Recent Savannah State University (SSU) marketing graduate Joshua Shaffer received this month the Alfred J. Seaman Award for Best Undergraduate Essay on Advertising and Society from the Advertising Educational Foundation (AEF).
Shaffer won the ...
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Revolt TV, the upcoming cable network led by Sean Combs, has finalized a national carriage agreement with Time Warner Cable (TWC), it was announced today. Together with previously announced distribution, this will make Revolt one of the largest launches in cable TV history when it goes live this fal ...
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Former Norfolk State women's basketball forward Marian Brooks has accepted the Victory Scholarship through the Sport Changes Life Foundation (SCL) to study in Ireland for the 2013-14 academic year.
Brooks will spe ...
Posted Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 11:19AM
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Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) has helped secure $5 million to increase funding for science research at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority institutions (MIs).
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) “ ...
Posted Wednesday, June 19th 2013 at 4:09PM
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The Huffington Post | By Rebecca Adams
It's official: Michelle Obama's bangs are the most contentious global issue ever.
The first lady and her fringe headed to Belfast for this year's G8 summit, where she made a speech that sparked mass Twit ...
Posted Tuesday, June 18th 2013 at 12:27PM
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) doctoral student Terrick Andey recently won first place in the Health Sciences category during the inaugural Statewide Graduate Research Symposium. Hosted by the University of South Florida, the symposium brought togethe ...
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L. Lee Scott, contributing writer
Are you having trouble picking your college major? Sometimes it helps to glance at the most popular majors to see what other students are studying.
1. Business Administration
Despite the struggling economy, bu ...
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Cheyney University junior and Keystone Honors Academy scholar, Emmanuel Tyler, has received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in the amount of $4,500 to help fulfill his dream of studying abroad. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scho ...
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Each time we spend several intensive days with students, the value of Cheyney University is reaffirmed for us. Recently members of the Collegiate 100 Black Men Chapter demonstrated what they valued about Cheyney University. These talented, bright, well-mannered, and appealing students conversed wit ...
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With a few weeks before the start of the season, Alcorn State University formally announced the hiring of Lynette West-Smith as its new head golf coach. According to the natchezdemocrat.com feature, West-Smith is the first Af ...
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Xavier University of Louisiana was 56th, the second highest finish in XU history, in the final NAIA Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings of 2012-13.
It's the fourth time in five years that Xavier placed among the top 100. Xavier ranked 50t ...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - All-Southwestern Athletic Conference defensive backs, Jackson State University's Qua Cox, and Mississippi Valley State University's Kevin Eugene, were placed on the updated College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) 2013 FCS Watch List.
The CFPA, the la ...
Posted Monday, June 17th 2013 at 4:32PM
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*The White House’s official photographer, Pete Souza, shared a photo of President Barack Obama and First Dog Bo enjoying a moment in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
Upon seeing Bo, the president bent down to the Portuguese water dog’s level, and smiled ...
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Today is a great day to show pride towards USA. Our Flag is celebrated on this day.
Be proud to be an American and celebrate our country with your family and friends!
Click here to learn all about Flag Day:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_Day ...
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Pets are family members and as the saying goes "Man's Best Friend". They need
to have a secure future. Make it your goal to insure their well being.
Nationwide is the insurance provider that has shown they care about helping you.
Click here to learn about your pets insurance needs and options ...
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Preparing Millennials for “Next Generation Leadership”
INROADS, the nation’s largest source of professional training & salaried corporate internships for underserved students, enters its 43rd year of providing life-changing professional mentorship ...
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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - Savannah State pitcher Kyle McGowin was one of 58 baseball student-athletes named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s 18th Annual All-America team.
The junior right-han ...
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The Performance is part of The 3rd Annual International Project 1Voice
Admission is Free and Open to the Public
(New Orleans) – As part of the American Theatre Project, Dillard University and The Standard New Orleans will present a staged ...
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BALTIMORE, Md. - Morgan State women’s tennis player Ekaterina Iakovleva was ranked 18th in the final 2012-13 Division I Atlantic Region Top 20 rankings, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). ...
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Confused about health care reform? You are not alone – across America, millions of people just like you are wondering what Obamacare will mean for them and their families.
You don’t need to be confused. There are two basic questions you should a ...
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Terron Armstead talks about being drafted by the New Orleans Saints
- NewOrleansSaints.com
How much were you in touch with the Saints throughout this process?
“The Saints have always been one of the teams I believe I can f ...
Posted Thursday, June 13th 2013 at 1:45PM
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SAVANNAH — Ten Savannah State University (SSU) students were recently awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which will cover nearly 100 percent of the costs for them to study abroad this summer.
SSU had more stude ...
Posted Wednesday, June 12th 2013 at 3:48PM
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Southern University has elevated Courtnie Prather to head coach of the women's soccer program.
Prior to her promotion, Prather served as assistant coach for three seasons under John Knighten. Knighten guided the Lady Jaguars as head coach for eight seas ...
Posted Wednesday, June 12th 2013 at 10:56AM
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Savannah State RHP Kyle McGowin was selected as the 157th pick in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft by t ...
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UMES’ Guion-Firmin Finishes In Top Eight Of NCAA FinalsPRINCESS ANNE, Md. -The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Track and Field team had two runners compete in the National Collegiate Athleti ...
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