By Lauren McGaughy, NOLA.com | The Times Picayune
Southern University System President Ronald Mason is realistic about the state of higher education in Louisiana; but while he knows his HBCU needs to focus more on generating its own revenue, he's ...
Posted Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 3:13PM
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By ROBB MANDELBAUM
The Agenda
How small-business issues are shaping politics and policy.
It’s been three and a half years since the Affordable Care Act became the law of the land, and the enormous changes it will bring to the American health i ...
Posted Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 3:07PM
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Renowned Anheuser-Busch "Great Kings and Queens of Africa" Art Collection Inspires Scholarship and Mentoring Program
Brewer grants $150,000 in scholarships along with professional development to HBCU student leaders nationwide
A popular and in ...
Posted Monday, September 30th 2013 at 7:35PM
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The U.S. Department of Education today announced the official FY 2011 two-year and official FY 2010 three-year federal student loan cohort default rates (CDR). The national two-year cohort default rate rose from 9.1 percent for FY 2010 to 10 percent ...
Posted Monday, September 30th 2013 at 5:56PM
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Tennessee State University is hoping a trip to Colombia, South America this summer by the University’s Collegiate Jazz Band will open doors for both educational and cultural exchange opportunities for students in the near future.
This past August, ...
Posted Monday, September 30th 2013 at 5:42PM
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The Obama administration today approved the State of Texas for a waiver from No Child Left Behind (NCLB), in exchange for state-developed plans to prepare all students for college and career, focus aid on the neediest students, and support effective ...
Posted Monday, September 30th 2013 at 4:18PM
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Education remains paramount to gaining equality, George Haley, brother of famed author Alex Haley, told a crowd of more than 300 gathered at Alcorn State University to celebrate Founders Day for the university and nearby Chamberlain-Hunt Academy.
“E ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 6:35PM
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The last component of the $50,000 grant (from this year's "Retool Your School" HBCU campus improvement contest, sponsored by The Home Depot) for the construction of an outdoor pavilion is a "Volunteer Day" -- which has been rescheduled for Wednesday ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 3:02PM
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Calvin Eakins, class of 1975, was recently promoted at McCain Foods, one of the world's leading food manufacturers and the world's largest manufacturer of French fry potatoes.
As Director of North America Procurement, he has responsibility for ma ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 3:00PM
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On Sep 20, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Ronald A. Brisé to the Florida Public Service Commission.
Brisé, 39, of Tallahassee, is the current chair of the Florida Public Service Commission. He currently serves as a board membe ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 2:57PM
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Delhi student with 3.7 GPA credits family, grandparents for his drive to succeed
Grambling State University junior business management major DeVante Jackson was excited to get news that the Tom Joyner Foundation awarded him a Hercules Scholarship ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 2:51PM
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Tune in Tomorrow - Friday, Sept 27, 6:14 AM to WUSA9
for a feature on The Future of HBCUs with
Ty Couey
Executive Director & Founder
NHBCUAA
The TV interview with News Anchor Mike Hydek can be watched online, nationwide!
Tune in: http://www.wus ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 12:28AM
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The invigorating energy of motivational speaker Harvey Alston fired up an audience of faculty members at Grambling State University’s service learning lunch appreciation ceremony on Thursday (September 19th).
He focused on stressing the importance ...
Posted Thursday, September 26th 2013 at 5:21PM
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Stay current on what the White House Initiative on HBCUs produces by attending the conference or visiting the website: http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/whhbcu/2013-hbcu-week-conference/
Press inquiries? Contact press@ed.gov for information. ...
Posted Wednesday, September 25th 2013 at 4:12PM
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Texas Southern to Honor Outstanding Alumni & Former Students, Community Leaders and Corporate Partners at this year’s President’s Gala
Texas Southern University will present awards to outstanding alumni and former students, community leaders and c ...
Posted Tuesday, September 24th 2013 at 8:46PM
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