PETERSBURG, Va, (WRIC) — Former Virginia State University student turned Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, is back in Petersburg this weekend celebrating the university’s 2016 homecoming.
This marks Barber’s first visit to her alma mater since winning the national Miss USA title. She told 8News she hope ...
Posted Monday, October 24th 2016 at 12:45PM
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As the popular 80s sitcom put it, Historically Black Colleges and University campuses are "A Different World" from other institutions. Each school has a unique personality and atmosphere of their own, different from anywhere else.
As first-year s ...
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Students at Hampton University rarely have the opportunity to hear President Dr. William R. Harvey talk about his family life or his many accomplishments. On Thursday, Dr. Harvey stood before a room full of students, faculty and staff for a question and answer style interview at the Hampton Histor ...
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By Absolon Kent
Special Contributor to SSUNAA.org
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah State University recently announced the 2016 homecoming parade grand marshals, Clemontine Washington, Ed.D. (‘77) and Cyrus Jackson (‘66). The honorary marshal is Barbara ...
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WHO:
North Carolina A&T State University, alumni and the surrounding campus community
WHAT:
N.C. A&T will celebrate its 90th Homecoming, better known as the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. Some notable events include:
•“Comedy House Party” ...
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Harris-Stowe State University invites alumni, students, faculty and staff to join in the celebration of Homecoming 2016. This year’s theme is “A Different World Part II” and kicks off with the No. 1 Hip-Hop morning show featuring nationally renowned ...
Posted Monday, October 24th 2016 at 10:27AM
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There’s more than one way to observe a N.C. A&T Homecoming; education and empowerment chief among them.
As students celebrate, telecommunications conglomerate AT&T will utilize its national platform to continue to invest i ...
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Black millennials are tech-savvy, socially aware and engaged, and they’re changing the game with their use of mobile technology and social media, a recent report finds.
By: Breanna Edwards
Black millennials are killing the game.
In the ...
Posted Monday, October 24th 2016 at 10:18AM
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According to a new report, there are almost 350 perks companies are using to lure candidates. This is how you can tell which ones really matter.
Vicki Salemi, Monster career expert
Which employee benefits are actu ...
Posted Friday, October 21st 2016 at 12:35PM
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Join more than 15,000 experienced high school AP teachers and college faculty who convene annually in June to score the free-response sections of the AP Exams.
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Join more than 15,000 experienced high school AP teachers and college faculty who convene annually in June to score the free-response sections of the AP Exams.
We are looking for expertise in:
Art History
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principle ...
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By Mary Riddell
With $80 billion, Bill Gates is the world’s richest man. So how does he spend his money? What makes his life worthwhile? And is his a happy marriage? Mary Riddell spends three months with the Microsoft billionaire to find the answers.
Microbes fascinate Bill Gates. On ...
Posted Friday, October 21st 2016 at 10:49AM
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The Philly native waxes poetic on the university and the city that helped make him a legend
By Justin Tinsley
@JustinTinsley
If 50 Cent, Lil Wayne and Cam’ron (and the Diplomats) are the three wise men who revolutionized the mixtape g ...
Posted Friday, October 21st 2016 at 9:43AM
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The goal: $100 million.
The achievement: over $105 million.
Claflin University publicly launched its Imagine the Possibilities Capital Campaign five years ago.
“When we launched the public phase of the campaign in 2011, it was designed to reposition Claflin as one of the top tea ...
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Camron McClain said he would not have become the man he is without the help of Voorhees College and the support and education he received at the historic Denmark institution.
McClain didn¡¦t have many responsible male role models growing up an ...
Posted Friday, October 21st 2016 at 9:35AM
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We Love the 90s! DVD - COMING FALL 2016
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See what the hype is all about here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTmEp_8ou7A
No Scrubs | Anatomy Lab ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2016 at 1:56PM
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At Paul Quinn College in Dallas, the football team was so bad that the school president got rid of the team and replaced it with a farm. Now the school that kicked football out is feeding football fans.
Video: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/vid ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2016 at 1:40PM
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Tennessee State University is now a Google School.
The institution recently received the designation through a partnership with the technology giant. TSU one of 10 historically black colleges and universities participating in the Google in Residence Program, which uses Google engineers to teach i ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2016 at 12:17PM
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Students at Medgar Evers College squared off in their own mock presidential debate Wednesday.
Three students represented Donald Trump in the debate, and three represented Hillary Clinton.
"I do feel like it's important for all of us as students ...
Posted Thursday, October 20th 2016 at 12:06PM
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by: Jonathan Borge
The red carpet isn’t a place you’ll often find Oprah Winfrey, but when she does decide to pose on the step and repeat, it’s surely unforgettable.
That’s what happened on Monday in Los Angeles, where the 62-year-old talk show host and multi-media mogul headed to Tinseltow ...
Posted Wednesday, October 19th 2016 at 12:03PM
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The same day that North Carolina A&T State University, the number one producer of African American engineers, hosted the President of the United States for a discussion on race, sports, and achievement; a team of four N.C. A&T engineering students em ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 3:09PM
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KAØ and NSBE Leaders Seek to Develop the Next Generation of Black Male Engineering Leaders
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) partnered last month to increase the number of U.S. black engineers prod ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 2:16PM
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Happy Graduation, Gradspotters!
While it might be intimidating to be graduating in today's economy, look on the bright side: you could have been graduating in '09! In fact, it’s not all doom and gloom anyone. Hiring freezes are beginning to thaw out, and believe it or not, there are industries ou ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:37PM
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