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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

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, May 10th 2018 · 2,435 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, May 8th 2018 · 6,613 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, May 8th 2018 · 1,097 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, May 7th 2018 · 1,195 views · 1 comments

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

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 4,994 views · 1 comments

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

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 3,312 views · 1 comments

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

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 7,090 views · 1 comments

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

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 1,608 views · 1 comments

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

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 6,000 views · 1 comments

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)

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 1,725 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 2,382 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 1,166 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, May 4th 2018 · 1,546 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, May 3rd 2018 · 7,415 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, May 3rd 2018 · 6,516 views · 1 comments

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

Tanisha Grant · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 2,976 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 1,808 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 1,517 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 1,331 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 3,570 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 1,308 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 855 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 855 views · 1 comments

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

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 · 1,282 views · 1 comments