Posts by Member
Why I Chose To Attend An Historically Black College (HBCU) - As A White Person
By Alyssa Paddock Courtesy of The Washington Post When I was a senior in high school and started considering where I wanted to go to college, racial demographics were never a factor for me. I ended up at Howard University where the majority of students are black and I am among a small minority
Sister Institution Appoints Oakwood Alum as new VP of Student Life
Walla Walla University President John McVay has announced the appointment of David Richardson, Jr. as WWU's new vice president for student life and mission. Richardson, who lives in Riverside, Calif.,
Oakwood Hosts Faith and Learning Conference
The first Faculty and Staff Think Tank continued on May 21 and 22, focusing on different ways to integrate faith into the classroom and office environment. Speakers included: Ed Zinke, Carlos Fayar
Talladega College Hosts Exhibition Reception In Chicago
Chicago is the third most populous city in the U.S., and it’s also a premier world city noted for its worldwide economic and cultural influence. A 70+ year-old treasure was on display Thursday night f
It's Pronounced 'JIF' not 'GIF'
It turns out choosy graphics creators also choose "JIF." During Tuesday's annual Webby Awards ceremony, GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) creator Steve Wilhite put to rest the question of the anima
30 Signs You Went To A Black College!
If you attended an HBCU, you will relate to this list VERY WELL! From financial aid to sports to greek life, we all can relate to the experiences listed no matter which HBCU you attended. Check out the following list and relive your college experience in less than 5 minutes!
Two Cooks And Two Sisters, A Talladega Legacy
Mother’s Day 2013 was a proud day that included multiple additions to the Talladega legacy. Approximately 78 graduates obtained bachelor’s degrees from Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama. Amo
Brothers' top Clark Atlanta’s graduating class
By Daarel Burnette II The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Two friends from opposite sides of the world have been named salutatorian and valedictorian of Clark Atlanta University. Monday, valed
Grambling State University Plans Second Annual Radio-thon
Grambling State University will host its second annual KGRM Radiothon this fall as a part of the school’s homecoming activities. The day-long radiothon, which will be broadcast on the university’s rad
Savannah State to launch new business program in fall 2013
Savannah State University will launch in fall 2013 a new Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in global logistics and international business (G-LIB). The University System of Georgia B
An Iconic Graduation at Talladega College
What do a television and movie star, Baseball legend and Civil Rights Leader all have in common? They all attended Talladega College’s 138th Commencement ceremony. The movie star and baseball legend w
Talladega College Receives Donation From Hank Aaron Foundation
Graduation ceremonies are momentous occasions where scholars receive a grand prize for their years of hard work, toil, and commitment to their education. Talladega College recently graduated over 70 s
Savannah State University Mass Communications Program Earns Re-accreditation
The Department of Mass Communications at Savannah State University has earned re-accreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), the agency re
Still Swimming In Student Debt And You Graduated Already? You Can Apply To These Scholarships!
That's right. Even though you have just graduated or graduated 10 years ago, you can still apply for scholarship opportunities from Gotchosen. GotChosen is an innovative startup in multimedia technolo
Perfect 4.0 Student Overcomes Adversity to Graduate from Bowie State University
Bowie State University senior overcame financial hardship to graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA) in the 2013 Spring Commencement on Friday, May 17. Audrey Marie Lugmayer, a busine
Nearly 700 Alcorn State University Students Conferred Degrees
Alcorn State University concluded its commencement week activities May 8-11 by conferring degrees to graduates of its 2013 class. The university had an unprecedented 674 applications for graduation –
Enter For A Chance To Win An AT&T Tablet And Tickets To The AT&T Suite At The AT&T Nation’s Football Classic!
Tell AT&T how you are making moves to prepare for your future this summer and enter for a chance to win an AT&T tablet and tickets to the AT&T suite at the AT&T Nation’s Football Classic this fall in
Oakwood University Wins Home Depot Contest; Gets $50,000 Grant For Campus Improvements
On Friday, May 3, 2013, at approximately 4:00 p.m. (CDT), the Home Depot Corporation named Oakwood University as the First Place, Tier 1 winner of its 2013 "Retool Your School" competition. by Ka
Microsoft Gives $8 Million Dollars to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
In support of its ongoing commitment to America’s HBCUs, Microsoft is pleased to announce its most recent contribution to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Technology Initiative with an $8 mil
Alcorn shreds paper, saves trees and energy on the path to environmental sustainability
Upon the launch of Alcorn State University’s environmental sustainability program, its students, faculty and staff doubled their efforts in conserving natural resources. The first major step was to co
Alcorn has been nominated for seven awards by the Center for HBCU Advocacy Inc.
Alcorn is the 2012 HBCU of the Year Winner and is competing again for that honor this year. “These nominations are due to the hard work and diligence of faculty, staff, students and alumni,” said D
Clark Atlanta Professor Awarded Prestigious ACE Fellowship
Charles Wesley Richardson, Jr., Ph.D. of Clark Atlanta University is identified among nation's most promising senior faculty and administrators. The PhD Project is proud to announce that three of t
Win an AT&T tablet and VIP tickets to the Nation's Classic here!
Tell us how you are Making Moves for a chance to win an AT&T Tablet & VIP tickets to the AT&T Nation's Football Classic Game or other prizes! Enter Now: http://makingmoves.att.net/ *NO PURCHASE
Alcorn Student Rhonda Price Turns Stumbling Blocks Into Stepping Stones On Her Way To Graduation
Rhonda Price’s road to graduation from Alcorn was not easy. But you will never guess that this smiling young lady with a beautiful singing voice had to overcome many obstacles and “turn stumbling bloc
List of Alcorn Commencement celebrities grows, Omarosa Manigault to attend
he Reverend Omarosa Manigault, former star of the “Apprentice” and fiancée of the late Oscar-nominated star of “The Green Mile”, Michael Clarke Duncan will attend Alcorn’s 2013 Commencement Convocatio