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Scratchylus Brings Forth The Message Through Music
The name Scracthylus has been popping up everywhere. On radio, television, show line up and in magazines. This is not just locally (in Jamaica) but also on an international scale (Germany, UK, Gambia
Alcorn Cares: Cleaning up after the storm
Administrators, students and alumni organize relief efforts for Hattiesburg Vice President for Student Affairs E. Cheryl Ponder said Alcorn students rallied in her office to discuss clean up relief
Savannah State Students Sneak Into Super Bowl; Under Investigation
Two Savannah State University students found their way into Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, and they captured it on video. The NFL says they will investigate the incident. "NFL security is conduct
Oakwood's Eva B. Dykes Library awarded the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf
Muslim Journeys is presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in cooperation with the Public Programs Office of the American Library Asso
Oakwood University partners on $48B federal contract
As the only Alabama and/or historically black college or university of the Minority Information Technology Consortium (MITC), ISO:9001-recertified Oakwood University will team with other MITC members
Non-profit organization Star Bright Donations introduces campaign to assist HBCUs
The last few years have proven to be financially tough for America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In reality, Ivy League institutions such as Harvard University tend to have l
Looking For 25 College Seniors for the Media Sales Institute Program
The National Association of Broadcasters and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters is looking for 25 college seniors for the Media Sales Institute - May 13-23, 2013 - Florida A&M University. START YOUR CAREER IN 10 DAYS! Download Application Deadline
Talladega College Honda Team Qualifies to Compete in National Tournament
The Honda All-Star Challenge Team of Talladega College has made the top 32 list of teams who qualified to compete in the upcoming National Honda Challenge Tournament. The tournament will be held in L
Oakwood commUniversity's Black History Celebration kicks off with a Sneak Peak
For the second consecutive year, Oakwood and Huntsville's WAAY-TV (ABC) have partnered to produce WAAY's "Black History Month Celebration" series. Ms. Kisha Norris, Oakwood's Executive Director of
Alcorn to host He Ain’t Heavy film screening to discuss and prevent hazing
Alcorn State University will host an exclusive screening of the film “He Ain’t Heavy” that reveals the reality of hazing and a fraternity pledge process that got out of control. The red carpet affair
Alcorn annual Heritage Convocation Thursday
Alcorn State University’s 2013 Heritage Convocation honorees demonstrate the university’s commitment to its four pillars of excellence - academic, agricultural, athletic and access – will be held 10:
Oakwood's Office of Sponsored Programs hosts first Career Fair and Expo
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) held its first Career Fair and Expo on January 24, 2013. By all reports, the fair was a success, "and the results were exactly what we were hoping for," said Ms.
Alcorn partners with Natchez Inc. to create jobs
Alcorn State University is working with Natchez Inc., a partnership expected to produce more than 20 creative jobs in Southwest Mississippi. Using a $10,000 Mississippi Development Authority Creati
After 25 years, Doug Williams finally soaks in Super Bowl win
By Mike Freeman | National NFL Insider San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will soon attempt something only one other person has done in almost half a century of Super Bowls: be a star
Alcorn’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite headed to 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands
"The day we all have been preparing for and anticipating with both, anxiety and excitement is finally here,” exclaimed Alcorn State University’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band member Robert Johnso
50 Years of the Dream
50 Years of the Dream by Asher Lewis Posted Jan 18th, 2013 2013 will mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most moving and poignant events of the last century - the delivery of the “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have insp
Continuing Education Resources for Veterans
Active soldiers and veterans are important members of American society: soldiers because they fight to keep the American people safe, and veterans because, additionally, they bring their past experien
10 Things to Never Put on Your Resume
By Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer. For job seekers, the resume may be the most important document they need. After all, what's on that simple piece of paper can mean the difference between landing an interview and landing in the circular file. While most job seekers concentrate on
Talladega College Graduate Elected As Presiding Judge In Alabama
Judge Houston L. Brown was elected this week in Birmingham as the presiding judge over state courts in Jefferson County, Alabama. Along with Brown’s election as the presiding judge over the 10th Judi
Oakwoodites' presence during Presidential Inauguration activities
Wintley Phipps (Oakwood, class of 1976), founder of the U.S. Dream Academy, award-winning vocalist and pastor, is scheduled as a featured soloist for the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service at the N
Alcorn students to honor Medgar Wiley Evers at Arlington National Cemetery
Fourteen Alcorn students have been selected to witness the nation's government in action and attend the quadrennial presidential inauguration January 17-22, 2013. Their trip will include participatin
Fighting the Good Fight - Leukemia_Carol Hicks
Fighting the Good Fight -- Leukemia _ Carol Martin Hicks Carol is in the fight of her life and needs a bone marrow transplant.... Carol was recently diagnosed with a form of leukemia called "Acute
National Museum of American Jewish History Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King
National Museum of American Jewish History Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King on Monday, Jan. 21 Museum to be OPEN and FREE with Family Activities! The National Museum of American Jewish Histo
TSU Student By-Passes Inaugural Parties to Keep Vow
When Texas Southern University Student Regent Juan Sorto arrives in Washington, D.C. January 21st for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, he will not only be there to bask in the experi