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Creating and Leading the Experience Oprah Winfrey "I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling and summon the courage to live it," Oprah Winfrey says. Friday, Oprah takes the stage in a profound, moving and intimate one-woman show. She brings her story and vision to l

Join us along with artists Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins, Cultural Wall honorees, family and friends, and residents of the King-Lincoln and Discovery Districts, as we proudly unveil the first o

Whether you’re an incoming high-school freshman or senior, there are a multitude of things you can do to prepare for college. The University of Alabama’s admissions office offers a few suggestions on

By Megan Collins If you have always had a knack for fashion and seriously thinking about careers in fashion, then a good look at HBCUs that offer fashion degree programs is just what you need. Th

Wayne A.I. Frederick talked about the challenges facing Howard University and other historically black colleges, as well as the state of higher education in the United States. Mr. Frederic

Representatives from Alabama State University recently attended a ceremony at the world acclaimed Carnegie Hall, where ASU was honored for impacting both the Civil Rights Movement and the “theater wor

MEDIA ADVISORY July 3, 2014 GRAMBLING STATE INTERIM PRESIDENT HOLDS NEWS CONFERENCE WHO: Grambling State University Interim President Cynthia Warrick WHAT: Media availability and news confer

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed an alumnus from Tennessee State University to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section. Chancellor Kenny W. Armstrong of Memphis, Tennessee will repl

Erik Johnson is a rising senior and an Army ROTC cadet heading to Germany for a special experience. Of thousands of cadets across the nation, Johnson is the only cadet from Louisiana, the only cade

by Matthew Lynch Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have an important tradition in the United States. It’s not necessarily a straightforward tradition, but it’s one with which we

By Edward T. Bowser | ebowser@al.com When I walked across the campus of Virginia's Norfolk State University for the first time as a 17-year-old high-school grad, I wanted three things: -- A goo

We are inviting new and seasoned Alums to get your shine on in the next issue of HBCUConnect.com The Magazine! Now is the time to showcase your professional skills and experience, let our HBCUConnect.com audience know what you’ve accomplished.

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act on Wednesday! WHEN: Wednesday at noon - 1:30 p.m. WHERE: 1345 Carter Hill Road - ASU's National Center - across from the Heritage Barb

Courtesy SWAC.org Mon, June 30, 2014 Drawers are empty and memories are sealed in boxes. The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band’s performance in last year’s Super Bowl? A photo i

Tanisha LaVerne Grant media correspondent and Cheyney University alum interviews legendary director Spike Lee about his kickstarter film the "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus" which was the closing film for th