VSU’s new president wants the world to know that VSU is a great value and a great source of leaders – In his first 100 days as the 14th president of Virginia State University, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D., has shared a clear vision for the University’s future. Dr. Abdullah wants VSU to prepare its students to excel in an ever-changing global marketplace, “We want to grow leaders in every sense of the word,” he says. “Not just great employees for their first jobs, but young people who are culturally competent and ready to solve the world’s problems.” ...
Posted Monday, May 9th 2016 at 5:25PM
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Allen University is still accepting applications for Fall 2016. A great college value in the heart of Columbia, S.C.
Admission requirements and Adult Learners Program Admission include:
- Complete University Application
- Submit High School T ...
Posted Monday, May 9th 2016 at 2:29PM
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Partners with ASU Foundation to dramatically enhance football game day experience
Defending Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Champions Alcorn State University Braves will soon boast the nation's largest Historically Black College a ...
Posted Friday, May 6th 2016 at 2:24PM
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Four hundred members of the Class of 2016 have been approved to participate in the Oakwood University Commencement scheduled for May 7. The Commencement speaker is General Dennis L. Via, MHRM, the 18th Commander of the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC ...
Posted Thursday, May 5th 2016 at 7:25PM
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The Texas Southern University Board of Regents Presidential Search Committee is pleased to announce that following a thorough, nationwide search, it has narrowed down its pool of applicants to two and has forwarded those candidates’ names to the boar ...
Posted Thursday, May 5th 2016 at 7:23PM
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Boys from middle schools across Houston will have the opportunity to learn technology skills this summer at Texas Southern University as part of the Verizon Minority Male Makers Program.
Texas Southern University is one of 12 institutions to offe ...
Posted Thursday, May 5th 2016 at 7:14PM
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CYNTHIA ERIVO is an absolute powerhouse in her role as "Celie" in "THE COLOR PURPLE" so it comes as no surprise to those of us who were fortunate enough to see her super spellbinding performance that she receive a Tony nomination for "Best Performa ...
Posted Thursday, May 5th 2016 at 12:49AM
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Oliver Turman, AT&T Director of Supplier Diversity, spoke on a panel during the inaugural Technology Conference hosted by the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce DFW.
The panel discussed the importance of diversity within their supply chain, why and ho ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 at 4:42PM
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Alcorn State University students, faculty, staff, legislators and community leaders gathered to help the School of Education and Psychology celebrate their momentous achievement.
The School celebrated becoming the first historically black college ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 at 2:04PM
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Seniors from George Washington Carver High School (CHS) attending an early morning "Senior-Week" breakfast on Monday at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Montgomery, got a surprise 'jolt' when the program started; and it wasn't from the coffee.
It was f ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 at 2:01PM
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Oakwood University will host its Spring 2016 Commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 8:00 p.m. in the Propst Arena of the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The speaker is General Dennis L. Via, MHRM, the 18th Commander of the U.S. Army Mater ...
Posted Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 at 1:58PM
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OPRAH WINFREY TO STAR IN HBO FILMS’
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS
Directed By George C. Wolfe From His Screenplay;
Based On “The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks,” By Rebecca Skloot;
Executive Produced By Oprah Winfrey, Alan ...
Posted Monday, May 2nd 2016 at 4:45PM
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Anthony Owens
(202) 870-9208
anthony.owens@howard.edu
Washington, DC (May, 2 2016) -- Howard University today announces partnership with Under Armour (NYSE: UA), the global leader in performance footwear, apparel and equipment. ...
Posted Monday, May 2nd 2016 at 4:16PM
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Just when you thought you knew everything about the Thicker Than Water patriarch...
by Lily Savage
The best-selling artist, former professional basketball player, motivational speaker, and Thicker Than Water start, Ben Tankard, has ...
Posted Monday, May 2nd 2016 at 11:31AM
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Oprah Winfrey is unstoppable. The media mogul is now bringing a new television series to her OWN network called "GREENLEAF" a drama that will focus on the lives of an affluent African American family and their mega church. The series which premiered ...
Posted Sunday, May 1st 2016 at 7:58PM
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Watch out major record labels! Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), an HBCU located in Daytona Beach, Florida, launched a new student-run record label, HBCU Records, in 2015, which promises to deliver top talent by focusing on the lost art of "artist d ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2016 at 2:01PM
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GREENSBORO, NC -- WFMY News 2 viewer Shanell Brown got her son a birthday present he'll always remember!
Her son, Ayden James, turned 4 Tuesday and she wanted to get him a great gift! He's loved drums since he was one. He already has his own snare ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2016 at 1:54PM
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WHAT: ASU Faculty Dept. of Music "Golden Artistry Collage' Concert!
WHEN: Thursday, (April 28), at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Wilson Auditorium.
Please join the Alabama State University Department of Music for its 'Golden Arti ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2016 at 12:09PM
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Alabama State University's National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African - American Culture will honor Charles Varner, Jr. for his contributions to the Center through his work as creator and executor of the E.D. Nixon Institute for Resear ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2016 at 12:06PM
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By MICHAEL BARBARO
Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton were each looking for a convincing five-state romp on Tuesday that would quiet skeptics and marginalize stubborn rivals.
He pulled it off. She fell slightly short.
But they both collecte ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2016 at 11:23AM
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Hunter Walker and Liz Goodwin
Hunter Walker
April 26, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton is on the verge of victory in the Democratic presidential primary, winning in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Delaware on Tuesday night. Her rival, ...
Posted Wednesday, April 27th 2016 at 11:15AM
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Founding director of the first & only HBCU in the South to offer specifically a BFA degree in dance
The founding director of ASU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance program has been selected as a mentor in the Dance/USA Institute for Leadership ...
Posted Tuesday, April 26th 2016 at 5:35PM
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The Tennessee State University Athletics Department held its annual Awards Banquet on Monday night, honoring student-athletes from all of the university’s sports programs.
Tennessee State alumnus and Director of Recruitment, Everett Jolley, served ...
Posted Tuesday, April 26th 2016 at 4:46PM
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The younger generation of royals, Prince William, his wife Kate and his brother Prince Harry, hosted President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle for dinner Friday at Kensington Palace in London.
The Obamas arrived at Kensington Palace in rainy ...
Posted Saturday, April 23rd 2016 at 9:09AM
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What a gift it is to have a friend who can make you laugh and smile.
Trying to stay in a great mood takes hard work. Thank goodness for
"Sense of humor", thank goodness for "Comedy.
During these difficult times surround each other with Smiles
and ...
Posted Saturday, April 23rd 2016 at 7:34AM
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