The Chicago Scholars Foundation Board of Directors recently announced its selection of Dominque Jordan-Turner as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jordan-Turner joins the The Chicago Scholars Foundation from The Posse Foundation, where she ...
Posted Monday, October 7th 2013 at 5:56PM
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Radio Online recently reported that Skywatch Traffic in Huntsville, AL, elevated Oakwood alum Carmen Hope Thomas (class of 1994) to Director of Operations.
Currently the company provides traffic service to 32 area radio outlets, including Oakwood ...
Posted Friday, October 4th 2013 at 4:18PM
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The 9th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will be held from November 15-16, 2013 in Houston, TX. This event reaches out to aspiring Black lawyers to provide an unparalleled opportunity for them to gain critical "insider" information, resources and contacts.
HOUSTON -- Thinking ...
Posted Thursday, October 3rd 2013 at 5:33PM
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Southern University’s Dr. Alma Thornton, director of the Center for Social Research, has been awarded a three-year, $900,000 federal grant to assist in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ...
Posted Thursday, October 3rd 2013 at 4:37PM
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Homecoming is in full swing at Alcorn! As the University prepares to host its fans Saturday, October 5, 2013, for Homecoming activities, the Department of Athletics is working together with the Division of Academic and Student Affairs and campus poli ...
Posted Thursday, October 3rd 2013 at 4:23PM
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America’s traditionally black colleges and universities are facing extraordinary challenges and must change institutional practices if they are to thrive into the 21st century, Phillip L. Clay, a member of The Kresge Foundation’s Board of Trustees, c ...
Posted Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 8:03PM
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Bowie State University invites alumni and the community to celebrate the 2013 homecoming week from Oct. 7-13, capped by the BSU Bulldogs football game against Chowan University at Bulldog Stadium Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m.
Alumni and friends will ...
Posted Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 7:59PM
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Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau abruptly stepped down Tuesday after months of internal debate over the management and financial health of one of the nation’s premier historically black universities.
Ribeau, in office for five years, a ...
Posted Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 7:44PM
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Renowned Anheuser-Busch "Great Kings and Queens of Africa" Art Collection Inspires Scholarship and Mentoring Program
Brewer grants $150,000 in scholarships along with professional development to HBCU student leaders nationwide
A popular and in ...
Posted Monday, September 30th 2013 at 7:35PM
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Education remains paramount to gaining equality, George Haley, brother of famed author Alex Haley, told a crowd of more than 300 gathered at Alcorn State University to celebrate Founders Day for the university and nearby Chamberlain-Hunt Academy.
“E ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 6:35PM
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The last component of the $50,000 grant (from this year's "Retool Your School" HBCU campus improvement contest, sponsored by The Home Depot) for the construction of an outdoor pavilion is a "Volunteer Day" -- which has been rescheduled for Wednesday ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 3:02PM
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Calvin Eakins, class of 1975, was recently promoted at McCain Foods, one of the world's leading food manufacturers and the world's largest manufacturer of French fry potatoes.
As Director of North America Procurement, he has responsibility for ma ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 3:00PM
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On Sep 20, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Ronald A. Brisé to the Florida Public Service Commission.
Brisé, 39, of Tallahassee, is the current chair of the Florida Public Service Commission. He currently serves as a board membe ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 2:57PM
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Delhi student with 3.7 GPA credits family, grandparents for his drive to succeed
Grambling State University junior business management major DeVante Jackson was excited to get news that the Tom Joyner Foundation awarded him a Hercules Scholarship ...
Posted Friday, September 27th 2013 at 2:51PM
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The invigorating energy of motivational speaker Harvey Alston fired up an audience of faculty members at Grambling State University’s service learning lunch appreciation ceremony on Thursday (September 19th).
He focused on stressing the importance ...
Posted Thursday, September 26th 2013 at 5:21PM
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Texas Southern to Honor Outstanding Alumni & Former Students, Community Leaders and Corporate Partners at this year’s President’s Gala
Texas Southern University will present awards to outstanding alumni and former students, community leaders and c ...
Posted Tuesday, September 24th 2013 at 8:46PM
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Are you ready to be entertained? Then the Annual President’s Gala for Texas Southern University is the place to be on Friday, October 18th. Performing at this year’s Homecoming event are four-time Grammy and Academy® Award winning vocalist Regina Be ...
Posted Tuesday, September 24th 2013 at 8:44PM
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Symone Jordan to Complete Service with NIH Scientists
A Bowie State University biology student with a desire to increase healthcare access for minority communities has received a full scholarship from the National Institutes of Health to complete ...
Posted Tuesday, September 24th 2013 at 4:29PM
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A Bowie State University art exhibition showcasing the sculptures of Washington, D.C. native Ayokunle Odeleye will detail how he produced monumental structures that have defined communities across the country over his 32-year public art career.
“A ...
Posted Friday, September 20th 2013 at 6:48PM
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“Alcorn State University invites perspective college students and their families to view the College Prep Cast featuring Alcorn on Wednesday, September 25, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,” stated Dr. Carl G. Cunningham, vice President for Student ...
Posted Friday, September 20th 2013 at 5:29PM
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With so many changes taking place in regard to financing for higher education, Grambling State University is looking for help from alumni and other supporters.
In September 2012, President Frank G. Pogue asked Gramblinites – alumni, faculty, staf ...
Posted Friday, September 20th 2013 at 3:01PM
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Alcorn State University ranks high in several categories of the new 2013 College Guide by “Washington Monthly” magazine. The magazine annually ranks universities based on their public good in social mobility, research, service and overall utility. ...
Posted Thursday, September 19th 2013 at 8:50PM
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SENIOR MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR WINS $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP
Kelley Hall named third Tom Joyner Foundation Hercules Scholar
By Diana Sepulveda
Grambling State University Media Bureau
GRAMBLING, LA. (September 19, 2013)— Senior music education major K ...
Posted Thursday, September 19th 2013 at 5:38PM
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