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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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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