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  ESSENCE magazine Editor-in-Chief Vanessa K. De Luca has been selected to deliver the commencement address at Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), a historically Black university in St. Louis,

Graduating is the pinnacle achievement in most young people’s lives. It is the culmination of several years of learning, growing and maturing into someone that is prepared to produce positive results that will serve themselves and society productively. One local family will get to experience the joy and celebrations that graduating brings four times in less than a month as the entire fami

Alcorn State University sends its deepest sympathy to the family of former Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Davey “The Wiz” Whitney Sr., who died yesterday at age 85.During his

As revolutions go, the one Beyoncé and Jay Z are planning - to make the world go vegan - got off to a start somewhat more subdued than Queen Bey’s sheer Met Gala gown.

Challenge Recognizes Organizations for Being Green, Healthy and Involved in Community   Tennessee State University has once again been recognized by the city for service to the community when

Allen University students’ showed their gratitude for Tuition Grants in South Carolina by writing thank you letters to the South Carolina General Assembly.   Each year, prior to Indep

Allen University faculty member - Abdollah Rabieh Receives South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching AwardAbdollah Rabieh, an Instructor of Math, Statistics and Compu

Enthusiastic supporters gathered in the Millet Activity Center on April 19, to support the candidates for Mr. and Miss Oakwood 2015.Miss Oakwood is Lauren Eaton, a senior Spanish and English major fro

Alcorn State University’s search for a new head women’s basketball coach concluded with a seasoned individual with extensive college coaching experience, most recently as the head women&rs

Alcorn State University Director of Athletics Derek Horne announced today that Montez Robinson has been hired as the Braves new head men’s basketball coach.For the past four seasons, Robinson ha

Ballerina Extraordinaire Misty Copeland can easily be considered one the many wonders of our world.  A young woman whose body type, pedigree and background should not have placed her in one of th

Prominent physician Dr. Jacqueline Walters will be giving the commencement speech to more than 700 Alcorn State University graduates May 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex in Lorman

Bipartisan Co-Chairs Reps. Adams & Byrne to Host Launch Event & Panel Discussion Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, April 28th at 5PM, Reps. Alma S. Adams (D-NC12) and Bradley Byrne (R-AL1)

Mary J. Blige the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul " graced the red carpet at the world premier of her documentary "The London Sessions" during this year's 14th annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. "The London Sessions" Mary J. Blige's 13th album of the same name has been said to be her best album since 2005 according to Billboard magazine. Directed by Sam Wrench, it's only fitting to have a do

The Alcorn State University Presidential Inaugural events concluded with faithful Alcornites convening to watch Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr. accept the role as the University's president.Alcorn State Univer