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From Savannah to the newsroom

Don’t just show up—do something. She’s been seen on TV, heard on radio, and she’s a known fighter (after all, she beat breast cancer). So, naturally, people ask JaQuitta Williams ’93: What’s her bigge

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, July 11th 2016 · 995 views · 1 comments

Texas Southern University introduces Summer of Success (SOS) initiative

Texas Southern University (TSU) has launched a new, 5-week Summer of Success (SOS) academic support program to provide conditionally admitted students an opportunity to gain full admission into TSU’s

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, July 11th 2016 · 1,683 views · 1 comments

NOW CASTING Married At First Sight: SECOND CHANCES

America's fan favorites from Married At First Sight in Atlanta are back on the market! David Norton and Vanessa Nelson are ready once again to find the loves of their lives. Married At First Sight: SECOND CHANCES will you give YOU the opportunity to have face time with David or Vanessa to see if t

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, July 11th 2016 · 16,493 views · 1 comments

You are so beautiful

No complaining today. Just change things that should be changed. No whining today. Just sing a sweet song to get you through. No loneliness today. Just be thankful for the previous days

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, July 11th 2016 · 4,299 views · 1 comments

Alcorn State University's Dr Carr added to the Governor's Task Force on Teacher Preparation for Early Literacy

One of Alcorn State University’s deans has been selected to tackle the issue of preparing educators to enhance childhood literacy. Dr. Robert Carr, dean of the Department of Education and Psycholog

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, July 6th 2016 · 1,232 views · 1 comments

President Ronald L. Carter to deliver keynote at National Small College conference

Johnson C. Smith University President Ronald L. Carter will deliver the keynote speech at the 28th annual National Small College Enrollment Conference, July 11-13, 2016 at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte,

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, July 6th 2016 · 1,196 views · 1 comments

Congresswoman Adams' Education Bill Closer to Making Capital More Accessible for HBCUs

Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced that five education bills were marked up by the House Education and the Workforce Committee last week. One of the bills was introduced by Congresswoman A

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, July 1st 2016 · 3,028 views · 1 comments

Allen University Wrestling Receives R.E.A.C.H.E.S Funding

Allen University has been awarded funding from the R.E.A.C.H.E.S organization to receive equipment for the Yellow Jacket wrestling program. Allen University started its first club wrestling program in

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, July 1st 2016 · 1,323 views · 1 comments

Oakwood University Offers Fall Registration Incentives Including Free Tuition and Free Room and Board

Oakwood University is excited to announce its Fall 2016 Registration Incentives! All new and returning students (full time, traditional program only) who register and financially clear by Thursday

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, June 30th 2016 · 2,969 views · 1 comments

These Are The Best Cities For People Of Color In Tech

Courtesy of FastCompany.com By: Lydia Dishman Analysis of census data ranks the best cities for underrepresented minorities working in tech. "If the American economy was the Titanic and the ic

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, June 30th 2016 · 7,335 views · 1 comments

Agreement sets up academic partnership between Texas Southern University and Lone Star College System

Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin Lane and Lone Star College Chancellor Dr. Stephen Head met June 29 to sign an articulation agreement between the two institutions. The plan will facilita

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, June 30th 2016 · 1,537 views · 1 comments

Norfolk to rename road for community leader Walter Green

By Eric Hartley The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK Philpotts Road was once a narrow, often-flooded country lane. Today, it’s a modern city street, thanks to neighborhood efforts led by Walter Gree

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, June 30th 2016 · 2,027 views · 1 comments

Morehouse joins elite STEM training program

SMASH Academy is building new generations of scientists and engineers Morehouse College has become the first historically black campus to join an elite West Coast-based science and math training pr

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, June 30th 2016 · 1,505 views · 1 comments

Black Girls Code Is Moving Into Google's New York Offices

Ruth Reader In a bid to develop a pool of more diverse job candidates, Google is cutting out the pipeline and going right to the source. Tomorrow, Black Girls Code will celebrate the opening of

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, June 28th 2016 · 6,178 views · 1 comments

Come Experience Africa This October - Deposit Deadline Approaching

Come join in experiencing the spirit of Africa on this 2 week tour of the countries in southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana! From cosmopolitan Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa to the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park in Botswana, to majestic Victoria Falls in

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, June 28th 2016 · 1,909 views · 1 comments

Houston Endowment funds Mickey Leland Center project at Texas southern University

The Mickey Leland Center for Environment, Justice and Sustainability in the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University was awarded funding by Houston Endowment

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, June 28th 2016 · 1,246 views · 1 comments

Watermelon: Health benefits + how to get more in your diet, plus three refreshingly delicious recipes

By Molly Kimball | NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune There's a reason that summer is the season for watermelon: not only does it taste its best during the summer, reaching its peak flavor du

Legasaurus Sister · Tuesday, June 28th 2016 · 2,299 views · 1 comments

Here's What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Acquisition of LinkedIn

By John Lincoln Co-founder and CEO, Ignite Visibility„J@johnelincoln On Monday, social media giant LinkedIn announced that it had agreed to be acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion. The deal,

Legasaurus Sister · Monday, June 27th 2016 · 3,411 views · 1 comments

GBENGA AKINNAGBE TALKS INDEPENDENCE DAY RESURGENCE WITH TANISHA LAVERNE GRANT

Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe who stars in the new $200 million dollar blockbuster film "Independence Day: Resurgence" as "Agent Travis Matthews" chats with media correspondent and Cheyney University of Pen

Tanisha Grant · Saturday, June 25th 2016 · 4,945 views · 1 comments

Oakwoodites of Oakwood University Connected to Hollywood Film, Free State of Jones

Members of the family of Anna Knight have various roles in the upcoming film, "Free State of Jones," starring Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey. The movie is inspired by the life of Newton K

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, June 23rd 2016 · 3,505 views · 1 comments

Oakwood University Approved to Offer Distance Education

Oakwood University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondar

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, June 23rd 2016 · 1,119 views · 1 comments

Philanthropist Bill Gates talks public health, biotech, and the race for the White House

By Helen Branswell @HelenBranswell and Rick Berke @rickberke June 17, 2016 Bill Gates became one of the richest men in history after cofounding Microsoft. His impact on the wor

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, June 23rd 2016 · 4,495 views · 1 comments

Kendra Austin: Dedicated to Diversity

By Karen M. Kroll Kendra Austin is director of supplier diversity with pharmacy benefit management services provider Express Scripts, St. Louis, Mo. She has held this position since November 2014. Responsibilities: Creating a supplier diversity program, defining the business case for it, and d

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, June 23rd 2016 · 12,172 views · 1 comments

Norfolk State Placed On NCAA Probation, 2011 Football Championship Vacated

(NCAA) – Norfolk State University failed to monitor its eligibility certification process, which resulted in improper certifications for student-athletes, according to a decision issued by a Division

Legasaurus Sister · Thursday, June 23rd 2016 · 4,541 views · 1 comments