Zillow's second HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 200 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that developed innovations to help renters and first-time buyers find their dream homes.
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Posted Wednesday, September 21st 2022 at 1:24PM
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Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has named Ndidi Akuta as the new chief information officer (CIO). Akuta, who currently serves as the interim CIO, began his new role on September 1.
Since 2018, Akuta has served as the information security offic ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:45AM
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Hampton University Assistant Professor Dr. Rodney Gaines, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, has been elected to the 2022 AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame.
Dr. Rodney Gaines has a history in AAU bodybuilding competition dati ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:42AM
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Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is the top public institution for social mobility among all regional universities in the south, according to the 2022-2023 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings. FVSU remained the top public HBCU in Geo ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:34AM
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With more than 1,100 students on the campus of Florida Memorial University for the new academic year, FMU is pleased to announce it has exceeded its 2022-2023 enrollment goal. In addition, FMU welcomes the Class of 2026, the largest freshman class fo ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:30AM
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Fisk University is excited to welcome three new faculty members to its business department: Dr. Duncan Pelly, Dr. Sufyan Baksh, and Ngozi Nnaji, MS.
In recent years, the University’s business department has grown significantly as many students a ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:26AM
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The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year, $973,923 research grant to Delaware State University in support of a neuroscience research project.
The almost $1 million grant will support research project that focus on the brain chemica ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:22AM
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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the start of a new class for the President’s Fellows program, an initiative in partnership with HBCUs in South Carolina that provides professional development experiences in philanthropy ...
Posted Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 12:14AM
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For the third year in a row, Norfolk State University has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top 20 HBCUs in the nation.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines an HBCU as "any historically Black college or university that wa ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 2:53PM
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Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President, and CEO of Benedict College, announced today that Dr. Frankline “Frankie” Augustin, a 2022-2023 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, will spend the academic year on the campus of Benedict College as an Ac ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 2:35PM
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will kick-off the 2022-23 edition of the Chancellor’s Speaker Series in a big way, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium. The university will welcome actor, director and producer ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 2:26PM
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Voorhees University tied for #26 in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) ranking released Sept. 12, improving its position from #46 last year. Voorhees tied with four other HBCUs, including ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 2:16PM
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Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Program in partnership with the Telfair Museums is showcasing the ceremonial art installation titled The Early Years posthumously honoring professor and American painter Phillip J. Hampton (192 ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 2:12PM
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The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has named 19 institutions of higher education as Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leaders for 2022. ECA established the Fulbright ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 2:05PM
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Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced a partnership with the nation's four Historically Black Medical Colleges (HBMCs) to further support the cutting-edge scientific research they are leading to address significant gaps in genomics re ...
Posted Monday, September 19th 2022 at 1:51PM
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Talladega College has added two award-winning leaders to its coaching staff. Junior Noel has been named head soccer coach and Tim King has been named golf coach.
“Coach King and Coach Noel have a wealth of experience, outstanding credentials an ...
Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 2:34PM
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The U.S. News and World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges ranking released today recognized the academic quality of Bowie State University, listing it at 18 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a rise of 6 places from last year.
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Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 2:25PM
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Dr. Verna Orr, Special Assistant for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, has recently been named the new Chief of Staff at Benedict College. As an integral member of the President’s Office, the Chief of Staff reports directly to the President ...
Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 2:07PM
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Dillard University President Dr. Rochelle L. Ford has named Mablene Krueger interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Krueger will be leaving her position as the vice president of strategic planning and partnerships at Roosevelt ...
Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 1:55PM
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Alcorn State University recently received a grant for $125,000 from Goldman Sachs to increase college access.
The grant was made possible by Alcorn sophomore Tyarian Carson’s contributions during the Goldman Sachs’ Market Madness: Historically ...
Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 1:47PM
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The first image Jackson State University Archivist Darlita Ballard scanned as part of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges was of royalty: A photo of a JSU queen.
"We had started putting together photos o ...
Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 1:35PM
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President Biden and Vice President Harris are announced that the application period for the Spring session of the White House Internship Program will open on Monday, August 29th. The session will begin in January 2023.
The White House Internship ...
Posted Friday, September 16th 2022 at 1:30PM
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The Department of Social Work at Alcorn State University is under new leadership.
Dr. Valtreasa Tolliver-Cook has been promoted to chairperson of the Department of Social Work. Cook also serves as an associate professor in the Department.
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Posted Thursday, September 15th 2022 at 3:48PM
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President Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR, has appointed Dorian Williams, dean of the College of Business, and Blair Condoll, assistant professor of political science, to serve as faculty athletic representatives and co-chairs on Dillard’s Intercolleg ...
Posted Thursday, September 15th 2022 at 3:41PM
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Alcorn State University’s innovative approach to education is recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the nation’s best colleges. This year’s notable increases in rankings underscore Alcorn’s growing academic reputation.
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Posted Thursday, September 15th 2022 at 3:33PM
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