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Hampton University and Verizon Partner for Innovative Learning Program
Middle school male students from Hampton City Schools will participate in a three-week program at Hampton University to immerse them in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities, sta
Cheyney University's DBE Supportive Services Centers Host First Annual Women in Business Summit
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Supportive Services Center at Cheyney University will host their first annual, Women in Business Summit: Quality Without Question on Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Texas Southern University heads to NCAA baseball tournament
Texas Southern University Tigers have been selected as the #4 seed in the 2018 NCAA Baseball Tournament. TSU will face the Texas Longhorns, seeded #1 in the tournament’s regional match-up, on Friday,
This teen's struggle with depression led her and brother to create app to help others
When Hannah Lucas was diagnosed last year with a medical condition that caused frequent fainting, she felt scared and alone. “I started passing out more and more often and I was terrified of going anywhere,” Hannah, 15, told ABC News. “Because what if I passed out and no one was around or what i
JSU championship coach for Honda All-Star Challenge explains support beyond trivia
Trivia is more than just a challenge of obscure facts. More than anything, it’s fun and engaging. And for 29 years, Honda has utilized trivia to engage students in an academic quiz competition for Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs). For students at Jackson State University i
Paine College to Host the Evelyn G. Etheridge Conference On The Harlem Renaissance
The Department of Humanities at Paine College requests proposals for the 21st Evelyn G. Etheridge Conference on the Harlem Renaissance to be held on the campus of historic Paine College. This year's c
SC State Alumna a 'Goal Keeper'
Recent SC State University graduate, Mahogany Fisher, embodies Bulldog tenacity through her academic excellence, resilience and desire to uplift others. Fisher, who on May 11, received a Bachelor of Science in psychology, was the only member of the Class of 2018 to maintain a 4.0 GPA all four years.
FAMU Launches Annual FAMU Rising Fundraising Campaign
On May 25, 2018, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) launched a new annual fundraising campaign to increase funding for student scholarships and student success initiatives, as well
West Virginia State University to Host Environmental Science Summer Day Camp for Teens
West Virginia State Universityfs (WVSU) Center for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host two summer sessions of a day camp for high school aged youths called
Kentucky State University graduate overcame incredible obstacles to achieve success
Kentucky State University graduate Tomma Chenault crossed the stage recently during the Spring 2018 Commencement Convocation. Life has thrown nearly everything possible her way since she began her
Howard University School of Divinity Alumni Luncheon - Get Your Tickets Soon!
You are invited to join us at the Howard University School of Divinity Alumni Luncheon at the Hampton Minister's Conference. Our Theme this year is: Return, Reconnect, Reunite! The luncheon will be held at Queen Street North Worship Center and will begin at 12:00PM on June 6th. Dean Yolanda
Tyrese, Smiley & Da Brat Giving Huge Gift To Viral Teen Who Walked To Graduation
The beloved Maya Angelou once said, “When you do good, people notice.” That’s exactly what has happened in the lives of a 2018 high school graduate and a Tarrant, Alabama bus driver over the past few days. Now things have just gotten turned up a notch, after Tyrese, Da Brat and Rickey Smiley stepped
Wilberforce Students Launch Social Media Campaign to Save Infant Lives
15 to 16 of every 10,000 black babies born to do not live to their first birthday. That rate is twice that of any other U.S. ethnic group and three times that in some developing countries. WU Mass Communications Practicum and Center for Entrepreneurship students produced a website featuring podca
“Black-ish” Creator Kenya Barris and Wife Donate $1 Million to Alma Mater
TV producer and writer Kenya Barris, and his wife, Dr. Rainbow Barris, have given a gift of $1 million to Clark Atlanta University (CAU). Kenya Barris will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during Commencement Convocation at Clark Atlanta University on Monday, May 21, at 8 a.m. in the Pan
Central State University's Juan Scott prepares to defend title at NCAA Outdoor Championships this week
Central State University hurdler Juan Scott will attempt to defend his title in the 110 meter hurdles at this year's NCAA Div. II National Championships this week. Scott, a sophomore from Dayton, O