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Alcorn State University's Dr Carr added to the Governor's Task Force on Teacher Preparation for Early Literacy
One of Alcorn State University’s deans has been selected to tackle the issue of preparing educators to enhance childhood literacy. Dr. Robert Carr, dean of the Department of Education and Psycholog
President Ronald L. Carter to deliver keynote at National Small College conference
Johnson C. Smith University President Ronald L. Carter will deliver the keynote speech at the 28th annual National Small College Enrollment Conference, July 11-13, 2016 at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte,
Congresswoman Adams' Education Bill Closer to Making Capital More Accessible for HBCUs
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced that five education bills were marked up by the House Education and the Workforce Committee last week. One of the bills was introduced by Congresswoman A
Allen University Wrestling Receives R.E.A.C.H.E.S Funding
Allen University has been awarded funding from the R.E.A.C.H.E.S organization to receive equipment for the Yellow Jacket wrestling program. Allen University started its first club wrestling program in
Oakwood University Offers Fall Registration Incentives Including Free Tuition and Free Room and Board
Oakwood University is excited to announce its Fall 2016 Registration Incentives! All new and returning students (full time, traditional program only) who register and financially clear by Thursday
These Are The Best Cities For People Of Color In Tech
Courtesy of FastCompany.com By: Lydia Dishman Analysis of census data ranks the best cities for underrepresented minorities working in tech. "If the American economy was the Titanic and the ic
Agreement sets up academic partnership between Texas Southern University and Lone Star College System
Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin Lane and Lone Star College Chancellor Dr. Stephen Head met June 29 to sign an articulation agreement between the two institutions. The plan will facilita
Norfolk to rename road for community leader Walter Green
By Eric Hartley The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK Philpotts Road was once a narrow, often-flooded country lane. Today, it’s a modern city street, thanks to neighborhood efforts led by Walter Gree
Morehouse joins elite STEM training program
SMASH Academy is building new generations of scientists and engineers Morehouse College has become the first historically black campus to join an elite West Coast-based science and math training pr
Black Girls Code Is Moving Into Google's New York Offices
Ruth Reader In a bid to develop a pool of more diverse job candidates, Google is cutting out the pipeline and going right to the source. Tomorrow, Black Girls Code will celebrate the opening of
Come Experience Africa This October - Deposit Deadline Approaching
Come join in experiencing the spirit of Africa on this 2 week tour of the countries in southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana! From cosmopolitan Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa to the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park in Botswana, to majestic Victoria Falls in
Houston Endowment funds Mickey Leland Center project at Texas southern University
The Mickey Leland Center for Environment, Justice and Sustainability in the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University was awarded funding by Houston Endowment
Here's What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Acquisition of LinkedIn
By John Lincoln Co-founder and CEO, Ignite Visibility„J@johnelincoln On Monday, social media giant LinkedIn announced that it had agreed to be acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion. The deal,
Oakwoodites of Oakwood University Connected to Hollywood Film, Free State of Jones
Members of the family of Anna Knight have various roles in the upcoming film, "Free State of Jones," starring Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey. The movie is inspired by the life of Newton K