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Senior computer science major Charlesvester Wims of Thomaston, Ala., discussed the benefits and challenges of selecting a discipline related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

FAMU’s fall enrollment slid again for the fourth consecutive year. But the decline is not as bad as university officials originally feared. Last week, FAMU Vice-President for Student Affairs Willia

Dr. Rudolph E. Waters Sr., interim president (1994-1995) at Alcorn State University, died Sunday at River Region Health Systems in Vicksburg at the age of 82 after an extended illness.

By Maria Saporta What a week it has been for Valerie Montgomery Rice. She was inaugurated as the sixth president of the Morehouse School of Medicine (and its first woman president) during a mult

Just minutes after Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover gave a cheerful report of progress at the institution and thanked alumni and friends for their support, a former student stepped u

The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) brings the 2014 National Conference to Philadelphia, PA The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) invites you to join your human resource colleagues and friends at the 2014 NAAAHR National c

Students were told to run their race --- pursuing their college education -- with endurance as they began the new school year Monday. Concordia President, Rev.Dr. Tilahun Mendedo delivered the message

Jack Dutton The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the charity run by Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and his wife, announced Wednesday that it would be donating $50 million toward fighting the Ebola

Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry came to Texas Southern University to speak with student leaders about the importance of registering and voting in the upcoming November elections. “In order

Although Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have been shaking up higher education since 2012 by offering free courses to students anywhere in the world, historically black colleges and universities (

How does your HBCU rank against the other top HBCUs in the country? Check out this recent ranking on HBCUConnect.com!

Yesterday, U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) released the 2015 Best Colleges Rankings for the 30th consecutive year. Oakwood University was number 33 on the list. The annual peer survey is conduct

Thirteen years ago, militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. On that day - September 11, 2001 - which has come t

Online event registration is now open for America Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the nation’s leading nonprofit that builds and sustains vibrant communities. America Recycles Day, which takes place annually on and around Nov. 15, recognizes the benefits of re

Jihan Forbes Russell Simmons is no stranger to the fashion industry. His Phat Farm label was one of the top urban brands in the 90s and early aughts. Now, Simmons is going a little less street and