In 2012, Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) partnered with The Century Council to fight binge drinking on college campuses around the country. Shaq worked alongside college students to create a series of videos, which addresses the serious issues of binge drinking among students. In October of 2012, Shaq and ...
Posted Sunday, April 21st 2013 at 1:32PM
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On April 22, Alcorn State University will join people across the globe in celebration of Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change. On that day, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Alcorn will introduce its Sustainability Program aimed at raising awareness o ...
Posted Friday, April 19th 2013 at 3:05PM
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SAVE THE DATE for the 2013 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide, May 15-18, at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Expect innovative sessions, high-powered speakers, and an early peek at the products, tr ...
Posted Thursday, April 18th 2013 at 7:33PM
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A massive explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, killed as many as 15 people and injured 160 others late Wednesday. Here are some relevant emergency resources:
-to check on injured residents admitted to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, ...
Posted Thursday, April 18th 2013 at 4:03PM
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Alcorn State University will hold its annual Braves Fest on Saturday, April 20, in the Davey L. Whitney Complex, Lorman campus, 7:00 p.m. The guest performer is Big Sean & Friends. The event is open to the public. Tickets are available at the cashier ...
Posted Thursday, April 18th 2013 at 3:52PM
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By Michael Muskal and Molly Hennessy-Fiske
April 18, 2013, 10:56 a.m.
BOSTON -- Amid heightened security and facing a packed audience, President Obama on Thursday urged this city and nation to put aside its fears and tragedies and reclaim the s ...
Posted Thursday, April 18th 2013 at 3:32PM
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REGISTER for the 2013 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide, May 15-18, at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Expect innovative sessions, high-powered speakers, and an early peek at the products, trends, ...
Posted Thursday, April 18th 2013 at 9:52AM
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Grambling State University President Frank G. Pogue will give a campus and community update Thursday. In light of ongoing state higher education and budget issues, the president plans to provide an overview about the status of the university, recogni ...
Posted Wednesday, April 17th 2013 at 3:43PM
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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS That’s what HBCU Connect is all about. It’s the same “all for one” idea that brought HBCU Connect and Nationwide Insurance together. In addition to giving you exclusive insurance savings, we’re also joining forces to support the n ...
Posted Wednesday, April 17th 2013 at 11:32AM
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NINTH ANNUAL SPELMAN COLLEGE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EXAMINES WEALTH BUILDING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY
MAY 15 - 16, 2013
Entrepreneurs Nicole Ari Parker And Judy Smith To Be Honored With Legacy Of Leadership Awards
ATLANTA (March 6, ...
Posted Tuesday, April 16th 2013 at 8:32PM
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Two hundred plus middle school and junior high school students, youth directors, sponsors and parents will converge at Alcorn State University for “A Day of Arts and STEEM with The Links at Alcorn” on Saturday April 20, 2013, in the James L. Bolden C ...
Posted Tuesday, April 16th 2013 at 8:03PM
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The NSN Annual Conference and Diversity Career Fair is the premier event for sales professionals and the largest of its kind. The conference features industry-led keynote presentations, workshops, panel debates and high-level networking.
Register ...
Posted Tuesday, April 16th 2013 at 1:58PM
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By ENELLY BETANCOURT
Staff Writer
Comedian Bill Cosby is bringing his show to Lancaster.
The Lancaster Education Foundation announced Wednesday that the entertainer will stage a "Bill Cosby Live!" benefit performance at McCaskey High School, 445 N. Reservoir St.
The event will be held June ...
Posted Tuesday, April 16th 2013 at 11:37AM
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For the second consecutive year, Alcorn State University will recognize outstanding individuals who personify the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and service with the prestigious Presidential Awards.
President M. Christopher Brown ...
Posted Monday, April 15th 2013 at 5:12PM
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