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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

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

By Jenerra Albert and Black College Wire staff Pictured: Claudia Ukonu Claudia Ukonu searched for three months for a summer job, to no avail. She remained unemployed throughout the summer.

Columbus, OH – Historically Black College and University mega site HBCUConnect.com is joining with the youth service organization City Year to heighten awareness through joint marketing initiatives of

Huntsville, Ala. ---- Two Alabama A&M University graduate students conducting research in the area of dietary chemoprevention of colon cancer recently received an award for their work by the Chicago-b

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, train, raise public awareness, and influence public

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 'Oh no, why does Michelle Obama have to have an Afr

Picture: Aaron Bonnrer facebook.com Williams-Bey was among hundreds of Howard University students to drive eight hours to Cincinnati to pay homage to his dear friend, Aaron Bonner. Last week,

Hampton, Va. – A group of Hampton University broadcast journalism students have produced two audio documentaries to be included in the National Black Programming Consortium’s (NBPC) “Masculinity Proje

THE JENZABAR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES AWARD COMPETITION TO SUPPORT STUDENT-LED HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS ACROSS THE GLOBE Nominations sought through Institutions of Higher Education Boston (June 2, 2008

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

HBCU Connect staff at staff retreat! Having a silly moment!!

My little sis all grown up looking fabulous!

First week in the office of HBCUConnect in '06.

By Amber Perry -- Black College Wire Picture: John Oubre/SU Publications Kofi Lomotey and his wife, Nahuja Since the fall, Margaret Ambrose has served as interim chancellor. The Southern

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 from Tom Joyner Foundation and National Education Association ~Funds will be awarded to teachers in urban and rural areas seeking certification~ DALLA

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

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 Marriott, Norfolk, Va. Proceeds from this black-ti

By Kevin McGhee -- Black College Wire Pictured: Kevin McGhee There has been much talk about whether there is a continued need for historically black bolleges and universities. Most agree that t

By Michelle D. Anderson -- Black College Wire After a vigorous eight-month search, Howard University’s Board of Trustees has selected Sidney A. Ribeau as the institution’s 16th president in a u

By Acquanetta Donnell Jr. & staff reports -- Black College Wire Kenneth Cummiongs/The Meter TSU Freedom Riders Allen Cason, Mary Jane Smith, Etta Simpson and Rip Patton The Tennessee Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2008 JUMP START U 4 COLLEGE PROGRAM AND TOUR Applications are now available for the 2008 Jump Start U 4 College Program and Tour. Students who will be enrolled in gr

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