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Alcorn State University will receive nearly $6 million in federal emergency funds with half earmarked as grants to students impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of this funding, the Universi

Nothing will stop Columbus, Mississippi native Tyler Wilson from taking the necessary steps to becoming a medical doctor, not even the COVID-19 pandemic. His dream motivated him to earn his degree in

The life and legacy of former Alcorn State University legend, Coach Marino “The Godfather” Casem, is scheduled for this weekend. A private graveside service for Casem will be held Saturday, May 2,

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 19 grant awards totaling more than $14 million to provide scholarships at 1890 land-grant colleg

On April 29, 2020, Verizon held their virtual graduation ceremony for the 2020 class of the Verizon adFellows Fellowship Program. The program was a commitment of 8 months working mainly in NYC for top Fortune 50 marketing, advertising, and client-side companies in the US. HBCUConnect was tasked w

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Alcorn State University will honor its spring 2020 graduates on Saturday, May 2, through its first virtual commencement ceremony. “While no one could have anticipated

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU. While the Hornet Nation and the rest of the country are sheltered-at-home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are taking the opportunity of working on their “hone

Alabama State University’s Class of 2020 graduates will be recognized in a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 1, at noon (CST). The ceremony will recognize all undergraduate and graduate

Art Bridges, a new foundation dedicated to expanding access to American art across the country, has assembled a roster of industry leaders for its board of directors. Founded by patron of the ar

This option is only being used for ASU undergraduate students for the Spring 2020 semester. The new policy gives ASU students a choice; they may also opt to receive regular letter-grades just as befor

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By Meggan Gray | April 14, 2020 at 9:58 AM CDT - Updated April 14 at 12:17 PM WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - James Edward Bates is known across South Mississippi for his volunteer efforts, often

With the transition to virtual and remote learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students were faced with an inability to return to campus for the remainder of the spring semester. As you

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on

Federal Contract Awarded to Battelle to Operate CCDSTM Nationwide Results in Elimination of “Per Mask Charge” to Healthcare Providers COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 10, 2020)—Battelle announced that its dec