The Lina H. McCord program welcomes eight students from United Methodist-related historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) to serve as its 2017 summer interns. The summer intern program, sponsored by the Black College Fund (BCF), a ministry ...
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Welcome Brenda Hatton-Ficklin!
Pine Bluff Native is New Director of Alumni Relations
Following a rigorous national search, Brenda Hatton-Ficklin of Little Rock has been selected to serve as Director of Alumni Relations at Philander Smith Colleg ...
Posted Wednesday, February 1st 2017 at 11:02AM
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By Darran Simon, CNN
Alex Liddell Jr. sang an Al Green song as he sorted through recently dry-cleaned uniforms -- deep crimson with Carolina blue accents -- for his marching band's biggest performance ever.
Liddell, the tuba section leader of T ...
Posted Wednesday, February 1st 2017 at 10:56AM
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The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Wayne J. Riley as president of SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Riley is currently a clinical professor of Medicine and adjunct professor of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt Univ ...
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Concordia has once again expanded its academic reach by adding a new degree concentration to its growing list of academic programs. Students now have the option to study music with this new Associate of Arts degree with Music Concentration. The music ...
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The Auburn Avenue Research Library, in collaboration with Hammonds House Museum and Take on the Arts, hosts The Highwaymen: Legacy of a Landscape. This exhibition honors the artistic contribution and historical relevance of The Highwaymen an innovative ensemble of self-taught African American landsc ...
Posted Tuesday, January 31st 2017 at 8:20PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
In Congressional hearings this week, members of Congress will discuss the pros and cons of Medicaid and the health insurance marketplaces.
Nearly 1 out of 3 people covered by Medicaid expansion live with a mental heal ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! R E M I N D E R TO R E G I S T E R & A T T E N D!
Register now for our webinar on
Engaging Legal Advocates in ESSA Implementation
Thursday 2/2/17 at 2pm ET / 11am PT
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This month, three new states moved toward adopting tuition-free higher education programs.
• On January 3rd, Governor Andrew Cuomo traveled to LaGuardia Community College to announce (http://headsupamerica.us/free-tuit ...
Posted Tuesday, January 31st 2017 at 3:34PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
Fifteen Ways You Can Combat Human Trafficking
(There are many links in this information. Please be sure to viit the website and click ALL the links).
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. E ...
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The New York Times Magazine published the below article about the Opportunity Scholarship students -- also known as "Dreamers" -- who have been provided access to higher education at Delaware State University. The undocumented children of illegal imm ...
Posted Tuesday, January 31st 2017 at 2:29PM
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The President and CEO of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and
Science (CDU) will moderate his second annual President’s Breakfast, Thursday, February 9th at
the Marriott in Marina del Rey, CA. He will moderate a spirited panel of experts in ...
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Knoxville College is a private, church-related, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution. The College is open to students of diverse backgrounds and cultures who seek a quality liberal arts education.
The College provides various public ...
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Steve welcomes the host of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” and “60 Minutes” correspondent, Anderson Cooper!
Subscribe now to the STEVE HARVEY YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/1K5UsMy
Find out where to watch in your city here: http://steveharveytv.co ...
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Chen named STEM Dean
Dr. Hang Chen, associate professor and chair of the Computer Science and Engineering Department, was appointed Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Chen had been serving as interim dean since ...
Posted Tuesday, January 31st 2017 at 11:44AM
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Tennessee lawmakers will experience a wave of Tiger Blue at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Tennessee State University administrators, faculty, students and alumni will converge on Legislative Plaza and the Hill to showcase the university’ ...
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As a private citizen of the United States, and in my role as President of American Baptist College, I feel compelled to stand against President Trump’s recent executive order limiting and banning Muslim immigration to the United States from seven cou ...
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Members of Bishop State Community College’s culinary program were recently featured on WKRG-TV5 (CBS) preparing a Frittata. To view the program click the video below, and see below for the full recipe.
FRITTATA
RECIPE:
3 eggs
Splash of ...
Posted Tuesday, January 31st 2017 at 11:12AM
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Alcorn State University’s Dr. Akash Dania’s hard work in the business world has landed him at the helm of a global business publication.
Dania, associate professor of finance and director of the Graduate Business Programs at Alcorn’s School of Bus ...
Posted Tuesday, January 31st 2017 at 10:58AM
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BY CHUCK WILLIAMS
chwilliams@ledger-enquirer.com
The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night honored during its annual banquet two men at different stages of their community leadership.
State Rep. Calvin Smyre, in his 43rd year ...
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2017 Coppin State Homecoming Concert
Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Door Time: 6:00 PM
This event is
all ages
Coppin State University Physical Education Complex
Featuring MIGOS, BAD & BOUJEE
2017 Coppin State Univers ...
Posted Monday, January 30th 2017 at 3:35PM
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Clark Atlanta University announces this year’s CAU Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. During this spectacular event, CAU President Ronald A. Johnson will be presented with proclamations in the Ga. House and Senate chambers beginning at 10:4 ...
Posted Monday, January 30th 2017 at 3:31PM
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Celebrate Grand Festival Day of the 2017 Savannah Black Heritage Festival on Saturday, February 11, with an array of family-oriented activities and a star-studded evening concert. All events will be centered in and around the Savannah Civic Center (3 ...
Posted Monday, January 30th 2017 at 3:27PM
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SC State, Lowcountry Graduate Center to offer Lowcountry’s first Healthcare Management MBA Program
Healthcare professionals in the Lowcountry will soon be able to advance their career with a Master of Business Administration from SC State Univer ...
Posted Monday, January 30th 2017 at 3:23PM
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