This afternoon, at Virginia Union University (VUU), Governor Ralph Northam announced that VUU would be one of two HBCUs to receive $10 million, each, in his proposed budget. The award, which includes Hampton University, would be paid out over two yea ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 4:04PM
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President Joe Biden announced his intent this week to appoint individuals to serve in key regional roles, including TSU’s Dr. Earthea Nance, associate professor of urban planning and environmental policy, as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 3:59PM
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Morgan State University (MSU) President David K. Wilson announced today that April D. Ryan, White House correspondent, CNN political analyst and Washington, D.C. bureau chief for TheGrio, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 8th Fall Commencemen ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 3:50PM
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During a launch event at Dunbar High School with JPMorgan Chase and Youth Guidance to announce the D.C. expansion of their respective programs, The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) and Becoming a Man (BAM), Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederi ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 3:43PM
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The Bowie State University College of Education, building on its legacy as the first program at the university, leads the way into the future by offering BSU’s first fully online degree programs beginning in the spring 2022 semester.
Bowie-are now ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 3:40PM
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GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University President Richard J. Gallot, Jr. and Vice President of Intercollegiate of Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott introduced on Friday morning Hue Jackson as the 14th head football coach in Tiger history.
Jackson c ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 3:36PM
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Legendary Comedian and show host Steve Harvey is teaming up with billionaire tech investor and philanthropist Robert Smith to support HBCU students with what they need.
The Student Freedom Initiative, according to Black News, "provides a vast arra ...
Posted Friday, December 10th 2021 at 3:22PM
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(CHICAGO) Dec. 7, 2021 – McDonald’s USA and lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Roland S. Martin, are awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships to rising juniors and seniors attending Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBC ...
Posted Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at 11:37PM
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The CW has just ordered yet another series highlighting the HBCU experience! After premiering the All-American HBCU spinoff, Homecoming, earlier this year, The network recently greenlighted 'March', an eight-episode docu-series that follows The March ...
Posted Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at 11:21PM
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Howard University Alumna and Entrepreneur Dominique King is paying it forward in a major way!
"I Heart My HBCU" is an app that helps HBCU graduates and enthusiasts give back to their beloved institutions in an easy and passive way. Through the app ...
Posted Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at 11:12PM
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Kiesha Nix has been named Vice President of Charitable affairs for the Los Angeles Lakers, making her the first Black woman to ever serve as VP for the basketball organization.
NBA icon Magic Johnson, whom Nix worked with on several community proj ...
Posted Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at 10:18PM
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Jessica Watkins, a 33-year old female astronaut from Lafayette, Colorado, will make history in April 2022 when she becomes the first Black woman to live and work on the International Space Station.
Watkins will serve as a mission specialist on the ...
Posted Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at 10:14PM
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A huge congratulations to Janet Rollé for becoming the new CEO and Executive Director of the American Ballet Theatre, making her the first Black person to lead the prestigious ballet company in its 65-year history!
Rollé picked up the love of danc ...
Posted Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at 10:05PM
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CodeHouse, the 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on tackling the diversity gap in the technology industry, today announced it has received a $1 million grant from Google.org, the charitable arm of Google. This groundbreaking funding will allow CodeHouse t ...
Posted Tuesday, December 7th 2021 at 4:46PM
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UNCF – the nation’s most effective minority education organization – and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – California’s most dynamic business association, representing more than 350 leading companies in Silicon Valley – today announced a p ...
Posted Monday, December 6th 2021 at 12:17PM
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Pepsi is shining a light on HBCUs and their bands in a brand new commercial for the 2021 SWAC Championship game. The 60-second commercial, titled "The Halftime Game" is directed by HBCU grad Alan Ferguson and will feature FAMU's "Marching 100" and Ja ...
Posted Monday, December 6th 2021 at 12:02PM
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Calling all Black Psychology professionals, Advocates is HIRING a Behavioral Consultant and wants YOU to APPLY!
Advocates champions people who face developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. They partner with individuals and families ...
Posted Monday, December 6th 2021 at 11:34AM
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Tompkins County is looking for Black business professionals to fill its Workforce Development Director position and wants YOU to APPLY!
Tompkins County in Ithaca, New York, is a compassionate, resilient, and innovative community where people from ...
Posted Monday, December 6th 2021 at 11:16AM
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It's official. Notre Dame has a Black head coach! Defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Marcus Freeman, has been promoted to head coach at the D1 school.
The University of Notre Dame announced the news early Friday morning via tweet.
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Posted Saturday, December 4th 2021 at 1:08PM
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For people who like to invent, there's no better place to explore opportunities than at Amazon. The Amazon team brings in and teaches some of the most brilliant minds in the industry. As result, the company seeks opportunities to teach those in diffe ...
Posted Friday, December 3rd 2021 at 8:58PM
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Major pharmaceutical chain, Walgreens is looking to fill SEVERAL open positions in Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, and MORE, and want HBCU graduates and Black professionals to APPLY!
Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, is i ...
Posted Friday, December 3rd 2021 at 8:47PM
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Nathan Associates Inc. is looking for Black professionals with an MBA or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related technical area to fill its Associate, International Development: Structured Finance and Investment position and wants ...
Posted Tuesday, November 30th 2021 at 4:14PM
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Tompkins County is looking for Black law professionals to fill its Deputy County Attorney position and wants YOU to APPLY!
Tompkins County in Ithaca, New York is a compassionate, resilient, and innovative community where people from all background ...
Posted Tuesday, November 30th 2021 at 4:00PM
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St. Ambrose University is looking for an energetic, self-directed HBCU graduate to serve as its next Corporate Education Liaison. If you are attentive to details and demonstrate excellent customer service skills and professionalism, this position is ...
Posted Tuesday, November 30th 2021 at 3:54PM
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Extreme Networks, Inc., a cloud-driven networking company, recently announced that it has extended its partnership with the NFL and will remain the Official Wi-Fi Network Solutions Provider and Official Wi-Fi Analytics Provider of the NFL through 2024! The partnership extension will include adding new Wi-Fi 6 deployments with the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Seattle Seahawks. ...
Posted Tuesday, November 30th 2021 at 3:22PM
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