Wayne A.I. Frederick talked about the challenges facing Howard University and other historically black colleges, as well as the state of higher education in the United States. Mr. Frederick also spoke about his career as a surgical oncolo ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 11:34AM
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With the help of students, staff and the Raleigh community we were able to show the world this is what makes us "happy." Thank you Pharrell Williams for the movement! ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 10:46AM
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Representatives from Alabama State University recently attended a ceremony at the world acclaimed Carnegie Hall, where ASU was honored for impacting both the Civil Rights Movement and the “theater world.”
The event, titled “The Black Stars of the ...
Posted Monday, July 7th 2014 at 10:35AM
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed an alumnus from Tennessee State University to the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Western Section.
Chancellor Kenny W. Armstrong of Memphis, Tennessee will replace Judge Holly Kirby, who has been appointed to t ...
Posted Thursday, July 3rd 2014 at 11:00AM
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by Matthew Lynch
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have an important tradition in the United States. It’s not necessarily a straightforward tradition, but it’s one with which we still grapple.
One of the biggest struggles, pe ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 4:18PM
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By Edward T. Bowser | ebowser@al.com
When I walked across the campus of Virginia's Norfolk State University for the first time as a 17-year-old high-school grad, I wanted three things:
-- A good education
-- To build a foundation for a thri ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 4:09PM
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Ed Cassiere, Xavier University of Louisiana's sports information director, will be one of the first-day speakers at the 2014 National HBCU Media Summit, to be held next week at Dillard University in New Orleans.
Cassiere — recipient of approxi ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 4:06PM
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1. Greg McGhee, Howard
McGhee has had a complicated career at Howard. He went from talented freshman to disappointing sophomore to unpredictable junior in a three-season span. McGhee lead the conference in passing yards (2,379) and tied for the l ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 3:56PM
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We are inviting new and seasoned Alums to get your shine on in the next issue of HBCUConnect.com The Magazine! Now is the time to showcase your professional skills and experience, let our HBCUConnect.com audience know what you’ve accomplished. ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 2:55PM
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act on Wednesday!
WHEN: Wednesday at noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1345 Carter Hill Road - ASU's National Center - across from the Heritage Barbershop; near the big ASU Water tower.
ASU's Nat ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 11:28AM
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Courtesy SWAC.org
Mon, June 30, 2014
Drawers are empty and memories are sealed in boxes.
The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band’s performance in last year’s Super Bowl? A photo is somewhere in the stack, as well as photos of Dir ...
Posted Tuesday, July 1st 2014 at 10:35AM
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Before accepting an admissions offer from a college, a college visit can provide valuable feedback on whether that institution provides the best fit for you as a college student. Rather than banking on a college website, make sure that you visit coll ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 5:11PM
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By Mia Watkins | mwatkins@al.com
Stars gathered at the Sunday night BET Awards to pay tribute to Alabama native Lionel Richie who received ceremony's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Pharrell Williams gave Tuskegee a shoutout while schooling the crowd on Richie's history and roots with The Commod ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 4:10PM
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Courtesy Tennessee State Sports Information
Mon, June 30, 2014
Jamin Godfrey just wrapped up one of the finest careers in TSU football history, breaking the school's 42-year old scoring record. The Englewood, Tenn. native was 18-of-29 in field goal attempts and 43-for-45 in PATs as a senior fo ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 1:58PM
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by Associated Press
Peter Millet is taking over permanently as president of Stillman College as the sixth president of the historically Black school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Stillman, who has been interim president since last fall, replaces Ernest ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 1:33PM
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The short video below explores the issue of “performance funding” and how it may impact HBCUs. Many schools are funded based on how many full-time equivalent students are enrolled at the start of the semester. Many states are going over enrollment- ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 1:18PM
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The University of the Virgin Islands has named Dr. Benjamin Sachs interim dean for the medical school it is developing in the Virgin Islands. In this position, Dr. Sachs is engaged in the early stages of preparing documentation for the Liaison Commit ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 1:00PM
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Courtesy SWAC.org
Mon, June 30, 2014
By George Bremer
The Herald Bulletin
INDIANAPOLIS — Last month, Qua Cox was the star of the first day of the Indianapolis Colts' rookie mini-camp, deftly stepping in front of a pass from quarterback Seth L ...
Posted Monday, June 30th 2014 at 10:48AM
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By Jeffrey Mervis
Senate appropriators want the National Science Foundation (NSF) to do more for faculty and students at the nation’s historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). It’s the latest attempt by Congress to push NSF in that di ...
Posted Friday, June 27th 2014 at 4:00PM
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By Rosaland Tyler
Associate Editor
New Journal and Guide
Nicholas M. Perkins recently donated $1 million to his alma mater Fayetteville State University, inspired in part by two glaring sets of footprints.
The first trail of footsteps ...
Posted Friday, June 27th 2014 at 3:46PM
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The comedian-actor donated the dough to the HBCU’s band after finding out that they were trying to see Michael Strahan inducted into the Football Hall of Fame.
By: Breanna Edwards
omedian Kevin Hart is well-known for generating big laughs.
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Posted Friday, June 27th 2014 at 3:33PM
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By Marybeth Gasman & Felecia Commodore
For the last decade or so, there has been much discussion in education centered on preparing students, faculty, and professionals who are globally competitive. With advances in technology, increased trade, an ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 4:11PM
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One-day event takes place in conjunction with the 20th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, Oct. 29-31, in Orlando.
The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) today announced it is gathering leaders from across the community of historic ...
Posted Thursday, June 26th 2014 at 4:07PM
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