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Alcorn State University leads HBCUs in Student Satisfaction
According to College Consensus’ first ever ranking of Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Alcorn State University is the leading HBCU in the nation in student satisfaction. Af
KIPP Lead Academy going strong with HBCU-led teachers
KIPP DC Lead Academy is a non-profit, independently owned, tuition-free charter public school that is open to all students, including those with disabilities. It runs with more flexibility than tradit
National Urban League President Marc Morial to deliver keynote at Johnson C Smith University commencement
Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League since 2003, will deliver the keynote address during Johnson C. Smith University’s Commencement Exercises 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Th
Cheyney University’s New Commitment to Promote and Support Healthier Options on Campus
Committed to supporting the health of students, faculty and staff, Cheyney University has made a multi-year commitment to Partnership for a Healthier America’s Healthier Campus Initiative. Today, C
The Cast Of ‘A Different World’ Unite To Give $360k For HBCU's
Diannah Watson, BlackAmericaWeb.com The cast of A Different World have come together to raise $360k in grants to award to nine HBCU’s. Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, Kadeem Harrison and Dar
First-generation College Student Fulfills Parents’ Dream
Ever since Amber Hawkins started going to school, her parents have encouraged her to fulfill a dream they weren’t able to achieve: to graduate from college. On Saturday, May 5, Hawkins will fulfill her parents’ dream. She will be among nearly 1,000 students who will receive degrees when TSU holds
NCCU SAAC Wins NCAA DI Mental Health Video Contest
The NCAA Division I National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) crowned a video submitted by the North Carolina Central University SAAC as the winner of a "Break the Stigma" contest open to all
Northrop Grumman Receives Nunn-Perry Award for Mentor-Protege Program Participation with QTEC
by Monica Jackson / Industry News The Defense Department has given a team from Northrop Grumman the Nunn-Perry award for supporting QTEC Aerospace with its business operations for three years under
Gold Rush No. 4; postseason is just around the corner
Xavier University of Louisiana remained No. 4 Tuesday in the NAIA Men's Tennis Coaches' Top 25. It's the final ranking before the national tournament. XULA (11-11) extended its streak of cons
Jackson Hospital to Acquire ASU Student-Art for the Hospital's Permanent Collection
WHAT: Art created by ASU's students will be selected/purchased for Jackson Hospital's permanent art collection. WHEN: Today (May 2) at 2 p.m. WHERE: ASU's Tullibody Fine Arts Center (room 244)
Alcorn State University's Ali Salvador sets her sights on professional soccer career after graduation
Growing up in a family of soccer enthusiasts, Ali Salvador, a Waterloo Ontario, Canada native, was bound to fall in love with the sport. At the young age of four, the future Alcorn State University so
Battle of the Brains leads Alcorn State University senior Kevin Washington to post-graduation career
The purpose of the annual HBCU Battle of the Brains competition is to promote talented business and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students while connecting them with some of
Super Bowl champion, Lawrence Pillers, anticipates graduation from Alcorn State University
In 1976, Lawrence Pillers received the chance of a lifetime when the New York Jets selected him in the 11th round of the NFL Draft. Despite not finishing his degree program, Pillers jumped at the chan
New African American Library looking for books, literature, authors, and your help to grow
The Boggs African American Research Library is looking for businesses and organizations to help donate books and literature to help stock the library. Located in Keysville, GA, the Boggs African Ameri
Career Opportunity for HBCU Grads with CBRE - Training Provided - Apply Today!
Why Take a Job When You Can Build A Career? Make Your Move! So, you’ve graduated and been in the workforce for the past couple of years. What’s next? How can you accelerate your success in today’s rapidly evolving market? How can you carve out a rewarding and lucrative professional future for you
Brown Sugar to Celebrate Pam Grier's Birthday, Feature "Brown Sugar Mamas" for Mother's Day in May
ATLANTA (May 2, 2018) - Brown Sugar, the popular new subscription video-on-demand service from Bounce featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time, announced tod
Wilberforce University to bestow Honorary Degree to legendary Buffalo Soldier and Educator, Col. Charles Young
by Charles Blatcher, III - Chairman, National Coalition of Black Veteran Organizations Wilberforce University is the oldest Black University in the nation. Founded in 1856 and named in honor of th
Bowie State University to Launch WBSU Bulldog Radio, Thanks to Radio One Support
Students Will Have Opportunities to Produce Original Shows & Learn Broadcasting Skills Bowie State University will launch its new internet radio studio, WBSU Bulldog Radio, on Tuesday, April 24 at
Alabama State University Theatre & Dance Students Celebrate Awards & Honors
ASU students receive prestigious national & regional honors for the last five out of six years - The theatre and dance students at Alabama State University have each won top-honors again. This is t
HBCU Alumnus, Albert Slocum, Jr., is running for Prince George's County Council and needs your help
Help a fellow HBCU Alumnus’ Political Campaign in a small way. Take the $5 Challenge and be a part of Change that makes a Positive Difference! Hope everyone is doing well and in good spirit. As an
Miss Alcorn State University, SGA president, look back on a successful year as student body leaders
The reign of current Miss Alcorn State University, Kristina Brown and Student Government Association (SGA) President, Patrick Herbert is coming to a close, and the seniors are thankful for their time
Alcorn State University's Joy Applewhite finds the right fit at American University
After being accepted into seven of the country's best law schools, Joy Applewhite, a senior who will earn a bachelor's degree in psychology during Saturday's 2018 Spring Commencement Exercise at Alcor
Texas Southern Univeristy's Maroon and Gray Affair raises over $1 million to bolster students
Sold-out event featured journalist Tamron Hall and musical guest En Vogue Texas Southern University (TSU) held its The Maroon and Gray Affair on Saturday, April 28 at the Marriott Marquis Houston a
Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina Is Third Entity to Take Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Partnership Challenge
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, co-chair of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, (D-NC) and Caucus member Congressman Mark Walker (R-NC), ann