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Computer Science Majors Significantly Increase for the Second Year in a Row

The number of undergraduate students majoring in computer science significantly increased for the second year in a row according to the Computing Research Association (CRA). The upward trend reverses

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, March 24th 2010 · 1,145 views · 1 comments

UNCF Hosts Digital Media And Learning Public Forum at Johnson C. Smith University

Digital technology—cell phones, digital video, iPods, Facebook, MySpace, Second Life and more—is reshaping the way that young people live and the way they learn, and UNCF (the United Negro College Fun

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, March 22nd 2010 · 3,030 views · 1 comments

SWAC Champs UAPB Reps For HBCU’s With NCAA Opening Round Win

DAYTON, Ohio - Allen Smith scored 14 points and Tyree Glass added 10 as the Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Winthrop 61-44 in the 2010 NCAA Tournam

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, March 17th 2010 · 2,301 views · 1 comments

"All black people" asked to leave Wal-Mart store

Wal-Mart probing racist store announcement: "All black people leave the store now," public-address system said Sunday. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, New Jersey - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. officials are reviewing

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, March 17th 2010 · 2,212 views · 1 comments

Do you want the President of the United States to speak at your graduation?

U.S. President Barack Obama is holding a competition for high school students to have a chance for him the speak at your High School graduation! The White House and the Department of Education hav

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, March 3rd 2010 · 2,072 views · 1 comments

Sprite Step Off UPDATE: Scoring Discrepency Leads To 2 Winners

As first reported, Zeta Tau Alpha, a predominantly white sorority, won first place in the nationsl Sprite Step Off competition. It was later discovered that there had been a scoring discrepency which

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, February 26th 2010 · 1,817 views · 1 comments

Predominantly White Sorority Wins National Sprite Step Off Competition

If you haven’t heard by now, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha are the baddest steppers in the land this year.
 ZTA, a White sorority, pulled off a major at the Sprite Step-Off Challenge over the weekend. The newcomers beat out Black greeks from Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta S

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, February 25th 2010 · 7,148 views · 1 comments

Why Minority Students Don't Graduate

American universities are accepting more minorities than ever. Graduating them is another matter. Barry Mills, the president of Bowdoin College, was justifiably proud of Bowdoin's efforts to recrui

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 · 2,669 views · 1 comments

Stephen Stafford Attends Morehouse

by Jim Brogan - the Post Chronicle Meet 13-year-old, Stephen Stafford II. Stephen Stafford is in his second year at Morehouse College and is a sensation. The 13-year-old is a triple-major child

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, January 25th 2010 · 6,403 views · 1 comments

President Barack Obama Figurine

Check out the member discount on a very nice commemorative Obama figurine. HBCU Connect members get 10% off. Take advantage before offer expires.

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, January 22nd 2010 · 3,852 views · 1 comments

Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Induction Class

On February 20th, the Black College Football Hall of Fame with open its doors with the enshrinement of its first induction class. The BCFHoF, located in Atlanta, was founded in 2009 to celebrate the c

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, January 19th 2010 · 3,421 views · 1 comments

Apart No More? HBCUs Heading Into an Era of Change

As the economic downturn grows longer and more severe, it’s hard to find any proposals to cut costs that can be taken completely off the table. Programs that were recently considered untouchable have now been placed under the budgetary microscope. In a couple of states — Mississippi and Geor

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, January 19th 2010 · 18,960 views · 1 comments

Protesters: HBCU Merger Cannot Happen

Alumni, students, and advocates for historically black colleges and universities marched to the state Capitol from the Mississippi State Fairgrounds today to recognize the birthday of Rev. Martin Luth

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, January 19th 2010 · 1,714 views · 1 comments

The Bleacher Report Announces the 2009 HBCU All-American Football Team

This year the talent level at HBCU’s is exemplary and you can expect to hear some of the names listed on our 2009 HBCU All-American team called at the upcoming 2010 NFL Draft OFFENSE QB: Bryant

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, January 15th 2010 · 2,490 views · 1 comments

Anger Management Game

Although nothing is funny about murdering another person, this is still a funny (well, it is funny depending on your tastes) game to try out. In this game, your boss comes in the office to pretty much

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, January 13th 2010 · 951 views · 1 comments

Barber-Scotia College - Faithful Promise

The Barber-Scotia College is launching an aggressive individual giving campaign. Your donation along with what we hope will be many other individual donations will go to supplement the Barber-Scotia C

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, January 8th 2010 · 7,277 views · 0 comments

The Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees Begins Search for New President

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees has announced a national search for the next president of the institution. The Board has begun the process to

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, December 16th 2009 · 5,303 views · 1 comments

Margaret Young, widow of civil rights leader, dies at 88

Denver -- Margaret Buckner Young, author, educator and widow of noted civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr., died at her Denver home Saturday. She was 88. Services will be held in New York City

Reginald Culpepper · Thursday, December 10th 2009 · 3,014 views · 1 comments

Oakton Community College Named to Top 50 Employers

HBCUConnect.com announced Oakton Community College has made the list of Top 50 Employers of HBCU Students and Alumni. HBCUConnect.com decided to recognize those companies and organizations that have done an excellent job in their specific efforts to target students and alumni from our nation's

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, November 9th 2009 · 4,559 views · 1 comments

The MEAC Welcomes North Carolina Central University

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced the addition of North Carolina Central University to the conference as its 13th member, as voted on by the conference's Council of Chief Executive Officers (CCEOs), effective July 1, 2010. "I am elated to have such an outstanding academic

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, September 14th 2009 · 6,616 views · 1 comments

Stillman Cancels First Home Game to Stave Off Flu

Stillman officials have monitored the wellbeing of its campus community since confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus were reported across town at the University of Alabama.

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, September 7th 2009 · 3,111 views · 1 comments

Are you ready for what’s next in your career?

At Booz Allen Hamilton, our ability to help clients solve their toughest problems and achieve success in their most critical missions hinges on our people. Which is why we hire staff with great minds and a passion for mak

Reginald Culpepper · Friday, August 28th 2009 · 2,148 views · 1 comments

BEE Releases Comprehensive Guide to HBCUs

IRVING, TEXAS —August 21, 2009—Black Educational Events, LLC (BEE), a privately owned events and publishing company located in Irving, Texas, today announced that it has released a comprehensive guide that will bring greater awareness of the rich traditions and educational opportunities availab

Reginald Culpepper · Wednesday, August 26th 2009 · 2,410 views · 1 comments

NFL's Kellen Winslow to Speak at MEAC/SWAC Challenege Kickoff Banquet

NFL Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow will serve as keynote speaker at the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff Banquet on Friday, Sept. 4, at 8 p.m. ET. SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris will emcee the event from the Lights, Motors, Action attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The banquet will spotlight th

Reginald Culpepper · Monday, August 24th 2009 · 5,528 views · 1 comments

Claflin College Is a Private Black College That Is Weathering the Economic Storm

Much of the recent news concerning private black colleges and universities has been depressing. Paul Quinn College in Dallas recently lost its accreditation due to its precarious financial position

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, July 28th 2009 · 9,780 views · 1 comments