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Alabama A&M gets funding for new event center, campus renovations
The 30-year, $70 million loan is from the U.S. Department of Education. Posted By: Ashley Thusius Alabama A&M University has secured funding to construct an event center, continue renovations
Attend the New Storytellers: Summer Institute for Digital Ethnic Studies at The University of Nebraska
We are pleased to announce that the University of Nebraska Lincoln is accepting applications for our annual New Storytellers: Summer Institute for Digital Ethnic Studies. This innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative two-week program will bring together scholars from Minority Serving Institu
Former National Teamer Dax Hill Now Channeling His Competitive Fire as a Coach
As a basketball and swimming star in high school, Dax Hill had his pick of colleges and sports. Because swimming always came first, he signed with the University of Texas before learning that UC Sant
Record crowd takes in thriller as FAMU-Southern lives up to the hype
FAMU and Southern was highly anticipated after a seven-year hiatus. And the game did not disappoint. Image courtesy of Vaughn Wilson There are rivals that are rivals because you are close. There
Hennessy and The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Accepting Applications for the Hennessy Fellows Program
The Thurgood Marshall College and Hennessy launched a new HBCU graduate student program called Hennessy Fellows. Thanks to a $10 million investment from Hennessy over the next ten years, TMCF will select 10 high-achieving, high-potential HBCU graduate students and provide soft skill resources, corpo
Alcorn State University to officially retire the late Steve McNair's jersey
Alcorn to officially retire No. 9 jersey on Steve “Air II” McNair Day October 26, partners with McNair Family to host Celebrating the Legacy endowment gala. In celebration of the legacy of NFL and
N.C. A&T Remains No. 1 Public HBCU, Ranked Among National Universities in U.S. News
N.C. A&T Remains No. 1 Public HBCU, Ranked Among National Universities in U.S. News EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2019) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University moved up in th
'A Need Fulfilled' Returns to NCCU
Who: North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre and Never Stop Productions What: “A Need Fulfilled” tells the story of the 600 brave black women who fought for the right to serve their
Apply now for the Spring 2020 Disney College Program!
As a Disney College Program participant, you'll become part of the magic that is known worldwide. Gain valuable, on-the-job experience working in our parks and resorts, participate in college coursework, and have the opportunity to meet and live with people from all over the country and potentially
Why Buffett Would Love a Crash—and Trump Wouldn’t
-Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a major cash pile. A major market crash would help Chair Warren -Buffett deploy some of Berkshire Hathaway’s cash. -Buffett is known to be a value investor. However, over the last few quarters, Berkshire Hathaway’s buying activity has been subdued. Warren Buffet
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is keynote speaker at the annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Sept. 28
Oprah Winfrey is lending her support for historically black colleges at a Charlotte fundraiser. Winfrey is the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Sept. 28 at the Westin Charlotte. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to UNCF, which provides student support and sc
Brother Robert (Tony) A. Dixon (Fall 1978) Receives Presidential Nomination To Serve As United States Marshall
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, President of the United States Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Robert A. Dixon of Washington D.C., to serve as United States Marshal for the Superior Court o
Honda Campus All Star Challenge - Where Are They Now?
Ravi Howard Howard University Played: 1993-1996 I have been keeping busy as a freelance sports producer, novelist, and writing professor. I have produced segments for NASCAR's All-Star We
Alabama State University Administrators Present at the Women in Leadership Higher Ed. Conf. at Harvard
ASU's Dr. Christine Thomas and Dr. Tanjula Petty present on "Women Navigating the Nuances in Higher Education" Two of Alabama State University's senior administrators are keynote speakers in Novemb
National Voter Registration Day - September 24, 2019
HOW TO VOTE IN YOUR STATE Can I register to vote online? Is there a deadline to register to vote? What voter ID do I need? Get answers to these and other commonly asked questions about registering to vote, voting, and elections. HOW TO VOTE IN YOUR STATE: https://www.vote411.org/