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Alcorn State University magazine wins award at Mississippi Conference
Alcorn magazine wins Grand Award at the College of Public Relations Association of Mississippi Conference The Division of Marketing and Communication at Alcorn State University were big winners at
Juan Scott of Central State University wins NCAA Division II Championship in 110 meter hurdles
Central State University hurdler Juan Scott made history with a record breaking performance to win the NCAA Division II Outdoor National Championship in the 110 meter hurdles on Saturday. "I came i
Women's Small Business Statewide Competition With Local Companies in Finals
Report on Montgomery- Area Companies in the Top-Five Statewide Finals That Help Women & Families WHEN: Wed. (May 31), from 9 a.m. to noon. WHERE: ASU's John Garrick Hardy Student Center Theater (a
Alabama State University's BFA in Dance Graduates Make Nationwide History
This marks the first time that a group of students at any HBCU in America have graduated with this degree Alabama State University made history during its Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday,
Alabama State University's "Death Doctor" to be Recognized at Global Conference on Forensic Science
ASU's Dr. Javan's research may help law enforcement better determine causes of death One of Alabama State University's nationally acclaimed forensic scientists and an expert on 'causes of death' ha
Alcorn University’s Extension Program plans Series of Women in Agriculture workshops
Alcorn State University’s Extension Program is preparing to host a series of workshops that will benefit women in agriculture. The Women in Agriculture workshops will kick off Saturday, June 17 fro
Juan Scott qualifies for NCAA Div. II Men's Outdoor Track & Field Championships for Central State University
Freshman Juan Scott will represent Central State University at the 2017 NCAA Division II Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week. Scott is one of 754 participants, 377 men and 377 wom
Congresswoman Adams Statement on the Impact of Trump’s Budget on HBCUs
Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the administration announced its proposed budget for FY 2018. “Since his inauguration, President Trump has claimed HBCUs are
Creator of Hornet Drum Major ‘Lean Back’ Remembered as a Legend at Alabama State University
The man who is credited with creating the “Hornet Lean Back,” the signature move of ASU’s Marching Hornets drum majors, is remembered as a dedicated leader and a legend of the band’s remarkable histor
Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Hosts Preview of Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
The Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus hosted a viewing of Stanley Nelson’s film Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities in conjunction
JSU Honors College students win national 2016-2017 Up to Us Campus Competition
BY OLIVIA S. GOODHEART Five Jackson State University W.E.B. Du Bois and Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey Honors College students used a combination of inventiveness, partnership and hard work to win the fifth annual Up to Us campus competition. Students from 75 colleges and universities around the coun
Saint Augustine’s Grad Creates “Uber for Kids” Ride Service
HBCU graduates continue to come up with innovative ways to brand practical, everyday services as their own and LaQuita Foreman is no exception to this new phenomenon. A D.C. native, LaQuita started her professional journey in 2008, while attending Saint Augustine’s University. A woman of great expr
Actor Saint Ranson prepares for his role as the legendary soul singer Wilson Pickett
Actor Saint Ranson is preparing for his role as legendary singer Wilson Pickett in the Amazon Independent film, "In the midnight hours". Ronson was selected to portray Pickett after 8 years of casting and scouting efforts by producer and director Stanley V. Henson, Jr. Saint Ranson was born on Decem
First Tubist to Graduate from UVI Pursues Educational Leadership Role
Erick Willie, the first tubist to graduate from the University of the Virgin Islands with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, immediately put his degree to use upon graduating in 2014. He started to teach music at Arthur Richards Junior High School on St. Croix, and has been introducing youngster
Southern students raise funds for classmates affected by fire
Eleven Southern University graduate students were left with nothing but the clothes on their back after a fire broke out at their apartment complex on Highland Road in Baton Rouge on May 6, 2017. At least five of the students were candidates in the May 12th Spring 2017 Commencement. The students wer