VIDEOS – Howard University Homecoming 2011 Prestige – More than just a Homecoming

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WASHINGTON – The 2011 Howard University Homecoming Steering Committee will present PRESTIGE: The Epitome of Distinction, the 87th  weeklong Homecoming Celebration, October 16-22. With AT&T as a proud sponsor, year’s celebration will outshine those of the past.

Among this year’s event lineup are Grammy Award-winning singers Monica and Shirley Caesar, hip-hop heavyweight Young Jeezy and rapper/poet Talib Kweli.  Caesar will headline the Gospel Concert, which will be hosted by Marcus D. Wiley and include performances by gospel stars VaShawn Mitchell and Y’Anna Crawley.

Kweli and Young Jeezy will headline the Poetry Cipher and International Yardfest, respectively. Big Daddy Kane and Whodini will round out the Yardfest lineup.  R&B crooners Joe, Tyrese and Avant will join Monica in a ‘90s R&B-themed concert this year.

For all ticket prices, lineup of events and celebrity participants please visit www.bisonhomecoming.com. Tickets are on sale now at Cramton Auditorium on Howard University’s Main Campus, as well as Ticketmaster.







Hampton University researcher’s work helps to fine-tune Breast Cancer diagnoses and treatments

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Cynthia Keppel, Ph.D is Scientific and Technical Director at the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute in Hampton. (Adrin Snider, Daily Press / October 1, 2011)

Cynthia Keppel talks at the speed of blur.

The nuclear physicist, internationally known for her work with protons and neutrons, barely pauses to breathe when explaining her research and the different imaging techniques used to detect breast cancer.

A mammogram is a breast X-ray, in which the tumor, denser than healthy tissue, casts a detectable shadow, she says. It’s highly sensitive but not specific enough to prevent unnecessary biopsies 60 percent of the time. Breast specific gamma imaging, on the other hand, radio-labels the tumors and maps their metabolic activity. When set over an X-ray, it gives physicians more specific information.

“It’s good for those with scar tissue, denser breasts or implants. It’s most important for younger women,” says Keppel. For breast cancer patients, Keppel’s research over the last decade has translated into technology allowing for more accurate and complete diagnoses and treatments.

And that is contributing to the vastly improved results for breast cancer patients. Once considered an automatic death sentence, breast cancer now has a 90 percent-plus, five-year survival rate for those diagnosed early.

Starting with imaging and diagnostics, Keppel’s work has progressed to the use of proton therapy. She is now the scientific and technical director at the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, which opened last year. Since 2000 she has earned nine patents, including one to enhance functional breast imaging, and has several more pending. She is the recipient of Virginia’s 2011 Outstanding Scientist award.

Keppel, 49, originally crossed disciplines to adapt her findings in nuclear physics at the Jefferson Lab to medical uses at the Center for Advanced Medical Integration, the state’s first medical physics program that she founded at Hampton University. Her work there included helping to improve a therapy in which high-dose radiation is delivered internally to a lumpectomy site instead of by an external beam, thereby reducing treatment time to five days from 30 to 40. It also spares more healthy tissue.

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Hampton University Leadership Institute to Host High School Student Leadership Summit

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The William R. Harvey Leadership Institute will host the 2011 High School Student Leadership Summit on Nov. 18-20 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Hampton. High school seniors are invited to attend the summit, entitled “Leaders are Relevant.”

This year’s summit will examine issues related to the 2012 presidential election. Students will discuss relevant political issues and learn skills in adopting to change in leadership, adjusting to adversity, leadership efficiency, finding and developing the leader within and constructing a strategic plan for leadership.

High school seniors interested in the summit must demonstrate an awareness of relevant issues in their community, and the country.

Registration for the summit is $250 and includes two-night accommodations at the Crowne Plaza, meals and all workshop material. The deadline for registration is Nov. 1.

To apply visit www.hamptonu.edu/leadership. Mail the completed application and payment to:

William R. Harvey Leadership Institute
PO Box 6143
Hampton, VA 23668
Contact the William R. Harvey Leadership Institute at 757-728-6698 or e-mail leadershipinstitute@hamptonu.edu for additional information.

Roberts, Louis answer GSU’s call Duo emerge as playmakers for Tigers

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GRAMBLING — While Grambling State’s search for a quarterback continues, the Tigers found a couple of players willing to answer coach Doug Williams’ call for playmakers.

No one answered it more than running back Dawrence Roberts.

Roberts ran for 198 yards and a touchdown in the Tigers’ 20-14 loss to Alabama A&M on Saturday night, helping solve — at least for one night — a running game that was stuck in neutral for the first three weeks of the season.

“That sent a message to me,” said Roberts, who had tallied all of five yards in the Tigers’ first three games. “It made me want to be the best, made me want to be the playmaker that he was looking for. He was telling us all week, ‘We need a rusher. We need to run the ball.’ That, to me, made me want to work even harder. That made me want to be the man that he was looking for.”

Like several Tigers, Roberts was bitten by the turnover bug Saturday night. Roberts fumbled in the third quarter, and the turnover was returned 53 yards for a touchdown that put Alabama A&M up 14-0 at that point.
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Steve Jobs – An Unheralded Imagination & Inspiration

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On October 5, 2011, the world came to a halt. Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple, Inc. passed on Wednesday night, after an 8 year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56.

Jobs was the mastermind behind the launching of Apple, Inc. with his partner Steve Wozniak. His death occurs not too long after Jobs having to be forced to leave his position as executive chairman due to his ongoing health problems. He remained chairman of Apple until his death Wednesday night.

Steve Jobs was one of the most imaginative entrepreneurs that ever lived, as he was the mastermind behind such signature technological inventions like the Macbook, the iPod, the iPhone, the iPad, and the list goes on. Without Jobs, mankind is not as advanced technologically as it is now.He changed consumer technology for the better, and forever.  Certainly, Jobs was the biggest dreamer we won’t ever see, but his legacy has set the bar high for the next wave of entrepreneurs. President Barack Obama had this to say on the untimely death of the Apple entrepreneur:

“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.”

Indeed, many HBCU students rely on Jobs’ creations to complete their daily activities. Even with all of the revolutionary changes he has contributed to society, Steve Jobs’ greatest testament to his success is that he made mistakes and experienced a long list of failures. Jobs dropped out of Reed College after six months. The media questioned his prowess as a businessman after being ousted from his own company in 1985. He was fired from Apple after a long and bitter power struggle with the company’s board of directors. Jobs’ life serves as a testament to all entrepreneurs: Never give up on a dream.

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful, that’s what matters to me.” –Steve Jobs.

Delaware State Celebrates First-Ever Graduation of its MBA Cohort in Vietnam

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Delaware State University’s Harry L. Williams recently led a DSU delegation to Vietnam to celebrate the first graduating class of its Master of Business Administration program that it offers in that country.

Dr. Williams traveled to the Asian country with Amir Mohammadi, vice president of Business and Administration, Dr. Fengshan Liu, assistant vice president of International Affairs, Kishor Sheth, director of the DSU MBA Program, and Nanda Viswanathan, professor of marketing, to take part in the Sept. 23 Commencement ceremony at the 1,000-year-old historic National Temple of Vietnam.
Forty-three students comprised the first graduation class of the DSU MBA Program, which is offered at Vietnam National University in Hanoi. Dr. Williams said it was a “proud and historic moment” for DSU.
“It made you feel good about DSU’s global outreach and how we have seen this dream become a reality,” the DSU president said. “It is the result of the visionary leadership that was here before I began as president; I have inherited those visionary results.”
In addition to the Sept. 23 graduating class, there is another 23-student cohort that will graduate in December, and another 21 students who have begun pursuing the MBA through the program.
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Clark Atlanta Univesrity Invests in Financial Literacy-and Not Just for Students

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Carlton E. Brown, president of Clark Atlanta U., says the university is teaching students, staff, faculty, and alumni to gain control over their accumulation of wealth "in as systematic a fashion as possible."

By Beckie Supiano

Financial literacy has become a hot topic in higher education, with a growing number of colleges offering training to their students, especially on how to manage their loan debt. Clark Atlanta University, a historically black university in Atlanta, has carried the idea further by providing services to its faculty, staff, and alumni, as well.

The university’s president, Carlton E. Brown, talked with The Chronicle about how the effort fits into Clark Atlanta’s larger

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Former athlete files civil lawsuit against Bethune-Cookman – Buzz Killer

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A former Bethune-Cookman women’s basketball player has filed a civil lawsuit against the university, alleging a “climate of fear and intimidation” led to her being sexually assaulted by members of the men’s basketball team.

The woman, whose identity was not revealed in the lawsuit, is seeking more than $15,000 in damage.A Bethune-Cookman spokeswoman said the university could not comment on pending litigation.  The lawsuit states the woman was 18 years old when she met with 20-year-old C.J. Reed, who was a member of the Bethune-Cookman men’s basketball team, and they began drinking alcohol Dec. 5 in his car. The lawsuit suggests Reed poured an unknown substance into a drink that was only consumed by the woman and she was quickly incapacitated. She alleges she was sexually assaulted by an unknown third party in the back seat of Reed’s car and later was led to the Bethune-Cookman men’s basketball locker room, where the lawsuit states she was gang raped by Reed and his teammates.

Daytona Beach police records state the woman did not seek medical attention or contact authorities immediately after the assault. She washed all clothing she was wearing on the night she was assaulted. The Bethune-Cookman women’s basketball coach urged the woman to eventually report the incident on Jan. 3.

Daytona Beach detectives’ records state the woman repeatedly changed her account of the sexual assault. The records state the woman indicated she wanted to pursue counseling and asked the police at least three times to terminate their investigation. Daytona Beach police closed the case and no criminal charges were filed against Reed or any other members of the basketball team.

The lawsuit alleges former Bethune-Cookman men’s basketball coach Clifford Reed, the father of C.J. Reed, provided alcohol to his son and members of the basketball team and gave them unlimited access to the men’s basketball locker room for parties and sexual misconduct.

Clifford Reed did not respond to phone calls seeking comment.

Bethune-Cookman officials fired Clifford Reed in June after he refused to cooperate with the police and university investigations into the sexual assault.

He told the Sentinel in August he believes he still has a positive reputation.

“I feel good about where I am as a person and as a coach,” Clifford Reed said. “I have no NCAA recruiting violations against me, I still have my dignity … Those things speak for themselves. We’ll be OK.”

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Wildcats vs. Thorobreds Pre-Game Notes

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THE MATCH UP: The Fort Valley State University Wildcats (1-4 Overall, 1-2 SIAC) will meet the Kentucky State University Thorobreds (3-2 Overall, 0-2 SIAC) in a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contest.

THE LOGISTICS: Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Alumni Field on the KSU campus in Frankfort, Ky. It’s homecoming for the Thorobreds, who are celebrating their 125th anniversary.

ON THE AIR: FVSU will air the game live via the Wildcats Sports Network:

  • On Radio: (WFVS 104.3 FM in Fort Valley)
  • Internet

Award-winning, play-by-play announcer Charles Ward and color analyst Mark Lassiter will provide the live coverage, along with sideline reports by Phil Walker.

LAST TIME OUT: After last week’s critical win against Benedict College, the FVSU Wildcats entered the Oct. 1 game against the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers. A record of 1-3 and another conference loss could have serious consequences for a team hungry for a conference title. The FVSU Wildcats were defeated by the Tuskegee University Golden Tigers, 15-18.

The 28th Annual Circle City Classic was a matchup with all the excitement and great play promised. In a high-scoring, SIAC matchup, the Kentucky State Thorobreds fell to the Golden Rams of Albany State, 31-57. The Rams and Thorobreds set several records in the high-scoring battle. (Reprinted with permission from the SIAC & KSU Office of Sports Information)

WHAT’S AT STAKE: The game pits two members of the SIAC in a conference contest.

After the loss to Tuskegee, the Wildcats need the win to remain in contention for the conference title. Although the teams play in different divisions of the conference (FVSU in the East, KSU in the West), a win or loss could factor into the final divisional standing for the Wildcats.

For the Thorobreds, a win would give them the first conference victory of the season.

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FAMU TV 20 Presents the 2011 Homecoming TV Special and Webcasts

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Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Homecoming is arguably Tallahassee’s premiere week for entertainment, football and fun. Individuals can get highlights of Homecoming on FAMU-TV 20 by watching the 15th Annual Homecoming Special that will air Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 9:30 p.m.

Anchors for the show are journalism students Lenneia Batiste from Atlanta, Kristen Holloway from Atlanta, Kaci Jones from Port St. Lucie, Alexandria Collins from Tallahassee, Clarece Polke from Archer, and Donovan Long from Indianapolis.

The Homecoming TV show began back in 1996 under the leadership of Professor Kenneth Jones, a third-generation Rattler and broadcast sequence coordinator.

In addition to the TV show, Jones said, “We’re doing three webcasts along with social media such as Facebook and Twitter.  Students from the broadcast journalism, graphic design and public relations sequences have worked collectively to televise this event.”

According to Jones, individuals should be prepared to experience FAMU’s homecoming through the lens of some of the university’s top journalism students. Ever wonder what it takes to be a food vendor? FAMU’s TV-20 will be Read Full Article at FAMU

Norfolk State University, Hampton University Run Away With Win in 3rd Annual Robert S. Shumake HBCU Challenge

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The 3rd Annual Robert S. Shumake Historically Black College & University Challenge took place at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC on October 1st. The 5K and 8K races, in partnership with the National Scholastic Sports Foundation [NSSF], were among the featured events at the Great American Cross-Country Festival. The Historically Black College & University Challenge is unique in that the invitational draws MEAC, SWAC and CIAA conferences to compete in one neutral setting to determine the best of the best!

The Historically Black College & University Challenge was created by Mr. Shumake in conjunction with NSSF to provide a series of high-level athletic events for HBCU students to showcase their athletic prowess while offering exposure to top coaches and industry pros. The ‘Challenge’ has seen consistent growth each year with participation from more than 30 historically black colleges and universities.

The runners of Norfolk State University and Hampton University have been quite the contenders since the race’s inception. Norfolk won both the men’s and women’s relays in 2009. The men of Norfolk have defended their title ever since, taking the win this year as well as in 2010. The women of Hampton have taken the top seat in past two consecutive races.

The following HBCUs participated in this year’s event: Benedict College, Bowie State University, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Chowan University , Fayetteville State University, Hampton University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University, Livingstone College, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T University, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Central University, St. Augustine’s College, Shaw University, South Carolina State University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University,  Winston-Salem State University.

Robert S. Shumake, the CEO of Inheritance Capital Group and Founder of the Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays (www.shumakerelays.com) and the Robert S. Shumake HBCU College and University Challenge credits much of his success to the lessons he learned as an all-city track star at Detroit’s Denby High School. Understanding the importance of organized teamwork, the Detroit businessman founded the HBCU Challenge to reward academic as well as athletic excellence.

For more on the Robert S Shumake HBCU Challenge please visit us at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-S-Shumake-Historically-Black-College-University-Challenge/135311819838499?v=info&ref=ts

HBCU Buzz Seeking Journalist – Writers & Event Reports

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HBCU Buzz is a promotional-progressive brand that promotes HBCU pride and HBCU unity in order to enhance the black college experience and uplift the perception of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCU Buzz provides the public with the up to date headline news about all black colleges and universities by strategically utilizing references from schools, organizations, and media outlets. We are currently the leading source of HBCU News for all Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
A writing internship with HBCU Buzz allows journalists and writers interested in working with the HBCU Buzz brand the opportunity to become a member of a staff of young, Black professionals aiming to support and elevate HBCUs. We are looking for highly motivated, talented, and dedicated young men and women with an interest in writing who want their work to be featured on a mainstream news organization dedicated to uplifting and informing the HBCU community.
When you are selected to join HBCU Buzz, you are not just another employee. You are representing a brand name in the HBCU community. You will be a respected staff member whose work and dedication is vital to the success of this company. There are a variety of topics staff writers will work on: Buzzing News, HBCU Events, Sports, In Reality, just to name a few.
All interns are expected to be knowledgeable and aware of news and events transpiring in not only the black college student and African American communities, but also of the world news and events as well. It is the job of the interns to educate and inform. HBCU Buzz is the #1 source for all black college students on news, events, homecomings, etc. It is imperative that our interns stay tuned to the news. This is an unpaid internship and there are 3 keys to succeeding as a HBCU Buzz journalist/writer:
Commitment: All interns must be able to meet HBCU Buzz’s deadlines. HBCU Buzz posts dates are Sunday afternoons, Tuesday mornings and Thursday mornings. All interns must select a Block in which to submit content. The deadlines are as follows: Block 1-Mondays at 5 P.M., Block 2- Wednesdays at 5 P.M., and Block 3- Saturdays at 5 P.M. You can choose the Block that best fits into your schedule, but once you do, you are held accountable for turning in articles in your Block.
Communication: Please answer all emails, texts and phone calls within a reasonable amount of time. An open flow of communication between interns and editor is crucial to the effectiveness of this company.
Content: Interns will be delegated to a specific column and held responsible for producing original content in this column. However, you do not have to put a limit as to how many articles you want to submit. HBCU Buzz is an evolving company, and we want our interns to grow with us as well. Once you have your article for your column in your designated Block ready, then you can also submit as many articles for different columns as you like. Interns will have their own accounts with HBCU Buzz to have their articles proofread and then published by the editor-in-chief.
Before one can become a member of the HBCU Buzz family, one must meet the following requirements:

  • • Must be enrolled at a HBCU or be an alumni of a HBCU.
  • • Must be proficient in grammar and writing mechanics.
  • • An interest in news reporting/journalism.
  • • Must submit a Full Resume and writing sample.
  • • Current students should have at least a 2.5 GPA, must provide transcript (official or unofficial)
  • • Complete a trial assignment administered by the editor-in-chief to assess the applicant’s writing skills.
  • In order to receive college credit for the internship, please contact the Editor-in-Chief or the General Manager.

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Dillard and Xavier students compete in the 24th UNCF Walk for Education

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This past Saturday marked the 24th anniversary of the UNCF New Orleans Walk for Education. Held from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm, the 5K Walk/Run began in the beautiful Audubon Park Riverview area behind Audubon Park & Zoo.

This event attracts thousands each year as participants from local HBCU’s Dillard and Xavier as well as many surrounding communities that support UNCF, its 38 member schools and the students. The UNCF New Orleans Walk for Education occurs in New Orleans each year, filled with entertainment, food from multiple sponsors, activities and surprise guests.

This year UNCF’s goal was to raise $200,000 to help deserving students get to and through college. Over the last decade in Louisiana, UNCF has helped over 800 underrepresented students Louisiana students attend college with over $3.5 million in scholarship support. Their work relies on the support of corporations, businesses, clubs, schools, organizations and volunteers who help to make the dream of a college education a reality for our students.

A minimum pledge of $30 through September 28, 2011, entitled participants to a race number, official race day t-shirt, free food and drinks and admission to Audubon Zoo. After September 28 and through race day, the minimum pledge became $35. Throughout the event, walk teams can also competed for prizes based on the amounts of fund raised.

Highlights, interviews as Alabama State beats Alcorn State 31-23

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Nick Andrews became the all-time school leader in receiving touchdowns as Alabama State held off Alcorn State 31-23 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game Saturday night, Oct. 1, 2011, at Cramton Bowl (The Birmingham News/Joe Songer)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Greg Jenkins passed for a career-high 297 yards and three touchdowns and Nick Andrews became the all-time school leader in receiving touchdowns as Alabama State held off Alcorn State 31-23 in a Southwestern Athletic Conference game Saturday night at Cramton Bowl.

Alabama State (4-1 overall, 4-0 SWAC) is the lone undefeated team in the conference, improving to 4-0 for the first time since 2005. Alcorn State (1-4, 1-4) lost its fourth game by a margin of eight points or less this season.

Tied 10-10 at halftime, the Hornets scored touchdowns on consecutive possessions to take the lead for good. Jenkins’ nine-yard touchdown run gave Alabama State the lead for good at 17-10 with 11:40 remaining in the third quarter. Andrews’ 16-yard touchdown catch gave the Hornets a 23-10 lead with 6:13 to play in the quarter.