees.
The twenty--six awards given were divided into six categories: Academic, Entertainment, Leadership, Greek, Russell Athletic, sponsored by Russell Athletic, and miscellaneous. Over 150,000 students nominated and casted votes online at www.hbcuawards.com. The winner’s circle of the first HBCU Awards includes Fuze the MC from Howard University, Willie Bema from Florida A&M University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Student Government Association, Wykevin Bazemore from Winston-Salem State University, Alpha Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Sonique O’neal from Albany State University. The Full results can be seen at http://hbcuawards.com/2012-results/
The 2nd Annual HBCU Awards will take place in Spring 2013 in a different city. Sponsors and aspiring nominees are encouraged to begin efforts early.
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It is with great regret that we have temporarily suspended intercollegiate athletic competition. This is a self-imposed action while the University conducts a review. We are working quickly to resolve this issue.
It looks good on the part of Howard that they are self-imposing this suspension. However, one has to wonder what kind of rules violation is going on when all athletic teams have to suspend all activities. There is potential that the rules violations could be widespread and that’s why this decision was made by the university.
There are no details out at this time as to why Howard is taking this course of action but as they are revealed they will be passed along.
Alabama State University in Montgomery has announced plans to offer a new master’s degree program in applied technology. The new program, which will begin this fall, has been authorized by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. The program will include both online and traditional on-campus classes.
Alfred Smith, interim provost at Alabama State, says that “the master of science in applied technology is an innovative approach to addressing the technological needs in the workforce. The 33-hour program is designed for those with undergraduate degrees in technology, business, government, education, health-related fields, and other disciplines who are interested in designing, implementing and/or managing technology in varied environments.”
Name: Bryan Scott
Age: 24
Classification: Senior
Company Name: Jocque Larou inc.
HBCU: Morgan State University
His pieces are on trend with what’s hot in today’s style and fashion. He transforms pricey pieces from celebrity closets and runway shows, to affordable ready-to-wear pieces for the haute budgetista. Check out his interview, and a plethora of his pieces!!
1. What’s the name of the clothing line??
Jocque Larou
2. Who are the main people in this “Group” or are you Solo??
I am a solo designer.
3. What was your inspiration to start a clothing line??
I had ideas that I hadn’t seen in store or the streets so I put my ideas on the runway and people liked them, after that the money was the motivation.
4. That must have been an interesting feeling??
It was a good feeling to know that other people accepted and had some sense of appreciation for my ideas.
5. What kind of pieces center around the line?
I design more party dresses as my speciality, although around prom season, I tend to get really busy creating evening wear for the young ladies.
6. Who do you collaborate with to come up with design ideas??
I don’t collaborate with anyone on design. Most of my pieces are either inspired by an experience of something I’ve seen, or done; if not it’s all imagination and creativity.
7. Is there a target audience??
I tend to target females between the ages of 18 to 30. They tend to appreciate my style of design the most.
8. Where do you see this line within the next 3 years?
Well I’m already in a few boutiques now but I’m working to start my own small one here in Baltimore.
9. Do you have a website?
My website is a work in progress but it’s definitely on the way.
10. Are you planning or in any Fashion Shows?
Or maybe just a showcase?? I have a showcase for winter 2012 collections and I’m doing a show at my school this spring.
Follow him on twitter for more at: (@FashionRehab101)
Tami and Suzie patch things up after Suzie’s comment about Tami coming a long way from food stamps “hurts her feelings”. Suzie assures Tami she didn’t mean anything by it and apologizes. Tami takes it very well and accepts Suzie’s apology.
Shaunie wins mother of the year award when she gets Mindless Behavior to show up at her daughter Mimi’s 10th birthday party. Mimi is Mindless Behavior’s girl for the day and she gets to accompany them on stage at their concert.
But the talk of the episode is part 2 of the Evelyn and Kenya showdown. The pow wow from last week’s episode continues and Kenya is still saying she does not remember exactly what she said about Evelyn.
One minute she says Kesha’s statements are false and she just wants the other girls to hate her and the next minute she admits to saying things about Evelyn.
Meanwhile, Kesha asks her friend Sakara who was a witness to Kenya’s statements to tell Evelyn what she heard. Of course, Sakara backs what Kesha is saying and this all Evelyn needed to hear. The girls get together for yet another pow wow and Evelyn gives Kenya another chance to come clean about what she said. Kenya hits Evelyn with “I don’t recall” and Evelyn loses it.
She storms across the table and throws a glass bottle aimed for Kenya’s head. Kenya, being a wise woman, runs for cover.
Next episode we’ll see if Evelyn actually gets a whole of Kenya.
