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AAMU Receives $2 Million HCOP Award
Huntsville, Ala. — Alabama A&M University has received a three-year $1.9 million grant to help boost the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who pursue studies in the health professions. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Serv
You, Me, and the Other Does Monogamy Matter?
Back in the day, Relationships 101 taught us that One Man + One Woman = Happily Ever After. But today, that’s not always the case. It’s the 21st century and many people enter relationships with a squeeze on the side. Has monogamy—the idea of two people being sexually faithful to each other—gone
For Some, It Was a Jobless Summer
By Jenerra Albert and Black College Wire staff Pictured: Claudia Ukonu Claudia Ukonu searched for three months for a summer job, to no ava
HBCU Connect and City Year Get Connected
Columbus, OH – Historically Black College and University mega site HBCUConnect.com is joining with the youth service organization City Year to heighte
AAMU Students Win Award for Colon Cancer Research
Huntsville, Ala. ---- Two Alabama A&M University graduate students conducting research in the area of dietary chemoprevention of colon cancer recently
Alabama A&M Establishes E-waste Institute
Normal, AL, July 23, 2008---Alabama A&M University announces the establishment of the E-Waste Institute that will serve as a medium to educate, t
One Student's View of the Obama New Yorker Cover
By Eboni Farmer -- Black College Wire The July 21 cover of The New Yorker magazine could make any black woman angry. My first thought was '
Popular Howard Student Loses Cancer Battle
Picture: Aaron Bonnrer facebook.com Williams-Bey was among hundreds of Howard University students to drive eight hours to Cincinnati to pay h
NATIONAL DOCUMENTARY BECOMES A TEACHING TOOL AT HU
Hampton, Va. – A group of Hampton University broadcast journalism students have produced two audio documentaries to be included in the National Black
The Jenzabar Foundation Announces Award Competition
THE JENZABAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES AWARD COMPETITION TO SUPPORT STUDENT-LED HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS ACROSS THE GLOBE Nominations sought through Instit
Teen Prodigy Picks Southern University
While many 14-year-olds look for ways to spend the summer vacation, Polite Stewart Jr. has made his plans. He will be beginning his freshman year at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La
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HBCU Connect staff at staff retreat! Having a silly moment!!
She get's it from her big sis!:-)
My little sis all grown up looking fabulous!
In the office
First week in the office of HBCUConnect in '06.
New Chancellor Appointed at Southern-Baton Rouge
By Amber Perry -- Black College Wire Picture: John Oubre/SU Publications Kofi Lomotey and his wife, Nahuja Since the fall, Margaret Ambrose
Graduation Rates, Gender Disparity Causing Concern
According to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, in 2007 Howard University had a graduation rate of 60 percent, up two points from the rate the journal reported i
Prairie View A&M Awarded $100,000 Grant
Prairie View A&M Awarded $100,000 Grant from Tom Joyner Foundation and National Education Association ~Funds will be awarded to teachers in urb
White Valedictorian Makes History at Morehouse
By Michelle D. Anderson -- Black College Wire Picture: Morehouse Public Relations Joshua Packwood at Morehouse commencement While the nation may soon be witnessing the induction of its first non-white president, Morehouse College will be honoring its first white valedictorian in th
HU President inducted into Business Hall of Fame
Hampton, Va. - Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey was inducted into the Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame on May 15 at the Norfolk M
Why We Need Black Colleges
By Kevin McGhee -- Black College Wire Pictured: Kevin McGhee There has been much talk about whether there is a continued need for historically
Howard Trustees Appoint New President
By Michelle D. Anderson -- Black College Wire After a vigorous eight-month search, Howard University’s Board of Trustees has selected Sidney A.
Freedom Riders to Finally Receive Degrees
By Acquanetta Donnell Jr. & staff reports -- Black College Wire Kenneth Cummiongs/The Meter TSU Freedom Riders Allen Cason, Mary Jane Smith,
2008 JUMP START U 4 COLLEGE PROGRAM AND TOUR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2008 JUMP START U 4 COLLEGE PROGRAM AND TOUR Applications are now available for the 2008 Jump Start U 4 College Prog
Knowing When to Make the Right Financial Investment
Knowing when to make the right financial investment, By Hezekiah Griggs, 19 year old retired millionaire 1) – The first thing that you need to do is evaluate your current financial situation. Set limits on what you can do with any financial opportunity that may come your way. In business w